Carolina · Puerto Rico
El Yunque Rainforest "Off the Beaten Path" Hiking Tour
Operated by Bespoke Lifestyle Management
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8 Hours • Daily • Ages 7+
At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours (including transportation)
- Meeting point
- Roundtrip transportation from select areas in San Juan.
- Offered in
- English, Spanish
- Cancellations
- 100% refund if canceled 48+ hours in advance
- Age
- 7+
About this experience
Ready to get adventurous? Because Bespoke Lifestyle Management is ready if you are! During this fascinating and advanced hike, you’ll explore some of El Yunque Rainforest’s hidden gems within a zone of the forest less traveled by other tourists. You will navigate past rivers and waterfalls as your expert guide leads you on ‘the road less traveled.’ We will hike 25 to 30 minutes up a dirt/rock path that does include some river wading. The trail is surrounded by bamboo trees, rainforest flowers, and many other beautiful plants. Our group will stop at a collecting pool formed from the base of a waterfall. Here, you will have the chance to swim in the pool’s crystal-clear waters. This is also a great spot for picture opportunities! After the swim, we will continue hiking on a more intense portion of the trail that includes climbing boulders. Our destination is a river in which you can swim, jump from a rope swing, and go down natural water slides. Once the hike concludes, we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant (cost of meal is not included in total tour price).
What's included
Guided hike through El Yunque Rainforest Swimming in natural pools and waterfalls Use of lifejacket and helmet
What's not included
Gratuities for guides Lunch at a local restaurant
Itinerary
Stop 1: 25-30 minute hike through a dirt/rock path with river wading, surrounded by lush rainforest Stop 2: Swim at a waterfall’s crystal-clear collecting pool (great for photos) Stop 3: More intense hike to a natural river for swimming, rope swinging, and natural water slides Stop 4: Lunch at a local restaurant (food cost not included)
Highlights
This is a moderate to strenuous activity, not suitable for everyone.Participants must be physically capable of walking thru steep, rocky, muddy trails for long periods, and have balance to walk by uneven surfaces. Pregnant ladies, persons with previous injuries, back or knee problems or recent surgery, afraid of altitudes, other serious medical conditions cannot participate on this tour. Children must be 7 years or older to participate. 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. A Private tour would be the most appropriate option on these cases. On Saturdays the hike is longer and more challenging since we depart from a different point. Please travel light and only bring the necessary to the tour. There are no locker facilities, everything stays on the bus. Leave behind electronic devices, any important documentation, large sums of cash or credit cards. Cell phones require waterproof case. Bespoke LM Reserves the Right of Admission - If a person appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not following instructions, being disruptive or not dressed appropriately (due safety) the Guide has the right to Cancel their reservation at any moment, and No Refunds will be issued due to this.
Additional information
Check-in details Exact pick-up time will be provided the day prior to the tour. What to bring Wear lightweight clothing and a bathing suit underneath Hiking shoes, hiking boots, or sneakers (no sandals or open-toe shoes) Water shoes for rocky river crossings Towel and change of clothes Waterproof cameras (at your own risk) Special requirements Participants must be physically capable of walking through uneven surfaces and trails Children must be at least 7 years old to participate Restrictions Not suitable for pregnant persons, persons with recent injuries or surgeries, or persons with serious medical conditions Disclaimers The rainforest portion of the tour is subject to weather and river conditions In the event of cancellation due to weather, we will offer options to reschedule or refund Due to safety reasons, participants must understand English or Spanish Bus will wait only 5 minutes at pick-up location
FAQs
What should I wear for the tour? Wear lightweight clothing with a bathing suit underneath, and hiking shoes or sneakers. Is lunch included? No, lunch at a local restaurant is not included in the tour price.
Cancellations
Cancellation policy: Regular group tour: 24 hours prior to starting time in order to receive full deposit back. Private tour: 72 hours (3 days) for small groups (less than 10 persons) in order to receive full deposit back. Groups of 10+ persons: Will have up to 7 days prior in order to receive full deposit back.