Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comEl Yunque Rainforest and Luquillo Beach from San Juan
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Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Product code: 4170LUQ
Departing from San Juan you can combine a visit to the Rain Forest with an afternoon at one of the world's most beautiful beaches. On the Northeast coast of Puerto Rico, Luquillo Beach is the island's best and most popular public stretch of tranquil waters and golden sand. The beach is a huge crescent of white sand lined with coconut palms with the mountains and El Yunque as the backdrop. Offshore are coral formations and spectacular sea life and tropical fish. The water is calm and comfortable - the perfect place for families!
From here, you will easily explore cool, mountainous and semi tropical El Yunque Rain Forest. The abundant rainfall is shed through rocky rivers creating many cascades of waterfalls and pools. El Yunque hosts a number of unique plant and animal species such as the endangered Puerto Rican Parrot and the tiny coquis, indigenous tree frogs.
According to ancient Indian Legend, the good spirit 'Yuquiyu' reigned on his mighty mountain-top throne, protecting Puerto Rico and its people. The name Luquillo is derived from this god spirit's Indian name.
Stops on the tour include:
- La Coca Waterfall (no swimming, just taking photos)
- Observation Tower
- Bano Grande (no swimming)
- 20 minute walk on Caimitillo Trail (easy walk)
- 2.5 hours on Luquillo Beach
El Yunque Rainforest
Friday 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 5:00pm
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
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- Child prices are applicable for children aged 11 years and under.
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- Entrance Fees to 'El Portal'
- 7% Tax Included
- Lunch
- Towels
- Gratuity (optional)
- Caribe Hilton
- Sheraton Old San Juan
- 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 Rainforest trail is a easy 15 - 20 minute walk. Insect repellant is not necessary
- Changing facilities are available at Luquillo Beach
- 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
- 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 (details on confirmation voucher).
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Excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Read more ›
Melvin H, United States of America, April 2008
