Wild & Scenic Rainforest Nature Walk (Day Time River & Swim)
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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This adventure is an easy to moderate nature walk through Angelito Trail into the interior of the only tropical rainforest in the US Forestry system. Locally known as the El Yunque National Forest, 28,000 acres of lush plants, hardwood trees, cloud forests, dwarf forest, rivers, waterfalls, birds, insects, lizards and beautiful flowers along with a rich culture and historical background make for an unforgettable rainforest nature walk to Las Damas natural pool. The guides will teach you about Puerto Rico rainforest facts, flora, fauna, history, culture and outdoor ethics, while you see, hear, smell, and experience the beautiful sights and sound of the rainforest!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age required to participate is 6 years old.
Children from 7 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Dress code is sport, comfortable walking shoes or water shoes, light weight clothes, bathing suit under your clothes,
What To Expect
El Yunque National Forest
Our Wild & Scenic Rainforest Nature Walk to River Adventure is an easy to moderate nature walk through the Angelito Trail into the interior of the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. forestry system! Locally known as the El Yunque National Forest, 28,000 acres of lush plants, hardwood trees, cloud forests, dwarf forest, rivers, waterfalls, birds, insects, lizards and beautiful flowers along with a rich culture and historical background make for an unforgettable rainforest nature walk adventure to the Las Damas natural pool where we can enjoy the river (weather permitting). Our guides are eager to teach you about Puerto Rico rainforest facts, flora, fauna, history, culture and outdoor ethics, while you see, hear, smell, and experience the beautiful sights and sounds of the rainforest! Our guides will be offering a fully guided nature walk adventure, including commentary on history, culture, flora and fauna, backpacks, snacks and bottle of water.
Options
Wild & Scenic Rainforest Tour
Swimming (weather permitting) Fully Guided Nature Walk snacks & water
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Light weight canvas backpack and towel
Snacks
Insect Repellent
Transportation is not included -can be arrange only for groups of 10 or more
Guides will appreciate gratuities but they are not included in the tour cost.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
Millie N,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful and informative tour at El Yunque! The guides were great and provided water, snacks, towels, and backpacks for everyone. They even shared some delicious local fruits with us. Very humble and welcoming team. Highly recommend this tour!
Best tour ever!!!
camila c,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best tour we could have possibly booked!!! The tour guides were so knowledgeable and you can tell they were very passionate about el yunque, they taught us so much and made sure everyone was safe and having a great time! We had an amazing tour and got to swim in the water!
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ginger 2408,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00El yunque tours was amazing. The tour guides were exceptional and had so much knowledge of the rain forest. They kept it very interesting and entertaining. 10/10 if I could.
Good but a bit underwhelming
ChrisC5796,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.002026-04-11 - Tour guides (Iris, Jorge?, Peter?) were awesome. Great information but we didn't see as much as thought we would. The swim in the natural water pool was lovely.
Great hike and scenery
M4526NTmaureenb,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very friendly and informative tour guide. We loved the she was local and knew everything about the flora and fauna. Easy hike, just a little muddy as we arrived at the swimming area, but because the weather was warm and dry, we could step around it. I'm sure it would be really muddy if there was recent or current rain. We brought water shoes which were very helpful. We had 4 adults and two kids ages 9 and 10. Good times!
Best Tour of el Yunque
N6420VXmaxb,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best tour I’ve had in Puerto Rlicoo. Everyone was very respectful and understanding did not feel rushed at all. 10/10 would recommend
Disappointed in tour
Navigate770721,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The first part of the hike was very enjoyable. The check in process was easy and we were provided with water and backpacks. The hike started out with the guide explaining a lot about the trees on the route. It started raining and by the time we got to the river it was a downpour. No one went into the water but we waited around for our allotted time instead of returning. Then all of a sudden the trip was called due to safety reasons and we returned. I think it was crazy to have us all stand around in the pouring rain for 25 minutes just to say we had our tour time. The hike back was just a brisk walk, no comments. I know the company can’t control the weather and this is a rain forest BUT I do feel this trip was overpriced. I do not feel we got our money’s worth.
Fun in the rainforest!
Melissa W,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. It is a beautiful rainforest with a fun swimming hole at the end—bring a suit!! And a camera! They post photos somewhere but I haven’t found them yet from our day, but all of the people involved with this company are awesome.
As good as a tour gets.
SargZ,Apr 18, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was AMAZING, don't miss this one. Tour started promptly and Angel kept us engaged all along the tour. He was funny and very informative. Everyone from Rich the owner to Angel to Jorge was very passionate about their jobs and knowledgeable. I have never had a tour where getting group photos was so important to the tour operator or where they made so sure that EVERYONE was so prepared. Worth every dollar.
AMAZING HIKE AND SWIM!
TravelRN15,Mar 11, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an AMAZING tour and tour operator! We took the Scenic Drive and Rain Forrest Hike through Royal Caribbean on board Harmony of the Seas. We were met in old San Juan at the pier by Angel and Jorge, and were promptly escorted on to a very nice air conditioned bus. We were initially a little nervous about the ride to the Rain Forrest, but there was NO REASON for that. This is a grade A++ tour company and would recommend them to ANYONE!!! It was approximately a 45 minute drive from the port to the Rain Forrest. There were 4 stops along the way. A place where they provide water, snack, backpack, bug spray, and a towel for swimming. A beautiful tower with a scenic overlook of the Rain Forrest and Coast. The next stop was a water fall along the side of the road. The fourth and final stop was the hike and river swim. The owner Micheal hiked with us, and it is apparent the knowledge of Micheal, Angel, and Jorge are amazing. They care for and about the Rain Forrest and want each person on the tour to have a great understanding. Safety is TOP priority with each and everything they do. The trail is a compacted gravel, with some uneven surfaces but I would rate it a "Easy HIke") I don't hike very much). We made it to a gorgeous river where we had about 30 minutes to swim. The Hurricane did a lot of damage which is visible, but there is SO MUCH to see, and explore! This is A MUST DO when in San Juan, and there is no better tour operator than El Yunque Tours! My Tip for people taking this tour is to bring a pair of Keens or water shoes, because the swimming area has some rocks, and people that did not have some sort of shoes that were okay in the water stated there feet were hurting in some areas.
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