Body Rafting, Caving and Hiking Adventure in Puerto Rico

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Highlights

  • All instruction and equipment for hiking, spelunking, and body rafting

  • Guided commentary on the forest plants and their traditional medicinal uses

  • Round-trip transportation from San Juan, if option is selected

Summary

Meet your guide and group at the private nature reserve, the ancestral homeland of the Taino Indians. This tour gives you access to the river and rain forest in that nature reserve, as well as guided commentary and instruction for all activities. Begin with a hike through the rain forest, during which your guide teaches you about the local flora and the ways in which the Taino people used all the plants. Then go spelunking through deep caves to see unusual rock formations and refuel with a picnic lunch. Then, your guide shows you how to float on your back and body raft, between the towering walls of canyons. Your life vest keeps you afloat; no swimming skills are needed. A short hike through the forest takes you back to your departure point at the nature reserve.

Tour info

Duration
6 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Get access to a private nature reserve on land once home to the Taino Indians during this adventure tour in Arecibo. With a guide in the lead to provide instruction and ensure your safety, body raft through rain forest canyons, explore river caves, and hike through the forest. Receive personalized attention and have plenty of time to ask questions about the local flora and fauna as you travel in a small group of 10 people or fewer.

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What’s included?

  • State of the art gear: life jackets, helmets, knee pads, dry bags.

  • Rest and relaxation at a small, traditional mountain cottage.

  • Knowledgeable guides that are certified in wilderness first aid, vertical techniques, swift water rescue and cave rescue.

  • Unlimited bottled water; cold drinks, optional local beer after activity.

  • Lunch; deli sandwich.

  • Photos and videos of your experience!

  • Disposable face mask and hand disinfectant solution containing 70% alcohol.

  • Transportation. You need to go in your own car. We will share a rental car day fee of less than $35.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

You must fill a medical form and a waiver at the meeting place. To safeguard the health of everyone, if you are experiencing symptoms possibly related to COVID-19, you will not be allowed to participate, per CDC guidelines. You will get a full refund.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Operator Website

Operated by:

Explora Puerto Rico

About operator:

BODY RAFTING™ & CAVING MUTIADVENTURE An exclusive, off the beaten path, eco-experience through an untouched private forest with access to amazing caves, canyons and rivers fed by underground springs where you go spelunking through caverns, rock climbing and body rafting™. Hike down an Indian trail through the jungle while listening to birds as well as exploring the homeland of the Taino Indians through fascinating stories about their life and culture. The professional nature interpreters’ contagious enthusiasm will lead your discovery of the wildlife. You will explore a spectacular river cave and discover the magical underground wonders. Enjoy body rafting™, a unique sport created by EXPLORA where you ride friendly and clear currents, floating downstream while wearing life jacket and helmets. The remarkable exploration through an off-the-beaten-path scenery takes place under the safe and friendly guidance of fully bilingual, certified nature interpreters who share their enormous passion for the ecosystems through a hands-on learning experience about the amazing geology of the area, the ancient Atlantic Ocean’s floor. Includes • State of the art gear: life jackets, helmets, knee pads, first aid kits, dry bags, and headlamps. • Rest and relaxation at a small, traditional mountain cottage. • Knowledgeable guides that are certified in wilderness first aid, vertical techniques, swift water rescue and cave rescue. • Water and hydration drinks for your expedition. • Cold drinks and chips after the expedition. Additional Information • Duration: 4 to 5 hours average. • Location: A private wildlife sanctuary in a pristine tropical forest, North West of Puerto Rico. • Travel time: Approximately one hour. • Age limit: Minimum standard age is 10 years old; agile younger children (8 or 9) are welcome. • Level of difficulty: Average. Requires a moderate level of physical exertion/fitness; anyone who is agile and in good health may participate. • Restrictions: For their own safety, pregnant women cannot participate, nor anyone who has undergone recent surgery, has back injuries, nor those with a serious heart, respiratory or neurologic condition, such as epilepsy. What to wear • Top: comfortable top, lightweight & breathable made of synthetic quick dry material. • Bottom: - Ladies may wear bathing suit as a first layer, then 'leggings' or light sports pants on top. - Gentlemen may wear swim trunks, also bike pants or light sports pant • Shoes: Sneakers, closed-toe outdoor shoes, light hiking boots. What to bring • Small daypack, in which you will carry just your lunch & water. • Any personal medications if needed. • Change of clothes, including shoes, and towel. That will remain at the private facilities. • Waterproof camera. Explora's Uniqueness • Over two decades of existence and more than 20,000 happy customers. • Honored by Trip Advisor with the Excellence Award. • Unparalleled track record of no accidents. • Followers of ‘Leave No Trace’ low impact environmental principles.

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