San Juan in a couple weeks - Bacardi or Rain Forest?

[kayak99]

Wife and I on the Holland America EC cruise leaving FL on 11/10. Trying to decide whether to to the Rain Forest in San Juan (hike or drive tour) or Bacardi? How far is Bacardi from the port and can this be done on own by cab or other means? Any comments on these? Thanks

[Nole0202]

The Barcardi tour is reached by a ferry across the bay from the pier. It's only a couple dollars, but it is NOT a real factory tour....it's a fake Disney like ride through a customer created area.

 

Strongly suggest that you visit the rain forest for memories that will last forever...

[seashinesunshine]

Wife and I on the Holland America EC cruise leaving FL on 11/10. Trying to decide whether to to the Rain Forest in San Juan (hike or drive tour) or Bacardi? How far is Bacardi from the port and can this be done on own by cab or other means? Any comments on these? Thanks

 

Agree~go to the rain forest.

The factory is pretty lame, you get a few drinks and you can do it cheap by taking the ferry then a taxi, but not worth it.

[kayak99]

Thanks, rain forest it is! Two types of packages are offered, one with hiking and swimiming at the falls, which is fine with us, the second is driving, with just a short walk at one stop. Who likes what and any other recommendations for this rain forest day? Thanks!

[JDG33]

Thanks, rain forest it is! Two types of packages are offered, one with hiking and swimiming at the falls, which is fine with us, the second is driving, with just a short walk at one stop. Who likes what and any other recommendations for this rain forest day? Thanks!

 

 

we did Rocaliza tours and went hiking/climbing waterfalls/ziplining - it was literally the best time of our lives!

[kayak99]

we did Rocaliza tours and went hiking/climbing waterfalls/ziplining - it was literally the best time of our lives!

 

We love ziplining but did you book them thru the ship or own own? Departure point? Looking at their website schedules I'm concerned theirs may not click with the ships. They depart at 9 AM. Thanks

[Lard Greystoke]

Thanks, rain forest it is! Two types of packages are offered, one with hiking and swimiming at the falls, which is fine with us, the second is driving, with just a short walk at one stop. Who likes what and any other recommendations for this rain forest day? Thanks!

 

The more the better. There are not many places like this.

[kayak99]

Walking tour with swimming in the falls or take the ride type tour? Anyone comment on which they felt was best?

[fischrn]

Definitely Rain Forest! El Yunque is soooo beautiful. Try 2 take an EcoTour w/ the AEI guide. You will never forget it. Luckily, we r staying in PR before our cruise & had our own rental car - drove ourselves there. Stop in visitors center for maps from Park Ranger @front desk. Tour $5/$3 Seniors.

[kayak99]

Definitely Rain Forest! El Yunque is soooo beautiful. Try 2 take an EcoTour w/ the AEI guide. You will never forget it. Luckily, we r staying in PR before our cruise & had our own rental car - drove ourselves there. Stop in visitors center for maps from Park Ranger @front desk. Tour $5/$3 Seniors.

 

How is the EcoTour with AEI guide booked?

[kayak99]

Definitely Rain Forest! El Yunque is soooo beautiful. Try 2 take an EcoTour w/ the AEI guide. You will never forget it.

 

Does anyone know what this poster means by EcoTour w/ the AEI guide? How does one arrange that???? Google is no help! :confused::confused::confused: