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| Best alternative from San Juan to see the Puerto Rican Tanager. |
| * Half and full birding trips at El Yunque National Forest * |
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| · Birding Trips since 1992 · |
| Celebrating 35 years in business! |
| Connecting people with the Healing Forest |
| 110 bird species 16 of 19 endemics 11 subspecies |
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| Due to the number of people visiting El Yunque National Forest during the Holy Week/Weekend (Wednesday through Sunday, including Good Friday and Easter) and the month of July, we DO NOT OFFER tours to El Yunque other than the night hikes and/or Ancestral Areito. Access to the Forest is limited and we cannot guarantee the quality during those days. |
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I am tiny and fast,
and I know that you
want to see me!
Book your bird outing
to El Yunque online
and I will be waiting
for you!
San Pedrito de Puerto Rico
and I know that you
want to see me!
Book your bird outing
to El Yunque online
and I will be waiting
for you!
San Pedrito de Puerto Rico
| El Yunque National Forest hosts approximately 113 species of birds of which 16 are endemics species, plus 11 subspecies. El Yunque and Maricao are the only two places where you can find the Puerto Rican Tanager and the Elfin-woods Warbler (rare at the Forest and locally known as Sierra Warbler). We also have one of the three wild population of our beloved Puerto Rican Amazon, also known as Iguaca, check this video and the add-on at the end of the booking process as you can add one extra hour to look for the Iguaca We are located just 10 minutes from El Portal de El Yunque Rainforest Center, which gives us the flexibility to offer more bird outing alternatives than any other tour operator. Forest Service Special Permits YNF-4007. |
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* Some restrictions apply.
shared &
private
TOURS
PRIVATE & SHARED half, full and night owling in El Yunque upland, lowlands, and
edge of the Forest. Shared* birding trips are available from November 15 to April 15.
edge of the Forest. Shared* birding trips are available from November 15 to April 15.
| Bird List |
| SUBSPECIES Loggerhead Kingbird* Common Ground Dove Bananaquit Yellow-faced Grassquit Cave Swallow Greater Antillean Grackle *near endemics RARE SUBSPECIES Sharp-shinned Hawk Broad-winged Hawk Plain Pigeon Lesser Antillean Pewee White-collar Crow |
| ENDEMICS Woodpecker Flycatcher Tody Lizard Cuckoo Tanager Green Mango Emerald Mango Spindalis Bullfinch Oriole Owl Amazon (Parrot) RARE ENDEMICS Elfin-woods Warbler Adelaide´s Warbler Euphonia |
| A complete list of the birds of El Yunque is sent to you when you book with us. |
| If what you are looking is not listed here or you prefer to customize your birding trip as per your special request and needs, contact us at preguntame@adventourspr.com. |
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| AdvenTours / Birding PUERTO RICO offers island-wide guided tours in Puerto Rico for the past 35 years! |
| Pick-up / Drop-off is available from selected hotels in Luquillo, Río Grande, Fajardo, Isla Verde, San Juan, and Dorado. |
NOTES
- We reserve the right of admission.
- Family friendly bird outings, minimum age, 6.
- Non-smokers only, included secondhand and thirdhand smoking
- SEASONAL full day and multi day birding trips are available..
- Minimum: 1 to a maximum 12 depending selected bird outing (private, regular, shared bird outings
have different minimum requirements, please check before booking).
- Effort Level: Easy to low-impact. You should be fit to walk/stand for approximately 3.5 hours
(approximately 1.5 miles). We don´t go on trails in order to find as many species as possible,
perfect for slow mobility birders.
WHERE TO STAY
- Rain Forest Inn (Río Grande, mountains)
- Dos Aguas (Río Grande)
- Luquillo Sunrise (Luquillo, coast)
- Selva Boutique Hotel (Luquillo, coast)
- The Serene House Bed and Breakfast (Luquillo, countryside)
- Fairfield by Marriott Luquillo Beach
- Wyndham Grand Rainforest, Beach & Resort
- Tierra Adentro Bed & Breakfast (Naguabo)
- Fajardo Inn
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| Birders ask "when is the best time to go birding in Puerto Rico?" Our answer, November through February. |
As of October 17, 2026, we have updated this section. Read the information in
this page, and if you agree, please visit the following links.
this page, and if you agree, please visit the following links.
| AdvenTours / Birding PUERTO RICO is an equal opportunity provider. Our company complies with local regulations required for vehicles, tour guides, drivers, and recreational sites. El Yunque National Forest Authorization ID: YNF4007 El Yunque National Forest Outdoor Education Program Authorization ID YNF 6048 Puerto Rico Tourism Company Tour Guide Certification GT-92-021 Negociado de Transporte y Otros Servicios Públicos ET-50157 |
For private birding trips including photography, birding for kids, slow
mobility or accessible bird outings, please click here.
mobility or accessible bird outings, please click here.
For night owling, regular or shared bird outings, please click here.
| We had a fabulous birding experience! None of us were formal birders and our guide, Hilda, expertly led us to many sites and helped us see so many different bird species. Hilda was superb, she was knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor, and very professional. Using bird call recognition, she led us from spot to spot. The highlight for me was getting a very good look at 6 Puerto Rican parrots. This has been a lifelong ambition. I also note that pre-trip communication was very efficient. Any questions submitted to the site where answered very quickly. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone. Miriam C. Morey, Ph.D. February, 2026 |
Great day birding
with Hilda! She really
knows her birds and
has some of the best
ears I’ve ever
witnessed.
Stephany McNews
January, 2019
with Hilda! She really
knows her birds and
has some of the best
ears I’ve ever
witnessed.
Stephany McNews
January, 2019
| El Yunque is closed on December 25th and January 1st and 6th. |
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How to book online
In the booking system, all available dates will be in green. When you book a regular bird outing (Option 1 in the booking system for El
Yunque or Luquillo, $130 per person) with a minimum of 2 happy birders meeting Guide on site, you open selected date as a shared
activity allowing other birders to join. If you book a private bird outing, the date will be blocked and more reservations will not be allowed.
Dark gray code includes in the booking system dates will have this note: Check shared birding trips calendar or contact us 787.530.8311,
2 PM - 9 PM, Monday thru Friday. Check the Shared Bird Outings Calendar and join those who have booked already.
Light gray in the booking system means that the date is not available, it has been sold out.
In shared bird outings, you must have a rented car to join, plus binoculars, a camera should not be used to replace binoculars..
You can rent binoculars at the end of the booking process and must be 18 years old or older to rent them. Shared bird outings are
not considered a bird photography trip. When you book a shared bird outing, you agree with our terms and conditions as
we reserve the right of admission.
Private trips are available for those who (1) prefer go birding alone, (2) are looking for bird photography, or (3) need
transportation. When you just need a camera to remember birds or you want to do bird photography is when you must
book one of the private options, prices will vary (scroll down for more information).
In the booking system, all available dates will be in green. When you book a regular bird outing (Option 1 in the booking system for El
Yunque or Luquillo, $130 per person) with a minimum of 2 happy birders meeting Guide on site, you open selected date as a shared
activity allowing other birders to join. If you book a private bird outing, the date will be blocked and more reservations will not be allowed.
Dark gray code includes in the booking system dates will have this note: Check shared birding trips calendar or contact us 787.530.8311,
2 PM - 9 PM, Monday thru Friday. Check the Shared Bird Outings Calendar and join those who have booked already.
Light gray in the booking system means that the date is not available, it has been sold out.
In shared bird outings, you must have a rented car to join, plus binoculars, a camera should not be used to replace binoculars..
You can rent binoculars at the end of the booking process and must be 18 years old or older to rent them. Shared bird outings are
not considered a bird photography trip. When you book a shared bird outing, you agree with our terms and conditions as
we reserve the right of admission.
Private trips are available for those who (1) prefer go birding alone, (2) are looking for bird photography, or (3) need
transportation. When you just need a camera to remember birds or you want to do bird photography is when you must
book one of the private options, prices will vary (scroll down for more information).
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What to expect?
During a productive morning bird outing at El Yunque, we can have 14 of the 19 endemic
bird species, such as: Tanager, Emerald, Green Mango, Mango, Bullfinch, Elfin-woods
Warbler, Spindalis, Tody, Woodpecker, Oriole, Flycatcher, plus the Owl during our night
tours.
The Lizard Cuckoo is coming back slowly and spreading through the Forest, tte Eupohonia
has taken longer than expected, but lately it is showing up. The Adelaide´s Warbler has been
added to the list during the last two Christmas Bird Counts. Also, two near endemic species
are found in the Forest, Broad-winged Hawk and Loggerhead King Bird; the Pewee is
extremely rare at the Forest). What else? Native birds, and seasonal migratory bird species.
During a productive morning bird outing at El Yunque, we can have 14 of the 19 endemic
bird species, such as: Tanager, Emerald, Green Mango, Mango, Bullfinch, Elfin-woods
Warbler, Spindalis, Tody, Woodpecker, Oriole, Flycatcher, plus the Owl during our night
tours.
The Lizard Cuckoo is coming back slowly and spreading through the Forest, tte Eupohonia
has taken longer than expected, but lately it is showing up. The Adelaide´s Warbler has been
added to the list during the last two Christmas Bird Counts. Also, two near endemic species
are found in the Forest, Broad-winged Hawk and Loggerhead King Bird; the Pewee is
extremely rare at the Forest). What else? Native birds, and seasonal migratory bird species.
- If you prefer a private tour or plan to take pictures with any type of camera (ultra zoom, point-and-shoot,
ultra zoom, DSLR digital cameras with zoom lens), please select a private bird outing in the booking system
- As of January 8, 2026, on any shared bird outing, we will not accept birders on site arriving with a camera without binoculars. We want to
avoid complaints from the other birders participating in a shared birding trip. Our group of January 8, 2026 was delayed by a participant
that was taking pictures of a hummingbird delaying the rest of the group, the happyness of one birder is the frustration of another
birder. We reserve the right of admission, not refunds will be given.
- Tips: Tips are not included, but appreciated by our Drivers and Guides.
- Transportation: When transportation is requested or included, we provide transportation in an executive 2024 Ford Transit HD350
High Roof Van or similar for groups with a minimum of 4 to 12 happy birders with luggage area for photographic equipment. Otherwise,
you should rent a vehicle to follow the Guide as our permit with Forest Service allows us to meet clients on site.
| When you book directly with us, 100% of your money is spent locally, not abroad. Our employees were born and live in Puerto Rico: our company is 100% boricua! With us, you are not spending a 20% or 30% commission added to our price by booking with apps (Tours by Locals, Get your Guide, Viator, AirB&B, TripAdvisotr, etc.). Thank you for choosing us! |
| Read this before you book one of our tours to El Yunque National Forest, https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/elyunque/alerts/risks-using-unauthorized-transport |
| When hiring a person or a local or international company to offer bird guiding services, ask for credentials as per local Laws requirements: Guides must be Certified by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, personal or rented cars are not allowed to offer transportation. Ask for insurance. |
- Restrictions: When we provide transportation, eating or drinking is not allowed in our vehicles. No wet clothes. A box for wet rain
ponchos or umbrellas will be available on rainy days. Cleaning fee could apply. Please avoid strong perfumes, including insect repellent
and/or sunblock.
- Dress Code: We recommend comfortable shoes with grip, long sleeves/pants, earth colors preferable (including rain gear).
- Cellphone reception in many areas of the Forest is limited.
- Trash free zone, including vehicles.
- Lately some birders are returning equipment, books, ID cards, broken or malfunctioning, even damage in vehicle interior/exterior. A
service charge, maintenance or repair fee will be charged to your credit card. Added March 16, 2026.
- 8x42 Celestron binocular for rent ($45). Binoculars are to be used only by adults with a minimum of 18 years old; not to
- be used by children. A $150 fee will be charged if binoculars are returned malfunctioning.
- Groups are welcome!
- It is understood that when you complete the booking process, you agree with our Terms and Conditions, including sharing
these terms and conditions with your group.