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Forest & Cave Hiking Adventure in Puerto Rico
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Description
Hiking lovers this is an experience that will truly enjoy. Visit a beautiful northwest subtropical forest and enjoy amazing trails through beautiful lush mountain areas, lookout points and even a stunning underground cave with marvelous rock formations. Also, you will appreciate Puerto Rico’s karst region, one of the island’s most valuable geological areas, that is distinguished due to the diversity of caves, sink-holes, hay-sack mountains and panoramic views.
This is a non-touristy forest, which will provide with the sense of peace and connection with nature you are looking for in a vacation
What to Expect/Itinerary
Our day will start with an early two-hour drive heading to the northwest coast of PR. During this time, you will learn about the island’s history, geography and culture while cruising through the countryside and coastline.
1During the way we will have a break stop on a popular lookout area are for an amazing coastal scenic view. Pictures are a must in that area.
2Upon arrival to the subtropical forest, first stop is an observation tower to have a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and the beautiful lushness of the area. Then we will start an approximately one-hour hike (each way), through beautiful well-kept trails. You will have the chance to enjoy exercise, fresh air, amazing sightseeing and a variety of trees and plants on the way.
3We will arrive to an amazing underground cave with two chambers. Walking in pitch black areas and using flashlights, will discover stunning stalagmites, columns and other rock formations, that for sure will impress you with their uniqueness. Also, you will have an even deeper sense of peace and disconnection with the outside world in this exploration.
4Once we complete the returning hike, is time to have an authentic lunch, before heading back to your hotel.
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Tour Details
Departure/Return Location
Pick-up and Drop-off at lodging or hotel in Metro Area; Old San Juan, Condado, Isla Verde. (additional transfer fees might apply if pick-up place is outside these areas)
Departure Time
8:00am
Included
All entrances and fees
Certified and knowledgeable driver/guide
Personal and friendly service
Headlamps
Water and light Snacks
Not Included
Tour Price does not include an 11.5% of PR’s sales tax
Cost of lunch
Gratuity
Tour Map
What to Bring
- Comfortable hiking clothes.
- Backpack to carry belongings if needed. No tote bags.
- Good shoes to hike and walk over muddy terrain. Change of shoes for after the hike for comfort.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat.
- Cash or credit card to buy food and if you wish to offer a gratuity.
Tour Info
- Children must be five years or older to participate and accompanied by an adult.
- Be aware that we will be walking on dark spaces inside the cave and using flashlights to see where to walk.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Will be operated by a multi-lingual guide (Spanish and English). Tour might be offered bilingual in case needed.
- Additional transfer fee from towns outside of San Juan/Metro area will apply (each way).
- Participants should have a medium to high physical fitness level, must be capable of walking thru inclined, rocky, slippery and uneven surfaces without assistance.
- Have a heavy breakfast before pick-up. We will have a late lunch around five hours after pick-up. If you have any special dietary restriction, please notify at time of booking and bring your snacks.
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints, back problems, recent injuries or other serious medical conditions.
- Not recommended for woman past their first trimester or persons with mobility limitations.
- If you have a service animal you have to notify it prior to booking the experience, since other participants in the tour might have asthma or allergies to pets danders.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers.
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