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Half-Day El Yunque National Forest Tour from San Juan
4.3
951 Ratings
El Yunque National Forest
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Puerto Rico’s El Yunque rainforest on this half-day trip. Explore waterfalls, wildlife, and scenic views, and take a refreshing dip in the river. No hiking required!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- El Yunque National Forest - Sit back and relax on this leisurely trip passing several Towns to the El Yunque Rainforest the only subtropical rainforest in the United States Forest Service.
- Catarata La Coca - One of its best known sites, La Coca Falls will be your first stop for a photo opportunity
- Yokahu Observation Tower - Climb up the Tower for a panoramic view of the eastern Coastal Line including Luquillo and Fajardo , with great opportunities to take pictures. After the Tower we’ll take you on a trail for about 30 to 45 minutes for a beautiful nature walk. The trail us up and down with uneven terrain
What's Included
- Entry to El Yunque National Forest
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Local taxes
What's Not Included
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Sit back and relax on this leisurely half-day trip to the El Yunque National Rainforest. You’ll discover an amazing world of nature, waterfalls, scenic views, and the subtropical rainforest habitat of Puerto Rico’s endangered wildlife. This tour includes a 30 to 45-minute walk on a trail. We are one of the few operators that have the permits to enter the El Yunque National Rainforest. Our tour guides have special training from the Forest Service to provide the most updated information.
- Pickup is not provided outside San Juan. Important to verify your assigned pick up with Castillo Tours
- Minimum number of travelers required. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In such cases, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund. The maximum number of travelers on the tour depends on the size of the bus.
- There is no space for luggage on the bus, only small personal bags are allowed
- This tour does not offer a hike
- Mask use to over nose and mouth are mandatory in all Vehicles. No exceptions
Location
El Yunque National Forest
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(951 Ratings)
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Mividareal13
Jul 14, 2024
First time to El Yunque - We truly enjoyed this tour. Our guide Charles was very informative and super passionate which made the experience that much better.
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Kherdine_w
Jun 15, 2024
The perfect tour guide mixed with a beautiful location - First of all, our tour guide Charles was amazing. He made the trip perfect from beginning to end. We had a timely pick up from the hotel, and got dropped back off at the front door. The vehicle was clean and the entire ride there we discussed local history and he had so many fun facts. There wasn't a dull moment! The tour itself was just the right amount of walking, and the right amount of driving and sightseeing. Charles was extremely knowledgeable. The forest itself was beautiful and it was easily one of the best parts of my trip. I was there with my nephew, my mom, my brother, and my sons. We had people from the ages of 8 to 60-something, and it was easily navigated by all.
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Ray_s
May 31, 2024
El Yunque with Charles - Charles was an exceptional guide and extremely informative on the forest and all the species and flowers in the rain forest. Very cool this is the only tropical rain forest in the National Forest system. And has more species than any other National Forest.
Met some new friends from Pittsburgh. Great touring mates.
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Beata_z
Apr 28, 2024
wonderful experience you don't want to miss - The entire l trip was great, even though it was pouring at some point. the tour guide- Charles made the whole trip very entertaining and unforgetable experience
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Daniel
Apr 23, 2024
Great Half-Day Tour with Scenic Views and Nature Hike - We chose this excursion for a variety of reasons - hotel / accommodation transportation, small group sizes, and positive reviews - and we were not disappointed. We were greeted warmly and promptly by Charles in a spacious and comfortable van. We were surprised (and delighted) to see that there were only two other lovely women joining us for our excursion, making our group total only five! We benefited from the small, intimate group and special attention from Charles. We also greatly enjoyed the stops - observation tower, moderate nature walk / hike with scenic overlook, and waterfall. It was just the right amount of walking, riding and sight seeing. It was worth the price for the wonderful experience!
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Lorrie
Apr 19, 2024
Best part of trip!! - Great tour guide. Knowledgeable, thoughtful, nice. Loved the stops and didnt feel rushed. Perfect amount if time. Picked up at our hotel.
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Maureen_r
Mar 22, 2024
Rainforest with an excellent guide! - Charles, our guide, was wonderful! He was full of information and attentive to people's needs. He was very aware of the rhythm of visitors to the rainforest so we got to places without the crowds. Bravo!
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F4992llstevenh
Mar 15, 2024
Amazing, beautiful day with gorgeous views! - This was our first trip to Puerto Rico and the rainforest is an absolute must! If you aren’t sure, change your mind and definitely go! Our tour guide, Charlie, was excellent. He told us useful information from the time we got in the van until he dropped us off for (his recommended) lunch spot (which was excellent) in Old San Juan. The scenery was amazing. The tour moved quickly enough that we never got bored and there were beautiful surprises along the way. Do not pass up the opportunity to go on this trip. It was only a half day tour, so we had plenty of time left for another adventure. We didn’t need to bring anything with us but comfortable walking shoes. There were bathroom breaks and opportunities to purchase food and drinks as needed. This is a tour that most people can enjoy, no experience necessary.
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H381pcalfredom
Mar 12, 2024
Great Experience - Beautiful Rain Forest! Definitely, an experience worth checking out! The tour guide was awesome and very nice. You’ll learn a lot of history about Puerto Rico and its rain forest, which added a great touch to the overall experience.
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Stephanie_b
Mar 15, 2024
The guide was wonderful... - The guide was wonderful sharing the history and recommending places to eat. But most of the trip was driving from the city into the rainforest. We only spent about 30 min walking and the time in a visitor center. 1/2 day meant 3/4 of time in a van traveling.
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