Acapulco / La Quebrada: Private Van Tour with Local Guide

Summary

Flexible Acapulco Day Trip with Local Driver & Cliff Divers

With your own private van and local guide in Acapulco, you’ll set your own pace—whether watching cliff divers at La Quebrada or wandering colorful markets. Enjoy spontaneous stops, stories from your driver, and time to soak up city life in comfort—a flexible day you’ll remember long after leaving the coast.

What’s the experience like?

We were already laughing in the van before we even left the hotel — I think it was something about my friend’s sunhat nearly flying out the window. Our guide, Javier, just grinned and handed us cold bottled water (it was barely 10am but already warm). He asked where we wanted to go first in Acapulco, and honestly, none of us could decide. So he suggested La Quebrada to see the cliff divers. I’d seen videos before but standing there in person, you feel the hush right before they leap — everyone goes quiet for a second except for the gulls overhead and someone selling mango slices nearby.

Javier told us stories about growing up here — how his uncle once tried cliff diving (and survived, apparently), and which taco stand he swears by. We didn’t have a strict plan; that was kind of the point of this private van tour. Sometimes we’d spot something out the window — bright murals or a street vendor grilling elote — and just ask to stop. No problem. At one point we wandered into a little market where I tried to order coconut water in Spanish; Javier helped me out but still let me stumble through it (he laughed when I mixed up “coco” and “coca”).

The best part? No rush anywhere. If we wanted to linger at a viewpoint or take photos by some old church, we could. The city smells like sea air mixed with fried snacks and sunscreen — not always pleasant but definitely real. When it got too hot, we’d pile back into the cool van and just drive until someone saw something interesting again. There’s something about seeing Acapulco this way that makes you feel like you’re borrowing someone else’s hometown for a day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Acapulco Highlights Tour

• Visit La Quebrada Cliff Divers
• Explore Acapulco city attractions

Top questions

Is pickup included from my hotel or cruise ship?

Yes, pickup is included from both hotels and the cruise ship terminal in Acapulco.

How many people can fit in the private van?

The van can accommodate groups of up to 8 people; larger groups can request options for up to 10 travelers.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible and all areas are suitable for wheelchairs.

Can infants or small children join?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller on this tour.

Do I need to plan my itinerary ahead of time?

No, you can decide where to go within Acapulco during your contracted time with your local guide.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this private van tour.

How long does the tour last?

You can choose between 3, 8, or 12 hours for your private day trip around Acapulco.

Is an English-speaking guide provided?

Yes, your driver is also an English-speaking local guide.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or port pickup and drop-off by a professional English-speaking driver-guide in a comfortable private van (or car), plus bottled water throughout your flexible journey around Acapulco—so you can focus on exploring without worrying about logistics or timing.