Explore El Yunque Rainforest: Private Guided Waterfalls and Natural Slides in Puerto Rico
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in moderate physical shape, comfortable with hiking and swimming in natural pools.
Overview
Discover Puerto Rico’s El Yunque National Forest on a private guided adventure featuring natural water slides, waterfalls, and tropical wildlife. Perfect for families and thrill-seekers alike.
(Private) El Yunque Rainforest Adventure
Ages 7+ | Unleash Your Wild Side in Puerto Rico’s Pristine Rainforest!
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About This Adventure
Embark on an unforgettable adventure in El Yunque National Forest, where a certified guide leads you through lush trails to exhilarating natural water slides and refreshing waterfalls. Enjoy swimming, cliff jumping, or simply relaxing in stunning surroundings. This unique experience promises both excitement and breathtaking views in a tropical paradise.
Rate
$125.00
Duration
5.5 HRS
About
Activity description
El Yunque National Forest Upon arrival, our certified tour guide will lead you through this amazing secret spot of "El Yunque". In this area you will explore through the mud trails and lush green of the rainforest. The hike will take approximately 1.5 miles in total and will take approximately twenty minutes to reach the first bathing area and another ten minutes hiking on rocks to get to the water slide. We’ll spend around 2 hours inside the rainforest where we’ll be swimming, swinging from the rope like Tarzan, sliding down a natural water slide, cooling off under the waterfall and jumping from different cliffs, our if you want just to relax and take pictures, get in the fresh water and enjoy the amazing views, participants are not obligated to do the adventure activities.
Halmet and life Jacket included
Please note: Information travelers need.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible Maximum recommend weigh 275 pounds. This tour requires good physical condition. If you have any health condition, please inform us at booking. Sometime some activities are not available because weather conditions.
Health restrictions
Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Participants must be physically capable of walking thru steep, rocky, muddy and uneven surfaces without assistance.
Back problems and pregnant women cannot participate on the tour.
This tour operates based weather and river conditions.
Use of lifejacket and helmet is mandatory. On Saturdays the hike is longer and more challenging since we depart from a different point.
San Juan Tours reserves the right of admission – If a person appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not following instructions or causing disruptions the guide has the right to cancel their reservation at any moment, and no refunds will be issued due to this.
Persons with the previously listed health restrictions cannot participate on the tour. No refunds will be authorized if a person neglects to read complete description and does not meet the safety requirements and limitations on the day of the tour. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. Tour level of difficulty: Moderate
Phone number
PR +1 787-415-5500
Adventure Tips
Bring water shoes
Wear sturdy water shoes to navigate slippery rocks safely during cliff jumps and water slides.
Start early
Begin your tour early in the day to avoid afternoon rains and crowds for a more peaceful experience.
Stay hydrated
Carry water and stay hydrated as tropical humidity and hiking can be demanding.
Follow your guide’s safety instructions
Always listen closely to your guide for safe cliff jumping and swimming spots to avoid injury.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Puerto Rican parrot
- coquí tree frog
History
El Yunque has been federally protected since 1903 and was sacred to the indigenous Taíno people.
Conservation
Local guides promote Leave No Trace principles to protect sensitive rainforest ecosystems and wildlife habitats.
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Recommended Gear
Water shoes
Essential for traction and foot protection on slippery wet rocks.
summer specific
Lightweight hiking clothes
Quick-drying clothes keep you comfortable in humid rainforest conditions.
summer specific
Reusable water bottle
Hydration is key for this active adventure in the tropical heat.
Waterproof camera or case
Capture waterfalls and cliff jumps without water damage to your gear.