--- title: Top Rated El Yunque Rainforest & Waterslide – SmallGroup Tour lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Rico country: Caribbean price: 41 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 16606 duration_minutes: 420 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Budget rainforest day with van rank_in_category: 17 of 70 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-04 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/top-rated-el-yunque-rainforest-waterslide-smallgroup-tour/ --- # Top Rated El Yunque Rainforest & Waterslide – SmallGroup Tour **Guidekin's take:** A small group day in El Yunque with two waterfalls, a natural waterslide, a rope swing and a short hike, van from San Juan meeting points included. The restaurant stop is at your own cost and skipped on the early afternoon slot; ages five to fifty nine. 4.9 from 16606 reviews at €41 per person. In our comparison: #17 of 70 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Adventure into the rainforest on a historical journey where you'll discover various natural wonders. Complimentary transportation from San Juan is included. Explore two waterfalls, a waterslide, and enjoy a 35-minute hike. The tour concludes a visit to a local restaurant for authentic cuisine (not included in the price). Our team of local guides is dedicated to showcasing the best of the island for a unique, authentic experience. We keep our group sizes small to ensure high-quality service and safety for all participants. Life jackets and safety equipment are provided. The hiking trail can be very muddy, and participants should expect to get completely wet. As a 100% locally owned company, our team consists of passionate local guides who deeply love Puerto Rico. Join us for an award-winning tour experience! ## Before you book - Meeting point: We don’t pick up our guests from their… - Starts 07:30, 10:00, 13:00: 3 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Age 5+: Minimum age is 5 years **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €41 per person - Duration: 7h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 16606 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Spotin tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 07:30, 10:00, 13:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.9 from 16606 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 16244 of 16606. - 5 stars: 15809 (95%) - 4 stars: 435 (3%) - 3 stars: 120 (1%) - 2 stars: 56 (0%) - 1 star: 186 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the supportive guides and water activities; some find the rocky climbs strenuous. **Praised:** - Patient guides help with climbs and reassure nervous participants - Guides explain rainforest history and point out plants along the trail - Natural waterslides, cliff jumps and the rope swing are recurring highlights - Guides take and share photos and videos of the activities **Complaints:** - Some find the rocky climbs strenuous, while others describe the hike as easy - A few report a hot bus ride Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-09-21 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Life jackets - Transportation from San Juan in air-conditioned vehicle - Award winning Local guide - Rope swinging - All Fees and Taxes - Food options available at a Puerto Rican restaurant for an additional cost. Except the 1:00 pm tour. - Waterslide experience - 2 waterfalls ## Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop-off - Food stop WON’T be available for tours at 1:00 pm. Our guests are welcome to bring snacks and water, no alcoholic beverages. ## Itinerary 1. **El Yunque National Forest** (7h) - We visit the East side of El Yunque Rainforest to enjoy a 25-minute hike to the first waterfall. There you can enjoy the landscape, swim in the water, rope swing or free dive from multiple heights. Further up after a 15-minute hike, there is another watering hole with a... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30, 10:00, 13:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19 - 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 We don’t pick up our guests from their accommodations. We’ll meet at Norte Shopping Center in San Juan. Van/bus will be parked at the shopping center parking lot. Your tour guide will contact you before departure at the number provided during reservation. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJpXzMwVZvA4wRuiIdSxnPgVc Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 - Minimum age is 5 years - Max age to participate is 59 years - Start times are scheduled to change seasonal - Flip Flops not allowed - Trail is very muddy - Expect to be completely wet - Good physical condition required - Participants must be able to hike more than 35 minutes - Safety is our priority, in order for you to enjoy the experience to its fullest we may have to slightly forward or delay your start time after reservations are made, to avoid heavy flow of people and betterment of the experience. The notification will be sent by email the evening prior the tour. - ** If you're traveling with a group but reserved your space separately, you have to notify us that you're together. The chances of being assigned to different tour guides are high, and changes can't be made on the day of the tour ** IMPORTANT: Don’t use the “Special Requirements “ field, contact the provider or notify Viator Customer Support directly. - We recommend shoes that you won’t mind getting wet and muddy, that have a good grip and thick sole. Sneakers, water shoes or hiking sandals that cover your toes are the best option. Be mindful that sandals, flip flops, croccs or slides are not allowed as it can be dangerous once wet or muddy. - If you’re using UBER services you can use “Deli Plaza Loiza (Norte)” **KEEP IN MIND we have no affiliation with Uber nor we have any way to change the location or the names in their systems. The name provided for the meeting point in Uber system can change at any point, confirm location through your map and the location of Norte Shopping Center, San Juan. - Pictures AREN’T part of this experience, if you’d like to bring your phone with you keep in mind you should have a waterproof pouch in order to protect it as it can get damaged during the excursion. Some guides will take pictures which they will share after the tour is done. It’s not their obligation to send this pictures to you after you’ve parted ways - OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Fridays 9:00 am - 7:00 pm. Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. - Food stop WON’T be available for tours at 1:00 pm. Our guests are welcome to bring snacks and water, no alcoholic beverages. - Running late / Cancelling under 24 hrs prior the tour: Contact your assigned tour guide directly to inform them your ETA, they can give a 5 min grace period if they’re informed. If you arrive late you will be considered a NO SHOW meaning no refund or reschedule will be provided. Cancellations under 24 hrs prior the tour won’t be honored and NO refund will be provided. - Not recommended for non-physical active participants - Participants with; Walking limitations, Overweight Issues, Permanent Injuries, Recent surgeries or not physically fit are NOT recommended as a good physical condition is required to complete this experience. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #17 of 70** | €41 | 7h | 4.9 (16606) | 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 | | [El Yunque Rainforest and Luquillo Kiosk Day Trip](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/el-yunque-rainforest-and-luquillo-kiosk-day-trip/?format=md) | €77 | 6h | 5.0 (608) | 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 | Ranked #17 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/top-rated-el-yunque-rainforest-waterslide-smallgroup-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/?format=md