PUERTO RICO
Puerto Rico's standouts.
The 10 best hiking & trekking tours in Puerto Rico, side by side. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Hike El Yunque’s muddy rivers and waterfalls, then kayak Laguna Grande at night for a chance to see bioluminescent plankton glow.
“El Yunque was an incredible experience! The bioluminescent bay was cool, but honestly could’ve been skipped.”
Walk the sea floor in San Juan on a dry helmet trek. See squid, seahorses, and starfish with expert guides and optional photos.
“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.”
San Juan waterfall hike with small-group adventure, 130-foot falls, cold pool swims, and a local Puerto Rican meal stop.
“Wow! What a fabulous day. Absoultely an off the beaten path experience! Manuel was an amazing tour guide, make sure to request him. His personality was great, started the trip with jokes, Trivia questions, and karaoke. We started by geRead more”
Taino cave hike in Arecibo, Seven Arches viewpoints, and a clear turquoise beach stop from San Juan with snacks, water, and a guide.
“I ended up on a solo tour with Edgar as the guide.”
El Yunque hike with hotel pickup, guide, river pools, rope jumps, and a 20-foot natural slide. Lunch extra; bottled water included.
“This was a fun way to spend the day. I would recommend water shoes, my hiking sandals were too slippery and the folks who wore sneakers said it was soggy. Aside from that it was cool and our tour guide Jason was friendly and knowledgeable.”
Guided El Yunque rainforest hike from San Juan with free pickup, small-group transport, waterfalls and pools, plus a Mt. Britton lookout stop.
“Luis is the best! An immersive excursion into the rain forest, pointing out to many animals hiding in plain. He was extremely knowledgeable and patient and certainly never a dull moment . It makes you appreciate the El Yunque to a much more profound level. 6/5 stars.”
Small-group El Yunque adventure with a guided hike, rope swings, cliff jumps, and a natural waterslide near Fajardo.
“Ivan was the best guide! We went with children. Ivan did not rush us at all. He stressed safety over going quickly. He was extremely informative about the rainforest, plants, and Puerto Rico history. It can be dangerous and slippery. Wear water Read more”
Guided El Yunque half-day hike from San Juan with Yokahu Tower and La Coca Falls, A/C van transport, and optional river swimming for $79.
“Nice tour with beautiful views and a hike in rainforest! Likely to get rained on. Very kind and knowledgeable guide Eli, had a great time!”
Follow the Espiritu Santo River through El Yunque to swimming pools and a waterfall, guided by a small crew from San Juan.
“This is a relaxing zen visit to the two waterfalls. Take you water shoes and hiking boots for wet rock traction,”
A 5-hour private Puerto Rico day trip with El Yunque rainforest hike, Las Pailas natural slides, Luquillo beach time, and kiosks.
“We had such a great time on this tour! Our guide, Yatzel, was super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel really personal. The best part was that nobody else showed up for our time slot — it ended up feeling like a private tour just for us.”
