SAN JUAN
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The 10 most popular hiking & trekking in San Juan. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Hike wild El Yunque rivers and waterfalls, then kayak Laguna Grande at night to spot glowing bioluminescent plankton.
“Great adventure with a wonderful guide also loved the amazing plants and flowers . Very well organized . Liked the extra safety of helmets”
Walk the ocean floor in San Juan with a dry helmet. Pros guide you at Caribe Hilton, seeing octopus and starfish up close.
“It seems a little scary at first but in no time it was pretty fabulous. My guide Carlos was a great instructor and made me feel very comfortable.”
Hike outside San Juan to a 40 m waterfall, swim in natural pools, then eat local Puerto Rican food with a small-group guide.
“Jesús was our tour on 4/26/22. I loved how diverse our group was. Puerto Rico/Delaware, Mexico, Brazil, Guatemala, Russia, and New York. Everyone was super fun to interact with. We highly recommend this trip. It’s the chance of a lifetime. My husband and I and our 5 year old son had a blast! Jesus educated…”
Guided Arecibo cave hike and beach day from San Juan featuring Taino rock art, Seven Arches views, snacks, water, and comfy transport.
“I ended up on a solo tour with Edgar as the guide. While the caves and arches themselves were absolutely breathtaking, and Edgar was helpful when it came to physically navigating the cave, the overall experience was severely impacted by hRead more”
El Yunque hike from San Juan with river pools, rope swings, a 20-ft natural slide, lifejackets, and hotel pickup for $93.
“For the second day of our honeymoon in PR, we could not have had a more wonderful experience with Jorge as our guide. Funny, kind and informative, he set the pace of our trip right away by calling our group “family.” While ensuring both the safe and exhilarating time for our group, it was clear…”
El Yunque rainforest hike from San Juan with hotel pickup. Guided trail, Mt Britton views, waterfalls and pools in a small group.
“Our guide, Diana, was terrific at getting input from participants (15) and modifying the itinerary to accommodate repeated episodes of rain. Despite the absence of glorious vistas, we thoroughly enjoyed the hike. For example, she pointed out the Puerto Rican tody and described its nesting in mud banks, taught us how to locate well-camouflaged walking…”
Half-day guided hike in El Yunque from San Juan with included rainforest entry, A/C van transport, Yokahu Tower views, La Coca Falls, and an optional swim.
“The forest was absolutely beautiful! I will definitely be back. The trail we went up was a little strenuous and I suggest your best non slip shoes. Eli our guide was knowledgeable and so funny. He was warm and welcoming and made the trip up a blast! He was accommodating and helped us pick the…”
Guided El Yunque waterfall hike from San Juan through river pools and rainforest views. Small groups, life vests, snacks, local guide.
“A fantastic experience with Sarah! We travelled into a remote and beautiful area of the rainforest with no other tourists, and swam in the natural streams / sat under waterfalls. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend to others! Thank you 😄”
Private El Yunque hike plus Las Pailas water slides, Playa Luquillo time, and Luquillo kiosks food with transport for up to 6.
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an outstanding experience! Yatzel expertly shared the rich history and culture, while ensuring everyone's safety with life jackets for those less comfortable in the water. I especially enjoyed the rock slides, the beach and the restaurant at the end were spot on!”
Small-group Tinajas hike in El Yunque from San Juan with hotel pickup, river swimming, rope swings, and waterslides.
“Rafael was great! We had another tour cancel due to weather and booked this last minute. We had such a fun day on rock water slides and climbing around rocks beside the river. Our guide Rafael was so knowledgeable about PR and the rainforest and made the tour interesting and fun both adults and kids.…”
