RZR tour Puerto Vallarta: Drive Sierra Madre trails yourself

You're behind the wheel on mountain dirt roads, not watching from a passenger seat.

An RZR activity near Puerto Vallarta where you drive your own vehicle through Sierra Madre trails for 3 hours, guided by a local expert. The route includes dirt roads, a panoramic viewpoint, tequila tasting with traditional Mexican food, and a waterfall with natural pools for swimming. Small groups keep the pace personal, and you choose between a 2-person or 4-person RZR at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

RZR tour and natural pools visit

• Check-in and safety instructions
• Drive Sierra Madre trails
• Stop at Coyote Viewpoint
• Tequila tasting and local flavors
• Drive Vallejo Route dirt roads
• Visit waterfall and natural pools

The experience

You arrive 15 minutes early, get fitted with a helmet and safety gear, and pick your RZR, then the guide briefs you on the route before you head onto the first dirt trails. The Sierra Madre trails wind through mountain scenery, and your first real stop is the Coyote Viewpoint, where the landscape opens up enough to see why people drive out here instead of staying in town. The dirt roads are the point: you're steering through them yourself, not narrating from a seat.

Midway through, you stop for tequila tasting and traditional Mexican flavors: a break that sits between the driving sections and gives you a moment to talk about what you've seen so far. Then the route continues on the Vallejo trails, more dirt roads and more of what brought you out here. By the time you reach the waterfall and natural pools, you've spent enough time driving to feel like you've actually covered ground. The pools are cold and real, and you can swim or just sit with a drink: regional food and drinks are available for an extra cost if you want them.

The whole thing runs 3 hours from start to finish. You're in a small group, which means the guide can adjust the pace if someone needs to stop longer at the viewpoint or take a different line through a section of trail. Drivers need a valid license, and the guide speaks English or Spanish depending on who's in the group that day.

What’s included

• Your own RZR to drive on dirt roads and mountain trails.
• expert local guide in English or Spanish.
• safety equipment including helmet, goggles, and bandana.
• fuel surcharge.
• tequila tasting and traditional Mexican flavors.
• access to a waterfall and natural mountain pools for swimming.

Options for this experience

2 options

Rzr for two peopleUp to 2 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00RZR for 1 or 2 people: Operate an all-terrain Razor-type vehicle for 1 or 2 people

Rzr for four peopleUp to 4 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00Rzr for four people

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, 12:00 and 15:00

Book up to1h before

GroupUp to 14

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 30

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Dirty Monkey Atv Adventure

Is this one for you?Book the 2-person RZR if you're going as a couple or with one friend and want the tighter handling on narrow trails. Choose the 4-person if your group is larger and you want to share the cost. Either way, you're driving yourself, which is what separates this from a guided tour where you sit and watch: the dirt roads and the control are yours.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What's the difference between the 2-person and 4-person RZR options?

The 2-person RZR seats two people total. The 4-person RZR seats four. You pick which one at checkout based on your group size. Both follow the same route and include the same guide, tequila tasting, and waterfall stop.

Do I need off-road driving experience to do this?

No. The guide briefs you on the vehicle and the trails before you start, and the route is designed for drivers of all experience levels. You need a valid driving license and to be at least 6 years old (children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult).

What happens at the waterfall? Is there time to actually swim?

Yes. You have time to cool off, swim, and relax at the natural pools before heading back. The waterfall and pools are part of the route, not a quick photo stop.

What safety gear is included?

Helmet, goggles, and bandana are provided. Fuel is included in the price, and safety instructions are part of the check-in before you drive.

Is the tequila tasting included, or is that extra?

Tequila tasting and traditional Mexican food are included in the tour price. Additional regional food and drinks at the waterfall are optional and cost extra. The tequila tasting is for guests 18 and older.

What's not a good fit for this activity?

The RZR experience isn't recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. The terrain and vehicle movement can be rough, so consider your physical comfort before booking.