Arenales River Caving, Waterfall & Tropical Forest Secret Spring Day Trip
by Puerto Rico as a Local
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$250Overview
This full-day tour lasting about 7 to 8 hours begins near San Juan with a downhill walk to the Arenales River in Vega Baja. Participants will swim through greenish-blue pools and a narrow limestone canyon carved by the river over thousands of years. The route includes floating along the river and river trekking through the canyon. There is an option for cliff jumping from heights between 8 and 20 feet. After these activities, the group hikes along an off-the-beaten-path trail to caves featuring flowstone formations, bats, and a waterfall. Basic swimming skills and good physical fitness are required. Next, the tour stops in Manati for a lunch break at a local restaurant serving traditional Puerto Rican dishes; lunch cost is not included. The final part of the tour involves a short hike in a tropical forest nature reserve near Manati to reach a small, clear natural spring. During this walk, guides provide information about the local plants and trees. Included in the tour are bottled water, parking fees, and in-vehicle air conditioning. Life vests are available upon request. Participants must wear closed, sturdy water or hiking shoes and have balance and flexibility for the river trekking sections.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Vega Baja
The tour begins with a short downhill walk to the Arenales River where participants will swim through greenish-blue pools and a small limestone canyon carved by the river over thousands of years. The route includes floating along the river, river trekking, and optional cliff jumping from spots ranging between 8 and 20 feet high. Access to an upper part of the canyon involves climbing rock boulders. Later, a hike leads to caves with flowstone formations, bats, and a waterfall. Completing these activities requires good physical condition and basic swimming ability.
180 min
Manati
Lunch is taken at a local restaurant offering authentic Puerto Rican dishes at reasonable prices. The meal cost is not included in the tour price.
60 min
Manati
The tour finishes with a hike along a short trail in a nature reserve to a small, hidden natural spring surrounded by forest. Guides provide information about local plants and trees. The spring features clear, pristine water and serves as a refreshing end to the day before returning.
75 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Arenales River Caving, Waterfall & Tropical Forest Secret Spring Day Trip
by Puerto Rico as a Local
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$250Overview
This full-day tour lasting about 7 to 8 hours begins near San Juan with a downhill walk to the Arenales River in Vega Baja. Participants will swim through greenish-blue pools and a narrow limestone canyon carved by the river over thousands of years. The route includes floating along the river and river trekking through the canyon. There is an option for cliff jumping from heights between 8 and 20 feet. After these activities, the group hikes along an off-the-beaten-path trail to caves featuring flowstone formations, bats, and a waterfall. Basic swimming skills and good physical fitness are required. Next, the tour stops in Manati for a lunch break at a local restaurant serving traditional Puerto Rican dishes; lunch cost is not included. The final part of the tour involves a short hike in a tropical forest nature reserve near Manati to reach a small, clear natural spring. During this walk, guides provide information about the local plants and trees. Included in the tour are bottled water, parking fees, and in-vehicle air conditioning. Life vests are available upon request. Participants must wear closed, sturdy water or hiking shoes and have balance and flexibility for the river trekking sections.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vega Baja
The tour begins with a short downhill walk to the Arenales River where participants will swim through greenish-blue pools and a small limestone canyon carved by the river over thousands of years. The route includes floating along the river, river trekking, and optional cliff jumping from spots ranging between 8 and 20 feet high. Access to an upper part of the canyon involves climbing rock boulders. Later, a hike leads to caves with flowstone formations, bats, and a waterfall. Completing these activities requires good physical condition and basic swimming ability.
180 min
Manati
Lunch is taken at a local restaurant offering authentic Puerto Rican dishes at reasonable prices. The meal cost is not included in the tour price.
60 min
Manati
The tour finishes with a hike along a short trail in a nature reserve to a small, hidden natural spring surrounded by forest. Guides provide information about local plants and trees. The spring features clear, pristine water and serves as a refreshing end to the day before returning.
75 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.