Ecoquest

This tour gets 5 stars without a doubt! Great tour guides, beautiful rainforest, exhilarating ziplining and the best part, homemade Puerto Rican food! We also had delicious papaya and small bananas on the way. The guides Jose and Bryant were right on time to pick us up and were very helpful during the tour, and took plenty of pictures of us on the way. A very memorable experience!

We did the San Salvador rainforest tour with ziplining ($ 95 plus tax without rappelling) and it was the coolest and most memorable activity on our vacation to PR. It’s definitely physically demanding, down and dirty, and not for the faint of heart, but as long as your in decent physical shape and not afraid to get wet and messy, you should absolutely not pass this up…
We were picked up by the crew in old San Juan with no problems and after a few other pickups, its about a 45 minute ride to Caguas. At the «base camp» we were fitted with helmets and ziplining gear before beginning the journey. A large part of the tour is the hiking, but its a far cry from a dry dirt path… we were wading through streams (up past our knees in water sometimes) and climbing up and over rocks and branches. At no point did I feel in danger or anything, but it was more physical and extreme than I had expected from what I’d read. The waterfalls and landscape are beautiful and the hike is challenging but fun.
My boyfriend and I chose not to do the rappelling which was $ 30 extra. We watched others do it and it looked pretty cool but its fairly short and $ 30 is more than I want to pay for something that lasts less than 5 minutes.
The ziplining was towards the end of the tour and it was awesome. There are 5 fairly long and fast ziplines and they employ a double-​cable system that’s very safe. It was my first time ziplining and I’d definitely but interested in doing it again after this experience.
I can’t neglect to mention how amazing our tour guides were. We had 3 guides and they were all fun, knowledgeable, and showed genuine concern for everyone’s safety and enjoyment. Also, they will hold your phone for you in their backpacks (if you keep it in your pocket its likely to be submerged in water) and take plenty of pictures and videos for you.
At the end of the tour you get a delicious home cooked Puerto Rican meal before heading back to San Juan. I’m so happy we did this tour and I can’t recommend it enough.

This place was great I really enjoyed myself! The guys were a lot of fun and they always were safe!!! Highly recommended!!!

Absolutely one of the most amazing experience I have ever had in my life — for that part alone, I will rank it a five star!
All our coaches were fabulous to the least, providing help whenever we needed it. The weather was not cooperating today so lots of rocks/​stones were actually extremely slippery, so good job to all of my teammates who had finished the adventure!
Last but not least, we had the most rewarding and delicious lunch — chicken with Puerto Rico specialty shot. Every piece was perfect!

We spent the day on an Ecoquest adventure at Hacienda Campo Rico. We got there and was informed that it was our lucky day! Fortunately for us, we were the only 2 so we got a private excursion with our two guides, Darwin and Jose. I can’t stress enough how entertaining they made the trip for us! They were telling jokes and making us laugh while educating us on the ecosystem of the forest. I learned so many fun facts about Puerto Rico that I never knew before!
We started off with the 8 wheel amphibious car to the cave rapelling to ziplining. Both Darwin and Jose made it a point to emphasis every part of the hooks and harnesses we were attached to just to give us comfort that we were absolutely safe. We felt so relieved that they were so knowledgeable and we put our full trust into them.
We had an amazing time topped off with drinks at the Mojito Bar after that you zipline into. I can’t stress how much fun we had and will definitely be booking through Ecoquest again specifically for Darwin and Jose. We loved them as our guides and loved how much you can tell that they absolutely love their jobs.

First off, ECOQUEST GETS 5++++ stars. I am a city girl, I’ve never gone hiking/​rock climbing/​zip lining, so I was super skeptical of doing this. I made reservations online and reserved to get picked up at our hotel at 8am, and first great thing was that the van arrived at 8am exactly. Darwin and Bryant picked us up, and right away they made us comfortable, and we’re super cool and personable. Super funny too! We picked up some other people after and headed out to where we were gonna go do the whole adventure, about a 25 minute drive. When we got there, I whined and whined and whined when it was time to start walking up these super high hills, Bryant stayed in the back of the group with my sister in law and I and made sure we were okay lol, and got through the rocks and water without hurting ourselves. The guides were so helpful and cool and KNEW what they were doing. Javier is a local from the area, his family are the ones who cook the food at the end of the tour, and he’s also super AWESOME. There was no rush at all, and all the guys took their time with us taking forever to rock climb and get through all the rocks and craziness. Honestly, Darwin, Bryant, and Javier made this trip one of the most amazing experiences we’ve ever had because of that. The scenery was jaw dropping, the zip lining was so much fun, mind you I’m a chicken, but it was just such great energy, and they made sure we enjoyed ourselves by taking pictures and just motivating us to finish it to the end, which I’m so surprised we did. I am beyond satisfied with Eco, this adventure was the highlight of my vacation. I recommend to any and everyone. You don’t have to be a nature kind of person to do this, I did it and loved it at the end of it all. Thank you so much guys for being so awesome!!! We enjoyed ourselves so much!
–Ivana and Amanda

I enjoyed the cave rappelling & zip lining trip ! It was an exciting ride on an amphibious vehicle across the property which is beautiful !! Followed by an informative hike through the subtropical forest ! We saw some wildlife and even tempted a tarantula out of his den ! The tour guides aren’t your normal robots and actually are fun and keep the trip entertaining ! The hike wasn’t your normal walk in the park either — you actually have to climb rocks and use rope pulls to get you out of some of the caves which keeps you involved. Lastly the ziplines which were beautiful, fun, and fast ! You end in the mojito bar after the trip and are personally served an authentic Puerto Rican lunch that was yummy ! The tour guide took our pictures since we left our phones at home — even texted them to me when I forgot to remind him when we left ! Great adventure and worth the trip !!!

Very professional and funny tour guides. Brian and Darwin made sure that everyone was well briefed on safety standards for every evolution that we did that day. Both tour guides also shared with us local history and information on the different fruits and plants that grew in the wild in PR. The lunch that was provided was amazing and the family that hosted us were extremely polite and beautiful people. The pickup was on time even when they had multiple pickup locations and Darwin did a great job fighting off the aggressive Island driving lol check them out!

Worth the price of admission! 2 people cost $ 292.83 plus tip. We drove there ourselves which saved us $ 10/​person. It’s very close to San Juan so if you have at least 2 people just drive. You won’t spend more than 10 bucks on gas.
*BRING BUG SPRAY* I can’t stress this enough.
*BRING water, a change of clothes, shoes, and socks.
You start off on ATVs. Edgardo and Ektor were lunatic drivers which made it more fun. When you get to the spot you start hiking.
*BE CAREFUL* One of the guys we were with got injured. He slipped and fell down a mini hill full of sharp rocks. Edgardo had a first aid kit which helped.
The guides know everything about the forest so feel free to ask questions.
You rapell down a cliff, climb sharp rocks, cross fun bridges, and ride 3 ziplines. The last zipline drops you right into a Mojito bar where you can order drinks and they feed you.
I tried all the mojitos and coconut is by far the best.
With a $ 300 price tag I couldn’t be more pleased. Wonder how the other companies do in comparison. What a great adventure!

Fun! Fun! A must do when you are in Puerto Rico!
We got round-​trip transportation to and from our hotel to the tour location. I gotta say that felt like an off-​road experience for the driver really wanted to get us to the fun real quick! We did, the 8-​wheel off-​road experience, cave rappelling, lots of hiking, walked on some cool suspension bridges to get to our zip-​ling rides. One of those zip-​ling rides was called the Fast and the Furious, that one was cool! Our two tour guides were awesome! Super funny guys who then served us lunch after with a delicious mojito! Definitely take a water bottle because you want to be able to make it through the whole thing. Don’t forget your camera!!!

Amazing tour from the beginning to the end. Tour guides Luda and Brian did an excellent job keeping us informed and preparing us for our adventure.
We did the Amphibious Off-​Road Caving Adventure which included riding on an 8 wheel amphibious vehicle, rappelling into a cave, cave dwelling, crossing 3 suspension bridges and completing 3 zip lines, round trip transportation to and from my hotel and a lunch at the end of our adventure (rice & beans, baked chicken, salad and fruit) which was welcomed because after hiking for hours off terrain we were all starving. It was pricey but it was so worth it!
Luda was the lead guide and he kept us laughing from the moment we got there and throughout our entire tour. He was very well versed and gave us a little history about the forest we hiked through with every turn.
This was my 5^th time to Puerto Rico and I’m mad that I’ve never done this before. This company offers other adventures and I’ll definitely explore them on my next trip here.

I would recommend this to anyone that wants a fun adventure. I wasn’t sure what to expect but it turned out to be an awesome hike up a creek. There are many beautiful sights. We got to rappel down down an 85 foot drop off which had a little waterfall coming off of it. I took my go pro with and it turned out really cool. The zip lining is also great enjoyment. Had some great authentic food after hiking with some homemade sangria which was really amazing (made with local fruits). The guides are fun, personable, and very educational for any questions about anything on the island. If you’re looking for something fun to do in San Juan this should be it.

5 stars for the experience, 2 stars getting to the pick up point. We were only told to go to the Walgreens in Caguas but there are THREE Walgreens in Caguas. We asked, we emailed and could never get an address from Ecoquest, so we just went to one of the Walgreens the morning of our trip. It was the wrong one. Eventually, we got to the correct one and then our 5 star adventure began.
The «what to bring» post is wrong. You don’t need 3 t-​shirts and you don’t need rain gear. YES to bug spray – I got several mosquito bites. You’re pretty much in the forest with very little sun, so you don’t need sunscreen. If we do this tour again, we’ll only take a camera. The guides are great, taking pictures for us along the way.
3 great tour guides: Andres, Bryant, Jorge-​rito. It is a physically demanding day that was from about 9 am until 2 pm. Wear good shoes, like Keens. You will get wet. We climbed up a stream for most of the hike, going over slippery rocks, hanging onto tree roots and branches. The guides stayed right with us and told us where to step, and which rock/​branch to grab. My first time rappelling – safety first with the guides which was reassuring. Mini waterfall (because of the drought) when you’re rappelling so you really don’t get wet along the way down, but you land in water. The hike ended with 5 ziplines back to back. Again, safety first. The hike ended up with a yummy lunch cooked by Jorge’s mom and aunt (grandma used to cook). A fun adventure that is highly recommended! Enjoy!

My friend and I signed up for the San Salvador Rainforest Ziplining Adventure last minute. All we really planned for and expected were a few zip lines… but, believe me, the tour was so much more than that. It was a once in a lifetime experience. We hiked through the rainforest up along a river, rappelled down a waterfall, went on 5 different zip lines, and ended the day with an authentic, home-​cooked meal from grandma (yes, she truly is part of this amazing team). Lugardo, Kym, and Javier made us feel save at all times. THANK YOU for an incredible day that we’ll never forget!

My husband and I did the zip lines. We had an amazing time. It was a first time experience for both of us. All of the guys made us feel very comfortable and made us laugh! It was our favorite part of our cruise!

Great way to spend a morning ziplining in Puerto Rico. The beautiful landscape and setting rival the thrills. Alex and Jose were excellent, friendly and knowledgable guides. Highly recommended!

A lifetime experience! Me and Ashley are vacationing in San Juan these two weeks and so we decided to go here and other places. From hiking to zip-​lining we enjoyed it. There’s even a café nearby. Definitely a place on your checklist to go to when visiting Puerto Rico.

Absolutely nothing negative to say about the EcoQuest experience! From the moment our guide picked us up we knew we had made the right decision. From our check in until the trip was over, our guides made sure we were in for an experience like no other. Between calming nerves, teaching us on the history of the rainforest and serving us our final meals, this place is definitely beyond top notch!!! HIGHLY suggest you add this to your agenda!

The trip was awesome and the guides were tremendous. I’ve been zip lining at a few places around the globe and this was by far the best. The lines were long and cool. The guides were knowledgeable about the rain forest and local culture. If you are going to do a zip lining your this is the one to do.

I wish there was a 10 star option! Ecoquest made our trip to Puerto Rico truly unforgettable!
I can’t recommend this tour group enough. They were accommodating to the last minute. Originally booking another tour with a different group that had no space for us, we scrambled to find Ecoquest who offered a similar tour for a cheaper price! We booked a Sunday tour and Ecoquest contacted me (I made the first initial contact because my email said «reservation pending») multiple times to update me since they needed a minimum of 4 people for the tour and we were the only 2 booked for that day. We arrived in PR (Thursday) and was still able to call Ecoquest and change our tour booking for the next day (Friday). I don’t recall the names of the ladies I spoke with but they were easy going about changing the reservations and made it simple.
I received a confirmation email with details of what to pack and where we would be picked up. Luckily for us Ecoquest picks up at major hotels in San Juan. After all the participants were picked up we drove to San Salvador Rainforest where they parked the van at an abandon school house with toliets and changing areas (keep in mind this is a rundown facility). We were able to keep our belongings in the locked van and only carried necessities on the tour (water, waterproof items, etc). They also had a waterproof bag that they store stuff in like fruits and cameras.
Our tour guides Willy, Jorge, and Lugardo assisted us with our harness and helmets that we wore during the entire duration of the tour. They are an extremely fun and personable bunch. We started the tour with some hiking through and up streams and up and over huge boulders and refresh ourselves by sitting under waterfalls. Our guides would of took a million pictures for us if we wanted them too, that’s how we were able to capture so many amazing moments on the trip.
Due to the weather (heavy rain) we went rappelling first. THIS IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE TRIP. I would like to think I’m a dare devil for these kind of things (even thought I hate roller coasters). Attached to our harness were two lines: 1. that we control and maneuver down the waterfall with, 2. is the safety line that our guides control. Everything we did our guides practice safety first and showed us the safe way to do it. It took awhile to get everyone going and down, and when my turn came I was eager and excited to tackle this 80 foot waterfall. To rappel on my own was daring enough and when I hit the splash of the waterfall I knew this was one of the craziest, funniest things I’ve ever done. I can’t describe in words how awesome this was and can only say you must do it yourself to understand.
After the waterfall rappelling we got to go on not 1, not 2, not 3, but FIVE zip lines. Each time was longer and faster than the last. On our last zip line the guides were able to stop us before we hit so we were able to record ourselves, which was really cool. Zip lining through the rainforest was breathtaking and beautiful, a great way to end our adventure.
Once we got back to our van, we were able to change and dry off before we walked across to a house (in the rainforest!) where we would have our lunch. This was a true Puerto Rican lifestyle experience. You had a small but comfortable home in the middle of the rainforest with an outdoor cooking area and patio. We were served our meal by our guides (thank you!) and chit chat with other participants while we ate. We had pollo con arroz with bean soup. It was simple, but homey and comforting.
I can’t thank Willy, Jorge, and Lugardo enough for making our Puerto Rico amaze-​balls. We will be talking about the memories we created for years to come! Seriously, don’t hesitate and book them now!