Self-Drive El Yunque Rainforest Guided Tour
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Overview
Explore the rainforest on a journey full of history and natural gems. Drive yourself to meet your guide in Fajardo, where you'll follow your guide into El Yunque Rainforest. Visit the East side of El Yunque Rainforest and enjoy a 30-minute hike to the first waterfall. Admire the landscape, swim, rope swing, or free dive from multiple heights. Further up after a 15-minute hike, there is another watering hole with a waterslide and cliff jump into the river. Learn about the rainforest’s history, iguanas, guava trees, bamboo, and century-old trees. This adventure is ideal for nature lovers seeking an authentic Puerto Rican rainforest experience. Good physical condition is required; the hike is natural, very muddy, and fun. Transportation not provided. No Uber or taxis allowed. Please wear closed-toe shoes such as sneakers, water shoes, or hiking sandals; NO flip-flops, slide in, crocs or any open toed shoes .
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes, including parking
- Local guide
- 2 Waterfall stops
- Natural Waterslide experience
What's not Included
- Transportation is NOT included. You are required to supply and drive your own transportation.
- Uber and taxis are prohibited, as they can't access the rainforest, possibly leaving you stranded
- Lunch, snacks, or water are NOT provided. Guests can bring light snacks and water.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You need to have your owned/rented vehicle in order to participate in this tour as transportation is NOT provided.
- Meeting start times vary depending on the season
- Good physical condition required.
- Tour may be difficult for people that don’t exercise regularly
- We recommend shoes that you won’t mind getting wet and muddy, that have a good grip and thick sole. Sneakers, water shoes or hiking sandals that cover your toes are the best options. Be mindful that sandals, flip flops and slides, crocs or any open toed shoes are not allowed as it can be dangerous once wet or muddy.
- Participants with: Overweight issues, Walking limitations, Permanent injuries, Recent surgeries are NOT recommended for this experience as it demands to be in a good physical condition to be completed.
- The guest will have to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior their chosen time. The time you picked for your reservation is the START time for the experience and as such we’ll depart from the meeting point at the scheduled time.
- The meeting point is NOT the final destination, a vehicle is required to reach the hiking trail. NO Uber or Taxis.
- Customers must know how to swim to participate on the tour
- Guests with recent surgeries
- Guests who have epilepsy, heart conditions and/or dizziness
- Minimum age to participate is 5 years
- Max age to participate is 59 years
- Trail is on uneven and muddy terrain. Guest will walk on LOTS of mud.
- Good physical condition required
- Flip Flops, Slide Ins, Croccs or open-toe shoes are NOT allowed.
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