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Discover El Yunque the boutique way. Our small-group rainforest tour is designed for travelers who want an authentic, safe, and intimate experience. While many tours pack 20–40 people per guide, we keep our groups intimate—around 10 guests—for more personal attention, comfort, and safety.
Travel from San Juan in an air-conditioned vehicle and explore El Yunque’s lush trails with your certified guide. Learn about the rainforest’s history, culture, and wildlife as you make your way to the river. Enjoy natural waterslides, rope swings, and crystal-clear pools with high-quality helmets and life jackets included.
Unlike other El Yunque tours that can last 7+ hours due to crowds and long waits, our strategically timed 5.5-hour experience avoids delays. In the afternoon tour, you may see other groups, but never long lines or chaotic bottlenecks.
Enjoy El Yunque with no rush, no stress, and no big crowds—just pure nature, adventure, and a guide who truly cares.
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 around 15 minutes longer 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.
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.
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 1:30 pm to 6:30 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 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 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.
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
Select a pickup point
Pickup included
845 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Katherine G,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
Michael was amazing! Made it all so much fun, interesting, and safe. And we were so much better prepared than other groups we saw. He was perfect for each member of our diverse 9 person group- 1 solo, 2 friends, one couple and us (sisters, husband/brother in law and 12 year old niece). Encouraging for those who needed it, teasing for those who responded to that, gentle with others. Just right, a real talent. Go early - we had the place all to ourselves. As we were hiking back down, the place was full of long, snaking lines of large groups. If you want to do the waterside,I’d recommend yoga shorts and long sleeve shirt. Gives you some slip and coverage from rock bumps. I was by far the oldest at 55 and challenged myself to do it all. Definitely a highlight of our family Christmas trip to PR!
Y5294LEjamesg,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Michael did a great job with our small group. Started off with a portion of our group not understanding that they would get wet and muddy and they ended up going home. The rest of the trip was exciting. Michael led us and helped us through the most difficult portions. Kids had a blast. Highly recommend.
Taylor K,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
It was such a fun experience and I would definitely do it again. Michael was such a good tour guide 10/10 for sure
William Y,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Michael was super friendly and knowledgeable and fun, everything went smoothly. Snacks were provided and the van ride was convenient. Very beautiful place, everybody should go
Julie B,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
We had the best time in the Rainforest with our guide Michael. He created an awesome adventure for us and was so patient, funny and kind. Michael is very knowledgeable and passionate about the rainforest and ensures that everyone is safe at all times. Definitely the highlight of our whole vacation.
juliebehrends,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had the best time with our guide Michael. He was funny, patient, kind and so knowledgeable about the rainforest and surrounding area. He is also super skilled at reading the group and tailors your experience perfectly. Definitely was one of the best parts of our whole trip!
W1544ZOstevenp,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Today's adventure with Adrian was amazing. A once in a lifetime opportunity to say the least. Adrian was very knowledgeable, kind and extremely patient with this uncoordinated 53 year old! I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who is up for a challenging yet fun experience.
timothyjH3284OD,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Had a great time definitely a good way to experience el yunque, our guide Adrian was great, very nice and knowledgeable.
G52UFcarlh,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
An excellent experience, Adrian was helpful and entertaining. From easy pickup in Old San Juan to the ride through the countryside, a great way to see more of the island.
Cyndia H,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This tour was amazing!!! We got to do 2 cliff jumping, 1 water slide, and 1 rope jumping. There weren’t many people in the early morning so we took many pictures. Also, Michael was a really chill guide and made the experience even better. Highly recommended!!

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