ALL-DAY RAINFOREST GUIDED EDUCATIONAL HIKE

Learn the history of this land and its ecology, and natural wonders while hiking (about 4 hours easy hiking on this 6-8 hour tour) through Sierra palm rainforest, encountering four rivers and several beautiful viewpoints.  A custom-tailored talk catering to a group's specific interests will include history, local folklore, ecology, plants, animals and herbal medicinal information.  The tour is given in English or Spanish.

Follow the track of a 75 year-old mountain railroad built by more than two thousand men over a period of four years to bring electricity to the area by harnessing four rivers to a 1929 turbine generator still in use today.  Learn the secrets of Puerto Rico's lost animals and native people, as well as why we receive one of the world's largest annual rainfalls and have some of the cleanest air and water left on earth.

Visit one of the most beautiful and remote waterfalls in Puerto Rico, where the still virgin-flora offers a peek into the jungles of past times. Weather permitting, scale the rock falls and ascend to a secluded jungle pool for a swim, where water is the purest left on the earth.

There is no time limit, but the all-day hike should begin at 10:00 AM.  You should definitely bring a swim suit.  I drink from mountain streams along the way using my hands. Bring water if you don't trust our mountain streams or you can fill up at my house.  We can provide small bottled water ($1 each). 

Lunch is included, and comes with exotic fruits in season. Please select lunch preferences with your reservation. One or two sandwiches per person. Select from (1) turkey or cheese, with or without mustard, mayo, (2) peanut butter and jelly or (3) tuna, mayo and onion.  Pickles, tomato, or onions added on request. Long pants, extra socks, hiking shoes or boots and light weight rain gear are recommended but not required.  We can provide plastic ponchos at $2.  Walking sticks will be provided and are generally helpful.  Cameras should have rain protection [plastic bag].

A minimum $150.00 gratuity is recommended for up to 5 people and $30 per additional person.  Exclusive tours are available for $180.  No money accepted if not satisfied. Shorter tours are available to Taino/Carib rock carving sites and exotic fruit farm. For reservation, send $30 check, cash or money order to Robin Phillips, HC1, box 4449, Naguabo, PR 00718-9716 to hold reservation date once accepted. Call Sita, Jim, or Robin 787 874-2138 or email to phillips@east-net.com.