EL YUNQUE ECOTOUR - El Yunque National Forest

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Discover the rain forest from another perspective

Private ecotours of El Yunque. Learn about the biodiversity of the Forest in areas
where the crowds and tour buses not necessarily go. Due to the nature of the tour,
it is longer than other companies normal sightseeing tour. When we have small
groups or individuals, this program is offered by the owner of the company, who is
a Naturalist and Certified Interpretive Guide and Tour Guide Trainer.

We follow Green Globe and APIE Codes of Best Practices.

During your visit you will learn about the conservation efforts to
preserve the land of this unique tropical forest, the only tropical
forest administered by the United States. Our trip includes:

This program has been improved for next season (2008-2009).
*If the tour departs after 2 PM, there is a possibility that by the time we arrive
to those two attractions, they will be already closed.
We hold special permits to be in the Forest after 6 PM.

scenic countryside roads
sustainable tourism approach with communities in the boundaries of the
Forest
visit to a 80 years man-made forest
you will appreciate the four types of forests within El Yunque
you will also be introduced to Puerto Rico´s endemic micro fauna and flora
through our low-impact hike with a Naturalist Guide at El Portal or
Caimitillo Trail
plus, we will stop at: El Portal Visitors Center*, La Coca Falls, Yocahú
Observation Tower*, and Palo Colorado

If you wish to combine this tour with a night hike,
please add $20 per person. [more]

CODE
Price
Meeting point

Availability
Reservations
Departure time
Duration
Effort level
Minimum age
Hiking trail

Hiking distance
Hiking time
Stops
Minimum
Maximum
Private tour
Groups
Site waiver

YNQ-ECO
$55 pp from Luquillo ($75 pp departing from San Juan)
Hotel Yunque Mar (Hotel Sheraton - Old San Juan or
selected hotel/port)
Private tours only on a daily basis with reservation
Required
Before 2:00 PM
3 hrs. (5 hrs. if departing from San Juan)
Moderate
N/A
El Portal or Caimitillo Trail (La Mina Falls not
included; if you want to hike to the falls, please
contact our Group Department -- a minimum of six
participants is required.)
.05 mile
30 - 45 minute low-impact hike (Caimitillo Trail)
El Portal, La Coca Falls, Yocahú Tower
2
6 (we use a 2008 Honda Pilot)
Yes
Groups and extended families are welcome!
Yes

Testimonial

Dear Hilda,

We just wanted you to tell you again how much we enjoyed touring El
Yunque with you on Wednesday. Attached are a few of the many pictures
we took that day. Hope all is well with you and your mother.

Don and Sharon Winstead
February 14, 2007

El Portal Visitors Center