Top Activities on the Ground in San Juan

Venture into the heart of Puerto Rico’s lush El Yunque rainforest during this small-group, half-day excursion from the San Juan area. Following morning pickup directly from your hotel, travel via air-conditioned vehicle into the forest, where you’ll go for a hike through the foliage, and learn more about the wildlife that calls El Yunque home. Next, swim in natural pool, go cliff-diving and rope-swinging if you dare, and admire the waterfalls.

Spend an adventurous day exploring two of Puerto’s most incredible natural wonders on this full-day excursion to hike in the El Yunque Rainforest and kayak at the island’s famed Bioluminescent Bay. Start your morning with a hike in the only tropical rain forest in the United States National Forest system, enjoying incredible mountain views and an optional waterfall swim to cool off. Then continue with a nighttime kayaking trip to the magical Bioluminescent Bay, which features a unique variety of plankton that glow when the water is touched or moved. Your Puerto Rico outdoor adventure also includes round-trip hotel transport, professional guide, and national park fees.

Immerse yourself in nature with a private guided tour to El Yunque Rainforest. Hike through the jungle while learning about the flora and fauna. Spend time at a waterfall and pool where you can cool off with a swim, play around in the natural waterslides, or jump off a cliff. Afterwards, stop at Playa Luquillo, where you can enjoy the beach or grab food at your own cost.

Swap the hustle and bustle of San Juan for an immersive experience of Puerto Rico's natural beauty. This small-group tour takes you to the tropical rainforest of El Yunque where you learn all about its remarkable biological diversity while following natural trails, wading through rivers, and swim in natural pools and waterfalls. Experience the beauty of the rainforest with less than 24 other guests, which is half the number some tour groups allow.

Hike through Puerto Rico’s lush El Yunque Rainforest, observe local wildlife, and take a dip in one of the park’s pristine waterfalls. Journey through the varied micro-climates and vegetation zones of this unique natural area. Hike through the jungle, learning about the plants and animals that inhabit the area and passing by a series of waterfalls, stopping to cool off with a swim.

Explore the colorful buildings and charming streets of Old San Juan in a small group with the help of writer David Rodriguez, author of ‘The Rise and Fall of the Great Barbate.’ During the course of your day, the knowledgeable author helps you discover the area’s key historic sites and gain new insight into Puerto Rican culture. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the many stories of the people who helped to define this unique neighborhood. Your walking trip’s length is flexible based on your needs, and also includes bottled water.

Get a taste for the flavor and culture of Puerto Rico on this small-group Old San Juan food tour featuring several local eateries. Join your guide for a culinary exploration of island staples like plantains and sofrito, all with the cobblestone streets and colorful facades of the city’s oldest neighborhood as your backdrop. Your tour includes an alcoholic beverage or non-alcoholic substitute if you prefer. 

Blast through the off road of the lush Puerto Rican countryside on this fun, 3.5-hour all-terrain vehicle (ATV) tour from San Juan. Spend two hours speeding your way through 2,200 acres (890 hectares) of scenic landscape filled with hills, mangroves, lagoons, and tropical fields at Hacienda Campo Rico. Your ATV tour includes your own vehicle, professional guide, and round-trip transportation from hotels in the San Juan area.

Stroll the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan with a small group (10 people or fewer) on this 2-hour cocktail and history tour. Visit three bars to learn about why Puerto Rico is considered the 'Rum Capital of the World' and sip rum-infused cocktails at each location. Minimum age is 18 years old.

See the city lights of Puerto Rico on this night kayak excursion on the Condado Lagoon. You’ll be in a clear bottom kayak equipped with LED lights, which you’ll turn on when the sun goes down. You can also paint your face and body with glow in the dark paint, so you’ll light up when the sun goes down, too. Have a blast seeing Puerto Rico in a whole new way.

Travelers who want to stay forever young will love this fountain of youth tour of Old San Juan. Learn about the colonial Gilded Age and discover the stories and history of Ponce de Leon's city and people. Listen in as your friendly guide shares stories about riots and revolutions and find out why the colony was known as "Gold Island". Wander through burial sites where greats like Ponce de Leon and other founding fathers of Puerto Rico are buried and get an up close look at history, culture and traditions that define this destination.

Combine a trip to El Yunque with some beach time at Luquillo with this group tour. You'll start in El Yunque, where you'll take a walk out through the forest and get the chance to swim in crystalline rivers. You'll then continue to Luquillo, where you can slide down a natural waterslide at Las Paylas and spend time at the local beach before returning to San Juan.

Explore the underwater world of Puerto Rico on a guided snorkeling adventure. Receive a lesson from a professional diver and enjoy a hassle-free outing with all the equipment you need. Then swim through the tropical waters off Guaynabo and see brilliantly-colored tropical fish, sea turtles, and other marine creatures. Afterward, revisit your experience with a GoPro video of your snorkeling excursion included in the tour price.

Live out your island castaway fantasies aboard a luxury catamaran as you visit the deserted tropical island of Cayo Icacos from San Juan on this half-day sailing cruise. Sail into the aquamarine waters of the Caribbean, admiring views of the El Yunque mountains in the distance, before arriving at the nature preserve of Icacos for a leisurely day of swimming, snorkeling, lunch, and rum cocktails.

Immerse yourself in nature with this small-group guided tour to El Yunque Rainforest from San Juan. Enjoy a moderate to difficult hike through the jungle while learning about the flora and fauna from your guide. Explore the Rio Fajardo area, where you can play around in the natural water slides and waterfalls, or jump off a cliff.

Satisfy your appetite for adventure during a zipline adventure at JungleQui Zipline Park at El Yunque National Forest. Skip waiting in line on the day with your pre-booked admission ticket, which covers 11 different ziplines and one rappelling route, for ultimate thrills and panoramic views of Puerto Rico’s lush jungles.

Feel like a true Puerto Rican explorer during this day of discovery in El Yunque rainforest. Blaze a trail to this lush tropical Eden. Admire gorgeous orchids, exotic birds, and wildlife like the Coquí (tree frog) as you hike to waterfalls and swimming spots, enjoying your adventure amidst the fresh air and beautiful scenery of this Puerto Rican paradise. National park fees plus round-trip hotel transport are included.

Try this ziplining adventure at Campo Rico, just a few minutes from San Juan. Choose a morning or afternoon slot to get into your harness and zip through the sky over the canopy, with gorgeous ocean views all around you. There will be a series of hanging bridges and ziplines on this adventure, and the final zipline drops you off at a mojito bar where you can treat yourself to a refreshing beverage.

Go on a rappelling and zipline adventure at Puerto Rico’s Carite State Forest. After a convenient pickup from select hotels, travel by private van with a small group and local guide and enjoy a hike along the river. Then, rappel 80 feet (24 meters) down El Salto Waterfall and glide across three ziplines back to basecamp. Enjoy a home-cooked meal—included in the tour price—before returning to San Juan.

Lose yourself in the wild landscapes of the El Yunque Rainforest on this full-day tour from San Juan. Follow your guide on a thrilling hike, trekking to cascading waterfalls, natural pools, and waterslides in the rain forest. The moderately strenuous trail is ideally suited to physically fit travelers who can scramble across rocks and rivers. Along the way, you’ll learn about Puerto Rico’s diverse ecosystem.

Spend a day in the great outdoors during your time in Puerto Rico on this full-day adventure tour from San Juan. Join a small group and head to Luquillo Beach where you can swim and sunbathe. Next, head to the mountains to zipline through the lush jungles of the El Yunque Rainforest. End your day with a relaxing soak in a natural spring deep in the rain forest.

It isn’t a trip to Puerto Rico without exploring El Yunque tropical rainforest—and this small-group, full-day tour from San Juan makes visiting simple. Following morning pickup from your hotel, head into nature. After a hike, where you can spot plants and wildlife, see the Tinajas waterfalls and swim in a natural pool. Then, continue to a second swimming hole with a natural waterslide. Finish with a hearty Puerto Rican meal (own expense).

Feel like a real-life explorer as you spend hours hiking, swimming and exploring in Puerto Rico’s El Yunque rainforest. Journey into the beautiful tropical scenery of this lush forest as you hike, visit the amazing mountain views and enjoy a natural waterslide where you can zoom 20 feet (6 meters) into a pool of sparkling water below. Finish your day with an authentic Puerto Rican lunch (cost not included.) Your El Yunque trip also includes round-trip hotel transport, a certified tour guide, and bottled water.

Fly through the trees like a bird during this exhilarating 4-hour zipline canopy adventure set in the foothills near Puerto Rico’s lush El Yunque rainforest. First time zipline riders and experts alike are sure to enjoy this fun-filled excursion zooming among the park’s course of 8 cables, covering 2,800 feet (850 meters) of action-packed amusement. As you ride, you’ll also enjoy views of the unique tree-top level ecosystem of this lush rainforest region. It’s the perfect combination of thrilling and safe adventure for the whole family. Your zipline excursion also includes round-trip hotel transport, professional guides and all safety equipment.