El Yunque for Everyone: Natural Pool & Easy Rainforest Hike
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Puerto Rico
- 5 hours to 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- Air conditioning vehicle (round trip)
- Life jackets available upon request (for adults & kids)
- First aid
- Photo assistance
- Bottle water, Adult beverage (one local beer Medalla per adult, optional)
- Safety guidance for trail & river areas
- Gratuities
- Food / Snacks (including meals at restaurants, customers cover their own)
- Hotel pickup only for groups of 4+ with prior coordination.
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Rio Grande (Pass By)
1
El Yunque National Forest
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Kiosko #48
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Luquillo Beach
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Yatzel from Hiking Hangeo Tours. Originally, our tour was scheduled for Monday, but our toddler wasn’t feeling well. Yatzel was incredibly understanding and graciously rescheduled us to Wednesday without any hassle. That level of flexibility already set the tone. To make things even more special, he personally came to lead our tour and essentially gave us a private experience. His knowledge of El Yunque was impressive, from the ecosystem and local history to hidden spots in the rainforest that we would have never discovered on our own. The pace was perfect for a family with a young child. He made sure we felt safe, comfortable, and never rushed. The natural pool stop was beautiful, and he shared so many interesting insights along the way. Communication before and during the tour was excellent: clear, responsive, and professional. If you’re looking for a personalized, thoughtful, and genuinely memorable rainforest experience, this is it. We truly had a fantastic time and would highly recommend Yatzel and Hiking Hangeo Tours to anyone visiting Puerto Rico. Thank you again for making it such a special day for our family!
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Yatzel was amazing! He was incredibly communicative before, during, and after the tour, and shared so much of his knowledge of the island!! The hike was perfect, as I wanted something that would be accessible for my mom who had had knee surgery a few months ago, but also still provided us the opportunity to explore the rainforest. After the rainforest Yatzel took us to one of his favorite kiosks at Luquillo and the food was amazing. The experience was everything we could’ve asked for, thank you Yatzel!
Yatzel was knowledgeable, friendly. Good conversation.
Immediately. He made me feel comfortable by describing this tour as lighter work for more reward. I felt disappointed that I knew I could not manage the more vigorous tours due to mobility isssus from arthritis in my knees. But he assured me the easy pace and environment would be well worth the trip. He did not pressure me to move faster but covered for me when I stopped to catch my breathe or to just take in the beauty of my surroundings.
He was well informed on PR history, topography and biology.
Thank you for a rewarding tour!
Definitely a trip for beginners hikers. Yatzel showed my husband and I how to walk and hold onto one another whenever I started getting anxious about possibly falling. Yatzel was also very knowledgeable about anything you could think of asking. Great experience all together.
My husband and I had an incredible day with Yatzel. Not just the rainforest trip, but also during our drive to and from El Yunque and the stop at the food kiosks at Luquillo Beach. Yatzel was a pleasure to chat with and a total pro during the easy hike.
My husband has some mobility issues and was using his walking stick that day, and Yatzel was patient and quick to lend a hand or a shoulder to lean on when needed. The walk was just enough of a challenge to make us feel like we actually hiked (for anyone with any actual hiking experience it would be a total breeze), but not too tough as to be discouraging. The walk ends at a gorgeous natural pool and we had a wonderfully refreshing swim. Everyone we encountered on the trail and at the "swimming hole" was friendly and kind - something we noticed everywhere we went in PR.
After El Yunque we had an absolutely delicious lunch at Jibaro's (#22). I'd highly recommend the Paella de Carnes - a really wonderful meal.
This tour was truly a highlight of our trip and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who needs an easier physical activity than some of the other rainforest hikes available. It really is El Yunque for everyone!
My husband and I which are in our late 40s/early 50 decided to do this excursion while visiting Isla Verde. I don’t know how to swim so I’m glad that Viator offers this type of excursion for “everyone”. Yatzel was our tour guide and he was very informative with facts about PR that I didn’t know. Tip - if you have difficulty walking on flat surfaces, you may want to consider not doing this excursion. It can be steep and bumpy in some areas. Also, if you own water shoes or hiking sandals, wear them for this excursion. The small rocks on the trail and under the river can hurt your feet if you’re barefoot. The tour concluded at the food kiosks in Luquillo Beach. The food tasted like it came from my PR mom’s kitchen. The service was excellent too. We had a great time!
He was amazing. Had all the knowledge. I would use him again in a heartbeat. Hope everyone uses him.
Yatzel was a fantastic guide! He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and is haply to answer any question you may have. We had a great time on this tour and we will definitely be booking with him again the next time we come out.
Yatzel was great! He communicated prior to our hike so we were prepared. We had comfortable accommodations out to the rainforest. He gave a good balance of cultural information while still leaving time to enjoy the scenery. His pace was perfect for our two small children and he helped point out things on our hike. His lunch recommendation was spot on. He came as a recommendation and we would pass along the same. Awesome time
This was an amazing experience! Our tour guide Yatzel was truly the best. For our family of five this was the best excursion!! Definitely recommend to book a tour if your family is planning a trip to PR!!
Super fun!! Yatzel was an awesome tour guide. The hike was easy & the swimming was super refreshing. Yatzel took all of our group photos so we could enjoy the moment instead of thinking about capturing it. 1000% recommend this tour!!
My son & I booked this small group trip and had the best time. The walk was easy and definitely kid and elderly friendly. Yatzel was super knowledgeable and friendly.
This was a small group which felt more like friends trekking to the rain forest than a “tour”. The guide, Yatzel was knowledgeable, friendly and fun! It is great to know we now have a friend in Puerto Rico!
Yatzel was a fabulous guide! He was enthusiastic about sharing his broad knowledge of Puerto Rico and its culture. He was very understanding and helpful to one member of our group with vision issues. He was very conscious of safety for all of us and frequently made suggestions to keep us safe. He made suggestions about where to swim and dive in the river based on his knowledge and experience.
This adventure was exactly as described.
Lately was absolutely amazing. He was so friendly, organized, and knowledgeable. This was by far was the BEST tour we have taken. He really knows his country and takes great pride in its history. The hike was a little rougher than I anticipated but Yatzel taught us safe ways to get through the harder spots and once we made it to the water it was all worth it. Yatzel took the time to take pictures through out the hike so we could just live in the moment. After the hike he recommended a fantastic restaurant with beautiful views.
I will be back and will book another one of his tours. Thank you so much Yatzel!
My mom and I had a great time exploring El Yunque. Our guide, Yatzel, was friendly, knowledgeable, and right on time. Since neither of us is very outdoorsy, we really appreciated how patient he was and how comfortable he made us feel throughout our time with him. He shared a lot of interesting information and made the whole experience fun and enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Everything was great, Yatzel was so nice and knowledgeable and very chill and laidback. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Awesome Day in Rainforest with Yatzel The time that we spent in the rain forest with Yatzel was so much fun and highly educational. It was not a difficult hike and we appreciated that but really got to experience the beautiful surroundings.
Swimming was a highlight for me as the water was clean and crisp and watched the natural running waters around it.
We would definitely book with him again.
Hes extremely intelligent and
We had a great experience with Yatzel from Hiking Hangeo Tours. His hiking tour was easy going, knowledgeable of local history and comfortably safe. Communication before and after the trip was clear and professional. Dinner afterwards was enjoyable with our guide and new friends.
Highly recommend this tour!
Excellent tour guide. He explained a lot and was very personable. You can enjoy with your family or solo
Great experience! The instructor was very knowledgeable, informative, but still kept it chill. They were helpful, answered questions, and made everything easy to understand without it feeling too serious. I learned a lot and still had a really good time. Definitely would recommend.
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Yatzel from Hiking Hangeo Tours. Originally, our tour was scheduled for Monday, but our toddler wasn’t feeling well. Yatzel was incredibly understanding and graciously rescheduled us to Wednesday without any hassle. That level of flexibility already set the tone.
To make things even more special, he personally came to lead our tour and essentially gave us a private experience. His knowledge of El Yunque was impressive, from the ecosystem and local history to hidden spots in the rainforest that we would have never discovered on our own.
The pace was perfect for a family with a young child. He made sure we felt safe, comfortable, and never rushed. The natural pool stop was beautiful, and he shared so many interesting insights along the way. Communication before and during the tour was excellent: clear, responsive, and professional.
If you’re looking for a personalized, thoughtful, and genuinely memorable rainforest experience, this is it. We truly had a fantastic time and would highly recommend Yatzel and Hiking Hangeo Tours to anyone visiting Puerto Rico.
Thank you again for making it such a special day for our family!
It was very good experience, light walk and exceptionally beautiful place.
The guide was very helpful.
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