Take time to escape to heaven on Earth in this half day tour, and let the natural beauty of El Yunque Rainforest captivate you with its lush green vegetation, amazing flora, huge boulders, cascading rivers and scenic views. Visit the only Tropical Rainforest in the US Federal jurisdiction, with over 28,000 continuous acres. Immerse yourself with the vibrating energy of El Yunque’s rivers and clean air, just like the indigenous Taíno tribe did centuries ago while
Our certified tour guide will provide amazing history and stories during the course of the tour. Visit the renewed Portal Visitor's Center where you will be able to interact with some of it's flora and fauna, among others. Stop at the world famous La Coca Waterfall, the perfect setting for picture opportunities. We will also climb at the Yocahú Observation Tower, and stop at other areas to enjoy the different views of El Yunque.
This is a low impact activity suitable for all ages and does not involve any hiking.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Live narration in English
✔ All taxes, fees and handling charges
✔ Entry to El Yunque National Forest
✔ Complimentary pickup and drop-off in selected areas of San Juan (Old San Juan, Condado and Isla Verde locations and touristic zones)
✔ Certified Tour Guide
✔ First aid equipment
✔ Bottled Water and light snacks
✖ Gratuities
✖ This tour does not include a stop for lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
2. Verdanza Hotel
3. Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
4. Courtyard Isla Verde Beach Resort
5. Hyatt House San Juan
6. Condado Palm Inn San Juan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
7. Placacio Provincial
8. Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport
9. Residence Inn San Juan Isla Verde
10. The Ivy Hotel
11. Hotel Iberia - San Juan
12. Tropica Beach Hotel
13. Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
14. Numero Uno Beach House
15. San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
16. Hotel Miramar
17. Abitta Boutique Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
18. Olimpo Court Hotel
19. Caribe Hilton Hotel
20. Hyatt Place San Juan
Additional Info: Complimentary pick up only in selected areas of San Juan: Old San Juan, Condado, Isla Verde, Miramar, Ocean Park and Calle Loiza.
Meeting point available in Rio Grande.
Exact pick up time will be provided the day prior to the tour.
Itinerary
1
El Portal Visitor Center - El Yunque National Forest
Experience begins with a visit to El Portal Visitor's Center in order to learn thru different interactive methods all about the flora and fauna that habitats here. Appreciate the beauty of live Puerto Rican parrots, do a small (handicapped accesible) trail to enjoy tropical flowers or visit the Rainforest's gift shop.
As you wander along the trail, your guide will introduce you to the exotic varieties of flowers and the fresh ginger that grow alongside your route. You’ll also learn about the reserve’s significance to the local Taino Indians, who have long considered the area as sacred.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Catarata La Coca
Appreciate up close and personal the world known 85 feet (26 m) La Coca waterfall. Here you will have great picture opportunities!
Duration: 30 minutes
3
El Yunque National Forest
We will then visit other areas of the Forest, as your Certified tour guide continues to share interesting facts about the Rainforest and Puerto Rico in general.
A stop at Yocahú Observation Tower, where you will climb 98 spiral steps to the top where views are unobstructed and far-reaching. At this point you are 1,500 feet (457 m) above sea level.
Depending on the group pace and cruise passengers schedule, a final stop at Angelito Trail (or equivalent) may be done in order to visit another waterfall and/or river. This is a bonus stop. It is not guaranteed as part of the tour.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: contact phone number or email, ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• A minimum of 8 persons is required for the tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. This activity operates on limited days a week.
• The duration of transfers from San Juan to the Forest is 1 hour each way approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions. Estimate activity duration includes driving time.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• Have a good breakfast before departing, as this tour does not include stop to eat.
• Children 0-6 years must use car seats in order to participate on tour (can be provided complimentary if requested with anticipation, and is subject to availability).
• Children must have purchased ticket regardless the age.
• 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. Bespoke Lifestyle Management will not be responsible for lost or stolen belongings. No luggage allowed on the buses.
• Please be ready at confirmed location 5-10 minutes prior to the confirmed time, bus will only wait 5 minutes per pick up stop.
• The El Yunque National Forest Half Day tour is led by Bespoke Lifestyle Management, who operates under special use permit 4024-03 on the El Yunque National Forest and operates on a non-discriminatory basis.
• Bespoke LM Reserves the Right of Admission - If a person appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs or not following instructions the Guide has the right to Cancel their reservation at any moment, and No Refunds will be issued due to this.
• Published starting time is only an estimate. Exact pick up time will be provided the DAY PRIOR to your tour.
• This is a low impact activity suitable for all ages and does not involve any hiking
