| 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 |
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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 proceedings 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 proceedings 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?
| 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. |
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| By appointment only Hike El Yunque Rain Forest Flexible Departures (scroll down) |
| · Birding Trips since 1992 · |
| Celebrating 35 years in business! |
| Certified Interpretive Tour Guide Service for the EcoSensitive Traveler |
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| Take the road less traveled, explore, eat, drink, relax, enjoy! |
| Pick-up / Drop-off is available from selected hotels in Luquillo, Río Grande, Fajardo, Isla Verde, San Juan, and Dorado. |
| Rediscovering La Mina Falls - Coming soon! |
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TOURS
| 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! |
Lowlands & Edge of the Forest
| Hidden Wonders and Journey to Silence are offered in the lowlands of the Forest, which allows us to start at 7:00 AM. These hikes are not sold individually as they are available only on a private basis (upon request) and during daytime; flexible itineraries. You will meet your Guide on site, but if you need transfers, please contact us for quote. For full description and online booking, visit this link. |
| EASY TO LOW-IMPACT Hidden Wonders takes place in the lowlands of El Yunque. Your Guide will take you through Angelito Trail. Although the trail ends in Poza de las Mujeres (swimming hole), stepping on rocks, river crossing or swimming is not allowed, but you will learn the importance of Río Mameyes, one of the three protected rivers in El Yunque. You should be fit to walk/stand for approximately 2 hours. Daytime only, minimum age 6. |
| CHALLENGING / DIFFICULT Journey to Silence connects you with Nature in a less crowded area as it takes you to one of the watersheds of El Yunque National Forest. Discover the power of the Forest as our Ancestors did and reconnect with Nature and your Soul, listen to the Forest through silence, Nature´s power inside us. You should be fit to walk/stand for approximately 4 to 5 hours. Daytime only, minimum age 6. |
| PRIVATE hikes, not sold individually. |
Rediscovering La Mina Falls -
Due to hurricanes Irma and María, trails to La Mina Falls
are still closed. Sorry for the inconveniences.
Due to hurricanes Irma and María, trails to La Mina Falls
are still closed. Sorry for the inconveniences.
| STRENUOUS The White Sacred Mountain Need more hiking time? This option takes you from Mount Britton to Los Picachos (3,176´) and El Yunque Peak (3,496´). You should be physically fitted to hike and carry your own backpack for (5 miles) on uneven and muddy terrain. You should be fit to walk/stand for approximately 4 to 5 hours. Daytime / Nighttime, minimum age 8. |
| PRIVATE hikes, not sold individually. |
Highlands (mid and high elevations)
| CHALLENGING / DIFFICULT Mount Britton Tower Historical Landmark journey starts at Palo Colorado where we will hike to a stone masonry tower through El Yunque Trail. It sits within the boundaries of the Cloud Forest (also known as Dwarf Forest or Mature Tabebuia/Eugenia Woodland Montane Rain Cloud Forest). 4 to 5 hours. Daytime / Nighttime, minimum age 6. |
Why us? When you hike with a purpose your journey is complete as you will have the opportunity to
understand better the place you visit. Your hike will be led not only by a professional Certified Guide
(Puerto Rico Tourism Company), but also certified as an Environmental Interpreter, which training took
place in El Yunque. Yari, Camille, Nahiomy, Adrián, Sheilla, and Julio are waiting for you! All our hikes
are offered on a private basis, not sold individually. Sorry, no waiting lists!
understand better the place you visit. Your hike will be led not only by a professional Certified Guide
(Puerto Rico Tourism Company), but also certified as an Environmental Interpreter, which training took
place in El Yunque. Yari, Camille, Nahiomy, Adrián, Sheilla, and Julio are waiting for you! All our hikes
are offered on a private basis, not sold individually. Sorry, no waiting lists!
Mount Britton Tower Historical Landmark, The White Sacred Mountain, and The Forbidden Mountain, are offered only
on a private basis in different trails beyond the gate of La Coca Falls (Road 191 Km. 8.1), which opens at 8:00 AM, click here.
Restrictions: If you are pregnant, suffer or have a back or knee injury, heart or respiratory illness, we don´t recommend these
hikes. Minimum age required varies depending on selected hike and if the hike is offred during daytime or nighttime.
on a private basis in different trails beyond the gate of La Coca Falls (Road 191 Km. 8.1), which opens at 8:00 AM, click here.
Restrictions: If you are pregnant, suffer or have a back or knee injury, heart or respiratory illness, we don´t recommend these
hikes. Minimum age required varies depending on selected hike and if the hike is offred during daytime or nighttime.
| The Forbidden Mountain Hike and conquer Pico del Este! Although it sounds easy because you hike through a service road, Pico del Este (3,445´) is the fifth highest mountain in El Yunque with access only through road, which was forbidden to Puertor Ricans for for many years. You should be fit to walk/stand for approximately 5 hours (old service road). Daytime, minimum age 8. |
| Backcountry hikes for experienced hikers click here. |
travel insurance that covers cancellations or Peek Protect, which is available at the end of the booking process.
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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 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 |