El Yunque Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour
Hike, swim, and slide through El Yunque’s hidden natural pools
Duration
6 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Transport, entry fees, safety gear
Highlights
- Hike a 30-minute forest trail across a river and rocky, uneven terrain
- Swim in natural pools, try natural waterslides, or take an optional rope swing
- Learn about the rainforest’s flora and fauna along hidden trails
- Pause for an optional lunch stop at a local restaurant; food cost not included
What's Included
- Roundtrip transportation from select areas
- El Yunque National Forest entrance fees
- Professional certified guide in English and Spanish
Know before you go
- Ages 7+ only
- Requires steady mobility for steep, rocky, uneven, muddy trails, rock climbing, river crossings, and coordinated paddling in a two-person kayak
- Not suitable during pregnancy or with previous injuries, back or knee problems, recent surgery, or other serious medical conditions
- Requires understanding English or Spanish
- Legally blind or deaf participants require a private tour with dedicated assistance
- Wear lightweight clothes and a bathing suit; closed-toe hiking shoes or tennis shoes with good grip are required
- Life jackets and helmets are mandatory
- A waiver is required
- Travel light; no lockers are available, and phones require a waterproof case
- Weather and river conditions may prevent operation
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 72 hours before scheduled pickup for a full deposit refund. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows and last-minute cancellations are charged the full price.
FAQs
A 7:00–8:30 AM departure is suggested to help avoid larger crowds.
Wear closed-toe hiking shoes or tennis shoes with good grip. Water shoes are optional if you prefer not to go barefoot in the river.
Travel light. There are no lockers, and your belongings stay on the bus. Leave electronics, important documents, large amounts of cash, and credit cards behind; bring a waterproof case for your phone.
Meeting details
Roundtrip transportation
Related locations
El Yunque National Forest
Admission includedStanding beneath the dense canopy of El Yunque National Forest, you hear the forest before you see it. Coqui frogs call from the undergrowth, water rushes over mossy rocks, and parrots move through branches overhead. The air is thick and warm, carrying the scent of wet earth and tropical flowers. El Yunque National Forest covers the Sierra de Luquillo mountains in northeastern Puerto Rico, offering a living landscape unlike anything on the US mainland.