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Take the steps beyond the city limits...

Yunque tour designed to enjoy
the forest, picnic, take it easy & relax

El Yunque - "Leisure walk with picnic"- Easy Walking
Baño de Oro & Caimitillo Trails, Palo Colorado, Yokahu tower and Coca Falls

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Description - Tour Est. 2006

Our leisure version of El Yunque rainforest tour is geared to the less inclined hiker and would enjoy having a picnic next to a stream.

You will walk for 40 minutes on an easy trail. A tourist guide will provide information about the flora and fauna of the forest on board the bus and along the trail. There will be plenty opportunities to take pictures.

A stop at a deli will be made to buy a sandwich and beverage, so you can have a picnic at the Palo Colorado picnic area. Pictures of one the Puerto Rican pastry we enjoy during this tour.

Due to its minimal length, easy access and comfortable picnic area, the trails are very popular with both locals and visitors.

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Review: All of us can not wait to return to San Juan to see Debbie again and go on another tour which is more like taking a walk with a good friend! On behalf of all of the Booze Cruisers of North Myrtle Beach SC, if going to San Juan PR you are doing yourselves a grave injustice if you DO NOT contact Legends of Puerto Rico! Thank You again Debbie and Jose' we will be seeing you again. Terrill Jensen, SC - Oct 20, 2010

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Rate: $80 pp
+ 7% sales tax
Tips are not included.

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Private tour 7 passengers
Charter rate $539 + 7% sales tax
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Private tour Group of 10
Charter rate $770 + 7% sales tax
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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.

Baño de Oro Trail
The Baño de Oro Trail is one of El Yunque rainforest best kept secret. You will have so much fun stream crossing and enjoying listening to the water run when walking on a riverside trail. Your guide will make you aware of the hidden beauty under the tropical canopy. Photographers will have fun taking pictures of the flora and fauna.

Easy walking trail rainforest Puerto Rico Geared more for the less inclined hiker, this is a walking tour that loops with the Caimitillo Trail and Palo Colorado picnic sheltlers. It is a fairly short 0.3 miles (0.6 km) trail, which rises from 2,132 feet (650 meters) to 2,362 feet (720 meters). Hiking time is approximately 25 minutes to the junction to the upper part of the Caimitillo Trail.

Caimitillo Trail
We continue our light walk on the Caimitillo Trail which is a short 0.2 miles (0.6 km) interpretive trail rising from 2,067 feet (630 meters) to 2,427 feet (740 meters). Hiking time is approximately 15 to 20 minutes, one-way on this second trail. The Caimitillo trail is rated as moderate to easy, and has an asphalt-paved or graveled surface. See the video

The trail ends at the Baño Grande Pool built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s. A walk around the path encompassing this tranquil pool, which briefly captures the waters of the La Mina river before it rushes on down through the forest, affords the hiker a chance to view interpretive signs which identify some of the most prevalent trees in the YNF, growing around the pool.

Palo Colorado Forest Tour guide in rainforest tour - Puerto Rico
and picnic area

The walked trails lead to the Palo Colorado picnic area with several native stone picnic huts (glorietas in Spanish) each containing tables, a barbeque and running water taps. Enjoy your sandwich, beverage and desert while listening to the water run down a stream.

Yokahu - Coca Fall

Yokahu tower rainforest Puerto Rico

Our next stop is the Yokahu Observation Tower where you will the amazed of the magnificent view of the North East of Puerto Rico. The tower's height is 66 feet high and the interior has a 360-degree view of the forest through the windows when walking up the 98 steps.

Continue taking pictures at the Coca Fall.
The tour ends at the location previously agree, for example, hotel, cruise ship or airport.

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.

Schedule is local time
10AM to 3PM

Total tour time: 5 hours
(Includes traveling time with sightseeing and for picnic.)

Stops: Baño de Oro, Caimitillo Trail, Palo Colorado information center, Yokahu Tower and Coca Falls
Time at trails: 40 minutes

Tour days: Sunday to Saturday
Language: English
Group size: 6 to 13

Tour does not operate on January 1, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, July 4, Thanksgiving Day (USA)

Includes:

A professional tour guide and certified driver will pick up the group in an air-conditioned vehicle from Old San Juan, Miramar, Condado, Isla Verde hotels.
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.
Your friendly and knowledgeable guide fluent in English will provide general information about Puerto Rico and the forest.
The tour commences when departing from the meeting location.
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
A stop at a deli will be made buy a sandwich and beverage, so you can have a brief picnic at the Palo Colorado picnic area. Food and beverage is not included in the tour rate.

Exclusions:.

Food and beverage is not included.
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.

Schedule to be decided by group for private tours:
(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.)

CUSTOMER's REVIEW

Review: Jaime was very laid back and a lot of fun on our tour. He was very knowledgeable of the rain forest and the surrounding area. He went out of his way to make sure that everyone on the trip was having a great time and that all our needs were met. He is an asset to the company! Krista Greenleaf, Maine, Holiday Inn - June 20, 2008 - Jaime, tour guide

Review: I enjoyed it a lot, and Debbie went the extra mile by letting us listen to Puerto Rican music and talking to us about the culture along the way. Margaret Robbins, GA, hotel June 9, 2007

Review: The tour guide and driver meet us on time at the University. The guide was dressed with a neat and clean uniform. We were attended by courteous and cheerful tour guide and driver. Debbie provided enough information and answered our questions to our satisfaction. She also took the extra step to satisfy our needs and showed us the rest stops. The walking and bus tour were entertaining and we enjoyed the trail taken on the tour. The driver were courteous and operated the bus with caution. The the bus ride was comfortable, clean, and we could clearly hear the music over the speakers. Her voice was usually fine, but sometimes, because the mouthpiece was so close to her mouth, the words were muffled--difficult to hear. Otherwise, and more often than not, it was fine. The tour ended at the university and on time. Everything was great! Jim Elledge, GA University Group June 9, 2007

Review: Very comfortable transportation. Tour was perfect. We really enjoyed it! Debbie did a great job. Jackie Kim, PA, Ritz Carlton April 19, 2007

Review: We loved our tour with Debbie and would ask for her again if/when we come back. She was very knowledgeable and took lots of pictures of us which came out great!!! Thank you. Hal and Debbie Moorefield, Hotel El Convento Feb 10, 2007

Review: My children and grandchildren loved the tour of the Rainforest--they had a great day. Debbie was informative and entertaining and very helpful and cooperative in spite of tired children ( and one that got sick in the car). I have highly recommended your company to our travel agent for any future clients in Puerto Rico. Thank you. YADELLE SKLARE, Chicago - Adventures of the Seas, December 31, 2006

Walking Tips:

1. Have a well-balanced breakfast or lunch.
2. Bring a change of cloth, towel and wear hiking shoes. No sandals
3. All children 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.

Hiking Tips

1. Use appropriate hiking shoes (rubber soles).
2. Slippery and moist conditions exist on all Forest paths and trails.
3. Bring insect repellent.
4. Always carry water.
5. Bring light food and fruits.
6. A raincoat is appropriate mainly if you are interested in climbing up to the peaks .
7. Use rain shelters on the trail, when available.
8. Please do not leave litter on Forest trails. Leave only footprints. Leave no trace! 9. Help us to keep our Forest clean.
10. Use of sunscreen is recommended.
11. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
12. Use of Forest trails is at the visitor's own risk.
13. To avoid becoming lost DO NOT leave the trails.
14. Do not pick plants and flowers or disturb animals

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