7 Waterfall Tours in Puerto Vallarta That Repay the Booking

1.Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.4-Hour Jungle Hike and Waterfall Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $35

From Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica, take a short local bus ride to the Palo Maria trail. Expect roughly an hour of rocky jungle walking, several shallow river crossings, plant and wildlife lessons, and a swim in a waterfall pool. Guides including Juan Carlos, Alex, Diego, and Victor lead small groups of up to 12.

“The hike was amazing and my adult kids had a great time! However, this hike is NOT for someone with any knee issues. The guide is there to get you through the trail and to the waterfall, but not through the terrain. If it was not for my son, I would have not have made it through all the rocks we had to climb”

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6.4-Hour Jungle Hike and Waterfall Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 163 reviews · 4 hours · from $30Best value

Meet guide Juan, Alex, Diego, Rocco, or another VallartaNatureTrips guide near the OXXO in Puerto Vallarta’s old center. Ride a local bus south, hike a rocky river trail, swim at a waterfall, and optionally climb to a second fall and bay lookout. Bring water, closed-toe shoes, and a towel.

“Alex was incredible, getting to the waterfall was a nice fun urban hike. Just a note that the second hike requires a lot of climbing so make sure you are prepared for a bit of a challenge before starting it”

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7.Vallarta: Yelapa Waterfall & Majahuitas Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 74 reviews · 7 hours · from $99

Spend seven hours cruising from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa and Majahuitas. Walk to Cola de Caballo waterfall, snorkel with provided gear, enjoy lunch and free time, then return with music, dancing, and an open bar. English and Spanish guides lead this busy, full-day outing.

“This activity was an amazing experience, it was our first time in Puerto Vallarta, sometimes the water was not as visible as we would like but sometimes you can’t help that, we ended up seeing some whales and venturing through the city of Yelapa was a once in a lifetime amount of fun, full of culture and love.”

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