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Private Old San Juan & El Yunque Angelito Trail Tour - San Juan

Private Old San Juan & El Yunque Angelito Trail Tour

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

5 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels; involves light walking and a gentle hike.

Overview

Explore Puerto Rico’s vibrant colonial history and lush rainforest landscapes in a private 5-hour tour that combines Old San Juan’s charm with El Yunque’s natural beauty. Perfect for travelers seeking culture, nature, and convenience all in one.

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Colonial Wonders and Serene Rainforest: Private 5-Hr Old San Juan and El Yunque's Angelito Trail Experience

From $679.99 • All ages

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About This Adventure

Experience the best of Puerto Rico in just half a day with a unique tour that combines the historic charm of Old San Juan and the natural beauty of El Yunque National Forest. Enjoy guided exploration, photo opportunities, and a light hike along the enchanting Angelito Trail, all in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.

Our Tropical Rainforest and Old San Juan in half a day tour, arguably top 3 among all half day tours in Puerto Rico, one of our top 5 things to do in San Juan and top 10 things to do in Puerto Rico where you will see and learn about the San Juan National Historic site, San Cristobal, El Morro, The Capitol Building and Walkway Presidents, San Juan Bautista Cathedral, Paseo de La Princesa El Yunque National Forest and Angelito Trail among many other landmarks.

Duration

5 hours

About

This tour takes you to Old San Juan but also to the El Yunque National Forest, where you will have the rare oportunity of visiting our Angelito Trail and its enchanting creek and pond. There you will marvel with the greenery amd the abundance and diversity of our Tropical Rainforest flora. Do the 2 top attractions in Puerto Rico, the El Yunque National Forest and America's oldest city, Old San Juan in just one well organized and curated package.

The tour matches our 2 hr Old San Juan Tour version and the one of the few opportunities to see our 2 most famous tourist destinations: Old San Juan and El Yunque National Forest, making it a 6 hour eclectic tour that will let you do a very complete exploration of the Old city learning where everything is and avoiding the walking and sweating under our tropical sun and then visiting and doing an easy hike through Angelito Trail to its famous creek and pond.

This Old San Juan city tour will take you through the old city comfortably drive in a A/C cooled vehicle avoiding hours of searching, sweating under our Old San Juan 's hot tropical sun, and you will be making six 15 to 20 minutes stops for taking pictures that will become lifetime memories.

Your advantage will be that on top of doing our 2 HR Old San Juan tour which is a learning experience about Americas’ oldest city and that show you every landmark and tell you the history and evolution of Old San Juan and Puerto Rico in a short but detailed way. It will also give you the opportunity of taking that special picture you will treasure for ever as your driver and personal Old San Juan guide will drive you through the cities narrow streets giving you valuable information that will help you explore the city or find that spot you want to visit and then take you back to the departing spot, criuseship or any spot you might choose as final destination within the route.

How do we make better the best tour in San Juan?

Easy, we let you have time to take pictures at some spots and at the same time see and learn about:

Constitution Bridge (joins the main island to teb San Juan island) The Capitol Building Presidents walkway San Cristobal Old Casino Columbus Square Abraham Lincoln Elementary School La Perla Santa Maria de Paziz Cemetery El Morro Capilla San Jose El Convento San Juan Bautista Cathedral Capilla del Cristo La Fortaleza (Governor's mansion) San Juan City Hall Puerto Rico State Department Paseo de La Princesa Cruiseship Port El Yunque National Forest Angelito Trail Broken Bridge

Frequently Asked Questions About our Tours in Old San Juan and El Yunque National Forest

Is this tour what I am looking for?

If you are looking for a profesionally curated and proven Old San Juan Historic Site tour, discover our famous El Yunque National Forest and do a light hike with time for instagram worthy pictures and learning, that guarantees you the most out of your time and money, you just found it!

Where will I be picked and droped?

You will be picked up and droped off in Condado at 1055 Ashford Ave, in the Condado Vanderbilt Valet area, or behind Walgreens if coming in a cruise so you do not have to get a taxi or Uber to go to some spot in Old SJ and then guess where to find your guide or stand among hundreds of people coming off the ship trying to find your guide.

Will there be a language barrier between me and my guide?

No chance of that happening, you will get a fully bilingual professional guide during all the experience.

Will I see only a portion of the city and then be on my own?

The beauty of this tour is that it takes you to locate, see and learn about the 18 most important buildings and landmarks in Old San Juan and drive it main streets so you know where is everything.

What makes this tour different from other Old San Juan tours? This tour gives you the 2 most renowed things to do in the Puerto Rico a s a tourist. Do an Old San Juan tour and visit our famous El Yunque National Forest. In this tour you get an unbiased script and expand the route to 2 hrs, so it's designed to have a slow pace and have you learn about the history of the city and how was Puerto Rico under spanish ruling, but also learn how Puerto Rico became a territory of our nation, USA, and how have we flourished since 1898, while you avoid the long hours walking up and down hill and sweating under the Caribbean sun wasting your precious vacation time guessing to find Old San Juan's main landmarks and buildings.

Then it will take you to El Yunque National Forest where you will do a light hike in Angelito Trail and have the opportunity of bath in its creek and pond for an hour and bring you back to your departing spot.

Tour Duration 6 hours including driving time.

Pickup spot is the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel at 1055 Ashford Ave in Condado.

Adventure Tips

Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes

Sturdy sneakers or hiking shoes are recommended for walking the cobblestone streets and hiking the Angelito Trail safely.

Bring Reusable Water Bottle

Stay hydrated during the walking and hiking portions by bringing water, as tropical weather can be humid.

Prepare for Changing Weather

El Yunque’s rainforest can be cooler and wetter, so pack a light rain jacket or poncho.

Protect Against Sun Exposure

Use sunscreen and wear a hat while exploring Old San Juan’s sunlit plazas and streets.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Puerto Rican Parrot
  • Coqui frog

History

Old San Juan features centuries-old forts and colonial architecture dating back to the 16th century, reflecting its importance as a strategic Caribbean port.

Conservation

El Yunque is carefully managed to protect its unique tropical biodiversity and water resources, with efforts focused on reducing human impact and promoting sustainable tourism.

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Adventure Hotspots in San Juan

Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable Walking Shoes

Essential

Keep your feet supported while walking historic streets and forest trails.

Light Rain Jacket

Useful for sudden rainfall in El Yunque during wetter months.

spring specific

Reusable Water Bottle

Essential

Essential for staying hydrated in Puerto Rico’s tropical climate.

Sun Protection (Hat & Sunscreen)

Essential

Protect your skin from strong sun exposure when touring Old San Juan.

summer specific