Thanks for the link Tony. This excursion looks especially neat:
EL YUNQUE RAIN FOREST TOUR AND HIKE
Our contact in San Juan seemed too good to be true. She had already developed a handful of tours we were looking for and she was willing and able to work on whatever we seemed to request. She lived up to all our expectations. She was so full of energy that the noon heat hardly had an affect on her. I, on the other hand, felt like all my clothes were stuck to me!
Now you don't need a large group to get a superb trip to El Yunque. One of our favorite tour operators is now providing this fabulous tour with a minumum of just 2 people.
Out of the metropolitan area, 'on the island' there are a variety of excursions; as it is a small island, it is possible to see forested mountains and desert-like areas without having to travel great distances. El Yunque, or the Caribbean National Forest, is a tropical forest and a bird sanctuary, the largest rain forest in the US forest service system.
The forest is divided into the north side and the south side, with no road connection. Concrete trails to the various peaks, as well as to waterfalls and look-out towers, give excellent views.
After a 45-minute ride, we will visit El Portal Tropical Forest Center to enjoy a documentary about the forests' interesting features. El Portal opened in 1996 and, besides giving you an education, it provides patios where you can relax and enjoy the views. A low-impact hiking trail (Caimitillo) at Palo Colorado Information Center will follow, and you will learn more about the nesting habits of the Puerto Rican Parrot. Also included are short stops at La Coca Falls and Yocahú Observation Tower.
Due to weather conditions, the order of the schedule on all the tours could vary.
Pricing: Per Person: $56.00 USD Private Tour: $67.00 USD (Per Person, Minimum of 4)
Travis and I did the St. John Eco Hike on the Magic May 1st Cruise and we both loved it. Our guide, Thunderhawk, was really great and very knowledgable about the island.
Would anyone be interested in joining is for a private tour if we decide on this excursion?