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Puerto Vallarta Tours & Day Trips: The 15 Best Days

72 tours  ·  from $25

A cobbled old town, jungle rivers behind it and humpbacks in the bay each winter. These 15 cover the boat days to Yelapa, the canopy runs and the food walks, with prices and how much of each is transfer.

Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride - Safety Briefing and the First Seven Lines
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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

Ride by speedboat or land transport from Puerto Vallarta to Los Veranos Canopy Tour. Guides such as Pepe, Edgar, Chica, and Mane lead you across 19 jungle ziplines, including a twin-cable race, before tequila tasting, river swimming, kayaking, waterslides, and animal encounters. Expect steep steps, heat, and a five-hour outing.

“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 Malecón and the shift from sightseeing to tasting
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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 Puerto Vallarta with a local food guide such as Jesús, Miel, Maho, or Brenda, stopping for eight tastings at family-run restaurants and food stands. Expect tacos, seafood, mole, sweets, and drinks while learning about the Zona Romántica and Malecón. The 10-person limit keeps the pace personal, but cobblestones, stairs, and a good deal of walking require comfortable shoes.

“This was such a well curated tour! The company has put together a wonderful experience for visitors to Puerto Vallarta, both young and old. There were 8 stops for delicious, contrasting tastes of food from local vendors. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and kept us moving easily from spot to spot. Great way to spend a half day. Highly recommend!”

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Extreme Adventure, Wildest Bridge, ATV & Ziplines - What $129 buys you, and what it does not
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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

Join Vallarta Adventures for a demanding day in the Sierra Madre with seven ziplines, rappelling, rope obstacles, a Superman flight, UTV driving, and a natural waterslide. Guides such as Hector, Pamela, Fernando, and Choche keep the pace safe and upbeat. The tour suits fit participants age eight and up, but expect hiking, mud, water, and a long day.

“This was one of the best extreme adventures I’ve ever experienced! The crew worked together flawlessly, making the entire five-hour activity feel seamless, exciting, and incredibly fun. The variety of challenges was fantastic. I only wish it could have lasted even longer!”

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Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure - Lunch Arrives Fresh by Boat
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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 from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa aboard Chica Locca’s roomy catamaran for about six hours. You’ll get breakfast, fajitas, snacks, an open bar, snorkeling gear, kayaks, paddleboards, and time for Yelapa’s waterfall. Hosts such as Ricky Ricardo and DJ David keep the mood lively, while shaded seating offers a quieter escape.

“Chica Locca, the operator, delivered a great experience; DJ David was very playful and made the time on the boat fly by. Crew was the absolute definition of attentive. For example, one passenger tracked a bunch of sand onto the deck of the boat. When that passenger realized his mistake, he went to shake his shoes off over the side of the boat. As soon as he stood up, a member of the crew was there to mop up the mess. Literally right away. None of the crew was ever still, either cleaning the boat surfaces or serving passengers. The only down side is that I never got the massage…”

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Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails - Seafood, raicilla, and the local side of Mexican spirits
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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 Romantic Zone with guides such as Edgar, Gio, Miel, and Bernardo, stopping for tacos, seafood, dessert, tequila, mezcal, pulque, raicilla, and six cocktails. This adults-only tour lasts about four hours, caps the group at 10, and blends local food, Mexican spirits, neighborhood history, and plenty of cobblestone walking.

“Gio was an amazing guide. The food, drinks and educational moments were great! So glad we booked this. Totally worth the money. We need the venmo info for our guide so we can tip him.”

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Outdoor Ziplining, Waterfalls & Speed boat in Puerto Vallarta - Mexico’s high ziplines, including the roller coaster line
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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

Race from Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatlan by speedboat, then ride a 4WD and mule into the Sierra Madre for ziplines, waterfall rappels, bridges, rivers, and slides. Guides such as Cesar, Tania, May, Loza, and Fito are praised for clear safety help. Expect a fast, wet, demanding six-and-a-half-hour outing.

“Best adventure day! If you are looking for a fun filled day of adventure this is for you. It checks all the boxes! The guides are top notch and are fun efficient. You will never experience something like the roller coaster. Boat ride, mule ride, zip line, rappelling, surfboard zipline, water slide, and best of all the roller coaster. Book the excursion you won’t regret it.”

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Rhythms of the night, Sunset Cruise, Candlelit Dinner & Alma Show - The cruise across Banderas Bay
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Rhythms of the night, Sunset Cruise, Candlelit Dinner & Alma Show

7.Rhythms of the night, Sunset Cruise, Candlelit Dinner & Alma Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,667 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Sail from Puerto Vallarta across Banderas Bay to Las Caletas, a secluded beach reached only by boat. Enjoy an open-bar buffet dinner, music, and the Rhythms of the Night performance, with acrobats, dancers, fire artists, and live storytelling in an outdoor amphitheater. Plan for uneven paths, extra cash fees, and a large crowd.

“Wonderful show from start to finish..from the boat ride entertainment to the show and the excellent buffet.”

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Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos - Meeting in Zona Romántica and riding south
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Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos

8.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 with your guide to Mismaloya, then take a small panga around Los Arcos’ five islands. Expect sea caves, nesting birds, about 30 minutes of snorkeling, and beach time afterward. Guides including Andrés, Bruno, Diego, Guillermo, and Sebastián help first-timers feel at ease.

“The tour guide was great, and we were able to see some humpback whales. The reef was a bit on the smaller side, but we saw some schools of fish and several other clusters of fish.”

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Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure - What the private format really changes
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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 an automatic ATV from Xiutla Riders through Puerto Vallarta, old-town streets, Sierra Madre trails, river stops, mountain viewpoints, and local food spots. Guides such as Franco, Sergio, Rafa, and Raphael tailor the pace to your group. You need a driver permit, and the minimum booking is two ATVs.

“ATV ride was so fun. We each had are own ATV. The ride we really got to see Puerto Vallarta and the mountains. It was really nice. We stopped at 2 places. 1st place We got mango margaritas. I thought were too expensive. I wouldn’t pay that in the states. And the second place was tequila tasting and food. The food was really good and got drinks too. A fair price. There’s also a photographer taking pictures as you ride along. Overall great experience. My family really enjoyed it.”

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Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours - Chocolate gives the meal a needed pause
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Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

10.Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

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

Start at 5:30 pm in Zona Romántica and walk through Emiliano Zapata and 5 de Diciembre, stopping for seafood tacos, stuffed peppers, marlin, al pastor, chocolate, and more. Guides including Joana, Maho, Manuel, Fernanda, and Miel lead small groups of up to 10. Dinner, water, and a final agave cocktail are included.

“LOVED our tour and guide Fernanda! Experience, guide, food was all awesome. Absolutely recommend this tour.”

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Canopy River Zipline Tour and Mule Ride - What the zipline section feels like
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Canopy River Zipline Tour and Mule Ride

11.Canopy River Zipline Tour and Mule Ride

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

Spend about five hours at Canopy River Park outside Puerto Vallarta, flying above the rainforest on zip lines and riding a mule for 15 minutes to a tequila tasting. Professional guides provide equipment, safety instruction, water, and small-group attention. Expect some walking on rocky steps, a 242-pound weight limit, and no personal cameras.

“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 - The 80-minute route is dusty, wet, and scenic
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Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting

12.Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting

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

Drive an ATV through Sierra Madre mountain trails, creek crossings, viewpoints, and villages with guides such as Uriel, Roberto, Chema, or Sergio. Stop at Rancho Las Pilas for a cold-water swim, then visit Rancho Mi Abuelo for food, tortilla making, margaritas, and a tequila tasting. Expect dust, optional purchases, and extra insurance fees.

“Professional all the way! Safety Fun would highly Recommend Returned my calls with any Questions Wonderful”

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Puerto Vallarta's Best Canopy Zipline + Jorullo Bridge walk! - The Hikes Matter as Much as the Lines
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Puerto Vallarta’s Best Canopy Zipline + Jorullo Bridge walk!

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

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

Head from Puerto Vallarta to Canopy River for a guided jungle adventure with eight zip lines, steep walks between runs, water stations, the Jorullo Bridge, and tequila tasting. Guides such as David, Miguel, Daniel, and Fernando keep the pace lively while handling the safety gear. Plan on about five hours, including transport and free time at the park.

“Very organized, excellent gear and safety protocols. I was apprehensive as I have a fear of heights but it was fun! Little bit of hiking between the lines, but water is available. The grounds are great! Lots to do.”

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Sierra Madre ATV Adventure from Puerto Vallarta - What the single and shared ATV options mean
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Sierra Madre ATV Adventure from Puerto Vallarta

14.Sierra Madre ATV Adventure from Puerto Vallarta

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

Ride a single or shared ATV from Puerto Vallarta’s old town into the Sierra Madre. Guides such as Angel, Charlie, Carlos, Erick, and Pedro lead small groups through villages, dusty mountain roads, and river crossings. The 3.5-hour trip includes helmets, safety gear, complimentary photos and videos, plus cantina and riverside restaurant stops.

“Hands down best atv tour in puerto Vallarta! Well worth every penny! The guides were AMAZING! Shout out to Carlos, Erick, and Pedro! Wonderful people. Very clear and concise with instruction and make you feel comfortable the whole tiRead more”

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Yelapa Waterfall, BBQ at Exclusive Majahuitas Beach & Open bar - Yelapa: a village walk with a changing waterfall
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Yelapa Waterfall, BBQ at Exclusive Majahuitas Beach & Open bar

15.Yelapa Waterfall, BBQ at Exclusive Majahuitas Beach & Open bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 760 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about seven hours cruising Banderas Bay to Yelapa and Majahuitas. You can walk to Cola de Caballo waterfall, snorkel, kayak, paddle board, and eat a BBQ lunch at a secluded beach club. The crew, including hosts such as Danny, Dani, and Poncho, provides drinks, snacks, music, and onboard entertainment.

“Fun day! Bonus of humpbacks and dolphins. Beach time. Beach volleyball. Snorkeling! Lots of colourful fish. Great BBQ. Entertaining crew. Great closing show. It’s a surprise!”

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