| Best hiking trails only 45 minutes from San Juan. |
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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?
| 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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| 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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| Tours and activities in this section are available only on a private basis. |
| Take the road less traveled, explore, eat, drink, relax, enjoy! |
| You should wear long pants and long sleeve shirt, hiking boots; sorry, no flip flops. Remember to bring walking sticks, and rain poncho. Some of these private hikes are now available during the night and can be combined with our Ancestral Areito. |
| Pick-up / Drop-off is available from selected hotels in Luquillo, Río Grande, Fajardo, Isla Verde, San Juan, and Dorado. |
PRIVATE Hidden Wonders
| Minimum age, 6 |
You should be fitted to walk/stand for approximately 4.5 hours.
The good spirit Yocajú Bagua Maraocoti reigned in the mountain of Yuké,
the most sacred place for our indigenious Ancestors.
This hike takes you from Mount Britton, Los Picachos and El Yunque Peak.
You should be physically fitted to hike and carry your own backpack for
approximately 4 - 5 hours (5 miles) on uneven and muddy terrain. Light
lunch box (El Picnic Verde) will be distributed before the start of the hike.
Since we start at Palo Colorado Forest, you will ascend through sierra
palms, the trail leads steeply upward and eventually reach the cool mist
of the rain forest through the Cloud Forest, it will be muddy in places. As
the elevation changes you can observe different trees through a gradient
in vegetation. You will be hiking in at least four forest zones. A short stop
will be made at a rain shelter mid-way along the first half of the trail and, if
necessary, on our way back to the parking.
When we offer transportation, a short stop at Palo Colorado (restroom
stop) and Torre Yocajú are included. We can provide light lunch and
snacks (Picnic Verde) at extra cost (add $15 pp). Bring your bottle of
water, we will refill it for free.
The good spirit Yocajú Bagua Maraocoti reigned in the mountain of Yuké,
the most sacred place for our indigenious Ancestors.
This hike takes you from Mount Britton, Los Picachos and El Yunque Peak.
You should be physically fitted to hike and carry your own backpack for
approximately 4 - 5 hours (5 miles) on uneven and muddy terrain. Light
lunch box (El Picnic Verde) will be distributed before the start of the hike.
Since we start at Palo Colorado Forest, you will ascend through sierra
palms, the trail leads steeply upward and eventually reach the cool mist
of the rain forest through the Cloud Forest, it will be muddy in places. As
the elevation changes you can observe different trees through a gradient
in vegetation. You will be hiking in at least four forest zones. A short stop
will be made at a rain shelter mid-way along the first half of the trail and, if
necessary, on our way back to the parking.
When we offer transportation, a short stop at Palo Colorado (restroom
stop) and Torre Yocajú are included. We can provide light lunch and
snacks (Picnic Verde) at extra cost (add $15 pp). Bring your bottle of
water, we will refill it for free.
| Minimum age, 12 |
| Rediscovering La Mina Falls - Coming soon! |
| Take a breath, observe, immerse, and reconnect with the Healing Forest. |
| Anacanuy Nature Walks & Ancestral Wisdom Series |
private
TOURS
For 2026 we have added more alternatives that will depend on the effort level of your preference, a
minimum of participants is required. If you need transfers, please contact us. Some of these hikes are
available during the night, click here for information.
minimum of participants is required. If you need transfers, please contact us. Some of these hikes are
available during the night, click here for information.
| Are you an explorer at heart? Hidden Wonders is for you! Join our Certified Environmental Interpreter Tour Guide specialized in El Yunque during our easiest hike while learning about the flora and fauna of our beloved Forest. |
| Take a breath, observe, immerse, and reconnect with the Healing Forest. |
Mount Britton Tower
| It is a rainforest and it is wet and mossy! |
You should be fitted to walk/stand for approximately 4 - 5 hours
Off-the-beaten-path guided hike at El Yunque National Forest.
The trail is known for its challenging, steep, muddy, and rocky terrain, but
it is also considered rewarding for nature lovers. This is a journey to and
through Silence with a few stops to learn the importance of this unique
watershed area. You will hike for approximately 4 - 5 hrs. through the
uphill and downhill parts of this trail (you must be in shape!).
Bring your Yoga mat, backpack with snacks or lunch, and water. We will
have a 30 minute break when we reach Río Mameyes at the end of the
trail; you can meditate, read a book or just relax before going back to the
entrance of the trail. Ready to hug a tree?
Read this before you book,
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/elyunque/alerts/risks-using-unauthorized-transport.
Off-the-beaten-path guided hike at El Yunque National Forest.
The trail is known for its challenging, steep, muddy, and rocky terrain, but
it is also considered rewarding for nature lovers. This is a journey to and
through Silence with a few stops to learn the importance of this unique
watershed area. You will hike for approximately 4 - 5 hrs. through the
uphill and downhill parts of this trail (you must be in shape!).
Bring your Yoga mat, backpack with snacks or lunch, and water. We will
have a 30 minute break when we reach Río Mameyes at the end of the
trail; you can meditate, read a book or just relax before going back to the
entrance of the trail. Ready to hug a tree?
Read this before you book,
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/elyunque/alerts/risks-using-unauthorized-transport.
- Restrictions: If you are pregnant, suffer or have a back or knee
- injury, heart or respiratory illness, we don´t recommend this hike.
Upland
PRIVATE Mount Britton Tower Historical Landmark
| Minimum age, 6 |
Lowlands & Edge of the Forest
These activities are offered in the lowlands of the Forest, which allows us to start at 7:00 AM:
Hidden Wonders and Journey to Silence These hikes are not sold individually as they are
available only on a private basis (upon request) and during daytime; flexible itineraries.
Hidden Wonders and Journey to Silence These hikes are not sold individually as they are
available only on a private basis (upon request) and during daytime; flexible itineraries.
These hikes are offered in different trails after the gate of La Coca Falls (Road 191 Km. 8.1),
which opens at 8:00 AM..The following options are offered only on a private basis (upon
request) and during daytime; flexible itineraries. Nocturnal alternatives are also available.
which opens at 8:00 AM..The following options are offered only on a private basis (upon
request) and during daytime; flexible itineraries. Nocturnal alternatives are also available.
El Toro Wilderness
Hike to the highest mountain in El Yunque National Forest, and the first highest mountain out
of the Cordillera Central. For our Ancestors, Yuké was home to Yocajú Bagua Maraocoti, a
sacred land that protected the territory of what we know now as the Greater Antilles. This hike
combines natural and historic aspects of our daily live. You must be fitted to join our Guides!
of the Cordillera Central. For our Ancestors, Yuké was home to Yocajú Bagua Maraocoti, a
sacred land that protected the territory of what we know now as the Greater Antilles. This hike
combines natural and historic aspects of our daily live. You must be fitted to join our Guides!
| Minimum age, 18 |
Strenuous, be prepared to walk/stand for at least 6.5 hours in a remote
area.
El Toro Trail was built by the CCC in the 1930’s and in 2005 the area
was designated a National Wilderness Area. The El Toro Wilderness
is named after the highest peak (3,524 feet) in the El Yunque National
Forest, which is also the only tropical wilderness in the US National
Forest System.
It provides habitat for endangered species, such as:Elfin-woods Warbler,
Puerto Rican Boa, Desmarest's Red Fig-Eating bat, five species of Coquis,
and the Puerto Rican Parrot. This is the perfect habitat for the Lepanthes
eltoroensis orchid and most of all the listed plants species described for
El Yunque National Forest. For safety reasons, three members of our staff
will be in charge of the group.
El Picnic Verde is always included with a healthy menu to boost your Energy
while hiking it this remote area. Remember to bring your backpack as we
will distribute this light lunch before the hike starts.
El Toro Trail connects with Tradewinds/Río Sabana junction. If you decide
to combine the trails, transportation will always be included as we start in
one side of the Forest and end at the other end. Wilderness conditions
and natural hazards are present, you should be in good shape to join our
Certified Guides!
OPTION 1 - El Toro Trail
OPTION 2 - Tradewinds Trail
OPTION 3 - El Toro & Tradewinds Trails
area.
El Toro Trail was built by the CCC in the 1930’s and in 2005 the area
was designated a National Wilderness Area. The El Toro Wilderness
is named after the highest peak (3,524 feet) in the El Yunque National
Forest, which is also the only tropical wilderness in the US National
Forest System.
It provides habitat for endangered species, such as:Elfin-woods Warbler,
Puerto Rican Boa, Desmarest's Red Fig-Eating bat, five species of Coquis,
and the Puerto Rican Parrot. This is the perfect habitat for the Lepanthes
eltoroensis orchid and most of all the listed plants species described for
El Yunque National Forest. For safety reasons, three members of our staff
will be in charge of the group.
El Picnic Verde is always included with a healthy menu to boost your Energy
while hiking it this remote area. Remember to bring your backpack as we
will distribute this light lunch before the hike starts.
El Toro Trail connects with Tradewinds/Río Sabana junction. If you decide
to combine the trails, transportation will always be included as we start in
one side of the Forest and end at the other end. Wilderness conditions
and natural hazards are present, you should be in good shape to join our
Certified Guides!
OPTION 1 - El Toro Trail
- 6 - 7 hours round trip
- Meeting point El Yunque, includes El Picnic Verde (bring backpack)
OPTION 2 - Tradewinds Trail
- 6 - 8 hours round trip
- Meeting point El Yunque, includes El Picnic Verde (bring backpack)
OPTION 3 - El Toro & Tradewinds Trails
- 7 - 9 hours (both trails)
- Super muddy and slippery
- Transportation included
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You should be fitted to walk/stand for approximately 3.5 hours.
Located in la Sierra de Luquillo and with close to 29,000 acres of land,
El Yunque is one of the most important places in Puerto Rico due to its
biological diversity. This hike 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. At the end you will walk
to Puente Roto and learn the importance of water as a resource, specially
for shrimps and fishes.
A sightseeing version of this tour is available, Exploring and Connecting
with Nature, click here for information. Scavenger Hunt? See how many
species you can find with us. This is the best option when traveling with
children.
Read this before you book,
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/elyunque/alerts/risks-using-unauthorized-transport.
Located in la Sierra de Luquillo and with close to 29,000 acres of land,
El Yunque is one of the most important places in Puerto Rico due to its
biological diversity. This hike 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. At the end you will walk
to Puente Roto and learn the importance of water as a resource, specially
for shrimps and fishes.
A sightseeing version of this tour is available, Exploring and Connecting
with Nature, click here for information. Scavenger Hunt? See how many
species you can find with us. This is the best option when traveling with
children.
Read this before you book,
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/elyunque/alerts/risks-using-unauthorized-transport.
| Swimming, river crossing or stepping on rocks is not allowed. |
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.
Go with us where
others don´t go!
This hike is
available since
2022, book now!
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.
Go with us where
others don´t go!
This hike is
available since
2022, book now!
PRIVATE Journey to Silence
| Minimum age, 6 |
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You should be fitted to walk/stand for approximately 4 hours.
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 at an
elevation of 941 meters above sea level within the La Mina Recreation
Area. It sits within the boundaries of the Cloud Forest (also known as
Dwarf Forest or Mature Tabebuia/Eugenia Woodland Montane Rain
Cloud Forest).
The tower is one of the best-preserved surviving examples of the
CCC constructions in Puerto Rico. It was named in honor of botanist
Nathaniel Britton and his wife, bryologist, Elizabeth Britton. In 2024
the Tower was listed in the National Register of Historic Places,
Reference Number 100010421. Other names as per the NRHP:
Atalaya; El Pequeño Morro.
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.
Read this before you book,
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/elyunque/alerts/risks-using-unauthorized-transport.
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 at an
elevation of 941 meters above sea level within the La Mina Recreation
Area. It sits within the boundaries of the Cloud Forest (also known as
Dwarf Forest or Mature Tabebuia/Eugenia Woodland Montane Rain
Cloud Forest).
The tower is one of the best-preserved surviving examples of the
CCC constructions in Puerto Rico. It was named in honor of botanist
Nathaniel Britton and his wife, bryologist, Elizabeth Britton. In 2024
the Tower was listed in the National Register of Historic Places,
Reference Number 100010421. Other names as per the NRHP:
Atalaya; El Pequeño Morro.
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.
Read this before you book,
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/elyunque/alerts/risks-using-unauthorized-transport.
- Restrictions: If you are pregnant, suffer or have a back or knee
- injury, heart or respiratory illness, we don´t recommend this hike.
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| PRIVATE The White Sacred Mountain |
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Special Safety Notes:
Restrictions:
- Slippery trail surfaces and cool temperatures.
- El Yunque Rock is no longer included in our hikes as we don´t
- allow climbing or stepping in rocks.
- Los Pichachos: Extremely steep stone staircase leads to a stone
masonry platform with a 360 degree view vista point. The views are
really nice toward the east shore and you are within the Elfin
- Woodland Cloud forest.
- El Toro Wildneress: This opiton allows you to hike through four
different types of forest through one of the less visited sides of El
Yunque. Depending on your request, we can hike one of the trails
- and return or we can combine El Toro, Tradewinds and Río Sabana
trails starting in one side of the Forest and ending in the opposite one.
Restrictions:
- If you are pregnant, suffer or have a back or knee injury, heart or
respiratory illness, we don´t recommend these activities.
This hike is subject to weather conditions,
our Weather Policy applies. We suggest
purchasing a travel insurance that covers
cancellations or Peek Protect, which is
available at the end of the booking process.
A 40% chance for rain forecast in the
eastern region means rain in the highest
mountains of El Yunque.
our Weather Policy applies. We suggest
purchasing a travel insurance that covers
cancellations or Peek Protect, which is
available at the end of the booking process.
A 40% chance for rain forecast in the
eastern region means rain in the highest
mountains of El Yunque.
PRIVATE Explore and conquer El Torito, the highest summit at El Yunque National Forest
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| Stepping on rocks is not allowed. |
This hike is subject to weather conditions,
our Weather Policy applies. We suggest
purchasing a travel insurance that covers
cancellations or Peek Protect, which is
available at the end of the booking process.
A 40% chance for rain forecast in the
eastern region means rain in the highest
mountains of El Yunque.
our Weather Policy applies. We suggest
purchasing a travel insurance that covers
cancellations or Peek Protect, which is
available at the end of the booking process.
A 40% chance for rain forecast in the
eastern region means rain in the highest
mountains of El Yunque.
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| Swimming, river crossing or stepping on rocks is not allowed. |
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| Swimming, river crossing or stepping on rocks is not allowed. |
You will meet your Guide on site, if you need
transportation, please contact us for quote.
When transportation is included, we stop at
Yocajú Tower.
transportation, please contact us for quote.
When transportation is included, we stop at
Yocajú Tower.
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Q
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Do we need a Guide or join a group to hike the
trails at El Yunque?
trails at El Yunque?
If what you want is just go hiking and enjoy the views, you can
go on your own in a rented car and arrive early. If you want to
explore and learn about our culture, flora and fauna, go with a
tour company authorized by Forest Service like us.
go on your own in a rented car and arrive early. If you want to
explore and learn about our culture, flora and fauna, go with a
tour company authorized by Forest Service like us.
| When you book directly with us, 100% of your money is spent locally, not abroad. |
PRIVATE (not sold individually)
- Hike to the Forbidden Mountain (Minimum age, 12; daytime)
- Rediscovering La Mina Falls (Minimum age, 6; daytime / nighttime)
- The Ancient Trail (Minimum age, 12; daytime)
