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Discover El Yunque National Park: Half-Day Rainforest Tour
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About
Take time to escape to heaven on Earth in this half day tour, and let the natural beauty of El Yunque Rainforest captivate you with its lush green vegetation, amazing flora, huge boulders, cascading rivers and scenic views. Visit the only Tropical Rainforest in the US Federal jurisdiction, with over 28,000 continuous acres. Immerse yourself with the vibrating energy of El Yunque’s rivers and clean air, just like the indigenous Taíno tribe did centuries ago while
Our certified tour guide will provide amazing history and stories during the course of the tour. Visit the renewed Portal Visitor's Center where you will be able to interact with some of it's flora and fauna, among others. Stop at t...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Live narration in English
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Entry to El Yunque National Forest
Complimentary pickup and drop-off in selected areas of San Juan (Old San Juan, Condado and Isla Verde locations and touristic zones)
Certified Tour Guide
First aid equipment
Bottled Water and light snacks
Gratuities
This tour does not include a stop for lunch
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
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At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: contact phone number or email, ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
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A minimum of 8 persons is required for the tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. This activity operates on limited days a week.
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The duration of transfers from San Juan to the Forest is 1 hour each way approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions. Estimate activity duration includes driving time.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover El Yunque National Park: Half-Day Rainforest Tour
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$115.00
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About
Take time to escape to heaven on Earth in this half day tour, and let the natural beauty of El Yunque Rainforest captivate you with its lush green vegetation, amazing flora, huge boulders, cascading rivers and scenic views. Visit the only Tropical Rainforest in the US Federal jurisdiction, with over 28,000 continuous acres. Immerse yourself with the vibrating energy of El Yunque’s rivers and clean air, just like the indigenous Taíno tribe did centuries ago while
Our certified tour guide will provide amazing history and stories during the course of the tour. Visit the renewed Portal Visitor's Center where you will be able to interact with some of it's flora and fauna, among others. Stop at t...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Live narration in English
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Entry to El Yunque National Forest
Complimentary pickup and drop-off in selected areas of San Juan (Old San Juan, Condado and Isla Verde locations and touristic zones)
El Portal Visitor Center - El Yunque National Forest
Experience begins with a visit to El Portal Visitor's Center in order to learn thru different interactive methods all about the flora and fauna that habitats here. Appreciate the beauty of live Puerto Rican parrots, do a small (handicapped accesible) trail to enjoy tropical flowers or visit the Rainforest's gift shop.
As you wander along the trail, your guide will introduce you to the exotic varieties of flowers and the fresh ginger that grow alongside your route. You’ll also learn about the reserve’s significance to the local Taino Indians, who have long considered the area as sacred.
1 hour
2
Catarata La Coca
Appreciate up close and personal the world known 85 feet (26 m) La Coca waterfall. Here you will have great picture opportunities!
30 minutes
3
El Yunque National Forest
We will then visit other areas of the Forest, as your Certified tour guide continues to share interesting facts about the Rainforest and Puerto Rico in general.
A stop at Yocahú Observation Tower, where you will climb 98 spiral steps to the top where views are unobstructed and far-reaching. At this point you are 1,500 feet (457 m) above sea level.
Depending on the group pace and cruise passengers schedule, a final stop at Angelito Trail (or equivalent) may be done in order to visit another waterfall and/or river. This is a bonus stop. It is not guaranteed as part of the tour.
