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.

Hike through the rainforest to discover two enchanting waterfalls
Slither down a natural rock waterslide for an exhilarating experience
Learn about the rainforest's history, wildlife, and ancient flora
Enjoy pure nature, get muddy, and have fun

What's Included

Tour Guide
All Fees and Taxes
2 Waterfalls
Natural Waterslide experience

Transportation is not included, you need to drive your own car until we enter the rainforest
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

NUEVO DUEÑO
PR-985 km .02, Fajardo, 00738, Puerto Rico
We meet at the front door La Vereda by Mojitos of Fajardo. In the parking lot, Your guide will be there waiting. Please use this pin location so you can arrive at the correct location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RwL2PUYEPyqC2fgo9?g_st=ic

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Meet your guide and fellow travelers at a central meeting point in Fajardo and head out together to the eastern side of El Yunque Rainforest. Once you arrive, you'll hike for roughly 20 to 30 minutes to a swimming hole, learning about the rainforest’s history along the way.

Once you reach the swimming hole, spend some time swimming, jumping into the water, or trying out a rope swing. Later, continue to another swimming hole, located an additional 15-minute hike into the rainforest. Here you can zip down a natural rock slide or jump off a cliff and into a refreshing river before returning to San Juan.

El Yunque National Forest

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
You need to have your own car to participate in this tour as you will need to follow the tour guide using your own transportation
Start times are scheduled to change depending on seasons
Good physical condition required.
Tour may be difficult for people that don’t exercise regularly

Customers must know how to swim to participate on the tour
Guests with recent surgeries
Guests who have epilepsy, heart conditions and/or dizziness
Minimum age to participate is 5 years
Max age to participate is 59 years
Very muddy trail. Clients will walk on lots of mudd
Good physical condition required
Flip Flops not allowed
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:Is a lifejacket included in the Puerto Rico Guided Adventure?

A:Yes a life jacket will be provided on this tour.

Jul 2023

Q:Is transportation included with this tour?

A:No, transportation is not included with this experience. Travelers must meet at Ralph of Fajardo.

Oct 2023

Q:Is there public transportation to the rainforest?

A:No, travelers must have their own car available to drive to the forest. Uber/Taxi and other ride shares will not be allowed as they do not transport travelers to or from the rainforest.

Oct 2023

Q:Can all ages participate on this tour?

A:Children under 5 years of age are not permitted on this tour. The hike is medium to challenging with inclines and no defined walking path. The total walking distance is approximately 5 miles roundtrip. Due to the physical nature of this tour, we advise adults to review the conditions before purchasing the tour.

Oct 2023

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AJ_A

This was such a fun experience! Our guides did a great job leading us through the hike and once we arrived to the fall it was literally breathtaking. It’s definitely a hike and there’s a good amount of climbing, so make sure to wear good covered shoes and be in good physical condition for it. But overall I highly recommend it and would go back again!

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Full of adventure

mposse93, Apr 2024

Anthony & Omar were amazing guides. Both were attentive and very knowledgeable. Felt very safe during excursion. I had the most amazing and fun time. Recommend this excursion!

Great experience and adventure for our family!

Adriane_A, Apr 2024

We had an amazing experience with John and Omar - they were so attentive to the kids and making sure they had fun while staying safe. The hike to the waterfalls was difficult but doable and the hike back was very easy. Highly recommend this tour for families. Our kids are 6 and 7 and loved it!

Highlight of the Trip

Lauren_L, Apr 2024

This excursion was the highlight of our trip! We had two wonderful guides, Pancho and Joel, who were very knowledgeable and friendly. Their easy confidence had us feeling extremely comfortable as we trekked through the rainforest (Pancho even went barefoot). The beginning of the walk was easy enough along a dirt path. As we went deeper it did get a little muddy due to the regular rain (there were a few slips in the mud) but there was a small path carved out the middle that you walked along. Right before you reached the waterfall there was a downhill path that required some balance but as long as you watch your step it was basically like stairs. At this point our group split in two. Some people stayed at the bottom of the waterfall, played in the water and watched people jump or swing into the water. The other half climbed up a rock scramble to make it to the rock slide. This part definitely required some strength and balance but wasn't too bad. The rock slide was really fun and comfortable to go down, despite it looking like everyone was getting bounced around. Then we did another short climb to get to the cliff jumping part. You could jump from 10, 15 or 20 feet. The scariest part here was standing at the top but the jump itself was exhilarating. At this point we were back in the main pool so you could choose to relax and watch others jump or go back to do the rope swing. Despite being told multiple times to leave all valuables in the car or with a friend at the bottom, I completely spaced out and wore my apple watch. I ended up losing it during either the jump or the swing and was devastated. Somehow, Joel was able to find it at the bottom of the pool and it was still working! Hero! There were many other groups at the waterfall but it didn't feel excessively crowded. All the guides seem to work together to make the experience fun and safe for everyone. I cannot thank Pancho and Joel enough for making our time in the rainforest unforgettable!

Challenging but fun!

Christine_H, Apr 2024

This was a great experience. We had a party of four (two adults and two teens). They’re not kidding when they say wear sneakers. Also wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet and dirty. You will get covered in mud. The hike itself was more challenging than I expected but the guides helped through climbing areas that were tough. The teenagers had no problems. Don’t bring anything extra. They said to bring snacks etc but there’s really no time for that it’s moving the whole time.

Great experience!!

AJ_A, Apr 2024

Awesome experience!

Larry_P, Apr 2024

That was an amazing experience. I loved that it was challenging and rewarding. Cooking off by waterfall sliding and cliff jumping at the end was perfect. Anthony was a great host! Would recommend to anyone. I will do it again on my next visit.

I had a wonderful...

Cynthia_I, Apr 2024

I had a wonderful experience my tour guy was wonderful and explained everything.. John and Orlando great job.will definitely come back

Amazing!!! We experienced...

Sonia_R, Apr 2024

Amazing!!! We experienced the best day ever in PR at El Yunque Rain Forest. Swimming, rock climbing, jumping off the rocks- wow what an adventure!! We meet awesome people from around the world. The best time. Our tour guides- Orlando and John were very experienced and knowledgeable- thank you again!!

I wish could upload the...

Ashante_W, Apr 2024

I wish could upload the video of my 5 year old jumping off. She was so brave and our tour guides were amazing.

Friday Adventure

Sarah_B, Apr 2024

Francisco was great! He made the journey fun and loved the adventure. Perfect length of time and moderate skill level.

Definitely an awesome and fun memory maker!!

cswiesner, Apr 2024

Anthony was one of the best tour guides I have ever experienced! He was friendly, extremely personable and so helpful. He made sure it was a personal experience for each one of us. He was also extremely knowledgeable about the rainforest habitat and in addition to having a marvelous time, my daughter and I learned so much. Thank you, Anthony for the memories!!! Sharon and Aubrey Wiesner

Exceeded our expectations!!

Joshua_A, Apr 2024

We read a bunch of reviews and were really excited about the rainforest tour. Let me tell you, it exceeded our expectations. The rainforest was incredible, the waterfalls were so much fun and our tour guides, John and Orlando were awesome!!

El Yunque is A BLAST!!

Whitney_S, Apr 2024

Francisco and Orlando were very kind. They provided a fun experience. El Yunque is beautiful. Francisco also took pictures and videos of the adventure!! Water slide was so cool. I have nothing bad to say. There is some hiking/climbing involved so be mindful when booking that you will get a little active.

Amazing tour!!!

Alexia_R, Apr 2024

My friend and I had an amazing experience with our tour guide Anthony made our experience personable and super comfortable. We got to eat flower pedals and jump off of the 30 ft cliff it was absolutely liberating I had a fantastic time! I would absolutely do it again.

Awesome Experience with Great Guides

Adriana_C, Apr 2024

I booked this guided adventure through El Yunque for me and my family including two kids (14 yo & 10 yo). We met our guide in a parking lot with a few other tour groups. The meet up was a bit confusing and got us a little worried. However our initial guide made sure his group stuck with him. Once we got to the start of the rainforest, they gave us a few minutes to use the bathroom and get our belongings squared away. First off, they aren’t joking when they say you will be soaking wet. So if you’re wearing sneakers, just make sure you are ok with them getting soaked. If not, I suggest buying some water shoes with a solid bottom to them. Our guides Orlando and John were amazing. They kept the group together, pointed out a few cool things and got us to the natural water slides easily. The hike there isn’t particularly challenging but it’s muddy and can be slippery. Same with some of the rocks. Orlando and John took everyone’s cell phones at each water slide and one of them positioned themselves to get video and photos of each family going down the two slides and jumping off the cliff and the rope swing. They got so many great pictures and videos of us that I really can’t thank them enough for. This guided adventure tour is well worth it and a really great time for people of any age that are ok with some light hiking.

A must do experience!

David_N, Apr 2024

Amazing time. Ivan was punctual and a top notch tour guide. Gf and I couldn't stop talking about the experience. If you're in PR, this is a must.

Wonderful adventure

Lauren_D, Apr 2024

John and Omar were awesome! We had a really great day and would totally recommend this tour. I jumped from a cliff and they were very supportive :) We had two teens with us who were nervous about the adventure and ended up having “the best day!”

Rain Forest FUN!!!

Christine_H, Apr 2024

Our guides were very helpful! They made everything fun as well! My two 18 year old girls chalked up some wonderful memories together.

Our favorite thing in Puerto Rico

jenny_B, Apr 2024

Amazing experience! Our favorite thing we did in Puerto Rico and we did a lot. Anthony and Omar were the best guides there. They helped and made us feel confident with our entire group. This hike is not to be missed. Waterfalls and cliff jumps and rope swing were incredible. A jam packed day hike that was very doable even for my youngest. Thank you again Anthony and Omar for sharing your beautiful island with us!

Awesome tour!

Frank_G, Apr 2024

Cliff jumping was awesome! Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and made it a great experience!

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