El Yunque National Forest and Luquillo Beach Tour
Overview
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6 hours
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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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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 Avenida 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
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El Yunque National Forest and Luquillo Beach Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
222 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Rafael was a great guide...
Norah G,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Rafael was a great guide & very knowledgeable. Just please tell people to turn their ringer off & not answer their phone during the tour!!
Worth the time and money
shrutim628,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience and the guide.
Not happy not happy
Monica g,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The team is great.... the tour peron was super nice just the experience of the tour was not the great is... not worth it... we just walked 10 minutes and then jump back on the bus and all the explanation was on top of the bus....... we did not get in the river... we stopped at the castle for 10 minutes and back on the bus. The water fall is not what it looks like in the picture .. super disappointed I've been to the forest three times and the last two were really good a lot of info we were able to get into the water and visit a cave again the tour guy was excellent just the fact of the tour the places it's horrible not worth the money we paid.
We recommand!
cimonpouliot,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Rafael was amazing. We enjoyed our journey and will recommand to anyone coming to Puerto Rico. Thanks again for the good time!
Rafael was a great tour...
Kayla W,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Rafael was a great tour guide and SO well educated on general information about PR and the rain forest itself. Despite the rain he made sure we saw the sights and had a good time. Would definitely recommend to ensure getting to appropriate sights in the rain forest and just enjoy your day learning about the islands.
Gorgeous rainforest but bummed at the beach
Kirsten S,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The rainforest can be rainy! It is beautiful. The guide made our driving time and stops interesting. The river is a pleasant stop. Beach time was too long, a crowded loud place and dirty. Not at all what I envisioned.
My husband and I are both...
Dennise D,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I are both Puerto Rican and he never experienced El Yunque. We travel to the island often and decided on this excursion as something different to do. Pick up was super easy. Our guide Angel was amazing. Attentive, knowledgeable and great personality. The rain forest was beautiful and it was RAINING. Husband was a little fussy about that but decided to embrace the experience and it was all good. We then went to Luquillo Beach and enjoyed the food from the various kiosks there, picked up some empanadas for dinner. The beach itself was OK. Liked how calm the water was but the cost of loungers and umbrella was very pricey compared to other beaches. Given we were only there for 2 hours its not worth it. The surrounding area was a bit littered and bathrooms were scarce and an adventure itself. Drop off was also seamless. Overall a good experience.
It was a great...
Anthony T,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great expedition. Rafael the guide was super knowledgeable and engaging. El Yunque was beautiful. The river swim was super refreshing and El Luquillo was gorgeous.
Excellent excursion and...
Kevin B,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent excursion and very glad that we got to go with our guides Joshua and driver Rafael. We did expect a longer hike than just the 15 minutes, but given that there were some older folks in our group, it was a good accommodation for everyone.
Pickup was prompt with...
Brenda F,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Pickup was prompt with comfortable, air-conditioned transportation. Rain cut short the swimming stop in El Yunque, but the rainforest lookout offered beautiful views, and we even spotted a waterfall from the drive. Luquillo Beach was disappointing due to rain, and the market-style food area felt run-down and underwhelming. It does offer a couple of full service restaurants. Overall, a decent but unremarkable trip.
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