El Yunque Rainforest – Off the beaten path!
Go off the beaten path and enjoy the local cuisine and majestic rainforest of this enchanted island.
Explore El Yunque on a Puerto Rico Rainforest Tour
99$ per person
Details
We take you off the beaten path with a small group to enjoy a majestic rainforest and taste the local cuisine of this enchanted island. Book your tour with us and get away from the tourist traps for a unique and personal experience!
Start time: 8:00 a.m.
Duration: 8 hours
Days available: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
Maximum occupancy: 11 people; more can be accommodated upon request
Tour type: Public, walking, driving
Inclusions: Transportation, fresh fruit, parking and entrance fees
El Yunke Rainforest is a must-do during your holiday in Puerto Rico
Your guide will meet you with a morning pick up from your accommodation or meeting point between 7:30am – 3:30pm. The first stop will be at a local fruit stand for a cultural experience and to buy our fresh fruit for the day, here you can buy a fresh fruit smoothy and try one of the local fritters. After this stop, the tour will continue to the majestic rainforest.
You’ll then go off the beaten path by visiting the south side of the El Yunque rainforest for a 25-minutes hike to an amazing spot called Las Tinajas! Descend here to the natural pool where you can swim, relax, or try out the rope swing above the water. For more adventure, you can follow your guide and climb further upriver and over the big rocks formations for about 15 minutes. Enjoy the waterfalls, slide down the natural water slide, or make a 40-feet foot cliff jump into the river! Your guide will prepare delicious local fresh fruits once you’ve reached the natural pool.
It’s time for lunch! We take you to the popular Luquillo Kiosko’s, where you’ll find souvenir shops and a choice of 60 different restaurants located on a strip located along the beach. Here you can taste the local flavors of Puerto Rican cuisine, fresh seafood and much more. After this stop, you will be transported back to your accommodation.
This tour is conducted in English, but can be conducted in Spanish by request.
Itinerary
- 7:30am-3:30pm: Pick up from accommodation or central meeting point Plaza Colon. Fill in the waiver form.
- 8:30am: Stop at local fruit stand to buy fresh fruit for the day (incl.) Try a local fritter and/or a fresh fruit smoothy
- 9:00am-12:30pm: Las Tinajas rainforest experience
- 12:45pm-2:15pm: Lunch at restaurant of choice at Luquillo Kiosko’s
- 3:00-3:30pm: Drive back to San Juan area
- 4:00pm: Last drop off at location
Safety Requirements & Limitations
- Participants must be physically capable of walking through steep, rocky, muddy trails, and have the balance to walk by uneven surfaces without assistance.
- Pregnant ladies past their first trimester, persons with previous injuries, back problems or recent surgery should not participate in this tour
Recommended Attire
Dress comfortably and remember that Puerto Rico is hot and humid. The van is air-conditioned but our stops will be outside. Wear a bathing suit and comfortable clothes. Bring a towel and an extra pair of clothing. Hiking and water shoes are strongly recommended, such as tennis shoes with a good grip also work. There will be a hose to rinse off shoes once back from the hike. Bathroom facilities are available at the private parking in the rainforest.
Tour takes place rain or shine… it’s a tropical island after all. Prepare properly for any weather occasion.
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