Puerto Rico Hiking and Waterfall PRIVATE Excursion!

Recommended by 96% of travelers

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San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore off the beaten path swimming spots and waterfalls surrounding the only tropical rainforest in the United States on this private tour of the outskirts of El Yunque National Forest. See flora and fauna along a hiking trail, cool off in refreshing natural forest pools, see spectacular waterfalls, and enjoy the best panoramic views offered by the eastern mountain range of Puerto Rico.

Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
Forget the rush of large tour groups and explore at a pace that suits you
Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off from anywhere on Puerto Rico

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Private Transportation During Your Tour in a Luxury Vehicle
Local guide
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Flexible Start Time to your Tour (We recommend a start time between 8:00 am - 12:00 pm)

Food
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We pick up your private party anywhere on the island ! please note additional transportation charges apply for groups picked up outside of the San Juan Metro area.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

01/26/2024 - 05/14/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Itinerary

Canóvanas

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Rio Grande

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not Recommended for those with mobility issues, trail requires the use of your hands at certain points and the ability to crouch and reach down to the floor.
In General this tour is not suited for the elderly or the very young due to the difficulty of the trail, however individuals in good physical condition regardless of age can complete the trail and reach the waterfalls.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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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Reviews

4.8

based on 24 reviews

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Not safe!

Dara_L, Apr 2026

Was not what was advertised/expected. After reading previous reviews and seeing photos, I felt confident booking this tour for me, my husband, and teen sons. There are pictures of young children, older adults and even someone holding a baby. I thought that we would be safe. What began as a normal muddy hiking trail turned into through a treacherous “trail” to a muddy raging river and waterfall where we were unable to swim due to the currents. Yes, I expected mud but did not expect to be climbing on large, slick rocks next to a RAGING river which was in no way safe. My husband and I both fell at different points in the hike. He was unharmed but when I slipped on a rock, I hit my head on another large rock. Not a pleasant experience and definitely do not want another family making this same mistake. We wasted our one day in port on our cruise on this excursion and the evening was spent in the medical center on the ship receiving care. HAD we been told upfront the conditions of the waterfall and trails, we would have happily chosen to go to the beach. Our main concern with this excursion is everyone’s safety as ours was put at risk and it could’ve been so much worse. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable about history and plants. He did take pictures of us and the car was nice and clean. He did make a stop by a local area to get some food on the way back to port but we were rushed to eat in the car with the windows down as we were approaching our 4 hour tour time limit. Please learn from our experience and always ask how the conditions are before you spend the time hiking only to realize that it’s completely unsafe. Obviously, they will not cancel for unsafe conditions.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Mrs. Lamb we always welcome costumer feedback as it allows us to improve the quality of the service we offer our clients, however we would like to clarify that we are EXTREMELY upfront about the nature of this tour, in our tour description you will see clearly stated that this is a moderate to challenging tour (depending on the trail conditions on that particular day) that requires the use of hands at several points and good physical condition. Furthermore we always prioritize our clients safety and will proactively cancel any tours if the weather conditions are less than ideal, Tuesday 4/07/2026 started as a beautiful sunny day in Puerto Rico, unpredictable afternoon showers in the trail area did progressively deteriorate the trail and river conditions which is why Harold your tour guide quickly canceled the rest of the hike and waterfall swim and took your family to a nearby beach area for the rest of the afternoon. If the Rainy conditions had begun in the morning of your tour or even the day prior we would have immediately canceled the tour, however this was not the case. Finally we are deeply sorry that your overall experience in Puerto Rico was disappointing despite the positives of the tour you highlighted in your review and due to your feedback we will instituting a mandatory helmet policy during our tour, please contact us on any future visits to Puerto Rico as we will do our very best to ensure your complete satisfaction with our company and our beautiful Island.

Happy Hiking With Harold!

Elizabeth_V, Apr 2026

Harold was a fantastic guide. Challenging trail but H has I down pat and my wife who recently had knee surgery was in good hands. We had a great time on this tour and Garold was a big part of that great time. The waterfall and cool waters at the end of the trail was worth it. We had a Perfect day in Puerto Rico., truly magical

Best time

Jill_B, Mar 2026

Highly recommend! My husband and I with our 2 kids (11 and 14) had the best time. So glad we did this rather than the busy rainforest tours. Harold was the best guide- super friendly and so knowledgeable. We wore our bathing suits under our clothes. Do not wear sneakers you care about as there is A LOT of mud. We packed water shoes for swimming and the waterfall. No need for bug spray which surprised me but we all good. You are dry by the time you head back to the car so we didn't end up needing a change of clothes. Amazing views and we stopped at a local road side BBQ for chicken skewers and empanadas. 10 out of 10. The terraine is a little rough so wouldn't recommend if you have bad knees.

Phenomenal

Carrie_W, Mar 2026

Amazing! Harold made our day in Puerto Rico unforgettable. If you have children who like oidoors and adventure, book this tour! Request or ask for Harold.