ISLAND WALKERS. ADVENTURES WITH JOHN DRUITT is a small outfit that features John Druit as the guide. His history is quite interesting and your tour will give you the benefit of his knowledge about the El Yunque rainforest and other ecologies of our planet earth. VIDEO BELOW
John, or 'Rubio' is currently the Vice President of NECTA......North East Coast Transportation Association, and operates under the permits issued under NECTA. It is imperative to book a tour with a licensed tour company.
'Rubio' (right) leading tv show host 'Ozzie' ( The Virgin Traveler) in El Yunque
While being part of an ethnobotanical expedition to the Amazon back in the late 70's, 'Rubio' was struck by the beauty and all the life forms the forest contains, but also by the massive deforestation he saw as he traveled up the river. Inspired to establish a reforestation project he arrived in Puerto Rico in 1982 with this in mind. His group planted over 46,000 mahogany trees as part of a private ecological demonstration project in a method called line planting, He became increasingly interested in global ecological issues and this led him to become involved in the self sustaining "Biosphere 2" project in Arizona, where a group was sealed inside, during the second crew in 1994.
These experiences have given him a unique perspective to look at the ecology of the tropical rainforest as well as the wider global ecological situation and our own part in its' developing drama. He has lived in Puerto Rico for over 25 years years and is knowledgeable about Puerto Rico's history and present.
His tours encompass, not only historical and geological aspects of the El Yunque rainforest and Puerto Rico itself, but specialize in explaining how tropical rainforests function, why they are so fragile, as well as why they are so important to us.
His tour will go into the upper portions of the forest which is not only less traveled but also far quieter, and where we are more able to attune ourselves to the natural sounds, and feelings of the forest.
A Hike to La Roca through the Cloud Forest or Dwarf Forest.
BOOK NOW ! Reservation information:
Most of Rubios' Tours are easy walking. When you book with Rubio, he designs each tour especially for you. The 'La Roca and El Yunque Peak' tour is for the more adventurous person, used to hiking. His knowledge is extensive and covers many aspects of ecology in general, as well as this forest.
John Druitt ( Rubio) has been a tour guide in Puerto Rico for the last 15 years and has held his tourism tour guide license for the last 8 years.
Advance Reservations required.
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ISLAND WALKERS: 'RUBIO' TEL. 787-309-6224
OR EMAIL <prana@coqui.net >
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Testimonials:
Thank you John. . . .
The tour exceeded my expectations as well as everyone in our group of six. When I look at the amazing photos I captured on the hike, I think my blood pressure lowers from the recollection of the amazing beauty. I want to thank John for accommodating our diverse needs--me and Larry with our adventure-seeking addiction as well as the seniors in our group that preferred the comfort of the milder tour. In addition, John accommodated our tight time frame imposed by our cruise schedule (thank goodness we chose to avoid the cruise line's over-priced, scripted, souvenir-hawking excursion!). John's knowledge of El Yunque was expected; unexpected was his passion. Even more, we were amazed by his knowledge of Puerto Rican culture, history, business and political climate and his wit and humor were, simply put, over the top!
Stephanie B., New York, January 2008
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