Private Tour
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Avoid wasting 3 to 5 long hours of your valuable time stuck in large group lines.
If you seek a personalized experience with the attention and safety measures you deserve, our exclusive half-day express tour is perfect for you.
Live an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience inside the only rainforest in the U.S. where you can walk through El Yunque with an expert local guide. Slide down an incredible 20-foot natural water slide, swing from a rope like Tarzan into a natural pool, jump off cliffs at different heights, and discover breathtaking hidden waterfalls in this lush tropical landscape. (Ages 10 to 60)
Why choose us?
• Pick up at your location in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Strategic timing to avoid crowds: Enjoy El Yunque without the wait and crowds with our specially selected hours. It's like having a Disney Fast Pass!
• Includes life jacket, helmet, photos, videos, water, and snacks
• Excellent service from our guides who will make you feel like you've known them for years.
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
IMPORTANT: Our activity is designed for people between (10 and 60 years old) with good physical condition. You have to be able to walk by your own in uneven surfaces. For safety reasons, people who are overweight, have previous injuries, are pregnant, or have health problems are not allowed to participate. Evidence of age via license or birth certificate will be required to ensure compliance with these requirements. Furthermore, no exceptions or refunds will be made to those who fail to comply with these conditions.
Participants must be physically capable of walking thru steep, rocky, muddy and uneven surfaces without assistance.
This tour operates based weather and river conditions. In the event of poor weather, you will be offered an option to reschedule or refund.
Use of lifejacket and helmet is mandatory.
On Saturdays the hike is longer and more challenging since we depart from a different point.
Tours Hacker reserves the right of admission - If a person appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not following instructions, causing disruptions, or providing false information, such as lying about their age, the guide has the right to cancel their reservation at any moment. In such cases, no refunds will be issued. We prioritize the safety and enjoyment of all participants and expect honesty in all aspects of the booking process.
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.
Minimum of 4 people required per reservation
Personal Belongings Policy for the Rainforest Excursion: At our Rainforest Excursion, the safety and experience of our guests are our top priorities. Due to the nature of the activity—which involves hiking, water contact, and constant movement in a natural environment—we strongly recommend that participants do not bring any personal belongings unless absolutely necessary. While we do allow the use of prescription glasses for those who need them for vision, all other personal items should be left in a secure location before the excursion.
Liability Waiver: Our company is NOT responsible for the loss, damage, or misplacement of any personal belongings during the excursion. We understand that the nature of the tour involves activities that may increase the risk of losing items, such as walking on uneven terrain, swimming in the river, sliding on rocks, and jumping into the water. If a participant chooses to bring personal items, they do so at their own risk. We will not be able to stop the excursion to search for lost items in the forest or river. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring that everyone enjoys a worry-free experience.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Life jacket and helmet
Local guide
Water and snack chips
Pick-up/Drop-off in an Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Parking
Free photos and videos
Ideal hours to beat the crowds
Lunch
San Juan
To begin our amazing adventure our guide will pick you up at your preferred hotel, resort, residence or airbnb in San Juan, Isla Verde and Condado (Although hotels in Rio Grande or Fajardo may not qualify, we can arrange a convenient meeting point near your accommodation for your ease and comfort). The schedule will be from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm or from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Both schedules have been strategically chosen to beat the crowds created by the large groups of other companies to make it more comfortable and safer for you.
El Yunque Hiking Area
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 fifteen 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 waterslide, cooling off under the waterfall and jumping from different cliffs.
Pickup included
92 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jim F,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
Dahuel was a very knowledgeable and filled with local pride. He gave us a great experience. The route for the hike itself was not very long, be prepared to get wet and muddy. The water slides and swimming holes require some rock climbing to get to, and you should be a strong swimmer to best enjoy it.
Kevin W,
May 24, 2025
- Viator
Had an awesome time on this private El Yunque half-day tour with DG! The trail was definitely a bit more challenging (and slippery) than I expected, but DG did an excellent job keeping everyone safe and guiding us through with confidence and energy. The views and waterfalls were absolutely worth it – we got some great pictures and made memories we won’t forget. It was just my wife, girlfriend, and me on this tour, and I can’t recommend the small group experience enough. We passed a few larger tour groups along the way, and they didn’t look nearly as organized or safe. Things felt a little rushed at times, but overall it was a fun, adventurous, and rewarding hike through a beautiful and wild part of Puerto Rico. Highly recommend this if you’re up for a challenge and want a more personalized and safe experience in the rainforest!
David K,
Apr 11, 2025
- Viator
You need to be fit and ready for the challenges of getting to the waterslide. Then just go for it!!!
Kimberly H,
Apr 2, 2025
- Viator
Highly recommend this private tour! If you don’t go to the rainforest while you are here you are missing out! Adrian came to pick us up in Old San Juan. It was my husband, myself & 12 year old son. Spend a little extra $$ and do the private tour! While the hiking was challenging at times it was very doable & with Adrian’s help I never felt unsafe. We saw people of all ages & fitness abilities throughout the excursion. My family thoroughly enjoyed the waterslides, rope swinging & cliff jumping. Snacks & water were provided afterwards. Ask for Adrian! We’d hire him again if we come back to PR!
Edward S,
Oct 27, 2024
- Viator
Adrian was a great tour guide - passionate about his country and the rainforest. He was careful to explain the tour and made sure we felt safe and had a lot of fun. I would highly recommend this company - a wonderful experience!
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