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The 15 Best Puerto Vallarta Tours & Day Trips

56 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Jungle comes down to the water here, so the good days are boats to hidden beaches and ziplines above the river. These 15 compare price, drive time and which ones end with a meal you would go back for.

Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride - The safety briefing and first climb
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Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride

1.Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,786 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

You’ll ride by speedboat or land transport to Los Veranos Canopy Tour, then cross 19 rainforest ziplines, including a final race into a tequila bar. Guides such as Pepe, Edgar, Chica, and Fernando keep the course lively and safe. Afterward, swim, kayak, use the waterslides, visit the animal area, and buy lunch beside the river.

“Great experience, all of the workers were friendly and knew what they were doing and the Ziplines were fun. My girlfriend and I felt safe the entire time. Be aware, however, that this experience involves a significant amount of hiking that can be really hard when it's hot and muggy. You have to hike uphill to get to the higher Ziplines, so you can then take them down. If you have a heart condition or bad knees, this experience may not be for you.”

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Winner 2025 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours - The Malecon, architecture, and a short history lesson
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Winner 2025 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

2.Winner 2025 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,738 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Walk from Lazaro Cardenas Park through Zona Romántica and the Malecon, stopping at local taquerias, seafood counters, and restaurants for eight food tastings. Guides such as Maho, Jesus, Miel, Brenda, and Joanna add stories about Vallarta, its dishes, and daily life. The small group tops out at 10 people.

“Great choice of food, facts and fun!! Jesus was our tour guide and was great! Great way to see downtown!”

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Extreme Adventure, Wildest Bridge, ATV & Ziplines - Rappelling, rope obstacles, and jungle walking
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Extreme Adventure, Wildest Bridge, ATV & Ziplines

3.Extreme Adventure, Wildest Bridge, ATV & Ziplines

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

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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Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure - The Cruise South Through Banderas Bay
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Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

4.Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,515 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $117

Cruise Banderas Bay aboard Chica Locca’s spacious catamaran, with breakfast, lunch, snacks, premium drinks, snorkeling, kayaks, paddleboards, and a stop at Yelapa. You can hike to its waterfall, relax on the beach, or stay aboard for a massage. Hosts such as Ricky Ricardo and DJ David keep the mood lively.

“We had a great time however not a bough time to swim and explore beach! We haven’t received our photos that were paid for to this email!!”

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Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails - Starting near Lázaro Cárdenas Park
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Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails

5.Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,884 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $98

Walk Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica with a local guide such as Edgar, Gio, Miel, or Bernardo, stopping at taco stands, family eateries, and cocktail bars. You’ll sample five foods and six Mexican cocktails while learning how tequila, mezcal, pulque, and raicilla differ. Expect cobblestones, a small group, and a full afternoon of eating and drinking.

“Bernardo was an AMAZING tour guide. This tour was a great way to walk around the city and experience local food spots. Would recommend to all!”

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Outdoor Ziplining, Waterfalls & Speed boat in Puerto Vallarta - The Unimog climb into the Sierra Madre
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Outdoor Ziplining, Waterfalls & Speed boat in Puerto Vallarta

6.Outdoor Ziplining, Waterfalls & Speed boat in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,796 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Spend about 6.5 hours racing by speedboat to Boca de Tomatlan, riding a 4WD and mule into the Sierra Madre, then tackling ziplines, waterfall rappels, bridges, rivers, and slides. Guides such as Cesar, Tania, May, Loza, and Fito have led past trips, though the team varies. Expect a wet, demanding day.

“Great adventure tour you get a lot of variety. Speed boat, truck, mule ride, ziplines, rappelling, nachos and guacamole were amazing. The pace is really fast and you don’t get time to think. They provide instructions very fast. I am not giving it a 5 start because 1) The roller coaster - I would caution, cause it was a bit crazy, one of us did get injured a bit and someone in our tour did have their ribs hurt. 2) the setting of the ziplines and locations is amazing ; you are coming down waterfalls and swinging close to them, but there is no time to pause and admire the…”

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Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos - The five islands and their sea caves
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Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos

7.Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,176 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Best value

Meet in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica, ride a public bus to Mismaloya, then take a small boat around Los Arcos’ five islands. Guides such as Bruno, Andrés, Guillermo, Diego, and Sebastián explain the birds, caves, and marine life. Expect about 30 minutes of snorkeling, a beach break, and a simple, local-style outing.

“Beautiful sightseeing, being able to see all 5 islands up close and the beautiful birds inhabiting them, the snorkeling is ok. Be prepared to pay for overpriced food on the beach and be harassed by people selling things.”

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Islas Marietas & BBQ lunch at Majahuitas - Watching dolphins across Banderas Bay
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Islas Marietas & BBQ lunch at Majahuitas

8.Islas Marietas & BBQ lunch at Majahuitas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,130 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about seven hours on the water from Puerto Vallarta, watching for dolphins, seasonal humpback whales, manta rays, and seabirds. Snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard near the Marietas Islands, then enjoy a BBQ lunch and drinks at Majahuitas. Guides such as Poncho and Dani are known for lively service and onboard entertainment.

“Highly recommeded, the lads do a great job switching from life guards, to bartenders, tour gides, and ultimately pyt on a cry laugh cabaret show after lunch on the beach. Be sure to sneak the chacalaca's some rice from the buffet for added entertainment.”

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Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure - The Sierra Madre trails and river crossings
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Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure

9.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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Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach - Snorkeling Around the Marietas Islands
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Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach

10.Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 981 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

From Marina Vallarta, you’ll ride by speedboat to the Marietas Islands, watch for dolphins, turtles, rays, and winter whales, then snorkel with provided gear and swim through a water tunnel to Hidden Beach if conditions and permits allow. Guides such as Rodrigo, Carlos, and Emilio lead small groups of up to 16.

“Awesome! Loved it! Carlos & crew were amazing! I would highly recommend! The entire experience was a 10!”

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Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours - Mariscos Cisneros brings a stuffed pepper taco
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Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

11.Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 934 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Walk from Emiliano Zapata to 5 de Diciembre with a small group and a local guide such as Joana, Maho, Manuel, or Fernanda. Expect seven taco tastings, seafood, al pastor, marlin, chocolate, churros, and an agave cocktail. The three-and-a-half-hour route uses family-run stands and restaurants, with uneven streets and no hotel pickup.

“Incredible food and an absolutely wonderful guide. Bernardo lead us around the city and shared great food and the beautiful history of the area.”

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Canopy River Zipline Tour and Mule Ride - What the zipline course demands from you
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Canopy River Zipline Tour and Mule Ride

12.Canopy River Zipline Tour and Mule Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 893 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $120

At Canopy River Park, you’ll zipline about 200 meters above a river through the Sierra Madre forest, then take a 15-minute mule ride to a tequila tasting. English-speaking guides provide equipment, safety instruction, bottled water, and close support in groups of no more than 15. Bring moderate fitness, but leave your camera behind.

“The tour guides here are a lot of fun and do a great job of calming any nerves prior to ziplining! The course was fun, adventurous and clearly safe. The guides went out of their way to provide us with a fun time - they clearly love what they do! The mule ride at the end, though short, was a nice treat. I would absolutely go again!”

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Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting - Rancho Las Pilas and the cold-water stop
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Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting

13.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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Puerto Vallarta's Best Canopy Zipline + Jorullo Bridge walk! - Check-in, equipment, and safety
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Puerto Vallarta’s Best Canopy Zipline + Jorullo Bridge walk!

14.Puerto Vallarta’s Best Canopy Zipline + Jorullo Bridge walk!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 817 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $58

Ride a series of high jungle ziplines above Puerto Vallarta, cross the Jorullo Bridge, taste tequila, and return by shuttle in about five hours. English-speaking guides provide safety instruction and gear. Expect steep walks between lines, a 242-pound weight limit, and optional food, photos, videos, and pool access at extra cost.

“The zip lines were a great time! The guides were friendly and entertaining. I would definitely go again!”

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Sierra Madre ATV Adventure from Puerto Vallarta - The cantina stop and the tequila tasting
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Sierra Madre ATV Adventure from Puerto Vallarta

15.Sierra Madre ATV Adventure from Puerto Vallarta

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

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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