| Best hiking trails only 45 minutes from San Juan. |
| * Discover El Yunque on foot * |
| Connecting people with the Healing Forest |
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| EL YUNQUE DAYTIME HIKING |
| E X T E N D E D · F A M I L I E S & G R O U P · T O U R S |
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Take a breath, observe, immerse, and reconnect with the
Healing Forest. This option is for the explorer at heart as
we focus on the natural history of El Yunque.
With close to 29,000 acres of land, and located in La Sierra
de Luquillo, El Yunque is one of the most important places
in our territory due to its biological diversity. species survive
and adapt after thurricanes. We have both day and night
hikes alternatives at El Yunque. What are you waiting?
Book now!
A portion of the proceeding will be donated to our outreach
education program through the Puerto Rican Association
of Interpretation and Education (APIE).
Healing Forest. This option is for the explorer at heart as
we focus on the natural history of El Yunque.
With close to 29,000 acres of land, and located in La Sierra
de Luquillo, El Yunque is one of the most important places
in our territory due to its biological diversity. species survive
and adapt after thurricanes. We have both day and night
hikes alternatives at El Yunque. What are you waiting?
Book now!
A portion of the proceeding will be donated to our outreach
education program through the Puerto Rican Association
of Interpretation and Education (APIE).
What makes
El Yunque so special?
El Yunque so special?
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| Moderate & Challenging Hikes |
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HIDDEN WONDERS
Level Low impact to moderate, 3.5 hrs.
Angelito Trail takes you to Poza Las
Mujeres. During the walk, you will learn
about fauna and flora in the rain forest
and how species survive and adapt after
the hurricanes. Then, you will walk to
Puente Roto and learn the iimportance
of water as a resource, specially for
shrimps and fishes. Swimming, river
crossing or stepping on rocks is not
allowed.
JOURNEY TO SILENCE
Level moderate to challenging, 4 - 5 hrs.
Discover the power of the Forest as our
Ancestors did and reconnect with Nature
and your Soul. The main purpose of this
Journey is to listen to the Forest and
embrace through silence Nature´s
power inside you. You will learn the
importance of this unique watershed
area while you hike for approximately
4 - 5 hrs. through the uphill and downhill
parts of this trail.
Level Low impact to moderate, 3.5 hrs.
Angelito Trail takes you to Poza Las
Mujeres. During the walk, you will learn
about fauna and flora in the rain forest
and how species survive and adapt after
the hurricanes. Then, you will walk to
Puente Roto and learn the iimportance
of water as a resource, specially for
shrimps and fishes. Swimming, river
crossing or stepping on rocks is not
allowed.
JOURNEY TO SILENCE
Level moderate to challenging, 4 - 5 hrs.
Discover the power of the Forest as our
Ancestors did and reconnect with Nature
and your Soul. The main purpose of this
Journey is to listen to the Forest and
embrace through silence Nature´s
power inside you. You will learn the
importance of this unique watershed
area while you hike for approximately
4 - 5 hrs. through the uphill and downhill
parts of this trail.
| To learn more about our night hikes, visit this link for details. An accessible van option to El Portal is now available. We have been offering night hikes and Ancestral Areitos at El Yunque since 2001. |
| Strenuous Hikes |
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MOUNT BRITTON
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
(Level challenging, 4 hrs.
Our journey starts at Palo Colorado
where we will hike to a stone masonry
tower through El Yunque Trail. Mount
Britton Tower was built between 1937
and 1938 by the Civilian Conservation
Corps. In 2024, the Tower was listed in
the National Register of Historic Places.
If you are lucky to go with us on a very
clear day, you will have a panoramic
view of El Yunque, the Atlantic Ocean,
the eastern coastal plains and the
Caribbean Sea. What about cloudy
days? On a cloudy day, the clouds will
be swirling around you.
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
(Level challenging, 4 hrs.
Our journey starts at Palo Colorado
where we will hike to a stone masonry
tower through El Yunque Trail. Mount
Britton Tower was built between 1937
and 1938 by the Civilian Conservation
Corps. In 2024, the Tower was listed in
the National Register of Historic Places.
If you are lucky to go with us on a very
clear day, you will have a panoramic
view of El Yunque, the Atlantic Ocean,
the eastern coastal plains and the
Caribbean Sea. What about cloudy
days? On a cloudy day, the clouds will
be swirling around you.
| * You will meet guide on site (El Yunque) or book the tour with transportation from/to Condado, Isla Verde, Río Grande, Luquillo, Fajardo. * Tips to Driver & Guide are not included in price. * Larger groups? Contact us for quote. * Non-smokers only. |
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| 2026 - 2027 NEW HIKES |
| Strenuous Hikes |
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El Toro Wilderness
Level strenuous, 5 hrs.
Our journey starts at Palo Colorado where we will hike to a stone masonry tower through El Yunque Trail. Mount Britton Tower was built
between 1937 and 1938 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. If you are lucky to go with us on a very clear day, you will have a panoramic
view of El Yunque, the Atlantic Ocean, the eastern coastal plains and the Caribbean Sea. What about cloudy days? On a cloudy day, the
clouds will be swirling around you.
Hike to the Forbidden Mountain
Level strenuous, 6 hrs.
Also known as Rain Forest Trek, we will return to El Yunque Trail and keep going up to Los Picachos and El Yunque Peak. You should
be physically fitted to hike and carry your own backpack for 5 to 6 hours (5 miles) on uneven and muddy terrain. We will provide light lunch
and snacks; bring your bottle of water, we will refill it for free. When transportation is provided, we stop at Palo Colorado (restroom stop),
Torre Yocajú and La Coca Falls.
Level strenuous, 5 hrs.
Our journey starts at Palo Colorado where we will hike to a stone masonry tower through El Yunque Trail. Mount Britton Tower was built
between 1937 and 1938 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. If you are lucky to go with us on a very clear day, you will have a panoramic
view of El Yunque, the Atlantic Ocean, the eastern coastal plains and the Caribbean Sea. What about cloudy days? On a cloudy day, the
clouds will be swirling around you.
Hike to the Forbidden Mountain
Level strenuous, 6 hrs.
Also known as Rain Forest Trek, we will return to El Yunque Trail and keep going up to Los Picachos and El Yunque Peak. You should
be physically fitted to hike and carry your own backpack for 5 to 6 hours (5 miles) on uneven and muddy terrain. We will provide light lunch
and snacks; bring your bottle of water, we will refill it for free. When transportation is provided, we stop at Palo Colorado (restroom stop),
Torre Yocajú and La Coca Falls.
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| * We accept reservations at least 72 hours before any of these activities. * Non-smokers only. * |
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| You should wear long pants and long sleeve shirt, hiking boots; sorry, no flip flops. Remember to bring walking sticks, and rain poncho. |
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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. |
| For European Nations, please contact us only via regular phone or email. |
| When you book directly with us, 100% of your money is spent locally, not abroad. |
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| (787) 530-8311 OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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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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Mount Britton Tower
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| Tours and activities in this section are available only on a private basis. |
| It is a rainforest and it is wet and mossy! |
THE SACRED WHITE
MOUNTAIN
Level strenuous, 4 hrs.
This hike takes you to Mount Britton,
El Yunque Trail and keeps going up
to Los Picachos and El Yunque Peak.
You should be physically fitted to hike
and carry your own backpack for 4 hours
(5 miles) on uneven and muddy terrain.
We will provide light lunch and snacks;
bring your bottle of water, we will refill it
for free.
MOUNTAIN
Level strenuous, 4 hrs.
This hike takes you to Mount Britton,
El Yunque Trail and keeps going up
to Los Picachos and El Yunque Peak.
You should be physically fitted to hike
and carry your own backpack for 4 hours
(5 miles) on uneven and muddy terrain.
We will provide light lunch and snacks;
bring your bottle of water, we will refill it
for free.
| All of these private hikes are available now during the night and can be combined with our Ancestral Areito. |
Rediscovering La Mina Falls
Challenging, 4 hrs.
The wait is almost over after 8 years. Before Juan Diego, Las Paylas, and Las Tinajas, La Mina
Falls was and will be number one attraction in the eastern region. This picture was taken more
than fifteen years ago during a very late hike to La Mina Falls.
Hopefully, we will be back at the falls in 2026.
Challenging, 4 hrs.
The wait is almost over after 8 years. Before Juan Diego, Las Paylas, and Las Tinajas, La Mina
Falls was and will be number one attraction in the eastern region. This picture was taken more
than fifteen years ago during a very late hike to La Mina Falls.
Hopefully, we will be back at the falls in 2026.