SAN JUAN
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The 10 most popular waterfall hiking tours in San Juan. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Charco Azul canyon caves, river hikes, and a waterfall swim from San Juan. Small group, life vests and snacks included.
“So thankful for the tour and our guide, Shmuel, for a great adventure. The perfect amount of history, excitement, and local knowledge.”
Early Arenales cave swim and river trek in Puerto Rico, then hike to a secret spring. Small group tour with pickup.
“This tour was amazing. The guide Yamile was so great and knowledgeable and made the experience so much fun. 10/10 would recommend.”
El Yunque waterslides and waterfalls plus Luquillo Beach, local finger food, and guide-led safety. Small-group tour from San Juan.
“This was a once in a lifetime adventure and Nick, our tour operator, made it the best. He was right there always to assist each one of us with every move we made during the experience. He helped everyone on a one on one basis with such a great and encouraging personality. Nick made the…”
Cueva Ventana, river-trek waterfalls, and Cueva del Indio by the Atlantic from San Juan with pickup, included gear, and admission covered.
“Definitely a HIGHLIGHT of my trip. Overall, enjoyed the tour and really appreciate the historical knowledge from my tour guide, Jose, certainly a fun, sarcastic dude lol. Scenery was amazing and would recommend anyone thinking about it”
Hike outside San Juan to a 40 m waterfall, swim in natural pools, then eat local Puerto Rican food with a small-group guide.
“This tour exceeded my expectations. Jerry was an exceptional tour guide. Truly passionate about what he does. The hidden waterfall is truly breathtaking, and the rainforest was so peaceful. Swimming in the waters after the hike was so rRead more”
Charco Azul and Cuevas Arenales in Vega Baja: river walk, cave swims, cliff jumps, Taíno markings, safety gear, snacks, $115.
“This was an amazing experience! Safety was always the priority and Abdiel took good care of us. We were the only tour that had helmets, lights and proper safety equipment. The hike was tough but worth it once you reached the caves. It was something out of this world! You will be in good hands…”
A small-group San Juan cave adventure with Taíno petroglyphs, underground river swims, waterfalls, and optional cliff jumps.
“The cliff jumping was terrifying but awesome. However, thr best part of the experience was definitely the tour guide. He elevated the entire experience. Dope personality and very informative throughout. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to experience Puerto Rico minus all of the crowds.”
San Juan canyon hike, cave and waterfall exploration, then Mar Chiquita Beach. Small-group adventure with transfers, drinks, and safety gear.
“My daughter and I had a wonderful experience. Our guides were well trained and kept us safe on the unmarked trails to the caves. They were very attentive and responded quickly.”
Yunque-area rainforest rope swing, natural waterslides, short hike to a freshwater pool, and a Luquillo beach stop with pickup. $109.
“Loved this excursion. Hiking through the rainforest was beautiful and the rock slide and rope swing were a blast. Loved meeting Yamilla and hanging out with my new family. The beach was awesome and wished we could have done it again Read more”
Guided El Yunque waterfall hike from San Juan through river pools and rainforest views. Small groups, life vests, snacks, local guide.
“We were just two and Jean Louis was able to take us to a less travelled part of El Yunque. We had a good hike, listening to birds and looking at foliage. We soaked in a swift running waterfall and climbed up rocks to the calm, clear pool where we swam and sunned. A thoroughly…”
