The 8 ATV Tours in Puerto Vallarta That Earn Their Price

1.Extreme Adventure, Wildest Bridge, ATV & Ziplines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,179 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $129Our pick

You’ll leave central Puerto Vallarta for a Sierra Madre jungle park, where guides such as Hector, Pamela, Fernando, and Angel lead you through seven zip lines, rappelling platforms, rope obstacles, a UTV ride, and a hillside waterslide. The Superman-style zip line is the star, but expect hiking, mud, wet clothes, and a demanding day.

“Extreme adventures is an understatement for this excursion. This was an obstacle course but lots of fun and keep you on your toes. The best adventure i have ever been on.”

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2.Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,100 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Ride from Xiutla Riders in central Puerto Vallarta through city streets, Sierra Madre trails, river stops, and mountain viewpoints. Your private guide, often Sergio, Franco, or Rafael, adjusts the pace and stops to your group. Automatic ATVs, helmets, goggles, and face coverings are included. A driving license is required.

“This experience is AMAZING!!! Our guides were Sergio and Raphael. Both of these gentlemen were welcoming, fun, knowledgeable, and attentive to safety. Starting with traveling the streets of old town Puerto Vallarta and seeing how the people there live, making your way up towards the incredible rainforest, stopping for mango margaritas and swimming in the River pools there, having our best meal of the entire trip and having fun tasting tequila with Octavio. IT TRULY IS THE BEST SPENT DAY! Don’t miss this. The private tour is well worth your $. And let’s not forget the wonderful gentlemen who takes your photos on the entire trip…( can’t remember his name)..…”

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3.Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 892 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Drive an ATV from Paso Ancho into the Sierra Madre with guides such as Uriel, Roberto, Chema, or Sergio. Expect mountain views, creek crossings, a swim at Rancho Las Pilas, tortilla making, tequila tasting, and optional food at Rancho Mi Abuelo. The ride lasts about three hours, but insurance, transport, meals, drinks, and photos cost extra.

“Fantastic trip! Perfect for ATV newbies! would suggest bringing insect repellent, though, for one of the stops.”

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4.Sierra Madre ATV Adventure from Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 809 reviews · from $81Best value

This 3.5-hour Estigo Tours outing takes you from Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón through old town, village roads, and Sierra Madre trails on a single or shared ATV. Guides such as Angel, Charlie, Carlos, Erick, and Pedro lead small groups, provide helmets and complimentary photos and videos, and stop for refreshments, tequila tasting, and a riverside meal.

“Our tour guide, Angel, was amazing! Me and my partner had a very personalized ATV tour. The trail was beautiful and we got to see a different side of PV and meet the actual locals of PV. We stopped for tequila and food. The tequila stop was great. I really enjoyed trying the passionfruit tequila. The restaurant had the most amazing guacamole and queso fundido (also Chispitas was adorable). I recommend wearing breathable long sleeve clothes and long pants since there’s bugs and a lot of dust along the trail.”

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5.ATV and RZR Jorullo Bridge Experience in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 528 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Trade Puerto Vallarta’s hotel zone for a guided ATV or RZR ride through dusty mountain roads, with a swim stop at El Salto and a crossing of Jorullo Bridge. Guides such as Polo keep the group moving and help with photos. You’ll finish with mountain views, optional tequila tasting, and time for food at the park.

“You will get dirty! But you are well protected with bandana and goggles. The waterfall was beautiful. Would have liked to be able to swim there more, but it was still nice to cool off.”

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6.Combo ATV + Zipline R.R

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 436 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Ride an ATV through the Sierra Madre, swim at El Salto, zip across the river, then take a 15-minute mule ride to a tequila tasting. Guides such as Adrian, Eddy, Chris, and Martine have been part of the friendly team. Plan for about seven hours, dusty trails, steep walking, and a $10 vehicle insurance charge.

“The atvs were a blast going through the mountains. We were in a small group so we were able to go at a very fast speed. The zip lining was incredible with views of the river. The ziplining guides made the trip worth it alone. They were both fun and super informative and made us feel safe. The mule ride up the mountain is a wild experience but be careful as it is very steep. The nachos at the restaurant at the top were by far the best we’ve had. Overall the experience was well planned and very safe throughout.”

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7.ATV Tour R.R

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 402 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $110

Ride an ATV from Canopy River’s Las Glorias office into the Sierra Madre, crossing rough trails and stopping at El Salto waterfall and a clear river pool. Guides such as Alex, Eric, Alejandro, Charlie, and Misel have led past departures, while Esmeralda is known for an entertaining tequila tasting. Bring a license, swimwear, and extra time.

“The location of the ride was breathtaking, and the tequila tasting was cool. Some things that are not advertised: 1) The tour is definitely NOT 2 hours. It’s more like 5 (including transportation). So keep that in mind before booking. 2) After the ATV ride, they make you stay for an additional hour and 20 minutes at their restaurant. The food was great but bring money for food and drinks because it’s not included in the price. 3) Halfway through the ATV ride, you stop at a waterfall with the opportunity to get in the river. Bring swim gear if interested. Otherwise, we had a great time! We just wish…”

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8.Horse Riding Tour w/ Optional ATV & Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 73 reviews · 5 hours · from $124

Spend five active hours at Rancho Capomo, riding horses through the Sierra Madre to a waterfall, crossing bridges, and cooling off in the river. Then make salsa, guacamole, and tortillas before a generous Mexican meal. Add ATV riding or 13 zip lines for more action. Guides such as Hector and Ramiro help keep the day friendly and well organized.

“it was super fun. héctor, the other guides, and staff were amazing”

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