(Small-Group) El Yunque Tour with Transportation / 7AM or 12PM
Overview
Avoid wasting 3 to 5 long hours of your valuable time stuck in large group lines.
If you seek a personalized experience with the attention and safety measures you deserve, our exclusive half-day express tour is perfect for you.
Live an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience inside the only rainforest in the U.S. where you can walk through El Yunque with an expert local guide. Slide down an incredible 20-foot natural water slide, swing from a rope like Tarzan into a natural pool, jump off cliffs at different heights, and discover breathtaking hidden waterfalls in this lush tropical landscape. (Ages 10 to 60)
Why choose us?
• Pick up at your location in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Strategic timing to avoid crowds: Enjoy El Yunque without the wait and crowds with our specially selected hours. It's like having a Disney Fast Pass!
• Includes life jacket, helmet, photos, videos, water, and snacks
• Excellent service from our guides who will make you feel like you've known them for years.
What's Included
- Water and snack chips
- Pick-up/Drop-off in an Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Life jacket and helmet
- Parking
- Free photos and videos
- Ideal hours to beat the crowds
- Local guide
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Small group for around 9 people with transportation included. (Ages 10 to 60)**Key Information**Unlike other tours in the same area offered by competitors, our tour operates at strategic times that allow us to avoid crowds and long waits. While other tours can last over 7 hours due to lines and high visitor traffic, our 5-hour tour lets you enjoy all the activities with less waiting time. You won’t miss out on anything.It’s like having a Fast Pass at Disney parks![Step 1]: You can choose between one of our two options: From 7:00 am to 12:00 pm or from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, whichever is more convenient for you. Guests staying closer to El Yunque (Luquillo, Fajardo, Río Grande) have a later pickup time (around 12:30PM).We’ll confirm your exact pickup time the day before. Feel free to contact us with any questions![Step 2]: You will be picked up at your preferred hotel, resort, residence, Airbnb or Cruise Port in San Juan, Isla Verde or Condado (Although hotels in Rio Grande or Fajardo may not qualify, we can arrange a convenient meeting point near your accommodation for your ease and comfort).[Step 3]: Your guide will contact you the day before the activity in the evening around 7:30 pm via text message to provide you with your pick-up time and you must sign a digital waiver before starting the tour.[Step 4]: Before your pick up, please be sure to put on your bathing suit, sneakers with good grip and bring your towel and an extra set of clothes with you to dry off and change after your tour.Note: No Yeezys slides, Crocs, sandals or water shoes allowed (too slippery for this hiking).[Step 5]: Please make sure you are ready to board the vehicle at the pickup time set by your guide. Drivers will wait no longer than 10 minutes after the scheduled pickup time. Our tour guide will text or call you when arrived at the agreed location.Important: Our activity is designed for people between 10 and 60 years old with excellent physical condition. You have to be able to walk by your own in uneven surfaces.For safety reasons, people who are overweight, have previous injuries, are pregnant, or have health problems are not allowed to participate.Evidence of age via license or birth certificate will be required to ensure compliance with these requirements.Furthermore, no exceptions or refunds will be made to those who fail to comply with these conditions.(Cruise Ship Pick Ups)• For this tour please ensure you're outside the cruise ship and ready to get into the vehicle before 7:00 am or 12:00 pm to avoid missing the tour. (Keep in mind that disembarking could take around 30 minutes to an hour.)• Once off the cruise ship, we will meet you in front of the 'I LOVE PUERTO RICO' sign at the agreed-upon time. We look forward to making your Rainforest experience memorable!”• If you choose the morning tour, please confirm your cruise departs from Puerto Rico after 1:30 pm to guarantee timely arrival. For the 12:00 pm tour, kindly verify that your cruise departs after 6:30 pm to ensure a smooth arrival.
What To Expect
San Juan
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
El Yunque Hiking Area
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
San Juan
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- IMPORTANT: Our activity is designed for people between (10 and 60 years old) with good physical condition. You have to be able to walk by your own in uneven surfaces. For safety reasons, people who are overweight, have previous injuries, are pregnant, or have health problems are not allowed to participate. Evidence of age via license or birth certificate will be required to ensure compliance with these requirements. Furthermore, no exceptions or refunds will be made to those who fail to comply with these conditions.
- Participants must be physically capable of walking thru steep, rocky, muddy and uneven surfaces without assistance.
- This tour operates based weather and river conditions. In the event of poor weather, you will be offered an option to reschedule or refund.
- Use of lifejacket and helmet is mandatory.
- On Saturdays the hike is longer and more challenging since we depart from a different point.
- Tours Hacker reserves the right of admission - If a person appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not following instructions, causing disruptions, or providing false information, such as lying about their age, the guide has the right to cancel their reservation at any moment. In such cases, no refunds will be issued. We prioritize the safety and enjoyment of all participants and expect honesty in all aspects of the booking process.
- Persons with the previously listed health restrictions cannot participate on the tour. No refunds will be authorized if a person neglects to read complete description and does not meet the safety requirements and limitations on the day of the tour.
- Personal Belongings Policy for the Rainforest Excursion: At our Rainforest Excursion, the safety and experience of our guests are our top priorities. Due to the nature of the activity—which involves hiking, water contact, and constant movement in a natural environment—we strongly recommend that participants do not bring any personal belongings unless absolutely necessary. While we do allow the use of prescription glasses for those who need them for vision, all other personal items should be left in a secure location before the excursion.
- Liability Waiver: Our company is NOT responsible for the loss, damage, or misplacement of any personal belongings during the excursion. We understand that the nature of the tour involves activities that may increase the risk of losing items, such as walking on uneven terrain, swimming in the river, sliding on rocks, and jumping into the water. If a participant chooses to bring personal items, they do so at their own risk. We will not be able to stop the excursion to search for lost items in the forest or river. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring that everyone enjoys a worry-free experience.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the (Small-Group) El Yunque Tour with Transportation / 7AM or 12PM?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025
Cancellation Policy
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