El Yunque Rainforest Guided Hiking with Waterfall Tour: Enjoy Adventure around Nature's Best
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El Yunque Hiking Area
Embark on an exhilarating guided hiking tour through the outskirts of El Yunque Rainforest. Discover diverse flora and fauna, bathe in a waterfall, and enjoy thrilling water-related activities.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • El Yunque National Forest - Please read carefully for all safety requirements and limitations for this tour. After arriving to Ceiba we will begin with a 25-30 minute hike, that includes a brief river trek. Once we’ve entered the skirts of the forest, you will climb through rocks and trees to reach the pristine natural pools and waterfalls. Here you can also swing from a rope or cliff jump. We will spend some time here before proceeding to the next stop, a more advanced hike to higher natural pools that leads to the exciting natural waterslides. We then return through the same path, sometimes returning by water (swimming) is an option too.

During all this time, your certified guide will share important information about the only tropical rainforest in the US Forest System, as well as interesting facts about Puerto Rico’s culture and history, while ensuring you have a safe, fun and knowledgeable experience.

After the tour ends, we will stop at a local restaurant for a late lunch (food cost not included), before returning to San Juan or your initial meeting point.

What's Included
  • USCG certified lifejackets
  • Professional guide
  • Helmets
  • Entrance fee
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (within touristic zone and selected San Juan areas)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

During this tour you will experience hiking through the outskirts of El Yunque National Rainforest. You’ll spot the different fauna and flora and bathe in a waterfall.

Participants must be capable of walking through rocky, muddy, uneven terrain and rock climb. This exhilarating experience includes water-related activities such as swinging from a rope into the natural pools, cliff jumping, and natural waterslides.

Since hurricanes Irma & Maria, most of the popularly known trails remain closed until further notice. Our tour route has been adapted in order to continue offering a full day of pure adventure.

  • Please read carefully for all safety requirements and limitations for this tour.
  • Please dress appropriately: Wear hiking shoes (tennis with a good grip also works). Can also bring water shoes for when you go into the river. Please note: shoes will get wet and very muddy
  • Participants must be physically capable of walking thru steep, rocky, muddy and uneven surfaces without assistance.
  • Must have a good breakfast before departing on this tour.
  • Wear bathing suit underneath, bring a towel and change of clothes.
  • Children must be 7 years to participate.
  • Pregnant women, participants with heart complaints, back or knee problems, recent injuries or surgeries, mobility limitations or other serious medical conditions cannot participate on this tour.
  • Tour operates based weather and river conditions. In the event of poor weather you will be offered an alternate tour, option to reschedule or refund.
  • Failure to provide hotel/lodging or cruise information upon booking may result in bus not being able to pick you at your location or close to it. No refunds will be issued if you miss your pick up.
  • Due to safety reasons participants must be able to understand English or Spanish. Legally blind or deaf persons are not able to participate due to the same. An alternative for persons with certain limitations is to book a Private Rainforest tour. Please contact us for more information.
  • Use of lifejacket and helmet is mandatory. $100 fee will apply for each piece of equipment if not returned.
  • Once you begin the tour, you must finish it all the way up to the second stop and return back with the group.
  • Please travel light and only bring the necessary to the tour. Leave behind electronic devices, any important documentation like passport, large sums of cash or credit cards. Cell phones require waterproof case.
  • On Saturdays the hike is longer and more challenging since we depart from a different point.
  • Estimate duration of 8 hrs includes: 3.5-4 hrs at the forest, 1.5 hr drive each way plus lunch time.
  • Published starting time is only an estimate. Exact pick up time will be provided the DAY PRIOR to your tour.
  • Bespoke LM Reserves the Right of Admission - If a person appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not following instructions, causing disruptions or not dressed appropriately (for certain tours) the Guide has the right to Cancel their reservation at any moment, and No Refunds will be issued due to this.
  • While the excursion explores the El Yunque region, it does not include a visit to the El Yunque National Forest, managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
  • Persons with the previously listed health restrictions cannot participate on the tour. No refunds will be authorized if a person neglects to read complete description and does not meet the safety requirements and limitations on the day of the tour.
Location
El Yunque Hiking Area
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Martin_d
Mar 20, 2024
Our guides Ariana and... - Our guides Ariana and George were fun, energetic, and knowledgeable about the jungle. They made sure everyone had a good time while also ensuring activities like climbing the slippery rocks and cliff jumping were done safely. This tour was a great way to spend a beautiful day!
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Jonathan_i
Mar 17, 2024
10/10 experience - The Waterfall slide, Cliff jump and rope swing Through the ONLY natural Rainforest in America Was the most memorable of my whole trip here in San Juan! Tour guides nothing short of amazing, respectful and funny people!
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Stephaniese92ph
Mar 12, 2024
Book with Bespoke! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! - Just came back from my trip to PR and our tour to El Yunque was handled very professional and safely. Our tour guide Frankie was very knowledgeable and made everyone in the group feel comfortable, not to mention our tour group was the most prepared in terms of equipment and expectations. They took pictures for you, which was super nice. Shout out our lifeguard, Mitchell, was very helpful navigating the rainforest terrain as well. WEPA.
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Elainegq5427ne
Mar 12, 2024
An adventure in the rainforest-not to be missed! - Our guides, Adriana and Jay were the absolute BEST! Adriana was clear about the precautions they take to make sure everyone on the tour is safe. We were the only group of the 6 or 7 at the waterfall with helmets! The hike to get there was muddy but a lot of fun and Adriana or Jay were always nearby offering suggestions on how to navigate our path or offering a helping hand to be sure we didn't fall. Both of them took lots of pictures for us and sent us the link afterward. The restaurant we went to afterward was fantastic!
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Anonymous
Mar 11, 2024
I want to go back! - I was at my peak on Adriana’s tour of El Yunque! She is a wealth of knowledge. She even taught me how to do a backflip off the rope swing! I was a solo traveler and she had lunch with me at an amazing food stop told me all about life in Puerto Rico. I’m so great full!
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Nick_n
Mar 10, 2024
EL YUNQUE👹 - Very cool adventure with alot of mud water and wildlife. I highly recommend this journey just be ready for some challenge! Hector was an awsome guide
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Genesis_c
Mar 9, 2024
Amazing experience. Wonderful views. - Frankie was a great tour guide. He had amazing energy that made us excited for the trip even so early in the morning. He guided us through the rainforest with the help of a lifeguard named Mitchell. They were both very helpful when it came to navigating obstacles and made sure we were safe at all times.
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X961bmchristinap
Mar 6, 2024
Book Now! - We had a great time! We were met with a wonderfully warm greeting and felt so welcome. As a bit of a timid person, the exuberance of the guides helped me feel more comfortable and their commitment to safety helped me be more adventurous. The bus was comfortable and the restaurant at the end of the tour was awesome too. One thing I’d do differently- I really wish I hadn’t brought anything with me on the hike, we were in the forest so sunscreen wasn’t necessary. They’ll hold your glasses for you and they take pictures, so you really don’t need your phone. They told us to leave everything on the bus and I should have listened! We also forgot to bring a change of shoes, learn from our mishaps, haha! But really, I cannot recommend this tour enough!!
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Bnakanis
Feb 28, 2024
Well worth the money - Amazing experience! I loved the rope swing and cliff jumping. I Highly recommend this tour. You can also leave all belongings on the bus so you don’t have to worry about anything while hiking
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I3929yndianac
Feb 26, 2024
💯 recommended - Great experience! Jorge, our guide was very friendly and responsible! I really enjoyed the tour!! The water natural slide, the jumping in the river ! Everything was fantastic!!!
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