El Yunque National Forest and Luquillo Beach Tour
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Harmonize your senses with nature and join us in a half-day adventure at the Luquillo Rainforest foothills.
Feel the anticipation of exploring a new place, of swimming in a river of pure water born at the peak of the same mountain you are. Our guide will escort you on a memorable journey where you will delight in your surroundings, see beautiful landmarks, take refreshing dips in the streams, and get to enjoy this Nature Walk.
Our tour guide will meet you at your hotel or location, at the previously accorded pickup time (contact us for confirmation). From there, we will head east through the coastal road boarding the beautiful beaches in the town of Loíza. Exposition regarding our Puerto Rican heritage, and live commentary and interpretation of your surroundings can be given in both English and Spanish throughout the journey. After this time, we head back to your lodgings.
(Swimming is dependent on weather conditions)
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You must be able to swim in order to enjoy the river.
Minimum age is 6 years.
What To Expect
Torre Yokahu
Dr. Frank H. Wadsworth, a former forest supervisor and director of the IITF, constructed this 69-foot tower in the early 1960s. On a clear day, the Virgin Islands may be seen from Yokah Tower, along with the coastline and four different types of forest: Colorado (smooth to the south), Tabonuco (irregular surrounding with white-leaved Yagrumos), Palm (on the steep slopes), and Cloud Forest (on the peaks). To the east, in the upper Mameyes Valley, is the deep ancient forest of the Bao de Oro Research Natural Area.
Catarata La Coca
La Coca Falls is a magnificent waterfall, rising 1,476 feet (450 meters) above sea level! La Coca Cascades' water falls 85 feet (26 meters) to the bottom of the falls, where it meets a massive rock formation. The location is ideal for taking pictures.
Options
El Yunque National Forest and Luquillo Beach Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Entry to El Yunque National Forest
Round-trip transportation from San Juan area
Live commentary by a local guide on the ecosystem in English or Spanish
Lunch
Ponchos, Mosquito repellent, nor Waterproof cell phone pouches are provided
Pickup points
Fairfield By Marriott Luquillo Beach
110 Seaside Drive Luquillo Caribbean
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
6063 Av Isla Verde, Isla Verde Caribbean
Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort
7012 Boca De Cangrejos Avenue, Isla Verde Isla Verde Caribbean
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Juan
105 Avenida De Diego San Juan Caribbean
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
238 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great for convenience....
Wendy s,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great for convenience. Our guide Rafael was so friendly and made the tour entertaining. Everyone had a lovely time :)
Having fun in el Yunque and Luquillo
rosatU7973XF,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very enjoyable tour. Rafael is a great tour guide. Took good care of us ,very informative. Always had a smile. Thank you
Angel treated us like family
Maya R,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bring a towel and shoes to walk in the river. Also bring sunscreen and your water proof bag. Make sure you don’t bring anything valuable that can be damaged.
Friendly, knowledgeable...
Shannon K,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Friendly, knowledgeable tour guide. Raphael kept us entertained the whole time! Great for people who are not avid hikers
The tour was very mellow,...
Megan H,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was very mellow, a great way to see El Yunque and the Loquillo beach. Tour guide was very knowledgeable about the forest.
Disappointing tour
407desireah,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The rainforest is beautiful and I really wanted to have the best time on this excursion. Unfortunately that was not the case. The nature walk felt forced with random thoughts from the driver but it was beautiful. On the drive our driver did not stop at the waterfall and instructed us to take pictures from our window in the vehicle, he said we would perhaps stop on the way back … but he did not and we were again told to take pictures from the vehicle, yes it was busy but we could have waited 5 minutes for a spot especially since it had been raining and we were not going to be going in the River. It was very disappointing to NOT stop at the waterfall. We briefly stopped at the river for a quick photo. We also only received 15 minutes at the tower. We then were dropped off at Luquillo beach which was beautiful but we had over two hours there and were completely rushed the entire rest of the tour. So, yes book a tour for the rainforest but I do not recommend this one.
Great way to see El Yunque
Uzair A,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this for those looking for an easy way to catch some highlights of El Yunque and spend time at Luquillo Beach without the hassle of driving/parking there. Pickup from San Juan was punctual and easy. The guides Rafael and Joshua were friendly and informative. The nature walk was not difficult, and then there were fun stops at the river (I thought it was too cold for swimming but enjoyed dipping feet it) and climbing the observation tower for better views. We got to the beach around 1 and got a couple of hours for lunch/walking on the beach, which was nice. We were back at hotel after 4. Bring water, snacks, and wear layers/rain jacket for the rainforest.
Angel was awesome!
Cherie D,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! Knowledgeable and super friendly guide! Beautiful place!!! I was a bit hesitant because I was having some slight physical issues, but it wasn’t a problem at all.
Reliable, Knowledgeable, and great!
Colby B,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time! The tour guide is very knowledgeable and showed up on time. He showed us many unique things on the tour and I would highly recommend. Very good tour guide.
Love our tour guide, and we would have liked to see more
Eugenia M,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The touring includes and eco tour guide, a 15 min walk through the rainforest, a stop at a lookout with stunning views, a third stop to a place in the river and a last 2 hour stop at Luquillo beach, where you can eat local cuisine and go to the beach. We did some jet skiing at a reaaonable price. We thought we would go to the water slides but that is a different tour altogether.
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