Immersive El Yunque Rainforest Adventure with Transportation
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!
Options
Drive yourself tour
Meeting Point: Meetup will be at Frutera Flores (Carr. 3 km32) @ 7:30am, 11:30am. You will follow the guide in your vehicle to the trailhead
Duration: 4 hours: Shorter since you’ll have your own vehicle, the longer tour includes pickup/dropoff time
Your own rental car
What's included in Immersive El Yunque Rainforest Adventure with Transportation
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Meeting point if you're driving yourself, as well as quick opportunity for bathroom break, purchase smoothie, empanadas.
El Yunque National Forest
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! For whoever has worked up an appetite, we make a quick lunch stop on the way back. *Please note: lunch is not included in tour pricing.*
Inclusions
- Hose to wash shoes, Changing area to get comfortable before ride home
- Licensed Local guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Freshly cut seasonal fruit
- Gate entry fee
- Life Vests
- Parking fee of $10, for those driving their own vehicles
- Gratuities
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 90 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
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 NO REFUNDS GIVEN TO: NO SHOWS, LATE GUESTS, SAME-DAY CANCELLATIONS
Meeting / End Points
- Travelers may find pickup location in Google Maps, Frutera Flores, KM 32.9, Highway #3, Yellow building on right hand side.
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Ticket Redemption
YOUR PICKUP TIME WILL VARY DEPENDING ON YOUR LOCATION AND OUR ROUTE THAT DAY. Pickups will be anywhere up to 75 minutes prior to excursion time. All pickup info will be sent the day prior to your excursion, however feel free to reach out with questions or concerns. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN TO NO-SHOWS OR CUSTOMERS WHO ARE LATE. SAME-DAY CANCELLATIONS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.