6-Hour Hike to El Yunque Rainforest Waterfalls from San Juan

El Yunque Waterfall

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El Yunque Waterfall

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Highlights

Walk on the challenging trails of El Yunque National Forest

Pass through a canyon to see the majestic waterfalls of the rainforest

Admire beautiful small pools in the forest

San Juan, El Yunque National Forest

nature, trekking, Eco Tourism

Private Tour

6 Hours

Medium

English

Description

Sign up for a short excursion to El Yunque National Rainforest and hike through hardwood tree trails and passion fruit vines to reach magnificent waterfalls. Immerse in the beauty of nature, hear the birds chirping and marvel at the ecstatic waterfall. Also, witness several small pools in the rainforest.

Itinerary

El Yunque Rainforest Hike to Waterfall
- 08:30 am - 09:00 am - Get a pick-up at your location by your tour guide, who will comment on Puerto Rico’s culture, current affairs, and history throughout the drive.
- 09:00 am - Depart for the journey East to El Yunque.
- 09:45 am - Take a short restroom break. Then, continue the drive to the location, and we learn about Puerto Rico's forest and its diversity.
- 10:00 am - Embark on the first leg of our hike. The trail consists of an initial gentle sloping terrain (10 minutes) with another more inclined terrain (15 minutes) down to the waterfall.
- 10:30 am - 12:30 pm - At the riverbed, find pools and a tall rock face. A truly majestic waterfall will be visible immediately as we enter the clearing from under the canopy.
- 12:30 pm - 01:15 pm - Travel on the return leg of our hike.
- 01:15 pm - 02:00 pm - Visit a local family restaurant for an authentic Puerto Rican lunch after this activity.
- 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm - Return to San Juan.
Tour ends.

What's Included

Air-conditioned transportation to and from activity (pick-up and drop-off)

Board-certified tour guide

Chilled bottled water

15-minute restroom stop

30-minute hike in and out

2 hours of river bed exploring, swimming, and cliff jumping

45-minute lunch stop

What's Excluded

Personal expenses

Food cost

Additional drinks

Know Before You Go

Hiking starts easy and continues into a moderate setting. Although the descent could be faster, expect 30 - 45 minutes of walking for the return leg. Closed shoes are a must, absolutely no flip-flops allowed on the trail. If you go swimming, I will request you to wear a life jacket, no exemptions made.

El Yunque Rainforest Hiking to Waterfall with Cliff Jumping: I have scouted this special location. The place is little known to locals and you will surely enjoy the level of privacy you've come to expect from the best Airbnb experiences. You will walk a trail along hardwood trees and passion fruit vines. Birds will be heard and soon the sound of the waterfall will fill the atmosphere completely. The early terrain is gentle and later more challenging. It's an enjoyable 30 - 45 minutes off the beaten path.

This experience visits the rainforest where you will hike in a virgin setting. The trail leads to a waterfall with a great volume of water. You can also swim here. Similar experiences claim off the beaten path status, but I have worked for 15 years doing those locations. No one else is visiting this place.

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