Puerto Vallarta: ATV & RZR Sierra Madre Tour with Tequila Tasting

Summary

ATV and RZR adventure through Puerto Vallarta’s wild mountain trails with tequila tasting and river swim

You’ll ride ATVs or RZRs from Puerto Vallarta into the Sierra Madre mountains with local guides leading the way. Expect muddy trails, mountain views, lunch by a river at Rancho mi Abuelo (with time to swim), plus a guided tequila tasting at Tequilera Vallejo before heading back.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I wasn’t totally sure about driving an ATV in Puerto Vallarta’s Sierra Madre — my last “off-road” experience was more like a bumpy golf cart ride. But the guides here? Super patient. They handed out helmets and goggles, joked about how dusty we’d get (they weren’t kidding), and made sure even the nervous folks felt ready. The engines started up loud, echoing off the cobbled streets as we rolled out of town past little shops and kids waving from doorways. I caught a whiff of tortillas from somewhere nearby — it mixed weirdly well with the smell of gasoline.

The first stretch was easy, but once we hit those mountain paths, it got real fast. Mud splashed up my legs (should’ve worn darker shorts), and there were these sharp turns where you’d hear someone ahead whoop or laugh nervously. Our guide, Marco, kept checking on us — he’d slow down to point out birds or just shout back something funny in Spanish. There was this one stop at a viewpoint where everyone went quiet for a second; sun cutting through mist over the green hills, and you could hear nothing but wind and our own breathing. I didn’t expect to feel that calm on an adrenaline tour, honestly.

Lunch at Rancho mi Abuelo was simple but perfect — tacos with smoky salsa, cold drinks sweating in our hands. Some people jumped into the river pools right away; I dipped my feet first (the water’s way colder than you think). After drying off in the sun, we headed to Tequilera Vallejo for a proper tequila tasting. The owner explained all these differences between blanco and reposado while I tried not to make a face on my first sip — Li laughed when I tried to say “salud” in Spanish (probably butchered it). On the drive back down, everyone was quieter — tired but happy, still brushing dust off our arms.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — ATV tour with nature and tequila tasting

• Meet guides and safety briefing
• Drive through Puerto Vallarta streets
• Enter mountains and start adventure
• Stop at viewpoint for photos
• Arrive at Rancho mi Abuelo
• Enjoy Mexican food and swim
• Visit Tequilera Vallejo distillery
• Tequila tasting experience
• Return to base with guides

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Puerto Vallarta ATV tour?

No, hotel pickup is not included; you must arrive at the base 30 minutes early for check-in.

What should I bring for the Sierra Madre ATV & RZR tour?

Bring mosquito repellent, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, closed shoes, extra money for meals or tips.

Are there age or license requirements to drive an ATV or RZR?

You must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license to drive an RZR; 16+ can drive an ATV with adult permission and license.

Is food included during the day trip from Puerto Vallarta?

The tour includes lunch at Rancho mi Abuelo with Mexican food and drinks available for purchase.

How long does this ATV & RZR adventure last?

The full experience takes several hours including stops for photos, lunch, swimming, and tequila tasting.

Is this tour suitable for young children?

The minimum age is 6 years old as an ATV passenger and 4 years old as an RZR passenger.

What safety equipment is provided on this tour?

You’ll get a helmet, bandana, and goggles before starting your ride into the mountains.

Does this Puerto Vallarta adventure include a tequila tasting?

Yes—there’s a guided tequila tasting at Tequilera Vallejo included in your day.

What’s included

Your day includes all safety gear—helmet, bandana and goggles—plus guided rides through the Sierra Madre mountains by ATV or RZR. You’ll stop for lunch at Rancho mi Abuelo (with time to swim in river pools) before finishing up with a tequila tasting at Tequilera Vallejo distillery.