El Yunque Rainforest & Waterslide Tour from San Juan

Hike to waterfalls and swim in mountain pools, then slide down a natural rock formation into the river.

This rainforest tour from San Juan takes you into El Yunque National Forest for a 35-minute hike to two waterfalls, a natural waterslide and rope swing, with life jackets provided and transportation included. The trail is muddy and you will get completely wet. Good physical fitness is required. The trip ends with a lunch stop at a small family-owned local restaurant, except on the 1:00 pm tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore El Yunque Rainforest and Waterslide

• Travel from San Juan to El Yunque
• Hike 25 minutes to first waterfall
• Swim, rope swing, and free dive
• Hike 15 minutes to second waterfall
• Enjoy natural rock slide and cliff jump
• Learn about rainforest history and wildlife
• Lunch stop at a local family restaurant (not on the 1:00 pm tour)

The experience

You start with a ride from San Juan in an air-conditioned vehicle and head into the rainforest's east side. A local guide leads a 25-minute hike through muddy terrain to the first waterfall, where you can swim, try the rope swing or jump in from different heights. The guide points out iguanas, guava trees, bamboo and 100-year-old trees, and shares the history of the forest itself. After another 15-minute hike further up, you reach a second pool where a natural rock slide runs into the river, with a cliff jump as well. This is the waterslide the tour is built around, and it is not a constructed feature but a formation you access by hiking into the rainforest.

You get life jackets and safety gear, and the guide stays with the group throughout. The trail is pure nature, very muddy, and you should expect to be completely wet by the end. Wear closed-toe footwear with good grip, such as sneakers, water shoes or toe-covering hiking sandals. Flip-flops and slides are not allowed because they become dangerous when wet. The hike demands good physical condition. You need to be able to walk more than 35 minutes on uneven, slippery ground. It isn't advised for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers or anyone with poor cardiovascular health.

The tour wraps with a stop at a small family-owned local restaurant serving authentic Puerto Rican home-style food. The 1:00 pm tour skips this stop. You can pack snacks and water, but no alcohol.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned transportation from San Juan.
• local guide fluent in English and Spanish.
• life jackets and safety equipment.
• access to two waterfalls with rope swing and natural waterslide.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30, 10:00 and 13:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (5 to 59 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 45

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the hike like on the El Yunque rainforest tour?

The hike comes in two sections (25 minutes to the first waterfall and 15 more to the second) on muddy, uneven rainforest trail. You will get completely wet on this pure-nature trail. Good physical fitness and sturdy footwear with grip are essential.

Can I bring my phone or camera on this tour?

You can bring your phone if you have a waterproof pouch to protect it from water and mud damage. Some guides take pictures during the tour and share them afterward, but it is not their obligation to send them to you once the day ends.

What should I wear for the rainforest hike and waterslide?

Choose closed-toe shoes with a thick sole and good grip, such as sneakers, water shoes or toe-covering hiking sandals. Flip-flops, slides, crocs and sandals are not allowed because they become unsafe when wet and muddy. Bring clothes you do not mind getting soaked.

What is included in the tour price?

The tour includes transportation from San Juan in an air-conditioned vehicle, a local guide, life jackets and safety gear, the rope swing and waterslide experience, entry to both waterfalls, and all fees and taxes.