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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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| 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 Hike and/or Ancestral Areito. Access to the Forest is limited and we cannot guarantee the quality during those days. |
| El Yunque is closed on December 25th and January 1st and 6th. |
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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 112 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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| Birding for Kids |
Fabulous Birding Tours!!
Review of AdvenTours Puerto Rico
Reviewed May 25, 2024 via mobile
Hilda was amazing!! She catered our two tours to our son’s
interests and both adults and our 10 year old son loved it. We
took the Birding 101 class and the Luquillo Half day tour. We
saw ~20 different birds; several only found in Puerto Rico. My
husband and I were surprised how much we all enjoyed these
outings. Hilda is so knowledgeable and passionate. She really
gets you excited about birding and we were surprised how
much we learned in such a short amount of time. I would highly
recommend this company and will use again in future trips.
Sunshine44655399495
Sherborn, Massachusetts
Review of AdvenTours Puerto Rico
Reviewed May 25, 2024 via mobile
Hilda was amazing!! She catered our two tours to our son’s
interests and both adults and our 10 year old son loved it. We
took the Birding 101 class and the Luquillo Half day tour. We
saw ~20 different birds; several only found in Puerto Rico. My
husband and I were surprised how much we all enjoyed these
outings. Hilda is so knowledgeable and passionate. She really
gets you excited about birding and we were surprised how
much we learned in such a short amount of time. I would highly
recommend this company and will use again in future trips.
Sunshine44655399495
Sherborn, Massachusetts
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| Slow Mobility & Accessible Tours |
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| Birding Outings |
| If you are looking for slow mobility bird outings, you arrived at the right place! If you need a wheelchair accessible vehicle, we will quote as per your special request. Transportation to be provided in a van with space for 2 wheelchairs. |
| 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 |
Q & A - Shared Bird Outings
Q: How do I know which dates are available as a special shared bird outing?
A: We have a new section in the booking system that allows you to see the dates available
for our shared bird outings: (1) regular El Yunque Bird Outing (4 hours), (2) regular
birding trip with one extra hour for the Amazon (5 hours), and (3) regular bird
outing with one extra hour in Luquillo (5 hours). In Search of the Mucarito (Owl) is
only sold as a shared night tour.
Q: How do I know which dates are available as a special shared bird outing?
A: We have a new section in the booking system that allows you to see the dates available
for our shared bird outings: (1) regular El Yunque Bird Outing (4 hours), (2) regular
birding trip with one extra hour for the Amazon (5 hours), and (3) regular bird
outing with one extra hour in Luquillo (5 hours). In Search of the Mucarito (Owl) is
only sold as a shared night tour.
What will happen when is the solo traveler who opens the date for other birders to join and
there is no other booking for that date? Solo travelers opening a Shared Event will be
charged the minimum of participants required to offer a trip if the minimum is not reached.
Rescheduling the trip is not allowed, payments are non-refundable. Solo travelers must
provide their own transportation.
Regular bird outings and Shared Events are not considered bird photography trips, you
should bring binoculars, not cameras. Many birders are complaining that birders with a
camera delay the birding in order to take their pictures. If you want to take your best shots,
consider booking a private bird photography trip. Nevertheless, we have all-inclusive birding
packages for bird photographers. I you don´t have binoculars, we rent binoculars for birders
over 18 years old. We reserve the right of admission.
there is no other booking for that date? Solo travelers opening a Shared Event will be
charged the minimum of participants required to offer a trip if the minimum is not reached.
Rescheduling the trip is not allowed, payments are non-refundable. Solo travelers must
provide their own transportation.
Regular bird outings and Shared Events are not considered bird photography trips, you
should bring binoculars, not cameras. Many birders are complaining that birders with a
camera delay the birding in order to take their pictures. If you want to take your best shots,
consider booking a private bird photography trip. Nevertheless, we have all-inclusive birding
packages for bird photographers. I you don´t have binoculars, we rent binoculars for birders
over 18 years old. We reserve the right of admission.
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private
TOURS
PRIVATE half day bird outings, with and without transportation. An option for
your children to learn birding basics is also available, Birding 101 for Kids.
your children to learn birding basics is also available, Birding 101 for Kids.
PRIVATE BIRD OUTINGS
When you book a private bird outing, we are blocking the
4 hour period of your activity. You will be paying for a
minimum of four allocations. You will meet your Guide on
site, you will need to rent a vehicle to follow your Guide.
OPTION 2 - PRIVATE without transportation
OPTION 3 - PRIVATE with transportation (pick-up /
drop-off at El Portal)
When you book a private bird outing, we are blocking the
4 hour period of your activity. You will be paying for a
minimum of four allocations. You will meet your Guide on
site, you will need to rent a vehicle to follow your Guide.
OPTION 2 - PRIVATE without transportation
- Price. $475 for up to 3 happy birders.
- $130 each extra happy birder.
- Transportation not included, same guidelines as
Option 1. - Entrance fee to El Portal not included in price.
OPTION 3 - PRIVATE with transportation (pick-up /
drop-off at El Portal)
- $155 per happy birder, minimum 4, maximum of 12.
- $130 each extra birder.
- You must provide your transfers to/from El Portal
and pay for the entrance fee. $8 per person over
- 16 years old.
- You should follow Forest Service guidelines, https:
//www.fs.usda.gov/r08/elyunque/alerts/risks-using-
unauthorized-transport - We also provide pick-up/drop-off from selected
hotels in Luquillo, Río Grande, Condado, Isla Verde,
- and Fajardo only for private tours, a minimum is
required and could vary depending on hotel location.
| Bringing a camera to remember your birds or looking for bird photography? Click here to start your booking online. |
| Family friendly, minimum age, 6. |
Q & A - Solo Travelers
Q: I am a solo traveler can I book a birding trip with you? Can I bring my camera?
A: Due to the high volume of birders booking El Yunque from November through April, some
of our birding trips are offered as a Shared Bird Outing. The minimum required to offer
these bird outings is 2 birders. Once the minimum is reached, we open the date as a
Shared Bird Outing which makes it easier for solo travelers to join other birders. Click the
bar to see scheduled shared bird outings.
Q: I am a solo traveler can I book a birding trip with you? Can I bring my camera?
A: Due to the high volume of birders booking El Yunque from November through April, some
of our birding trips are offered as a Shared Bird Outing. The minimum required to offer
these bird outings is 2 birders. Once the minimum is reached, we open the date as a
Shared Bird Outing which makes it easier for solo travelers to join other birders. Click the
bar to see scheduled shared bird outings.
* 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 |
What to expect?
During a productive morning in the upland and lowlands of El Yunque, we can have 14 of
the 19 endemic birds species, such as: Tanager, Emerald, Green Mango, Mango, Tody,
Bullfinch, Elfin-woods Warbler, Spindalis, 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. 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.
We will give you the opportunity to select the route and the number of stops based on your
target list. The Elfin-woods Warbler (rare), Tanager, and Green Mango are three endemics
that you should be looking with us at El Yunque, otherwise, we will need to go to Maricao.
When you add one extra hour, we go first for the Puerto Rican Amazon.
During a productive morning in the upland and lowlands of El Yunque, we can have 14 of
the 19 endemic birds species, such as: Tanager, Emerald, Green Mango, Mango, Tody,
Bullfinch, Elfin-woods Warbler, Spindalis, 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. 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.
We will give you the opportunity to select the route and the number of stops based on your
target list. The Elfin-woods Warbler (rare), Tanager, and Green Mango are three endemics
that you should be looking with us at El Yunque, otherwise, we will need to go to Maricao.
When you add one extra hour, we go first for the Puerto Rican Amazon.
| A complete list of the birds of El Yunque is sent to you when you book with us. |
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Q & A - Cruise Ship Birders
Q: I arrive at the San Juan Port, what are my chances to see as many endemics as possible?
A: Your best options to go for endemics are El Yunque National Forest and Luquillo Bird Outing. All half-day birding trips with
pick-up at the port are considered private. For the 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM you should depart to the birding site not later than
7:30 AM, and 11:30 AM for the 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM.
If you start birding after 9:30 AM or 1:30 PM, you must contact us before booking online and we will suggest your options or customized
birding trip including transportation.
Q: I arrive at the San Juan Port, what are my chances to see as many endemics as possible?
A: Your best options to go for endemics are El Yunque National Forest and Luquillo Bird Outing. All half-day birding trips with
pick-up at the port are considered private. For the 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM you should depart to the birding site not later than
7:30 AM, and 11:30 AM for the 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM.
If you start birding after 9:30 AM or 1:30 PM, you must contact us before booking online and we will suggest your options or customized
birding trip including transportation.
What is the difference between a shared bird outing vs a private one?
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, you open selected date as a shared activity and allow others to join you. Shared bird outings are depicted in the
calendar in our booking system. You must have a rented car to join, plus binoculars. You can rent binoculars at the end of the booking
process (18 years old or older to rent them).
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).
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, you open selected date as a shared activity and allow others to join you. Shared bird outings are depicted in the
calendar in our booking system. You must have a rented car to join, plus binoculars. You can rent binoculars at the end of the booking
process (18 years old or older to rent them).
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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In Search of the Mucarito - One hour
night owling at El Yunque National Forest
looking for our Owl. This activity could
take place in different locations
depending the time of the year.
night owling at El Yunque National Forest
looking for our Owl. This activity could
take place in different locations
depending the time of the year.
| Night Owling |
| 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. |
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
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| 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 Puerto Rico Tourism Company Tour Guide Certification GT-92-021 Negociado de Transporte y Otros Servicios Públicos ET-50157 |
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| 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! |
| AdvenTours / Birding PUERTO RICO offers island-wide guided tours in Puerto Rico for the past 34 years! |
| Pick-up / Drop-off is available from selected hotels in Luquillo, Río Grande, Fajardo, Isla Verde, San Juan, and Dorado. |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM or 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Price: $130 per happy birder
- The booking system will charge $165 per person for reservations made with less than
- 24 hours from selected date.
- A minimum of 2 participants is required to guarantee this birding trip. Once the minimum is
reached, we will open this activity as a public shared bird outing. If you prefer a private
tour, please select OPTION 2 on the booking system. - This price does not include transportation. Our special agreement with Forest Service
- allows you to follow our Guide, but you will need to rent a car to join us (maximum 2 cars).
- You need to have a rented car to meet and follow your Guide to birding locations. When
transportation is not included in the price, you cannot arrive and take a ride with the
personal vehicle of the Guide (local Law). - Whether you book a shared or a private bird outing, you should follow Forest Service guidelines,
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/elyunque/alerts/risks-using-unauthorized-transport - In the booking system you will find other options with pick-up / drop-off from from selected hotels.
- Entrance fee to El Portal not included in price.
- You should arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts. Meeting point directions will be sent after
the booking process is completed. - Availability (morning) Monday through Friday. We don´t recommend go birding on
Saturdays and Sundays due to the high volume of visitors. Reconstruction of the roads will end
between Spring and Summer, parking is very limited at this moment, specially on weekends. If
you still need to go in the morning, please contact us and we will open a ticket. - Availability (afternoon) September 1 - December 15, Monday through Friday.
- Add-ons - Two optional one extra hour can be added at the end of the booking process:only for
the morning option: (1) Amazon, (2) Luquillo (Lizard Cuckoo, Adelaide´s Warbler). You can also
add one hour for the night owling. When you book transportation, prices for add-ons will vary,
please contact us before booking.
NOTES
Special Permit at El Yunque National Forest Authorization ID YNF4007
- Family friendly bird outings, minimum age, 6.
- Full day and multi day birding trips are available, contact us for details.
- Effort Level: Easy to low-impact. You should be fitted to walk/stand for approximately 4 hours. We don´t go on trails, we always be
close to the vehicles. - Minimum: 2 and maximum 12 depending selected bird outing.
- Tips: Tips are not included, but appreciated by our Drivers and Guides.
- Transportation: When transportation is requested or included, we provide deluxe transportation 2024 Ford Transit HD350 High Roof
Van or similar for groups with a minimum of 4 to 6 happy birders with luggage area for photographic equipment. - Restrictions: Eating or drinking is not allowed in the vehicle, if you bring any type of food, it will be placed in the trunk. No wet
clothes. A box for wet rain ponchos or umbrellas will be available on rainy days. Cleaning fee could apply. - Dress Code: We recommend comfortable shoes with grip, long sleeves/pants, earth colors preferable (including rain gear).
- Cellphone reception in the area is limited.
- Trash free zone, including vehicles.
- Non-smokers only.
- 8x42 Celestron binocular for rent. Binoculars are only for 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!
Special Permit at El Yunque National Forest Authorization ID YNF4007
WHERE TO STAY (check map)
- Rain Forest Inn (Río Grande, mountains)
- Dos Aguas (Río Grande)
- Luquillo Sunrise (Luquillo, coast)
- Selva Boutique Hotel (Luquillo, coast)
- Fairfield by Marriott Luquillo Beach
- Wyndham Grand Rainforest, Beach & Resort