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Puerto Rico: El Yunque Rainforest & Waterfalls Half-Day Tour

4.9 / 5

348 reviews

Activity provider: Island Journeys
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    Puerto Rico: El Yunque Rainforest & Waterfalls Half-Day Tour

    Activity provider: Island Journeys

    4.9

    348 reviews

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    From US$ 88.08 per person

    Likely to sell out

    This itinerary is the perfect combination of hiking, nature, water activities, fun, information, and relaxation. You will be led by passionate local tour guides, eager to share their island with you.

    About this activity

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    Duration 4 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English

    Experience

    Itinerary
    4 hours

    • Luquillo

    • Shopping, local snacks, local market

      • Optional
      • Extra fee

    • El Yunque National Forest (hiking, swimming)

    • Luquillo

    Meeting point
    Main stop
    Other stop
    Highlights
    • Explore El Yunque Rainforest with a certified local guide
    • Refresh in a beautiful natural swimming pool
    • Slide down a natural water slide and rope swing into the river
    • Jump from different rock formations
    • Learn about the rich and unique ecology as you hike the rainforest trails
    Full description

    Join this guided tour in Luquillo to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Puerto Rico's tropical rainforest of El Yunque. Learn about its rich flora and fauna while following natural trails, wading through rivers, and swimming in natural pools and waterfalls.

    Start your day by meeting your guide at the local fruit stand “Frutera Flores” in the town of Luquillo. Here, your guide will pick up a variety of fresh local fruit for the tour, and you have the opportunity to purchase some local fritters and/or a fresh fruit smoothie. After this stop, follow your guide in your rental car to the majestic El Yunque Rainforest- without a doubt Puerto Rico’s greatest Natural Wonder. It is the only tropical rainforest, the most biologically diverse, and the most studied forest in the US National Forest System. After an interpretive hike through natural trails lined with beautiful flora and fauna, and some river wading, arrive at a hidden gem found in the heart of the rainforest. This breathtaking segment of the 29,000-acre forest is like a natural playground. Here, have the chance to swim in the natural pools, refresh in waterfalls, slide down an exhilarating waterslide, rope swing into the river, jump from different rock formations, and enjoy fresh local fruit with a view. Along with all of this excitement, you will also have time to simply relax to the sounds of cascading waters and take in the beauty of this very special place.

    Includes
    • Bilingual tour guides (Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid Certification)
    • Photos
    • Fruit
    • Snacks
    • Drinks
    • Training
    • Equipment
    • Entry to the rainforest
    • Parking fees
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Transportation from the meeting point to the forest
    • Tips
    Not suitable for
    • Children under 8 years
    • Pregnant women
    • People with back problems
    • People with mobility impairments
    • People with heart problems
    • People with respiratory issues
    • People with epilepsy
    • People with recent surgeries
    • People with pre-existing medical conditions
    • People over 250 lbs (113 kg)

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    Meeting point

    GUESTS MUST HAVE RENTAL CAR to meet at "Frutera Flores" fruit stand in Luquillo to then follow Tour Guide to the foothills of the Rainforest for the Tour (No Taxi or Uber!). Parking and Rainforest Entrance Fee Included in Rate. There is a 15-minute maximum wait period, so it is very important that you are at the "Frutera Flores" fruit stand on time. If for any reason you are delayed, please contact Island Journeys' main office at the number provided on your voucher.

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    What to bring

    • Swimwear
    • Change of clothes
    • Towel
    • Cash
    • Closed-toe shoes
    • Reusable water bottle

    Know before you go

    • IMPORTANT: It is not possible to call a taxi or Uber from the forest. Guests need to drive themselves in a rental car or their own car to the meeting point and then follow the guide to the foothills of the forest
    •  The difficulty level of the excursion is moderate to strenuous, depending on your physical fitness level
    • The terrain in the rainforest can be muddy, slippery, uneven, and includes river-wading, climbing large rocks, and steep inclines
    •  This excursion is recommended for guests with an active lifestyle
    • All guests must be able to communicate in English or Spanish; tour will be done in English; guides are fully bilingual and are able to translate in Spanish if needed
    • Training and Safety Instructions are provided at the beginning of the tour
    • Parking and Rainforest entry fee are included
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.9 /5

    based on 348 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.9/5
    • Transportation
      5/5
    • Value for money
      4.7/5

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    This was such a great experience with this company and our guides were fantastic! Friendly, knowledgeable and patient! The meetup point was obvious, the hike was not strenuous, but there was lots of scrambling, and it was slippery at times. Our guides assured us of safe ways of climbing the rocks, going down the slides, and cliff jumping. This was definitely doable for my 8 year old daughter and there were other children younger than her there too. I highly recommend if being in a rainforest, going down natural made water slides and cliff jumping is on your bucket list!

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    March 31, 2023

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    The guides were great and the rock sleds and cliff jumps were a lot of fun, especially for our kids. The guides took a lot of great pictures. It was definitely a more touristy version of a rainforest tour than I expected, however. There were quite a few groups on the trail, a couple of which blasted loud music (ism’t this a natire experince). Lines from the ither groups held up the hiking, rock slide, and cliff jump. We saw very little in the way of wildlife. If you’re looking for a more secluded and nature-immersive experience, this might not be the best option.

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    March 31, 2023

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    Our 2 tour guides Natalia and Luis were wonderful and helped us each step of the way. They provided great hospitality at the end too. Do expect to get wet and muddy. We're close to 50 and were able to get to the waterfalls. Wear comfortable shoes and bring change of shoes and socks. I would definitely do it again

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