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
5 In Guided hikes
Waterfall Hike in Remote Area of El Yunque Rainforest; San Juan
4.93 102 reviews 95% five stars
- 5 hours
- Up to 14
- English, Spanish
Worth it if
You are a fit hiker who wants river crossings and a waterfall without a waterslide stop.
Skip it if
You need an easy walk or want natural waterslides.
Waterfall Hike in Remote Area of El Yunque Rainforest; San Juan at a glance
The day: river hike and waterfall, 5 hours total, about 3 in the forest.
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Group size
- Up to 14
- Language
- English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Starts at
- 9 a.m., 1 p.m.
- Runs
- Every day
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Fitness
- High
- Age
- 8 to 55
- Lunch
- Not included
- Weather cancellation
- If the operator cancels: new date or refund
- Ticket
- Mobile
- Book up to
- 60 minutes before
- Water
- Included
Run by: I Work Where You Vacation
What you do on this tour
The 5-hour waterfall tour follows Río Espíritu Santo in El Yunque National Forest. You walk along the river for about 1 hour toward a waterfall pool, with river crossings along the route.
180min
El Yunque National ForestFollow Río Espíritu Santo to swimming pools and a waterfall.
Stops are as the operator lists them, and they can change with the weather and closures.
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What's included
- Local guide
- Life vests
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned transport from Condado
What's not included
- Lunch
Reviews
4.93
102 reviews, two sources together
- 5 stars97
- 4 stars3
- 3 stars2
- 2 stars0
- 1 star0
On the booking page5.0023 reviews
On Tripadvisor4.9079 reviews
Ratings and review counts as the booking page shows them, read every day, last on November 7, 2026. Its own reviews and Tripadvisor's are shown apart.
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
Condado meeting pointThe tour meets in front of Crush Juice, across from the AC Hotel in Condado. Departures are at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.
River hike effortThe tour requires high fitness and accepts ages 8 to 55. We would choose this hike for confident walkers comfortable with river crossings.
Forest timeThe forest visit takes about 3 hours, with roughly 1 hour following the river toward the waterfall. The drive from Condado takes about 1 hour.
Health and mobility limitsThe booking page lists asthma and mobility issues among the participation restrictions. The booking page also lists pregnancy, back or heart problems, injuries and recent surgery among its restrictions.
People also ask
What do you do on the El Yunque waterfall hike?
The El Yunque waterfall hike follows Río Espíritu Santo to pools during a 3-hour forest visit. You need high fitness for the river crossings. The walk toward the waterfall takes about 1 hour. Swimming stops share the forest visit, so the 3 hours do not describe continuous hiking.
How fit do you need to be for this hike?
The El Yunque waterfall hike requires high fitness and accepts ages 8 to 55. You need to handle river crossings on the route toward the waterfall. The forest visit lasts about 3 hours. We would skip this tour if you need an easy walk or have mobility limitations.
Does this waterfall hike visit natural waterslides?
The El Yunque waterfall hike does not visit natural waterslides during its 5-hour outing. You should choose the tour for river walking and swimming pools. The route follows Río Espíritu Santo toward a waterfall. The forest visit lasts about 3 hours within the full 5-hour trip from Condado.
Where does the waterfall hike start?
The waterfall hike starts in Condado at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. You meet in front of Crush Juice, across from the AC Hotel. Air-conditioned transport takes you from Condado toward the forest. The outward drive takes about 1 hour, within a total tour duration of 5 hours.
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