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| By appointment only Hike or trek El Yunque Rain Forest Flexible Departures |
| San Juan Port: Flexible departure: you can book this tour if you are ready and out of the ship on or before 830 PM, ship should by 9:00 PM. If you are short of time, we are flexible on departure and arrival times. Pick-up / drop-off available, please ask for quote. Ceiba Airport/Ferry: Pick-up / drop-off is available, starting and ending times are flexible. |
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Special Terms & Conditions
El Yunque National Forest
El Yunque National Forest
- Before booking this hike, please
verify availability. You should read
the Cancellation Policy in our Terms
& Conditions before completing the
Availability Request. - The price is based on a private trip
with a minimum of 4/8 and a
maximum of 12 participants. - If you need to cancel you should do it
in written before the tour. Please
read our Terms and Conditions. - Each participant should complete a
waiver form before departure. - Pick-up / drop-off available from San
Juan, Isla Verde, Río Grande,
Luquillo, and Fajardo. - Sign Language Interpreters available
upon request at extra cost.
Mt. Britton
| La Coca Falls |
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| Yocahú Tower |
IMPORTANT NOTES
Mt. Britton Trail is the only trail available on the
upper level of the north/recreational corridor that
is open for business; this also includes El Yunque
Trail & Rock. El Toro Trail is also open, but not
for tour operators; you can go on your own in
small groups. Please contact US Forest Service
or stop at El Portalito Hub for more information.
Any type of transportation that you hire to go to
the Forest must be approved by Forest Service. El
Yunque Trail is open to the public, but outfitters
(vehicles and guides) are not authorized to take
clients to that trail.
Tour Guides must be certified by the PR Tourism
Board (government) and use their ID at all times.
If you hire someone without ID, that person does
not have permits nor have an insurance to cover
you in case of accident.
RAIN FOREST TREK
You should wear long pants and long sleeve
shirt, hiking boots; sorry, no flip flops. You must
bring walking sticks.
You should be physically fit to hike and carry your
own backpack with at least two bottles of
water (2 liter), fruits, and light lunch.
RESTRICTIONS If you are pregnant, have a
back or knee condition, asthma, or heart disease,
the Rain Forest Trek is not for you. You must
be at least 21 years old to go on this trek
unless you are part of a extended family
group.
Mt. Britton Trail is the only trail available on the
upper level of the north/recreational corridor that
is open for business; this also includes El Yunque
Trail & Rock. El Toro Trail is also open, but not
for tour operators; you can go on your own in
small groups. Please contact US Forest Service
or stop at El Portalito Hub for more information.
Any type of transportation that you hire to go to
the Forest must be approved by Forest Service. El
Yunque Trail is open to the public, but outfitters
(vehicles and guides) are not authorized to take
clients to that trail.
Tour Guides must be certified by the PR Tourism
Board (government) and use their ID at all times.
If you hire someone without ID, that person does
not have permits nor have an insurance to cover
you in case of accident.
RAIN FOREST TREK
You should wear long pants and long sleeve
shirt, hiking boots; sorry, no flip flops. You must
bring walking sticks.
You should be physically fit to hike and carry your
own backpack with at least two bottles of
water (2 liter), fruits, and light lunch.
RESTRICTIONS If you are pregnant, have a
back or knee condition, asthma, or heart disease,
the Rain Forest Trek is not for you. You must
be at least 21 years old to go on this trek
unless you are part of a extended family
group.
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| Best hiking trail only 45 minutes from San Juan. |
| * Discover El Yunque on foot, hike or trek the rain forest * |
| Connecting people with the Healing Forest |
| Certified Interpretive Tour Guide Service for the EcoSensitive Traveler |
| · Birding Trips since 1992 · |
| Celebrating 26 years in business! |
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| EL YUNQUE HIKING OR TREKKING EXPERIENCE |
| Available for small groups on a private basis; for shared/public activities, check our Special Events page. |
| I N D I V I D U A L S · 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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| Private groups only by appointment with a minimum of 4 PAX and a maximum of 12 PAX on a private basis You will meet your guides on site. Select your hike or trek Mount Britton Hike 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (From San Juan) (challenging; private groups 4 to 12 PAX) * Mt. Britton * Yocahú Tower * La Coca Falls * * Light lunch included * Rain Forest Trek 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (from San Juan) (X-treme trekking experience, approximately 4 hours hike; one naturalist guide and one assistant; private groups 8 to 12 PAX) * Mt. Britton, El Yunque & Los Picachos Trails * * El Yunque Rock * * Light lunch included * |
| AdvenTours PUERTO RICO is an equal opportunity provider under special permits at El Yunque National Forest. |
| Pick-up / drop-off: San Juan, Isla Verde, Río Grande, Luquillo, Fajardo, and Ceiba. |
Hikes at El Yunque National Forest
with AdvenTours have returned
with two improved options for
private groups and only by
appointment.
Mt. Britton Trail (2,493 ft, .8 mile
one-way) is a Level 3,challenging
hike with breathtaking views on
clear days of the Forest, the
Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea,
and northeastern and
southeastern coastal plains. Stop
at Yocahú Tower, La Coca
Waterfalls, and El Portalito Hub.
Optional stop at Angelito Trail.
Lunch at Puertorrican Bakery
(included in price).
Rain Forest Trek is a Level 5
(Xtreme) trek and is available from
October through March, weather
permissible. Contact us for
information.
with AdvenTours have returned
with two improved options for
private groups and only by
appointment.
Mt. Britton Trail (2,493 ft, .8 mile
one-way) is a Level 3,challenging
hike with breathtaking views on
clear days of the Forest, the
Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea,
and northeastern and
southeastern coastal plains. Stop
at Yocahú Tower, La Coca
Waterfalls, and El Portalito Hub.
Optional stop at Angelito Trail.
Lunch at Puertorrican Bakery
(included in price).
Rain Forest Trek is a Level 5
(Xtreme) trek and is available from
October through March, weather
permissible. Contact us for
information.
| 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 Areyto. Access to the Forest is limited and we cannot guarantee the quality during those days. |
| El Yunque National Forest is closed on December 25th. |
This trek is weather permissible.
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| CODE Availability Effort Level Meeting Time Meeting Point Min/Max Transfers Private Trip Reservation Not included Restrictions |
HIKE or TREK
Once a week
Challenging; X-treme
7:00 AM from San Juan
Selected hotels
4 - 12 participants
Included
Yes, only by appointment
Always required
Tips
Non-smokers only
Once a week
Challenging; X-treme
7:00 AM from San Juan
Selected hotels
4 - 12 participants
Included
Yes, only by appointment
Always required
Tips
Non-smokers only
| A non-refundable deposit is required. The company that handles the online booking software will charge you a fee of 6%, plus the credit card transaction fee (2.3%+30¢). If you prefer to pay with direct deposit (bank to bank), through PopMoney or Western Union, please contact us for the traditional booking method. |
| When you book directly with us, 100% of your money is spent locally, not abroad. |
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| Special Terms & Conditions - EL YUNQUE NATIONAL FOREST |
| Please read as we have modified this section. |
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- Please read carefully as this activity has been
modified due to the limited access to the Forest.
- Non-smokers only.
- A non-refundable deposit is required in all our
- public activities. As per new regulations at the Forest
after hurricanes Irma and María, we can only offer
three trips per week. Once we receive your payment,
we guarantee the date. If you cancel or don´t show up,
there will be no refunds.
- Sign Language Interpreters available upon request at
extra cost.
- WEATHER POLICY: Our staff will be monitoring
- the weather for your safety. Your guide and/or driver
will cancel or reroute your tour or activity if her/she
believes that potentially dangerous situations are
probable due to weather conditions. When
cancellations are made by us, you will be given
the option to reschedule the trip or receive a raincheck.
If a client decides to cancel before departure time due
to weather forecast and before our decision making,
our cancellation policy will apply as we will not refund
your payment.
- You must read and sign a waiver in order to participate
- in this activity.
| A non-refundable deposit is required. The company that handles the online booking software will charge you a fee of 6%, plus the credit card transaction fee (2.3%+30¢). If you prefer to pay with direct deposit (bank to bank), through PopMoney or Western Union, please contact us for the traditional booking method. |
| For other activities and events at El Yunque, please visit this link. |
| This is an excellent alternative for slow mobility travelers. |
| Online booking special shared event Wednesdays only. |
