点评:A friend booked this tour for us, and when I say it 1000% EXCEEDED any and ALL exceptions we had for it, even that would be an understatement. Located in the mountains of Utuado, PR, getting to the office location is just the start of the adventure (get ready to feel like you're off-roading 😉), though the tour meeting location is very well marked and located across from a Native Puerto Rican ceremonial ground and easy to find. Our tour guides, Luis and Edwin were, genuinely some of the most knowledgeable, down-to-earth, and prepared guides I've ever experienced on any tour I've taken throughout my adventures so far. They adequately prepared and outfitted us for the adventure, made sure we understood what was lying ahead, and provided alternate options for participants as needed. We paid about $85 USD/per person (PR river caving tour) and what we got was a 5 hour ADVENTURE through the Puerto Rican mountains and jungle that is now cemented in my memory as one of the most unique experiences (in the most positive and best way!!) I've had to date. With the ~4 hour tour, 2 caves are highlighted, the first of which features your choice of a river tube or kayak to experience. On the hike down to the river, we were treated to just some of the immense knowledge of the local flora and fauna from our guides. I even learned how to distinguish a banana tree from a plantain tree just by looking! Our group featured 14 participants including 2 kiddos approximately 8 and 11 years old. That being said, this tour IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART! Breaks were plentiful, but when I say we were in the jungle, we were IN THE JUNGLE. Total hiking distance was about 3 miles (5km) and featured a suspension bridge, swimming, climbing, navigating several muddy/slippery surfaces. and Solid waterproof shoes with good traction are a MUST (seriously)!
Edwin and Luis, it truly was a pleasure to meet both of you! Thank you for great tour and day! I'd give you both 10 stars if I could!
*BONUS!* There's an amazing little cafe next to the tour office that serves absolutely delicious food!!
翻译:是一位朋友为我们预订了这次旅游。就算我说这次体验远远超出了我们所有的预期,这样的描述也仍算轻描淡写了。行程地点位于波多黎各乌图阿多的群山之中,抵达办公室所在地仅仅是冒险之旅的开端而已(准备好体验一下越野乐趣吧😉)。不过,旅游集合点标识十分清晰,它就位于一处波多黎各原住民的仪式场地对面,极易找到。我们的导游路易斯和埃德温真是……他们绝对是我迄今为止参加过的所有旅行中,最博学、最务实且准备最充分的导游。他们为我们充分做好了出行准备,确保我们了解前方的行程安排;必要时还会为参与者提供其他备选方案。我们每人支付了约85美元(参加PR河流洞穴探险之旅),而换来的则是一次长达5小时的冒险体验——我们穿越了波多黎各的群山与丛林。这次经历至今仍深深印在我的记忆中,是我迄今为止经历过的最独特、最难忘的体验之一(绝对是正面的那种!!)。在这大约4小时的行程中,我们参观了两个洞穴;在第一个洞穴前,我们可以自由选择乘坐漂流圈还是划皮划艇来体验。在前往河边的徒步途中……导游向我们展示了当地动植物的丰富知识。我甚至学会了仅凭外观就能分辨出香蕉树和大蕉树!我们一行共有14人,其中包括两名年龄分别为8岁和11岁的孩子。不过,这条路线绝对不适合胆小的人哦!虽然中途有不少休息点,但说我们身处丛林之中,那可真是置身丛林啊。全程徒步距离约为3英里(5公里),途中还有一座吊桥。需要游泳、攀岩,还要在各种泥泞湿滑的地面上行走。因此,一双防滑性能出色且防水的鞋子绝对是必需品(真的!)。
埃德温和路易斯,能认识你们真是太愉快了!感谢你们精心安排的行程和美好的一天!如果可以的话,我一定给你们打10分!
*彩蛋!* 旅游办公室旁边有一家超棒的小咖啡馆,那里的食物简直美味到极点!!