Top Puerto Vallarta Shore Excursions

Soar through the treetops of the rain forest straight into a tequila bar during this canopy tour, which begins with an optional speedboat ride. On Puerto Vallarta’s first-ever zipline circuit, cover two miles (three km) on strong cables suspended 328 feet (100 meters) in the air and enjoy panoramic vistas. Conclude the exhilarating experience with time to swim, kayak, and race down a waterslide, or greet the diverse wildlife of the on-site menagerie. 

See the highlights of Puerto Vallarta on a full-day tour that explores downtown, Los Arcos, and Mismaloya Beach. With an expert guide to lead the way, you’ll stroll the Malecón, see gorgeous coastal scenery, and visit a tequila distillery for a tour and tasting. This Puerto Vallarta tour is a great choice for first-time visitors, and it includes pickup and drop-off at local hotels.

Enjoy a day of speedboating, ziplining, and relaxing at a secluded beach on this half-day tour in Puerto Vallarta. Take a boat ride to the southern shore of Banderas Bay, glide through the jungle on a zipline, do a tequila tasting (included), and grab lunch at a riverside restaurant. Check out an animal sanctuary with a variety of birds and monkeys and kick back at a beach with water toys.

See the highlights of Puerto Vallarta: the rich history, beautiful architecture, and stunning scenery that has made it a tourist hotspot for many years. Visit the seaside Malecon and celebrated Lady of Guadalupe Church. You will stop at several lookout points for spectacular views of the Bay of Banderas and Los Arcos before lunch and the return trip to your hotel.

Designed to delight lovers of horticulture, this 6-hour tour combines a visit to Vallarta Botanical Garden with tequila tasting at Rancho Los Veranos. Alongside your guide, you’ll explore 20 acres of lush tropical gardens, home to 3,000 different plant species. Then, head to Rancho Los Veranos for a Mexican lunch accompanied by samples of tequila, the country’s national beverage. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Experience Puerto Vallarta's history and authentic attractions on a sightseeing tour of the city. Set out in a private van to explore this resort town and its many offerings. Take a walk along the waterfront Malecón, visit the iconic Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic church and see beautiful Mismaloya Beach, which played a starting role in John Huston's 1963 film 'Night of the Iguana' and officially put Puerto Vallarta on the tourist map. Learn how tequila is made at an area factory and even visit a local market or two.

Enjoy a vibrant, dance and music-filled recreation of an Aztec creation story in an open-air amphitheater during this performance of “Savia: the Legend of the Five Suns.” Admission tickets to the thrilling nighttime show—written and directed by the co-creator of Cirque du Soleil— include a tasty dinner and soft drinks.

Discover the marine life of Puerto Vallarta on a snorkeling tour to Los Arcos National Marine Park, a rock formation close to the shore south of town. You'll have the chance to spot colorful fish, rays, starfish, eels, urchins, and more.

Escape the city and get acquainted with the UNESCO-listed colonial town of San Sebastian del Oeste on a full-day private tour from Puerto Vallarta. Ideal for history lovers, this tour reveals the beauty, heritage, and spectacular lookout points of the 17th-century mining town. Browse exhibits inside the Museum of Doña Conchita, soak up the ambiance of the main plaza, tour a coffee plantation, and visit a historic hacienda that’s played host to Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included.

Puerto Vallarta was meant to be seen from the water. We specialize in private VIP experiences to discovery the bay of Banderas and see dolphins, manta rays and even whales in season. You can snorkel, discover best beaches and create unforgettable memories. Our perfectly bi-lingual host makes this tour fun and special with his knowledge of the Bay, Puerto Vallarta town and great customer service.

See the highlights of the beautiful city of Puerto Vallarta with a private guide and vehicle. With your guide you will go through the cobbled streets of colonial downtown, visit the Cathedral and city square, stroll along the Malecon and enjoy the public art on the popular boardwalk. A tequila tasting and optional lunch will help you get a taste of Puerto Vallarta to round out the half day tour.

Take a private tour to the town of San Sebastien del Oeste. The Pueblo Mágico (Magic Town) still retains much of its charm from when it was a thriving mining town. This tour brings you from Puerto Vallarto to the town with a guide and driver who will show you the historical and cultural highlights plus take you to a tequila tasting.

We will visit 2 coastal towns in the state of Nayarit, north of Puerto Vallarta. The cost of this private experience is for up to four people, that is, you only need to pay a ticket and attend with your or your companions up to four people in total. In order to visit San Pancho and Sayulita, we will pick you up in private transportation. Our first destination: San Pancho, a friendly and colorful town where the best breakfasts are served in a local cafe, we will have time to have breakfast, walk the main streets and visit the beach. Later, we will visit Sayulita, a magical town, known for its lively, hippie and surfer atmosphere with its streets adorned with colored banners and murals. The beach of the dead, accessible only through the municipal cemetery, is the next destination, here you will have time to sunbathe, order a drink or snack and cool off in the calm and crystal clear water. At the end we will return you to your lodging.

Discover the town of San Blas and the freshwater spring and estuary of La Tovara with a private guide. Enjoy a day exploring the colonial history of San Blas and the fort which was the administrative centre of the area under Spanish rule. The day also includes a boat ride under the jungle foliage at La Tovara spotting wildlife.

Once You do this tour You will feel like a local. See Vallarta´s intimacy and surrounding areas on a private and comfortable air conditioned van.

After we’re all set prepare yourself for beautiful, calm San Pancho, where we’ll walk through its picturesque streets and immense shoreline. Then we’ll head over to Sayulita, one of the most calm and hippie chic friendly destinations in Riviera Nayarit. Surf, art, gastronomy, adventure and beautiful landscapes have turned this into the most popular, must-visit, town in the área. There you can wander around the streets and visit the iconic chopped paper alley, buy some souvenirs and handicrafts, have a tasty ice paleta while you relax in the main square. After that we’ll visit a restaurant by the beach where you can enjoy the delicious local food and have a drink.

Puerto Vallarta was meant to be seen from the water. We specialize in private VIP experiences to discovery the bay of Banderas and see dolphins, manta rays and even whales in season. You can snorkel, discover best beaches and create unforgettable memories. Our perfectly bi-lingual host makes this tour fun and special with his knowledge of the Bay, Puerto Vallarta town and great customer service.

Spend the day with a private guide seeing parts of Mexico away from the usual tourist spots. Get picked up from your Puerto Vallarta accomodation in the morning and set out for your day. Visit the EntreAmigos community social agency in San Pancho, take a drive out to the surf town of Sayulita, then decide where to go after that: Punta de Mita or Cruz de Huanacaxtle.

Experience Puerto Vallarta’s vibrant culture on a private half-day tour with a personal driver-guide. After a convenient hotel pickup, see everything this Pacific Coast city has to offer. Visit a historic cemetery, the picturesque Malecón, Gringo Gulch, and the Cuale River. Enjoy bottled water and complimentary food tastings at the city’s central market and catch amazing views in the ‘Romantic Zone.’

Enjoy a private excursion for groups of up to ten people during this guided tour of San Blas. Travel comfortably in your own private vehicle, with door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off included. Explore picturesque canals in the Spanish-founded tourist destination and a visit to the hilltop fort of Contaduria.

AN AWESOME BATTLE BETWEEN PIRATES ALL NIGHTS ARE CARRIED OUT AGAINST THE PUERTO VALLARTA MALECÓN If you want to enjoy dinner under the sea, tasting a delicious lobster tail combined with fillet miñón, enlivened with Live Music and enjoy the only night show dedicated to adults who really want to have fun. Then you will have to board our impressive 700-ton Galleon, and navigate the Bay of Puerto Vallarta, where characters with FX makeup, fireworks, a pirate tavern with special effects, 7 delicious dinner options, international open bar, activities and an excellent service, they will make you live the most fun night of your vacation.

Discover the best of Puerto Vallarta! Gaze at the one of the most beautiful spots on the Pacific Mexican Coast. Enjoy the cultural and iconic attractions of interest. Puerto Vallarta is full of joy, peace and fun. It has so many great locations, each with its own fascinating tale. You will see the most important Puerto Vallarta’s sights: Caballito Monument, Malecon Puerto Vallarta, Arcos Monument and Mirador La Cruz del Cerro. Discover the local and authentic side of the famous beach town, located at the most privileged point on the Pacific Coast. * Discover the secrets of the trendy city of Puerto Vallarta. * Hike to Mirador La Cruz del Cerro. * Walk and relax with Puerto Vallarta’s seaside vibes.

A day charter with Vallarta Adventures is always completely private, and totally customizable to the things you want to do and see. There is no ‘set’ itinerary, and our concierge will ask you, during the planning process, if there are specific places you want to make sure to see or visit during your charter. All our charters include a fantastic bilingual captain and crew, snorkel gear, and paddleboards. Gourmet mid-morning and afternoon snack platters as well as a full bar and soft drinks are included as well. The interior has a boutique, contemporary feel. Its lower deck houses an open-plan dining area that unfolds to a well-equipped galley. This versatile area makes the yacht feel much larger. The superb master stateroom is located midships with large side windows, an off-set island bed, a separate sitting area with a table, sofas, and a modern ensuite. The VIP stateroom has two V-berth beds close together to form a double complete with ensuite and generous storage.

Enjoy the most exclusive beaches just accessible by sea and reach places that other regular tours don’t go. Also enjoy the explanation from our captain on the art of sailing. This is not a boat trip, this is an experience to enjoy life, privacy and luxury. Sailing is a lot quieter and more relaxing than traveling in a motor boat, it will be easier to see different sea species from small medusas to whales, dolphins, turtles, etc. (Depends on the season)