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Duration: 6.5 hours (approx.)
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Product code: 4170HIKING
For an up-close tour of El Yunque that includes a semi-athletic hike, put on your walking shoes to enjoy a 35-minute hike to La Mina. You’ll discover an amazing world of nature trails, waterfalls, scenic views and the sub-tropical rainforest habitat of Puerto Rico’s endangered wildlife.
El Yunque takes its name from an Indian spirit, Yuquiye, meaning “Forest of Clouds”. There are many ways to see the rainforest but hiking is the best way to experience this amazing place!
After hiking through the rainforest to La Mina (35 minutes each way), cool off with a relaxing swim or dip in La Mina Falls (10-minute stop). Make sure you have a good breakfast before taking this tour!
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, spectacular waterfalls and views of the entire north-east coast.
The tour stops at the most beautiful photographic sights, including Jokahu Tower, so don't forget to bring your camera!
El Yunque Rainforest Hiking from San Juan
Wednesday and Sunday
Unavailable Dates:
- January 1 (New Years Day)
- January 6 (Three King's Day)
- March 21, 2008 (Good Friday)
- July 4 (Independence Day)
- November 27, 2008 (Thanksgiving Day)
- December 24-25 (Christmas)
- December 31 (New Years Eve)
Tour commences with pick-up from major San Juan, Puerto Rico hotels (see Hotel List below)
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:- Old San Juan area: 8:15am
- Condado area: 8:45am
- Isla Verde area: 9:10am
Tour returns at approximately 3:30pm
Hotel Pickup:- Passenger pick-up is only available from the San Juan, Puerto Rico hotels listed below
- Pick up is not provided from San Juan Cruiseship (port/dock). The closest hotel is the Sheraton
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
- Prices are listed as a guide only. For an exact price quote, select a date
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 11 years and under
- No further discounts for other age groups apply
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- Return Transportation
- Professionally Guided Tour
- Entrance Fees To El Portal
- 7% Tax Included
- Lunch
- Towels
- 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
- 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
- Hike is semi-athletic. It is recommended you have a good breakfast and bring along some snacks. There are no food stands on the trail
- Casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Bring a towers and wear bathing suit underneath clothes
- No changing facilities available
- 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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Highly recommended. The rainforest was great and tour guide was very informative. Read more ›
Jeffrey T, United States of America, March 2008
This was an experience of a lifetime. It rained twice on our hike but that just added to the experience. ... Read more ›
Jessie S, United States of America, September 2008
