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| Best alternative from San Juan to see the Puerto Rican Tanager. |
| * Half and full birding trips at El Yunque National Forest * |
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| Connecting people with the Healing Forest |
| 110 bird species 16 of 19 endemics 11 subspecies |
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| Due to the number of people visiting El Yunque National Forest during the Holy Week/Weekend (Wednesday through Sunday, including Good Friday and Easter) and the month of July, we DO NOT OFFER tours to El Yunque other than the Night Hike and/or Ancestral Areito. Access to the Forest is limited and we cannot guarantee the quality during those days. |
| El Yunque is closed on December 25th and January 1st and 6th. |
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I am tiny and fast,
and I know that you
want to see me!
Book your bird outing
to El Yunque online
and I will be waiting
for you!
San Pedrito de Puerto Rico
and I know that you
want to see me!
Book your bird outing
to El Yunque online
and I will be waiting
for you!
San Pedrito de Puerto Rico
| El Yunque National Forest hosts approximately 113 species of birds of which 16 are endemics species, plus 11 subspecies. El Yunque and Maricao are the only two places where you can find the Puerto Rican Tanager and the Elfin-woods Warbler (rare at the Forest and locally known as Sierra Warbler). We also have one of the three wild population of our beloved Puerto Rican Amazon, also known as Iguaca, check this video and the add-on at the end of the booking process as you can add one extra hour to look for the Iguaca We are located just 10 minutes from El Portal de El Yunque Rainforest Center, which gives us the flexibility to offer more bird outing alternatives than any other tour operator. Forest Service Special Permits YNF-4007. |
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| Birding for Kids |
Fabulous Birding Tours!!
Review of AdvenTours Puerto Rico
Reviewed May 25, 2024 via mobile
Hilda was amazing!! She catered our two tours to our son’s
interests and both adults and our 10 year old son loved it. We
took the Birding 101 class and the Luquillo Half day tour. We
saw ~20 different birds; several only found in Puerto Rico. My
husband and I were surprised how much we all enjoyed these
outings. Hilda is so knowledgeable and passionate. She really
gets you excited about birding and we were surprised how
much we learned in such a short amount of time. I would highly
recommend this company and will use again in future trips.
Sunshine44655399495
Sherborn, Massachusetts
Review of AdvenTours Puerto Rico
Reviewed May 25, 2024 via mobile
Hilda was amazing!! She catered our two tours to our son’s
interests and both adults and our 10 year old son loved it. We
took the Birding 101 class and the Luquillo Half day tour. We
saw ~20 different birds; several only found in Puerto Rico. My
husband and I were surprised how much we all enjoyed these
outings. Hilda is so knowledgeable and passionate. She really
gets you excited about birding and we were surprised how
much we learned in such a short amount of time. I would highly
recommend this company and will use again in future trips.
Sunshine44655399495
Sherborn, Massachusetts
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| If you are looking for slow mobility bird outings, you arrived at the right place! If you need a wheelchair accessible vehicle, we will quote as per your special request. Transportation to be provided in a van with space for 2 wheelchairs. |
| Read this before you book one of our tours to El Yunque National Forest, https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/elyunque/alerts/risks-using-unauthorized-transport |
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private
TOURS
PRIVATE half day bird outings, with and without transportation. An option for
your children to learn birding basics is also available, Birding 101 for Kids.
your children to learn birding basics is also available, Birding 101 for Kids.
| Bringing a camera to remember your birds or looking for bird photography? Click here to start your private bird outing online. |
* Some restrictions apply.
shared &
private
TOURS
PRIVATE & SHARED half, full and night owling in El Yunque upland, lowlands, and
edge of the Forest. Shared* birding trips are available from November 15 to April 15.
edge of the Forest. Shared* birding trips are available from November 15 to April 15.
| Bird List |
| SUBSPECIES Loggerhead Kingbird* Common Ground Dove Bananaquit Yellow-faced Grassquit Cave Swallow Greater Antillean Grackle *near endemics RARE SUBSPECIES Sharp-shinned Hawk Broad-winged Hawk Plain Pigeon Lesser Antillean Pewee White-collar Crow |
| ENDEMICS Woodpecker Flycatcher Tody Lizard Cuckoo Tanager Green Mango Emerald Mango Spindalis Bullfinch Oriole Owl Amazon (Parrot) RARE ENDEMICS Elfin-woods Warbler Adelaide´s Warbler Euphonia |
What to expect?
During a productive morning bird outing at El Yunque, we can have 14 of the 19 endemic bird
species, such as: Tanager, Emerald, Green Mango, Mango, Tody, Bullfinch, Elfin-woods
Warbler, Spindalis, Woodpecker, Oriole, Flycatcher, plus the Owl during our night tours.
The Lizard Cuckoo is coming back slowly and spreading through the Forest, tte Eupohonia
has taken longer than expected. The Adelaide´s Warbler has been added to the list during
the last two Christmas Bird Counts. Also, two near endemic species are found in the Forest,
Broad-winged Hawk and Loggerhead King Bird; the Pewee is extremely rare at the Forest).
What else? Native birds, and seasonal migratory bird species.
At the meeting point, we will give you the opportunity to select the route and the number of
stops based on your target list and the birds you already have seen before selected activity.
The Elfin-woods Warbler (rare), Tanager, and Green Mango are three endemics that you
should be looking with us at El Yunque, otherwise, we will need to go to Maricao.
During a productive morning bird outing at El Yunque, we can have 14 of the 19 endemic bird
species, such as: Tanager, Emerald, Green Mango, Mango, Tody, Bullfinch, Elfin-woods
Warbler, Spindalis, Woodpecker, Oriole, Flycatcher, plus the Owl during our night tours.
The Lizard Cuckoo is coming back slowly and spreading through the Forest, tte Eupohonia
has taken longer than expected. The Adelaide´s Warbler has been added to the list during
the last two Christmas Bird Counts. Also, two near endemic species are found in the Forest,
Broad-winged Hawk and Loggerhead King Bird; the Pewee is extremely rare at the Forest).
What else? Native birds, and seasonal migratory bird species.
At the meeting point, we will give you the opportunity to select the route and the number of
stops based on your target list and the birds you already have seen before selected activity.
The Elfin-woods Warbler (rare), Tanager, and Green Mango are three endemics that you
should be looking with us at El Yunque, otherwise, we will need to go to Maricao.
- Remember, we will always be birding in open spaces close to the vehicles as we
don´t go on trails. Depending on your target birds, we will select the number of birding
spots at meeting point.
- If you prefer a private tour or plan to take picture with any type of camera (ultra zoom,
- point-and-shoot, ultra zoom, SLR digital cameras with zoom lens), please select
a private bird outing in the booking system.
As of January 8, 2026, on any shared bird outing, we will not accept birders on site arriving with a
camera without binoculars. We want to avoid complaints from the other birders participating in a
shared birding trip. Our group of January 8, 2026 was delayed by a participant that was taking
pictures of a hummingbird delaying the rest of the group, the happyness of one birder is the
frustration of another birder.
| A complete list of the birds of El Yunque is sent to you when you book with us. |
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Q & A - Cruise Ship Birders
Q: I arrive at the San Juan Port, what are my chances to see as many endemics as possible?
A: Your best options to go for endemics are El Yunque National Forest and Luquillo Bird Outing. All half-day birding trips with
pick-up at the port are considered private. For the 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM you should depart to the birding site not later than
7:30 AM, and 11:30 AM for the 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM.
If you start birding after 9:30 AM or 1:30 PM, you must contact us before booking online and we will suggest your options or customized
birding trip including transportation.
Q: I arrive at the San Juan Port, what are my chances to see as many endemics as possible?
A: Your best options to go for endemics are El Yunque National Forest and Luquillo Bird Outing. All half-day birding trips with
pick-up at the port are considered private. For the 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM you should depart to the birding site not later than
7:30 AM, and 11:30 AM for the 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM.
If you start birding after 9:30 AM or 1:30 PM, you must contact us before booking online and we will suggest your options or customized
birding trip including transportation.
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In Search of the Mucarito - One hour
night owling at El Yunque National Forest
looking for our Owl. This activity could
take place in different locations
depending the time of the year.
night owling at El Yunque National Forest
looking for our Owl. This activity could
take place in different locations
depending the time of the year.
| Night Owling |
| If what you are looking is not listed here or you prefer to customize your birding trip as per your special request and needs, contact us at preguntame@adventourspr.com. |
Great day birding
with Hilda! She really
knows her birds and
has some of the best
ears I’ve ever
witnessed.
Stephany McNews
January, 2019
with Hilda! She really
knows her birds and
has some of the best
ears I’ve ever
witnessed.
Stephany McNews
January, 2019
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| AdvenTours / Birding PUERTO RICO is an equal opportunity provider. Our company complies with local regulations required for vehicles, tour guides, drivers, and recreational sites. El Yunque National Forest Authorization ID: YNF4007 Puerto Rico Tourism Company Tour Guide Certification GT-92-021 Negociado de Transporte y Otros Servicios Públicos ET-50157 |
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| AdvenTours / Birding PUERTO RICO offers island-wide guided tours in Puerto Rico for the past 34 years! |
| Pick-up / Drop-off is available from selected hotels in Luquillo, Río Grande, Fajardo, Isla Verde, San Juan, and Dorado. |
NOTES
- Family friendly bird outings, minimum age, 6.
- Full day and multi day birding trips are available, contact us for details.
- Effort Level: Easy to low-impact. You should be fitted to walk/stand for approximately 4 hours. We don´t go on trails, we always be
close to the vehicles. - Minimum: 2 and maximum 12 depending selected bird outing.
- Tips: Tips are not included, but appreciated by our Drivers and Guides.
- Transportation: When transportation is requested or included, we provide deluxe transportation 2024 Ford Transit HD350 High Roof
Van or similar for groups with a minimum of 4 to 6 happy birders with luggage area for photographic equipment. - Restrictions: When we provide transportation, eating or drinking is not allowed in the vehicle, if you bring any type of food, it will be
placed in the trunk. No wet clothes. A box for wet rain ponchos or umbrellas will be available on rainy days. Cleaning fee could apply. - Dress Code: We recommend comfortable shoes with grip, long sleeves/pants, earth colors preferable (including rain
gear). - Cellphone reception many areas of the Forest is limited.
- Trash free zone, including vehicles.
- Non-smokers only, including secondhand and thirdhand smoking.
- Lately some birders are returning equipment, books, ID cards, broken or malfunctioning, even damage in vehicle interior/exterior. A
service charge, maintenance or repair fee will be charged to your credit card. Added March 16, 2026. - 8x42 Celestron binocular for rent ($45). Binoculars are to be used only by adults with a minimum of 18 years old; not to
- be used by children. A $150 fee will be charged if binoculars are returned malfunctioning.
- Groups are welcome!
WHERE TO STAY
- Rain Forest Inn (Río Grande, mountains)
- Dos Aguas (Río Grande)
- Luquillo Sunrise (Luquillo, coast)
- Selva Boutique Hotel (Luquillo, coast)
- Fairfield by Marriott Luquillo Beach
- Wyndham Grand Rainforest, Beach & Resort
- Tierra Adentro Bed & Breakfast (Naguabo)
- Fajardo Inn
- We have updated the description of this activity as of February 27, 2026 as
follows:
Price
- $130 per happy birder on regular bird outings.
- When you book a tour or activity with standards fares, you should never expect that the tour will
be private. We will fill the spaces to capacity if possible.
- This price does not include transportation.
- The booking system will charge $165 per person for reservations made with less than 24
hours from selected date.
- Prices for private bird outings are included in the booking system.
Time
- 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Flexible itineraries, please contact us for quote.
- You should arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts.
- Meeting point directions will be sent after the booking process is completed.
Minimum / Maximum
- A minimum of 2 is required to guarantee this birding trip.
- Once the minimum of 2 for a regular bird outing is reached, we will open this activity
- as a public shared bird outing.
Availability
- Monday through Friday.
- We don´t recommend go birding on Saturdays and Sundays due to the high volume of visitors.
Reconstruction of the roads will end between Spring and Summer, parking is very limited at this
- moment, specially on weekends.
- If you still need to go in the morning on Saturday or Sunday, please contact us and we will open
a ticket for the LOWLANDS AND EDGE OF THE FOREST option.
Transportation
- This price does not include transportation.
- You need to have a rented car to meet and follow your Guide to birding locations.
- When transportation is not included in the price, you cannot arrive and take a ride with the
personal vehicle of the Guide (local Law).
- Our special agreement with Forest Service allows you to follow our Guide, but you will need to
rent a car to join us (maximum 2 cars, car pooling is suggested when we have more than 2 cars).
- Whether you book a shared or a private bird outing, you should follow Forest Service guidelines,
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/elyunque/alerts/risks-using-unauthorized-transport
- If you need transportation with transfer from/to San Juan, Isla Verde or Fajardo, contact us.
Entrance fees
- Entrance fee to El Portal is not included in price, $8 per adult over 16 years old.
Notes
- EFFORT LEVEL Low impact - You should be able to stand or walk for approximately 3.5 hrs,
- (approximately 1.5 miles) in different birding spots.
- We suggest that you stop for a restroom, if needed, before arriving to El Yunque.
- If you need binoculars, we have them available for rent.
- Add-ons - Available only for private bird outings, please contact us for quote and
availability.
- It is understood that when you complete the booking process, you agree with our
As the wild population of the
Puerto Rican Amazon is now
approximately 100 parrots, we
are not adding an extra hour to
look for this bird. Nevertheless,
if you book a private bird
outing, we will include the
birding spot as part of the
route.
Puerto Rican Amazon is now
approximately 100 parrots, we
are not adding an extra hour to
look for this bird. Nevertheless,
if you book a private bird
outing, we will include the
birding spot as part of the
route.
| We had a fabulous birding experience! None of us were formal birders and our guide, Hilda, expertly led us to many sites and helped us see so many different bird species. Hilda was superb, she was knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor, and very professional. Using bird call recognition, she led us from spot to spot. The highlight for me was getting a very good look at 6 Puerto Rican parrots. This has been a lifelong ambition. I also note that pre-trip communication was very efficient. Any questions submitted to the site where answered very quickly. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone. Miriam C. Morey, Ph.D. February, 2026 |
| What is a shared bird outing? Click here. |