ATV Riding Puerto Vallarta: Private El Eden Adventure

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Duration4h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · ES

Mobile ticketAccepted

Operate your own ATV through jungle and coastal views, then swim in El Eden's river and waterfalls.

Private ATV riding adventure from Puerto Vallarta to El Eden, a jungle paradise and former film set where you ride intermediate-level trails, swim in the river, and decide how long to spend at each stop. The tour runs 4 hours with a private guide in English or Spanish; you'll pass the Malecón and Los Arcos on the way out, and can add zip lines or tequila tasting at checkout. Minimum age is 16 with a valid driver's license; passengers can be as young as 6.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV adventure from Puerto Vallarta

Admire Puerto Vallarta Malecon
Stop at Los Arcos viewer
Explore El Eden jungle and swim
Visit fishing village for lunch

The Experience

You operate the ATV yourself on this private ride, not as a passenger. The route starts in Puerto Vallarta's downtown, passes the Malecón and the Los Arcos National Marine Park viewpoint (optional stop), then heads into the Sierra Madre toward El Eden. That's the jungle location used as a film set for the 1987 movie Predator — a river with waterfalls, hammocks, and trails that climb deeper into the mountains. The whole outing runs 4 hours, and because it's private, you decide how long to linger at each spot or whether to stop at all.

At El Eden you can jump into the river to cool off, explore the trails on foot, or hang in a hammock. There's a small fishing village nearby where locals sell fresh catch if you want to eat (not included in the ride price). Zip lines are available to add to the experience at checkout. The guide handles navigation and knows which trails suit intermediate riders; you handle throttle and braking. Goggles, helmet, and face masks come with the ATV. Fuel is included. Bring a swimsuit if you plan to get in the water, bug spray for the jungle, and comfortable walking shoes for the stops.

A minimum of two ATVs books per reservation — you can ride solo or double up with a passenger (minimum age 6 for passengers). The guide speaks English or Spanish. This is built for intermediate-level riders who've handled an ATV before; it's not a beginner course. Cruise ship passengers need to provide ship name, docking time, and re-boarding time at booking so the guide can time your return.

What’s included

Private guide in English or Spanish.
ATV, helmet, goggles and face masks.
fuel surcharge.
optional stops at the Malecón and Los Arcos viewpoint.
4 hours of riding and time to swim at El Eden's river and waterfalls.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Xiutla Riders Ecoadventure

Is this one for you?Book this if you're an intermediate ATV rider who wants to control your own pace and stops — the private format means you spend as long as you want at El Eden's river and trails, or skip the village stop entirely and ride deeper into the mountains instead. Single or double riders work equally well; just bring your valid driver's license and a swimsuit.