Top San Juan Nature and Wildlife Tours

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.

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.

Discover the gorgeous scenery of Puerto Rico on this horseback riding tour from San Juan. After a basic lesson, traverse the island’s rugged countryside for two hours with a trainer, experiencing beautiful vistas and observing local wildlife along the way. This Puerto Rico horseback riding adventure at Hacienda Campo Rico also includes round-trip transportation from your hotel in San Juan.

Blast through the off road of the lush Puerto Rican countryside on this fun, 3.5-hour all-terrain vehicle (ATV) tour from San Juan. Spend two hours speeding your way through 2,200 acres (890 hectares) of scenic landscape filled with hills, mangroves, lagoons, and tropical fields at Hacienda Campo Rico. Your ATV tour includes your own vehicle, professional guide, and round-trip transportation from hotels in the San Juan area.

Go on a rappelling and zipline adventure at Puerto Rico’s Carite State Forest. After a convenient pickup from select hotels, travel by private van with a small group and local guide and enjoy a hike along the river. Then, rappel 80 feet (24 meters) down El Salto Waterfall and glide across three ziplines back to basecamp. Enjoy a home-cooked meal—included in the tour price—before returning to 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.

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.

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.

Discover two of Puerto Rico's top attractions in just one day on this time- and money-saving combination tour. Explore El Yunque rainforest, swim in its natural pools, and refresh in its waterfalls. Later, kayak through the Red Mangrove Forest to the Bioluminescent Lagoon where, with each stroke of your paddle, sparkles will appear in the water.

Explore the beauty of Puerto Rico’s El Yunque rainforest from up high and down low during this 8.5-hour combination zipline and hiking adventure. Zoom through the forest canopy during your zipline adventure, enjoying 8 sections of cable covering 2,800 feet (850 meters) of distance. Then finish your trip with a hike through the lush tropical forest, stopping to admire this nature park’s wealth of postcard-worthy waterfalls.  This family-friendly adventure also includes round-trip hotel transport, entrance fees, professional guide and all zipline safety equipment.

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.

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.

There are many companies offering bio bay kayaking tours in Puerto Rico, but few that are led by a marine biologist guide. This guided tour from Fajardo ensures that you will have a deeper understanding of the phenomenon of bioluminescence as well as the ecosystems that you paddle through.

Join a nighttime adventure into the waters of Laguna Grande as you visit the area’s amazing bioluminescent bay during this half-day excursion. Hop aboard a kayak as you paddle through the dense mangrove forests, heading to the area where the microscopic plankton puts on its surreal aquatic light show when you glide through the water. Your professional guide also tells you more about this fragile ecosystem and how visitors can help protect it.

Swap the hustle and bustle of San Juan for an immersive experience of Puerto Rico's natural beauty. This small-group tour takes you to the tropical rainforest of El Yunque where you learn all about its remarkable biological diversity while following natural trails, wading through rivers, and swim in natural pools and waterfalls. Experience the beauty of the rainforest with less than 24 other guests, which is half the number some tour groups allow.

Spend an adventurous day exploring rivers and caves with this small-group tour of the Arenales Caves. You'll hike through rivers, visit an underground cave, and get the chance to do some swimming. You'll finish off your day of adventure with a hike to a small hidden spring before returning to your hotel.

Kayak through the waters of Laguna Grande, a stunning bioluminescent lagoon, during this half-day tour from San Juan. Watch the glowing organisms in the water light up as your kayak slides through the water. Paddle through stands of mangrove trees and watch small fish dart through the water underneath your boat like shooting stars. Stop for a break with snacks and refreshments before heading back to your starting point. Use of all kayaking equipment and round-trip hotel transfers are included.

Hike through Puerto Rico’s lush El Yunque Rainforest, observe local wildlife, and take a dip in one of the park’s pristine waterfalls. Journey through the varied micro-climates and vegetation zones of this unique natural area. Hike through the jungle, learning about the plants and animals that inhabit the area and passing by a series of waterfalls, stopping to cool off with a swim.

Get back to nature in Puerto Rico thanks to this guided exploration of the El Yunque National Forest. Immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings of this rainforest paradise as you 'stop to smell the flowers’ (the park has over 240 native species), visit the picturesque ‘La Coca’ Falls, and enjoy the views from Yokahú Tower. Park entrance fees are also included. This is a low impact activity suitable for all ages and does not involve any hiking.

Get a comprehensive tour of the island of Puerto Rico during a single outing from San Juan. Spend the day in the company of a guide who will follow a carefully curated itinerary that includes many points of interest that typical tours don't cover. You'll see many of the island's natural features, including caves, beaches, and rivers, and listen to in-depth historical commentary. Your small group is limited to just 14 people for an intimate atmosphere.

Explore the northern reaches of Puerto Rico with this private tour. You'll visit the Rio Tanama Waterfall for a hike and a refreshing dip before making your way out to the town of Vega Baja, with its pretty, off-the-beaten track beach of the same name. You'll then visit the crystalline El Manantial de Tortuguero natural pool before returning to your hotel.

Feel like a true Puerto Rican explorer during this day of discovery in El Yunque Rainforest. Blaze a trail to this lush tropical Eden. Admire gorgeous plant life as you hike to waterfalls and swimming spots, enjoying your adventure amidst the fresh air and beautiful scenery of this Puerto Rican paradise. National park fees plus round-trip hotel transport are included.

Discover the natural wonders of El Yunque Rainforest on this laid-back half-day exploration from San Juan. Visit a beautiful waterfall, incredible views and more than 240 species of plants and animals that call this sub-tropical habitat home. Your Puerto Rico rain forest tour also includes round-trip transportation from most hotels in San Juan, professional guide and all park entrance fees.