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Duration: 5.5 hours (approx.)
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Product code: 4170YUNQ
Sit back and relax on this leisurely half-day trip to the El Yunque rainforest. You’ll discover an amazing world of nature trails, waterfalls, scenic views and the sub-tropical rainforest habitat of Puerto Rico’s endangered wildlife.
This half-day tour takes you to a place held sacred by the Puerto Rican locals. According to ancient Indian legend, the good spirit Yuquiyu reigned at El Yunque on his mighty mountain-top throne, protecting Puerto Rico and its people.
On this fascinating tour, you’ll pass typical native towns before ascending through rapidly changing vistas of amazing vegetation to reach El Yunque. The rainforest is home to more than 240 species of plants and wildlife, waterfalls, streams and hiking trails leading to enticing locations.
You'll see tree orchids, giant ferns, wild flowers, tropical hardwoods and spectacular waterfalls, and see panoramic views of the entire north-east coast. The tour stops for vistas of the most beautiful sights on this tour, so don't forget to bring your camera!
El Yunque Rainforest Half-Day Trip from San Juan
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Departure Point:Tour commences with pick-up from San Juan hotels (pickup is not available from the cruise ship dock, the closest hotel is the Condado Plaza Hotel)
If you do not indicate your hotel for pick up at the time of booking, please call the supplier and advise them of this information directly. The contact details will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking.
Departure Time:Hotel pick-ups commence at approximately 8:10am
Duration: 5.5 hours (approx.) Return details:Tour returns at approximately 2:00pm
Hotel Pickup:- Passenger pick-up is only available from the San Juan hotels
- Pick up is not provided from San Juan Cruiseship (port/dock). The closest hotel is the Condado Plaza Hotel
- Pickup is not available from Wyndam RioMar Beach Resort and Spa
Please advise which of these pick-up hotels you require collection from at time of booking, and call 48 hours prior to reconfirm your tour and hotel pick-up time
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- Return Transportation
- Professionally Guided Tour
- Entrance Fees To El Portal
- 7% Tax Included
- Lunch
- Gratuity (optional)
- Caribe Hilton
- Wyndham Condado Plaza
- Courtyard Marriott
- Kasalta
- Howard Johnson (Isla Verde, Isla Verde Ave)
- Intercontinental Isla Verde
- Wyndham El San Juan
- ESJ Towers
- Ritz Carlton
Hotel Pick-Up List:
Please specify either Wyndham Old San Juan, Wyndham Condado Plaza or Wyndham El San Juan at time of booking. Pickup is NOT provided from Wyndham El Conqistador Resort and Golden Door Spa.
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
- Wear shorts, T-shirt and comfortable shoes.The trail is a easy 15 - 20 minute walk. Insect repellant is not necessary
- Pick up is not provided from San Juan Cruiseship (port/dock). The closest hotel is the Sheraton.
- Pickup is not provided from Wyndham El Conqistador Resort and Golden Door Spa because the tour operates out of San Juan. The Catamaran is in Fajardo and so guests at the El Conquistador need to make own arrangements with their Concierge for transportation. The El Conquistador is located between San Juan and the El Yunque Rainforest and is approximately a 1 hour and 15 minute drive to the closest pick up location, the Ritz Carlton Hotel San Juan, where you can check in for the tour
- Tour buses are air-conditioned, but without bathrooms
- Tour buses are wheelchair accessible, but do not have a wheelchair lift. Persons in a wheelchair must be able to walk a little (with help from the driver) in order to get on and off the bus. The wheelchair must be foldable.
- Puerto Rico is a tropical island and the weather is unpredictable. It can be raining one minute and sunshine the next!
- This tour requires a minimum number of 6 passengers to operate. There is a possibility that the tour may be canceled after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be provided the option to take the tour on an alternative date or be refunded in full. It will be necessary for you to call 24 hours prior to your departure date to reconfirm.
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The rainforest is beautiful. The tour guide was very informative and very friendly. He didn't rush through ... Read more ›
Nicole N, United States of America, September 2008
Such a terrific tour guide! He had such a great sense of humor and did a wonderful job explaining some ... Read more ›
Jennifer P, United States of America, November 2008
