Top Puerto Rico Nature and Wildlife Tours

Experience the stunning El Yunque Rainforest, just outside of San Juan, during this exciting group excursion. Spend the day exploring the rainforest, stopping at watering holes and natural rock slides to swim, free dive, and cliff jump. At the end of the tour, tuck into a delicious lunch of Puerto Rican food at a local restaurant.

El Yunque Rainforest is Puerto Rico’s largest nature reserve and as difficult to explore independently as any other tropical rainforest. Discover it with a guide on this fun forest hike to two different waterfalls, one with a rope swing and free diving, the second with a natural rock waterslide and a cliff jump. Learn about the rainforest’s history, wildlife and trees as you hike.

Feel your adrenaline levels surge on an adventure tour to the El Yunque rain forest that includes soaring down a natural water slide, swimming under waterfalls, and a beach visit. This secluded spot is often overlooked by first-time visitors, but this tour gives you an inside glimpse into this local favorite haunt and comes with ample free time for you to relax.

Venture into the heart of Puerto Rico’s lush El Yunque rainforest during this small-group, half-day excursion from the San Juan area. Following morning pickup directly from your hotel, travel via air-conditioned vehicle into the forest, where you’ll go for a hike through the foliage, and learn more about the wildlife that calls El Yunque home. Next, swim in natural pool, go cliff-diving and rope-swinging if you dare, and admire the waterfalls.

Ride through a private ranch on a 2-seater 4x4 vehicle on this adventure near San Juan. With a guide in the lead, you and a passenger will feel safe and comfortable navigating over rough terrain. Get views of mountains, coastal plains, limestone formations, and mangrove forests in the Puerto Rican countryside, taking small breaks to listen to your guide's narrative. Finish up at a hilltop bar for a mojito (own expense.)

Navigate rugged terrain and take in the scenery of Puerto Rico on a thrilling ATV tour outside of San Juan. Head to the Hacienda Campo Rico in Carolina and get your single-rider ATV to begin your adventure. Join and small group and follow your guide along rough trails and enjoy views of mountains, mangroves, lagoons, and more.

Zoom through the forest canopy on safe, secured ziplines during this 2-hour activity outside San Juan. With an experienced guide in the lead, zip from platform to platform in the forest, stopping for incredible views along the way. No experience necessary, all equipment provided.

Experience one of the most magical natural phenomenons in Puerto Rico during a kayak tour of a bioluminescent lagoon. Exploring in a kayak lets you get closer to the illuminated plankton, which produce blue-green light every time you move through the water with your paddle and kayak.

Heighten your senses to the natural beauty of Puerto Rico on a horseback riding tour that takes you off the beaten path. This tour allows you to escape the urban crowds and canter along secluded beaches, tropical forests, and the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea. Plus, you don’t need any previous riding experience to enjoy this activity.

Immerse yourself in nature with a private guided tour to El Yunque Rainforest. Hike through the jungle while learning about the flora and fauna. Spend time at a waterfall and pool where you can cool off with a swim, play around in the natural waterslides, or jump off a cliff. Afterwards, stop at Playa Luquillo, where you can enjoy the beach or grab food at your own cost.

Enjoy a safe after-dark kayaking adventure to experience the bioluminescence of Mosquito Bay. Paddle in clear and semi-clear-bottomed kayaks so you'll feel totally surrounded by the glowing waters on the island of Vieques. Since this activity takes place on a separate island, visitors need to take a ferry or flight and stay overnight on the island (not included).

Spend an adventurous day exploring two of Puerto’s most incredible natural wonders on this full-day excursion to hike in the El Yunque Rainforest and kayak at the island’s famed Bioluminescent Bay. Start your morning with a hike in the only tropical rain forest in the United States National Forest system, enjoying incredible mountain views and an optional waterfall swim to cool off. Then continue with a nighttime kayaking trip to the magical Bioluminescent Bay, which features a unique variety of plankton that glow when the water is touched or moved. Your Puerto Rico outdoor adventure also includes round-trip hotel transport, professional guide, and national park fees.

Explore the underwater world of Puerto Rico on a guided snorkeling adventure. Receive a lesson from a professional diver and enjoy a hassle-free outing with all the equipment you need. Then swim through the tropical waters off Guaynabo and see brilliantly-colored tropical fish, sea turtles, and other marine creatures. Afterward, revisit your experience with a GoPro video of your snorkeling excursion included in the tour price.

Experience the best of El Yunque Rainforest without having to worry about getting lost with this group tour. Meet your guide nearby and follow them in your own car to the forest, where your adventure begins. Go on a hike, visit waterfalls, and have the chance to zip down natural slides, jump off cliffs, or channel your inner Tarzan on a rope swing.

Explore the colorful buildings and charming streets of Old San Juan in a small group with the help of writer David Rodríguez, author of ‘The Rise and Fall of the Great Barbate.’ During the course of your day, the knowledgeable author helps you discover the area’s key historic sites and gain new insight into Puerto Rican culture. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the many stories of the people who helped to define this unique neighborhood. The length of your walking trip is flexible based on your needs and also includes bottled water.

Discover a new passion during your time in Puerto Rico and learn to dance salsa with your partner. Join a small group of couples and learn the basics of the sensual dance with no one else but your partner. Spend an evening reconnecting with your loved one and learning to dance in a judgment-free environment. This is the perfect way to kickstart an evening in San Juan.

Enjoy sky-high views overlooking El Yunque—Puerto Rico’s tropical rainforest—and a thrilling half-day out with this zipline experience. Choose between morning and afternoon tour times, and hop aboard an air-conditioned shuttle straight from your hotel. Upon arrival, get acquainted with the zipline, grab your safety gear, and get ready to soar above the trees.

Satisfy your appetite for adventure during a zipline thrill at JungleQui Zipline Park in El Yunque National Forest. Skip waiting in line on the day with your pre-booked admission ticket, which covers 11 different ziplines and one rappelling route, for ultimate thrills and panoramic views of Puerto Rico’s lush jungles.

Experience the lush rain forest of the east side of Puerto Rico on a small-group half-day tour to El Yunque National Forest from San Juan. Get great views over the landscape from Yocahu Tower, then visit scenic spots including La Coca Waterfall and Mameyes River. Have time to swim and purchase lunch at a local restaurant before making the return drive to San Juan.

Visit two of the best places in Puerto Rico today, Luquillo beach and the El Yunque rainforest. You’ll be walking through a forest of rare plants, past natural rivers, and spotting local animals with your guide. If there is time, you can take a dip in a natural pool with a waterslide. Afterwards, you’ll be driven to Lauquillo beach, where you can swim, sunbathe, and relax for a while. Note: not recommended for those with walking difficulties.

Experience the old and the new in the atmospheric neighborhood of Old San Juan on this 2-hour small-group tour by Segway. Effortlessly zoom around the 500-year-old colonial architecture of this ancient neighborhood as you visit 25 of the top attractions in the area, and learn about its evolution from Spanish colony to US territory. This intimate sightseeing tour is limited to just 6 participants and also includes all entrance fees, a helmet, secure storage, filtered water and sunscreen. Please note the weight restrictions on this tour, located in the 'additional information section'.

Learn about the essential Puerto Rican art of Salsa dancing during this 1-hour class in San Juan. Suitable for both beginners and those who are looking to polish their skills, this class will let you understand the musical and rhythmic soul of Puerto Rican culture.

Immerse yourself in Puerto Rico's salsa culture during this 1-hour beginner salsa class. The outdoor class is led by a professional instructor in open air, so you don't have to take a break from the tropical sunshine. Dance solo or with a partner and learn about what makes salsa such an integral part of Puerto Rican culture.