For the physically fit - "Hiking Trails" - Enjoy a picnic next to a stream!

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Description:  A licensed tourist guide with a certified driver will pick up the group in an air-conditioned vehicle in according to the group's size at the airport, Old San Juan, Condado, Isla Verde or Rio Grande hotel area. The cruise ship passengers docking in Old San Juan meet the tour guide at the flag poles next to the Sheraton Old San Juan hotel.  We only pick up passengers at the Pan-American Pier for private tours. The tour commences when departing from the meeting location.  A knowledgeable guide fluent in English will provide general information about Puerto Rico and the forest on board the vehicle.  A stop at a deli will be made to buy a sandwich and beverage, so you can have a brief picnic at the Mina Fall. Food and beverage is not included in the tour rate.

TRAILS Our hiking begins at the Palo Colorado Information Center located at PR 191, km 12.2 about 1 mile (1.8 km) up the road from the Big Tree Trail parking lot.

Guide will lead the hikers downward The "La Mina" trail which is 0.7 miles (1.2 km) long, descending from 2,132 feet (650 meters) to 1,640 feet (500 meters).  Hiking time is approximately 30 to 45 minutes, one-way.  This trail is rated as challenging in difficulty. It has several sets of winding concrete stairs.  There are a number of covered picnic shelters (built of native stone by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930’s).

The "La Mina" trail is the most popular, hence the most heavily traveled trail on the YNF.  The trail follows the course of the La Mina River downward through lush tropical trees, shrubs and flowers to the La Mina waterfall. (Cascada La Mina).

Along the way, it crosses and re-crosses the rushing river on many small bridges, passing tiny cascades and still pools filled with chilled mountain water, on its way to the falls. The mid point of our hiking adventure will be at the end of the La Mina River Trail.

Have a picnic at "Cascada La Mina" (La Mina Falls), an exquisite waterfall that drops over 35 feet through a jumble of huge rocks into a lovely pool where hikers can choose to swim in the cool refreshing water or merely rest and enjoy the view.  (Bring a change of cloth and towel.)  Swimming in the pool at the water fall would be allowed as long the river's current is NOT STRONG, No exceptions.

The fun continues on the Big Tree Trail is 0.8 miles (1.4 km) long, ascending from 1,640 feet (500 meters) descending to 1,804 feet (550 meters).  Hiking time is approximately 40 minutes.  The trail is rated as moderate in difficulty, and is steep in some places. It is asphalt paved throughout and several rain/picnic shelters are located along the way.

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The hiking ends at Big Three Trail parking lot located at PR 191, km 10.4 about 1 mile (1.8 km) down from the Palo Colorado Visitor Center and where the group will board the bus to the Yokahu Tower for a change of clothes, enjoy the view of the northeast coast.  The tour ends at the location previously agree, for example, hotel, cruise ship or airport.     RESERVATIONS              The currency that we use for our transactions is the United States dollar. Reservation, Payment and Cancellation policies. $80 pp + 7% tax  - Book now! Tips are not included.  Group size 6 to 12 The cruise ship passengers docking in Old San Juan meet the tour guide at the flag poles next to the Sheraton Old San Juan hotel.  We only pick up passengers at the Pan-American Pier for private tours. Tour voucher - Your tour voucher is the receipt that you will receive at your E-mail address. Print and bring with you because it is required to present it to the tourist guide. Private tour rate $539 + 7% sales tax Tips are not included. Book on line for max of 7 hikers Available:  7 days a week / Schedule:  10AM to 3PM Private tour rate $770, + 7% sales tax Tips are not included. Book on line for max of 10 hikers Available:  7 days a week / Schedule:  10AM to 3PM Schedule to be decided by group: (In case the tour schedule does not suite your availability.  For example, cruise ship schedule in port and flight arrival or departure.  Send us an E-mail and we will response with an electronic invoice with your requested schedule in which you can send a fax reservation form with your credit card information.) Looking for a leisure walk on a easy walking trail? Click for Easy Walking Trails Tour

Tour's Details:

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Trails:  Mina Fall and Big Three Trail
Time at the trails:  2 hours (Includes an half hour lunch and swim at La Mina Falls.)
Total tour time:  5 hours - (Includes traveling time with sightseeing.) 
[Swimming in the pool at the water fall would be allowed as long the river's current is NOT STRONG, No exceptions.]
Tour days:  7 days a week
Language:  English
Group size:  6 to 13

Tour does not operate on January 1, Good Friday, September 15,Thanksgiving Day (USA), December 25 and 31st.  

Includes:

• Meet and greet at airport, piers in San Juan or at the hotel

• Transportation with an air-conditioned 7-seats mini-van, 13-seats van or 23- seats mini-bus with a certified driver from Old San Juan, Condado, Isla Verde and Rio Grande. The cruise ship passengers docking in Old San Juan meet the tour guide at the flag poles next to the Sheraton Old San Juan hotel.  We only pick up passengers at the Pan-American Pier for private tours.

• Entrance fee into forest.

• Licensed tourist guide by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and certified by the American Red Cross in First Aid, Adult, Infant and Child CPR

• Food and beverage is not included in the tour rate.

• Another activity is available, in case the picnic option is not chosen: private tours only

Exclusions:

• Luggage can not be carried in the bus during the tour; the additional weight can damage the vehicle's transmission.
  Ask your hotel to storage your luggage during the tour and prior transferring to the airport or cruise ship.  Some airlines have luggage check in service at the Pier; consult the cruise ship company or your travel agent.
   

• An option for the passengers in transit at the airport is the luggage handler association in the airport.  They charge a fee to storage your luggage. We can help contact them when you make your reservations.  Airport passengers in transit must have at least a 7 hours layover.

25% discount at Hotel Plaza de Armas in Old San Juan when booking our tours Call 787-722-9191 with your tour reservation number with Legends of Puerto Rico to qualify for the discount. The discount can not be combined with…any other offer at the Hotel Plaza De Armas. The discount is valid showing your tour reservation number with Legends of Puerto Rico at check in.

The hotel discount is published on our website for information purposes only. We encourage you to research about the hotel, so you make an educated decision and to learn if they meet your expectations prior to doing business with them. Legends of Puerto Rico, Inc. is solely responsible for the tour services; therefore, we do not provide hotel services and/or hotel discounts. The hotel discount and hotel services are strictly provided by the hotel administration and/or representatives; for such reason, all related hotel business and/or agreements shall be made directly with the hotel.

Customers' tour review

Debbie was fantastic. I would definitely book another tour with her. She made us feel very welcome and explained everything along the way. Very energetic and engaging to all the participants of the tour.  Kelly and Jennifer, TX, January 10, 2011 LOVED this tour and would highly recommend to anyone. Was a few minutes late because he thought we were at the cruise ship rather than the hotel. No big deal. Appreciated that he dropped us off at Old San Juan so we could do some shopping before returning to the ship. He made sure to give us good directions how to get back to the cruise terminal. Thanks so much for a fabulous day in the rainforest!!  Tamara Nix, Texas, Carnival Triumph - June 12, 2008 - Jaime, tour guide  We enjoyed the tour very much. Debbie was very friendly and courteous. Transportation was excellent. John Lucyshyn, CT, Gran Melia July 30,  2007  Debbie did a wonderful job as our tour guide. Everything was perfect and I really enjoyed the experience.  Rachel Conrad, Texas, Holiday Inn Express July 7, 2007 It was great. Thanks.  Leah Conrad, Texas, Holiday Inn Express July 7, 2007

Note:

1.  Have a well-balanced breakfast or lunch.
2.  Bring a change of cloth, towel and wear hiking shoes.  No sandals
3.  All children and teens must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older.
4.  We recommend the children be 10 years of age and older.  Only the parents will know if their children have the stamina for this type of tour.
5.  Not recommend for elderly and travelers with a heart condition.

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This tour is ideal for travels that... 1.  Enjoys walking. 2.  Wishes to explore a rainforest.  3.  Have visited Old San Juan. 4.  Airport passengers that have 5 to 6-hours in between flights. 5.  Cruise ship passengers with flights departing at or after 7:00 p.m. and have visited El Yunque, rainforest. 6.  Looks for a nature adventure activity for family reunions, prior or after conventions and pre or post cruise ship traveling dates.

Hiking Tips Use appropriate hiking shoes (rubber soles). Slippery and moist conditions exist on all Forest paths and trails. Bring insect repellent. Always carry water. Bring light food and fruits. A raincoat is appropriate mainly if you are interested in climbing up to the peaks . Use rain shelters on the trail, when available.

Please   do not leave litter on Forest trails. Leave only footprints.  Leave no trace!  Help us to keep our Forest clean.  Use of sunscreen is recommended. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Use of Forest trails is at the visitor's own risk. To avoid becoming lost DO NOT leave the trails. Do not pick plants and flowers or disturb animals