--- title: El Yunque Rainforest and Luquillo Kiosk Day Trip lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Rico country: Caribbean price: 77 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 608 duration_minutes: 360 duration_max_minutes: 420 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Forest walk then kiosk lunch rank_in_category: 2 of 70 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/el-yunque-rainforest-and-luquillo-kiosk-day-trip/ --- # El Yunque Rainforest and Luquillo Kiosk Day Trip **Guidekin's take:** El Yunque in the morning with a lifeguard certified local guide, then lunch on your own account at the Luquillo food kiosks, one of the island's oldest food markets. Small groups, early starts, fruit salad and life vests included. 5 from 608 reviews at €77 per person for 6h–7h. In our comparison: #2 of 70 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Visit two iconic places in the island in just one day. Explore the rainforest El Yunque and enjoy authentic puertorrican food in one of the oldest markets in Puerto Rico. We love to start our day early and travel with small groups to make the experience more personal and unique. We are dedicated to offering the best possible tour and experience guided by a Puerto Rican born and raised on the island. Our focus is outdoor adventures where we seek to connect with nature and learn about the wonders of Borinken. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet in front of Plaza Loiza or close by. - Starts 07:00, 07:30: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €77: ages 7 to 14 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €77 per person - Duration: 6h–7h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 608 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Isla Borinken - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 07:00, 07:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 5.0 from 608 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 608 of 608. - 5 stars: 607 (100%) - 4 stars: 1 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the knowledgeable guides and personal attention; some find the climb to the water activities challenging **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides explain rainforest plants, wildlife and Puerto Rican history - Patient guidance and clear instructions help nervous guests feel comfortable - Small groups and an unhurried pace make the day feel personal - Natural waterslides, cliff jumps and rope swings are recurring highlights - Food at Luquillo and the guides' restaurant recommendations **Complaints:** - Some find the hike easy, while others mention challenging climbs, slippery rocks and mud Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-06-17 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Life vest - Fruit Salad - Air-conditioned vehicle - Professional local tour guide with lifeguard, CPR, and first aid certification ## Not included - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **El Yunque National Forest** (2h 30m) - We are going to visit the eastern side of our rainforest El Yunque for a fun adventure. A hike guided by a local tour guide of 30 to 40 minutes long on a muddy, slippery but fun path where we would learn about the flora and fauna hidden in the mountains (PROPER SHOES ARE... 2. **Luquillo Beach** (1h 30m) - After the hike we are going to visit one of the oldest markets in Puerto Rico, Los Kioskos de Luquillo, to have a delicious puertorrican lunch close to the beach (food price not included). ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00, 07:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet in front of Plaza Loiza or close by. Your tour guide will check-in with you. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJpXzMwVZvA4wRuiIdSxnPgVc Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 70** | €77 | 6h–7h | 5.0 (608) | shared | | [Arenales River Caving, Waterfall &Tropical Forest Secret Spring](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/arenales-river-caving-waterfall-tropical-forest-secret-spring/?format=md) | €114 | 7h | 4.98 (1776) | shared | | [Self-Drive Mini Boat Snorkeling Tour to Icacos Island](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/self-drive-mini-boat-snorkeling-tour-to-icacos-island/?format=md) | €227 per group | 3h 30m | 4.96 (1969) | shared | | [Full-Day Zipline and Waterfall Rappelling Adventure Near San Juan](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/full-day-zipline-and-waterfall-rappelling-adventure-near-san-juan/?format=md) | €150 | | 4.97 (963) | shared | Ranked #2 of 70 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €23 to €818, median €90; typical length 5h. 2 of 70 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/day-trips-from-san-juan/?format=md ## More in Puerto Rico - All Puerto Rico tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/el-yunque-rainforest-and-luquillo-kiosk-day-trip/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/?format=md