Top Puerto Vallarta Outdoor Activities

Chica Limousine Of The Sea The most impressive boat in the bay! Come experience the most luxurious way to see the beautiful Puerto Vallarta coastline and explore the charming village of Yelapa. This impressive 100 foot Mega Yacht is ideal for cruising the Bay of Banderas with its impressive size and stability. There is plenty of space for everyone and lots of comfy cushions and chairs, with both shade or sun options. While relaxing and enjoying the views, our crew will be happy to bring your favorite drink from our Premium Open Bar. Also included at no additional charge is the exclusive service of a masseuse. Throughout the day, you and your friends can enjoy a relaxing massage. Join us onboard for the ultimate in luxury and superior service for an experience you will never forget. All water activities and toys are included. Have fun in the water with: paddle boards, kayaks, fishing, snorkeling, whale watching (when in season), water tubing, water mattress and endless fun.

During this half-day, adventure-filled excursion, you’ll have a chance to whip down Jorullo Bridge—the longest suspension bridge in Latin America—on your own rugged ATV or RZR vehicle. Choose to go in groups of four, pairs, or alone as you enjoy panoramic views over the Sierra Madre. Shared tours include round-trip transfers from Puerto Vallarta and an optional tequila tasting.

Soar over the treetop canopy during a zipline tour in Puerto Vallarta. Designed with adventure seekers in mind, this tour guides you through 11 different ziplines that vary in length, speed, and scenery, to give you the best birds-eye views of the sprawling rainforest. Plus, you can choose from several start times to suit your schedule.

Immerse yourself in the magical mysticism of Las Caletas by night with an enchanting evening excursion from Puerta Vallarta. Watch the sun sink into the shimmering sea as you sail to a secluded beach surrounded by rugged rock formations. Dine upon a gourmet 3-course meal by candlelight before watching the renowned Rhythms of the Night show, a stunning spectacle that promises to transport viewers to a spiritual land that time forgot.

Satisfy your appetite for adventure on a morning or afternoon private ATV experience from Puerto Vallarta. Climb aboard your powerful ATV vehicle and discover spectacular scenery at your own leisurely pace; see impressive mountains, virgin beaches and rushing rivers as you drive on a variety of terrains. Customize your private tour according to your interests and learn about the heritage and geology of the area from your expert guide.

Drive an ATV through the Sierra Madre Mountains on a half-day adventure from Puerto Vallarta. You’ll splash through jungle rivers, pass quaint villages, and get a glimpse of the real Jalisco, far from crowded resorts. Choose between a 3- and 4-hour trip by ATV, and spend the day exploring the Puerto Vallarta countryside, with both morning and afternoon departures available.

Experience the natural beauty of the Sierra Madre on a horseback riding tour from Puerto Vallarta—a great choice for nature lovers and first-time visitors. Enjoy the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation as you travel through the countryside with ease and go on horseback to a cascading waterfall in the jungle. Your tour includes lunch, domestic open bar, and round-trip transportation from Puerto Vallarta.

In a small group of maximum 12 persons we discover the 5 Isles of the protected national park 'Los Arcos'. The experienced guide will explain about the animals, plants and history of the area. We will even enter in some caves! After that we will go to the best snorkel spot in the bay and observe the fish from nearby! Ready for a personalized adventure in a cordial atmosphere?

Discover the hidden beaches close to Puerto Vallarta for an amazing vacation and Instaworthy sights—places only locals can visit. And immerse yourself in a hiking adventure! Follow a trail through the untouched jungle to some of the most hidden beaches of Puerto Vallarta. As experienced guides and biologists we ll show you about different species of plants and animals. After a refreshing break on Colomitos Beach we follow the trail in search of secret Snorkel spots!

Active outdoor enthusiasts will love this snorkeling tour to the Marietas Islands. Eco Explorer has more boats with permits than other providers, meaning you have a higher chance of visiting the hidden beach than other tours. You also see dolphins, turtles, manta rays, and whales, while underwater you can check out a colorful array of tropical fish.

Climb aboard a luxury yacht for a sightseeing cruise in Puerto Vallarta. Experience the natural beauty of the Bay of Banderas during this boat trip. Go snorkeling or paddelboarding during the excursion and keep an eye out for wildlife including dolphins, turtles, and tropical fish. Relax on deck and admire views of the coastline around Puerto Vallarta. Drinks and snacks are included.

See Puerto Vallarta from a different perspective—the air—during this exciting parasailing tour. Start your flight from the beach, rather than on the water, which means that you can fly much higher and see more of the surrounding area. Feel the wind in your hair as you soar above the beach and city and enjoy unparalleled views of the region.

Discover wildlife in their natural environment with this half-day tour in Puerto Vallarta. Climb aboard a boat with a biologist guide and utilize a hydrophone to find dolphins based on their sounds. Go swimming with wild dolphins and keep an eye out for a range of marine life including turtles, rays, and more. Support marine ecology research with this wildlife-focused tour.

Get away from the Puerto Vallarta crowds with this combo ATV off-road and zipline tour. Easily navigate over rugged backcountry roads in your ATV—you go up in elevation and catch incredible views along the way—and then soar down an 8-cable zipline course. Photo and video footage is included, too, for extra value.

Love beach tour (hidden beach) Description: In this tour the entrance to hidden beach is guaranteed (only in weather issues you cannot enter which the deposit or total payment of this tour is returned). (They only allow 30 min to enter and leave the beach in which we have to swim approximately 80 meters). On this tour they normally go in groups of 4 to 6 people, sometimes 8 people can go, the two Marietas Islands are visited in general. On the second island is where we do the snorkeling activity in which we are around 30 min. After the snorkeling activity, you get off at a second beach that we know as nopalera beach, on this beach you have to swim approximately 10 meters to get there, on the beach they only allow a maximum of 20 min. It includes: Boat with roof. Trained Captain and Guide. Life Insurance (Only on board the boat). Lifevest. Bracelets (Mandatory to enter the Marietas Islands). Cooler with water and soft drinks. Visit to the 2 islands that make up the Islas Marietas National Park. Enter the hidden beach (playa del amor) for 30 minutes. Snorkel and equipment for your practice (swimming with the fish) for 30 minutes. Bird watching. Go down to "La Nopalera" beach (2nd island) for 20 minutes. Puente de Piedra (crater similar to the hidden beach or love beach). Get to know stone figures that make up the islands. All in the aforementioned time of 3 hours.

Combine a thrilling ATV ride through the jungles of Puerto Vallarta with a chance to soar down 12 different zip lines during this action-packed, half-day combo tour. Get bird’s eye views over lush coastal forests, enjoying a rare vantage point over the Pacific Riveria. Tours include convenient departures near the Puerto Vallarta airport and a complimentary tequila tasting.

Adventure-seeking travelers will love this jet skiing safari in Puerto Vallarta. Ride your own jet ski but benefit from the assistance of a guide. You'll be shown how to use the vehicle properly before you jet off. Look out for dolphins, manta rays, and turtles and admire the beautiful views along the way. Even go snorkeling if you like.

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.

For those looking for cultural experiences and adventures that transform them. This trip includes opportunities to get to know the local gastronomy, beautiful picturesque houses, swim with different marine fauna, ride horses or live with species in their natural habitat. This small town in Mexico is the perfect destination for beach lovers and escapists. A town without cars, donkeys still serve as cargo trucks, sun rays and roosters are still the only alarm clocks, Ready to experience a hidden waterfall of Yelapa? This is the tour for you! The Cola de Caballo waterfall is a charming fishing village where you can cool off, or just sit back and enjoy the natural beauty. Explore native crafts along the way, then relax in the sun on the long beach of Yelapa, where the river flows into the ocean, surrounded by an incomparable landscape of green mountains. A walk you will never forget.

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. 

Satisfy an appetite for adrenaline on a thrilling 6.5-hour outdoor adventure tour from Puerto Vallerta. Enjoy an exhilarating ecological experience packed with challenges and fun on this Puerta Vallerta Adventure; ride on a super-fast speedboat; rappel down rushing waterfalls; ride powerful 4x4 jeeps; soar over the tree tops on zip lines and cross suspended rope bridges hanging high above the jungle. This tour is the ideal way to spend an exciting day outdoors on your Puerta Valletra vacation.

Begin your vacation in Puerto Vallarta comfortably and conveniently by booking a shared, round-trip airport transfer. Enjoy a smooth and direct journey to your hotel without the hassle of long taxi lines and confusing public transport systems. Simply collect your luggage and begin your holiday in style with this stress-free airport transfer.

Enjoy a thrilling ride over the waves of the Pacific Ocean during this guided, personal water craft tour. Hop on and drive your machine over the waves of the to Los Muertos, the village of Mismaloya and more. Enjoy the sun, speed, and the wind in your hair as you ride your personal water craft from place to place, stopping to swim and snorkel along the way.

If just the thought of landing in a new place and having to navigate your way to your hotel stresses you out, you'll love this handy shared one-way transfer from Puerto Vallarta Airport. Look out for your driver in the designated meeting place and leave the rest up to them. Sit back and enjoy the views, or even take a nap, on the way to your accommodation.