Mt. Britton Tower Hike: 360-Degree Ocean Views

Embark on a moderately difficult hike through El Yunque Rainforest, ascending 500 feet at a 40-degree incline. Reach the Mt. Britton observation tower for breathtaking 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, metropolitan area, and Caribbean Sea.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • El Yunque National Forest - Hike Puerto Rico’s famous El Yunque Rainforest with our expert guides. It’s the only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest system.
  • Mt. Britton Lookout Tower - The peak of your hike! Enjoy the breathtaking views!
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The hiking trail is rated as moderately challenging, classified as Level 4 out of 5. Hikers will ascend 500 feet at a 40-degree angle. After approximately 45 minutes of hiking, they will arrive at the Mt. Britton observation tower, which stands at an elevation of 3,087 feet above sea level. Here, they will be treated to a stunning 360-degree panorama of…

Location
El Yunque National Forest
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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180catieb
Apr 21, 2026
Amazing day! - My guide José Enrique was AMAZING! Everything went really smoothly and the experience was one of a kind. The hike was medium difficultly which is exactly what I wanted. Lots of time to ask questions. I felt a little rushed at the river, but I understand the yunque hike was the main experience.
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P9338jlmarka
Apr 8, 2026
Amazing 1st Tour - Can’t say enough about our tour guide, Diana Garcia, and the tour she led us on. We have a 6 and 8 year old and this was the perfect tour, especially for first timers. Be sure to ask for Diana if you book!
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Fishdem
Mar 25, 2026
A great tour - We had a wonderful tour guide, Juan. He was a skillful driver of the van, gave us so much information about the history of San Juan and the rain forrest plus you could just tell that he was enjoying being our tour guide. I would recommend the tour.
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Arlene_r
Mar 3, 2026
Really nice and easy hike... - Really nice and easy hike through El Younque rainforest. We were picked up at a hotel in San Juan then driven to the rainforest where we walked on a paved trail to the lookout tower where we were able to take in 360 views of the rainforest and see islands in the distance. It was a fairly easy walk, although steep, but our guide stopped frequently for our group. Afterwards we stopped at a gorgeous waterfall and swimming spot in the river.
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G5672jfmichaels
Mar 2, 2026
El Yunque rainforest hike - Our trek through the rainforest was a wonderful experience. Jose is a very helpful and knowledgeable guide, very personable and very familiar with local flora and fauna. Conditions on the hike were made very manageable by permanent pathways, accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
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Boyd_e
Feb 22, 2026
Great hike with flora and fauna - Salomon was an excellent guide and she pointed out flora and faune--she had a good eye for animals on leaves! Hike was nice and the view from the tower was spectacular!
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Elizabeth_m
Feb 2, 2026
Fantastic rainforest adventure - Our guide, Jose Henrique, was great. He gave us a solid background on the people and geology of PR. On the trail, he stopped to point out many interesting plants, snails, insects, and birds. Mt Briiton is a steep climb but the trail is semi paved, and you can take breaks. Our 2nd stop was as a swimming hole in a river with a rope swing. If you are not into hiking or swimming, or getting caught in the rain in a rainforest, this trip is not for you. But if you like adventure and you are in reasonable physical shape, do it! You will have a great time!
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Deron_l
Jan 13, 2026
Great expereince - We had a great experience. From the drive and seeing the countryside to the actual hike, our guide kept us informed and she was helpful.
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Kevin_k
Dec 28, 2025
El Yunque - Hiking, Views, Nature and the River!!! - Amazing trip, views and hike!!! Shalomir was a great guide with lots of information. The views from Mt Britton look out tower did not disappoint, the lunch stop had delicious food and cooling off in the river was the perfect way to end the day. Highly recommend!!!!!
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Rylan_s
Mar 30, 2026
Great guide, needs more trail time. - Great experience and Luis was an excellent guide. That said, for an 8-hour day, we wished more time was spent on the trails—an extra hiking segment would’ve made it feel complete. The lunch stop wasn’t worth the time, calories, or money. Would still recommend, but just expect a relaxed pace.
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).