El Yunque Rainforest Hike with Transport from San Juan
4.95 166 reviews 96% five stars
- 6 hours
- Up to 12
- English, Spanish
- Hotel pickup
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
from $125 per person
11 In Guided hikes
Hike El Yunque Rainforest and Kayak Bio Bay Combo Tour
4.65 1,020 reviews 78% five stars
- 12 hours
- Up to 28
- English, Spanish
Worth it if
You want river pools and night kayaking together and can manage a 12-hour outing.
Skip it if
You weigh over 225 pounds or need help walking over rough ground.
Hike El Yunque Rainforest and Kayak Bio Bay Combo Tour at a glance
The day: river hike and night kayaking, 12 hours total, about 6 across the two activities.
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Group size
- Up to 28
- Language
- English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup
- Starts at
- 9 a.m.
- Runs
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Fitness
- Moderate
- Age
- 7 and up
- Lunch
- Not included
- Weather cancellation
- If the operator cancels: new date or refund
- Ticket
- Mobile
- Book up to
- 60 minutes before
- Per booking
- Up to 15 people
- Water
- Included
Run by: Bespoke Lifestyle Management
What you do on this tour
The 12 hour tour combines a river hike with kayaking at Laguna Grande after dark. The glow can be faint or absent, and moonlight can reduce visibility. The forest portion takes 4 hours, followed by a 2-hour kayak visit through mangrove channels.
240min
El Yunque National ForestWade and climb to river pools and natural slides.
120min
Laguna GrandePaddle a tandem kayak through mangrove channels to the lagoon after dark.
Stops are as the operator lists them, and they can change with the weather and closures.
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What's included
- Certified guide
- Guided kayak tour
- Pickup from selected San Juan areas
- Bottled water
- Snacks after kayaking
- Life jackets
- First aid equipment
- Tour taxes and handling fees
What's not included
- Lunch
- Tips
- Additional pickup charges outside San Juan
Reviews
4.65
1,020 reviews, two sources together
- 5 stars794
- 4 stars142
- 3 stars53
- 2 stars18
- 1 star13
On the booking page4.60669 reviews
On Tripadvisor4.70351 reviews
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Today in El YunqueSaturday, November 7
8–5PR-191 hours, entry free
80%Chance of rain
2.03 ftRío Mameyes, steady
Know before you go
San Juan pickupPickup serves selected locations in Old San Juan, Miramar, Condado, Ocean Park and Isla Verde. Guests in Río Grande or Fajardo can meet in Luquillo; pickup times arrive the day before.
Weight limitThe weight limit is 225 pounds per person, with weighing possible on arrival. An incorrect weight declaration can prevent participation without a refund.
River and kayak equipmentThe El Yunque hike requires shoes with closed toes and good grip; water shoes or sandals cover the kayak portion. Life jackets and helmets are mandatory on this tour.
Saturday routeSaturday departures use a different starting point for a longer, harder El Yunque hike. We would choose another day if the extra walking is a concern.
Participation restrictionsPregnancy, back or knee problems, heart conditions and recent surgery or injury prevent participation in the El Yunque combo. You must walk rough ground unaided and coordinate paddling in a tandem kayak.
People also ask
What does the El Yunque and bio bay tour include?
The El Yunque and bio bay tour combines river activities and guided night kayaking over 12 hours. You pay separately for lunch between the activities. The forest portion lasts 4 hours, with 2 hours for Laguna Grande. Selected San Juan pickup and life jackets are included, along with bottled water.
What ages and languages are required for this tour?
The El Yunque and bio bay tour accepts ages 7 to 99 who understand English or Spanish. You must also meet the 225-pound limit per person and manage rough ground without help. Tandem kayaking requires coordinated paddling with another person. We would choose this combo for fit travelers comfortable with both activities.
Is the forest portion a 4-hour hike?
The 4-hour forest portion combines walking with river pools and natural slides. You start with about 25 to 30 minutes of wading and rock climbing toward the river. The upper section requires harder climbing. Once you start the rainforest activity, the operator requires you to reach the 2nd stop and return with the group. Once you start the rainforest activity, the operator requires you to reach the 2nd stop and return with the group. Once you start the rainforest activity, the operator requires you to reach the 2nd stop and return with the group. The full outing lasts 12 hours, including the later kayak visit and travel between activities.
How long do you kayak at Laguna Grande?
The Laguna Grande visit lasts 2 hours, with about 30 minutes of paddling through the mangroves each way. You share a tandem kayak and stay in the boat at the lagoon. The lagoon visit falls between the two channel passages. Snacks follow kayaking before the return to San Juan.
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