Puerto Vallarta: Canopy Zip-lines & Mule Ride Sierra

Eleven zip-lines and a mule ride through the Sierra above Puerto Vallarta

You get suited up in full safety gear, ride a mule into the Sierra, then fly through eleven zip-lines up to 660 feet above the forest with ocean views. The fastest line hits 90 kilometers per hour. The last one ends in a river swim. Guides brief you on safety and wildlife, stay with you throughout, and the day wraps with pool access and complimentary tequila tasting before return to town.

Step-by-step itinerary

Zip lines and nature walk adventure

• Receive safety briefing
• Get harness, pulleys, helmet
• Fly on 11 zip lines
• Enjoy ocean and mountain views
• Walk natural paths
• Dive in river at last line

The experience

You've just landed in Puerto Vallarta and your hotel is still checking you in. But the mountains are an hour away, and the guides are waiting. The canopy tour in the Sierra starts with a safety briefing (harness, helmet, pulleys, the whole setup), and then you're walking natural paths toward the first line. Eleven of them total, strung between the trees, and the ocean sits below the whole time you're flying.

The mule ride comes first, about fifteen minutes through the foothills, and then the zip-lining starts. You move from one platform to the next, walking the forest floor between lines, and the guides stay with you the whole way. They're trained, they're funny, they explain what you're seeing in the wildlife around you. The fastest line is called Tom and Jerry, and it's the one where you hit 80 to 90 kilometers per hour. You can race a friend if someone else is on the tour. Most people don't expect how quiet it is up there, just the sound of the pulley and the trees.

At the last line you dive into the river. It's cold and fast and real. After that you walk back to the park, where there's a restaurant, an infinity pool if you brought a bathing suit, and a free tequila tasting before you head down the mountain. The whole thing takes a few hours, and you're back in town before dinner, still buzzing from the speed and the height and the fact that you just did that.

What’s included

• Mule ride through the Sierra foothills.
• all safety equipment including harness, helmet and pulleys.
• access to eleven zip-lines with guides throughout.
• a river swim at the final line.
• access to park facilities and restaurant.
• use of the infinity pool.
• complimentary tequila tasting.

Options for this experience

3 options

Canopy TourGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00

Morning Canopy TourGuide in English or Spanish · 11:00Canopy tour at Nogalito Eco Park

Afternoon Tour OptionGuide in English or Spanish · 14:00Canopy tour at Nogalito Eco Park

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 11:00 and 14:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Gray Line Puerto Vallarta

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the adrenaline and the view without arranging transport from town or figuring out the gear yourself: the guides handle the safety briefing and stay with you the whole way, which is what makes flying 660 feet above the forest feel manageable even if you've never done it before.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

How high do the zip-lines go?

The highest line reaches 660 feet above the forest canopy.

What's the fastest zip-line speed?

The Tom and Jerry line reaches 80 to 90 kilometers per hour.

How long is the mule ride?

About fifteen minutes through the foothills before the zip-lining begins.

What's included in the tour price?

All safety equipment, the mule ride, access to all eleven zip-lines, park facilities, the infinity pool, and a free tequila tasting.

Can I swim during the tour?

Yes, the final zip-line ends with a river dive. Bring a bathing suit and towel if you want to use the infinity pool afterward.

What should I bring?

Comfortable shoes and clothes, insect repellent, sunblock, and cash for food, drinks, photos and souvenirs. A bathing suit and towel if you plan to use the pool.

Is there a weight limit?

Maximum weight is 124 kg (264 lbs).

Who shouldn't do this tour?

It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. Moderate physical fitness is required.