Private El Yunque Rainforest Tour

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El Yunque Off the Beaten Path. Come along on an outing you’ll never forget—through the beauty of El Yunque Rainforest, the only tropical rain forest in the United States Forest System and a must-stop for all visitors of Puerto Rico! This is a moderate to strenuous activity and may not be suitable for everyone. Please read the entire description before confirming. The tour will begin with pickup directly at your location when staying in San Juan, Isla Verde, Rio Grande, Luquillo, or Fajardo. Get ready for a completely Off-the-beaten Path experience where you will hike through the forest while learning about its unique flora and fauna. The Forest covers over 28,000 contiguous acres, with peaks, escarpments, myriad streams and waterfalls, and lush green vegetation representing various forest types, it truly is a biodiversity paradise. The initial hike is 30 minutes. During this time you will need to cross a river, climb steep areas with rocky and uneven terrain, and climb rocks. You will then arrive at the first set of natural pools, perfect for refreshing! The group will later move to another area where you will need to climb rocks to reach its fun natural waterslides. Here you can also swing from a rope into the water (optional) or just take a relaxing dip in its pristine waters. After the hike, we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant (food cost not included). During this educational tour, you will make several stops along the Corridor, including El Portal Visitor Center - learn more in-depth about this 28,000 contiguous acres of rainforest which is home to more than 240 species of plants and wildlife. Enjoy interactive displays and a paved short trail. Visit La Coca Waterfall —an 85-foot (26 m) waterfall—that quickly comes into view with its magnificent drop down onto huge rock formations and a shallow-water pool. Perfect for picture opportunities! Climb the Yokahú Observation Tower at 69 69-foot (21 m) tall spiral tower, where views are unobstructed and far-reaching. At this point, you are 1,500 feet (457 m) above sea level and it is a great place to relax before our return to San Juan. At the end of the tour, we will make a quick stop at the river or a small trail with a waterfall. One hour of complimentary lunch stop available, if requested (food cost not included). El Yunque National Forest Half Day Tour: Join us on this Exclusive Half Day activity where you will discover the exotic flora and fauna of the El Yunque National Rainforest—one of the oldest forest reserves in the Western Hemisphere and the only Tropical Rainforest inside the US National Forest System. A leisurely drive takes you to the trailhead while your guide shares stories and history about the towns along the way. You'll see tree orchids, giant ferns, bamboo trees, wildflowers, tropical hardwoods, and spectacular waterfalls. This is a true, tropical paradise in which the Taino Indians have resided and considered sacred for years.