Immersive El Yunque Rainforest Adventure with Transportation
Description
Avoid headaches, long lines, and school buses with large tour company, maximize your rainforest experience in a smaller group with a LICENSED TOUR GUIDE! - Scenic drive through the Sierra Luquillo - Short 25 min hike, discussing flora/fauna, the rainforest ecosystem and history. (Any valuables will be left in our tour vehicles) *The second portion of the experience(water activities) are optional but highly encouraged, nonswimmers welcome* - natural volcanic slide - rock jumps of various heights - rope swing - Freshly cut seasonal fruit will be provided at end of hike *Photos and videos will be provided throughout the journey so you don’t have to risk bringing your own phone/camera* El Yunque receives approximately 1.5 million visitors per year, We do not have any control of the flow of tourists coming to the most visited island in the Caribbean during the busiest times of year. Please inquire about private excursions if you’re seeking a more secluded setting!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meeting point if you're driving yourself, as well as quick opportunity for bathroom break, purchase smoothie, empanadas.
Our day will begin with a moderate to medium level hike, discussing local flora/fauna native to Puerto Rico, as well as key roles these played in our indigenous roots on the island. FHike is about 20 min into the rainforest (approx. 1 mile, or 4 laps around a track.) Upon arrival, we will set any belongings we have brought with us to the side and continue up another 10 min (.25 miles) to the natural water slide where we will be swimming. Life vests will be provided. Once every guest goes down the water slide, we will return to where we left our belongings to enjoy some small but exciting jumps and rope swing. For all your hard work we will cut fresh seasonal fruit! All activities will be recorded and photos will be taken throughout your journey! Photos or it didn't happen!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Travelers may specify their own pickup/dropoff location at either hotel or Airbnb. Your pickup time will vary depending on your location and our route that day. All pickup info will be sent the day prior to your excursion. We equally value our employees' and our guests' vacation time! A maximum of 5 minute grace period will be given once tour bus arrives to your pickup location. That means be out front and ready at your scheduled pickup time. PICKUPS BEGIN AS EARLY AS 90 MIN. PRIOR! NO REFUNDS GIVEN TO: NO SHOWS, LATE GUESTS, SAME-DAY CANCELLATIONS
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travelers should be accustomed to regular fitness activity
Reviews(618)
Very nice experience. You should definitely book. Do not be nervous about the hike. Our guide Francis was amazing and helped the group throughout the duration of our hike. Good experience for what you pay.
This was our first time in Puerto Rico, and El Yunque and this was our favorite activity we did over all! Our tour guide Francis was so amazing, knowledgeable and so fun. I can’t wait to come back and do it all over again!!
Such a good time. Francis was incredible. It was great to be guided by someone so quick and knowledgeable, it made the trip feel like a little expedition. Highly recommend.
I would highly recommend this experience, especially if you have Francis as your tour guide. He was wonderful and knew exactly how to navigate everything. There are some tougher spots to climb towards the top but it’s worth it if you’re already normally active.
Great time and experience. Just be prepared to walk a lot and wear comfortable shoes you are willing to get messed up. Will be walking over terrain and climbing up steep steps. The cliff jumping and rope swing was great
We had an amazing experience! The guide was wonderful. I will say, this is no easy hike! Not for beginners or those out of shape. But if you are physically able, it is a must experience.
Great experience; I highly recommend and would book again. The van picked us up at our hotel right on time. Tristan was an amazing guide. Every other guide we came across was delighted to see him, which says a lot. He was clearly very experienced with the trail and was extremely personable. I definitely recommend wearing a pair of old sneakers that you don’t mind swimming in. We thought we could get away with crocs is “sport mode”, which wasn’t ideal. The small group size was key. It was nice not having to wait for so many people to get up the rocks, use the slides, pack up, etc. Some groups we saw were 30-40+.
Sebas was an incredible guide. There were some portions of the hike that were challenging and he made sure that we could all safely participate. It was a great way to experience the rainforest and have fun if you are looking for an active excursion.
I traveled with my husband and kids age 12 and 13. Definitely more challenging than we expected but we had so much fun. Our guides Sebas and John were very helpful and informative. They were very accommodating. Highly recommend, just be prepared this is not the leisurely stroll through the rainforest we assumed it was.
I definitely recommend this tour. My tour guide was Sebastian and he was nothing but amazing. He was very respectful, knowledgeable, and accommodating to the whole group. He took us on two rock slides, a cliff jump, a rope swing, and explained every step of the way. There were times that the rocks were slippery, and the path was challenging, but Sebastian was always there to help. He even took some photos and videos of us, which was fantastic. At the end, we were able to enjoy some fresh cut up fruit. This tour is definitely worth the money!!!!
