El Yunque Tours · Fajardo
A small group meets in Fajardo, drives on to a river on El Yunque's slopes, and spends three hours hiking, sliding down natural rock waterslides and swinging into pools. There's no zipline: it's the cheap, wet alternative, and you need your own car.
This is a river tour, not a zipline. You meet the guide at Naranjo Park in Fajardo at 2 p.m., then drive your own car on to the El Yunque hiking area. The next three hours are a hike over rock and mud to a river where the water has carved natural waterslides, with a rope swing, and one guest names cliff jumping as a highlight. Life jackets and helmets are mandatory.
The rules are strict, and the operator enforces them. Riders must be 10 to 60, in excellent shape and able to walk steep, rocky, muddy ground without help, and you have to show proof of age. Overweight guests, pregnant guests and anyone with injuries or health problems are turned away without a refund. On Saturdays the group starts from a different point and the hike is longer and harder.
The big catch is transport. You need your own owned or rented car: Uber, Lyft and taxis are not allowed for this tour, and drivers don't go to the trailhead. If you have no car, the small-group tour from Condado runs a similar river day with a van. At $49 it is cheap for a guided half day (the Condado van tour is $44), with a 5.0 rating from 84 reviews.
Arrive in your own car at Naranjo Park in Fajardo, where the guide checks ages and briefs the group. Plan the drive with at least an hour's margin.
The listing then moves the group to the El Yunque hiking area for about 3 hours.
A steep, rocky, muddy hike to the river, then natural waterslides, the rope swing and cliff jumping in a life jacket and helmet. Saturdays use a longer, harder route.
The tour ends back at the meeting point.
★★★★★This was such a great time! It was challenging enough for those who wanted that, but provided a relaxed opportunity in the water for those less brave. Our tour guide was nice and funny! Kids aged 16-21 as well as parents had a great time.
★★★★★Adventurous and fun for kids , my son is 9 and he had a blast and daughter is 13. Very safety oriented tour and Michael was conscious about safety the whole time . He is knowledgeable and energetic !!
★★★★★The hike was a bit challenging but totally worth it for the natural waterslide and cliff jumping, which were highlights. Pro tip: bring tennis shoes you don't mind getting wet or ruined, as the trails can get muddy.
★★★★★Great experience! Tour guide was fun and took us to the local parts. Was on time and knowledgeable of the area. He also put safety first which was a plus.
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No. It's a guided river hike with natural rock waterslides and a rope swing. For lines, see Rainforest Zipline Park or our ticket guide.
No. The listing requires your own or a rented car. Uber, Lyft and taxis are not permitted, and drivers don't go to the activity location.
10 to 60, in excellent physical condition, with proof of age by license or birth certificate. People outside the limits are not refunded.
The tour depends on weather and river levels. If it can't run, the operator offers a reschedule or a refund. Viator's free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before.
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