El Yunque Rainforest Hike with Transport from San Juan
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
The hiking trail is considered to be moderately difficult (Level 4 of 5). You’ll hike up 500 feet at a 40-degree incline. After the roughly 45-minute hiking exercise, you’ll reach the Mt. Britton observation tower. It’s elevated at 3,087 feet over the sea level. And you’ll be rewarded with an amazing, 360-degree view of the Atlantic Ocean, metropolitan area, and Caribbean Sea. If you’re lucky, you can even see Puerto Rico’s islands of Culebra and Vieques!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A maximum of 12 people per booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 6 years
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
El Yunque National Forest
Hike Puerto Rico’s famous El Yunque Rainforest with our expert guides. It’s the only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest system.
Mt. Britton Lookout Tower
The peak of your hike! Enjoy the breathtaking views!
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional tour guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup points
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
1055 Ashford Avenue San Juan Caribbean
La Concha Resort Puerto Rico Autograph Collection
1077 Ashford Avenue San Juan 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
Hyatt House San Juan
615 Ave Fernandez Juncos San Juan Caribbean
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Juan
105 Avenida De Diego San Juan Caribbean
Condado Ocean Club
1045 Ashford Avenue San Juan Caribbean
Residence Inn by Marriott San Juan Isla Verde
6500 Isla Verde Avenue, Isla Verde Isla Verde Caribbean
Options
El Yunque Hiking 8am
Pickup included
Reviews
161 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guide, needs more trail time.
Rylan S,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great experience and Luis was an excellent guide. That said, for an 8-hour day, we wished more time was spent on the trails—an extra hiking segment would’ve made it feel complete. The lunch stop wasn’t worth the time, calories, or money. Would still recommend, but just expect a relaxed pace.
A great tour
fishdem,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour guide, Juan. He was a skillful driver of the van, gave us so much information about the history of San Juan and the rain forrest plus you could just tell that he was enjoying being our tour guide. I would recommend the tour.
Really nice and easy hike...
Arlene R,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really nice and easy hike through El Younque rainforest. We were picked up at a hotel in San Juan then driven to the rainforest where we walked on a paved trail to the lookout tower where we were able to take in 360 views of the rainforest and see islands in the distance. It was a fairly easy walk, although steep, but our guide stopped frequently for our group. Afterwards we stopped at a gorgeous waterfall and swimming spot in the river.
El Yunque rainforest hike
G5672JFmichaels,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trek through the rainforest was a wonderful experience. Jose is a very helpful and knowledgeable guide, very personable and very familiar with local flora and fauna. Conditions on the hike were made very manageable by permanent pathways, accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
Great hike with flora and fauna
Boyd E,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Salomon was an excellent guide and she pointed out flora and faune--she had a good eye for animals on leaves! Hike was nice and the view from the tower was spectacular!
Fantastic rainforest adventure
Elizabeth M,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Jose Henrique, was great. He gave us a solid background on the people and geology of PR. On the trail, he stopped to point out many interesting plants, snails, insects, and birds. Mt Briiton is a steep climb but the trail is semi paved, and you can take breaks. Our 2nd stop was as a swimming hole in a river with a rope swing. If you are not into hiking or swimming, or getting caught in the rain in a rainforest, this trip is not for you. But if you like adventure and you are in reasonable physical shape, do it! You will have a great time!
Great expereince
Deron L,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great experience. From the drive and seeing the countryside to the actual hike, our guide kept us informed and she was helpful.
El Yunque - Hiking, Views, Nature and the River!!!
Kevin K,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing trip, views and hike!!! Shalomir was a great guide with lots of information. The views from Mt Britton look out tower did not disappoint, the lunch stop had delicious food and cooling off in the river was the perfect way to end the day. Highly recommend!!!!!
The right choice for fabulous rainforest experience.
Michael U,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00There are so many different rainforest tours being offered, its hard to choose. We are so glad we picked this one. We are early 60s, normal shape. Some of the other tour descriptions sounded a bit too difficult. If that is your concern, this is the hiking experience for you. It is a perfect hike through the rainforest. The path is perfect with a narrow sidewalk all the way up. Not a muddy, slippery mess like some of the other paths. We covered a long distance but at a relaxed pace. The views from the top are fantastic. Our guide, Diana, was funny and very knowledgable about everything we saw. You will learn about the island and the rainforest. I was interested in a swim, my wife was not. Many of the other tours focus on jumping or sliding or cave swimming, if that is important to you, maybe pick a different tour, because the swim is not the main event here. If you want a complete rainforest hike at a relaxed pace and stunning views with a refreshing swim at the end, this is the one for you. The transport was clean and modern. The lunch stop was good. When we finished, I knew we made the right choice. Also, they pick up from more hotels than are listed on the Viator site. Just contact them. We were at the Sheraton, which is not listed as an option, but they do pick up from here.
PR 2025
dwaynec552,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour to El Yunque Rainforest was incredible with Diana as the tour guide who was very informative and knowledgable. It was my first time in a rainforest and it couldn't been better. My 2025 trip to Puerto Rico was AMAZING and would do it all over again.
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