Snorkel Majahuitas & waterfall hike from Puerto Vallarta

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Duration7h

GroupUp to 12

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Snorkel, hike to a waterfall, and eat what the fishermen caught that morning

A full-day tour from Puerto Vallarta combines snorkeling at Majahuitas with a hike through jungle trails to a waterfall in Quimixto, followed by lunch at a local restaurant serving fresh seafood. The day starts with a public bus to Boca de Tomatlán, then a 20-minute boat ride south along the coast, and includes a guide in English or Spanish; children are welcome from age 12.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat ride, hike, and seafood lunch

Meet at the meeting point
Take bus to Boca de Tomatlán
Boat ride to Quimixto
Hike to the waterfall
Lunch at local seafood restaurant
Boat ride back to Boca de Tomatlán
Bus return to meeting point in Puerto Vallarta

The Experience

The tour begins with a 30-minute public bus ride from Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatlán, a coastal town where the boat departs. From there, a 20-minute ride takes you south along the water to Quimixto, a small town accessible mainly by sea. The snorkeling happens at Majahuitas, where you enter the water with gear provided and spend time among the reef before heading to shore.

Once on land in Quimixto, the hike to the waterfall follows a winding trail through tropical vegetation. The path descends toward the sound of water, and the waterfall itself is where you can swim and cool off after the trek. This is the physical center of the day — the moment the tour is built around.

Lunch comes at a local restaurant in the area, where the menu centers on fresh seafood: ceviches, fish tacos, shrimp and prawn dishes prepared with regional flavors. The cost runs $25 to $40 per person and is not included in the tour price. After eating, you return by boat to Boca de Tomatlán and take the bus back to Puerto Vallarta, arriving at the meeting point where the day began. The full outing takes about 7 hours from start to finish.

What’s included

Snorkel gear and transportation by public bus and boat are included; lunch at the local restaurant is separate and costs $25 to $40 per person.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Vallarta Local Experience

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to combine water and land in one day — the boat gets you to a place most day-trippers don't reach, the hike is real jungle, not a paved path, and the waterfall is where you swim, not just look at. The moderate fitness requirement and the 7-hour commitment mean this suits travelers who are comfortable moving through heat and terrain, not those looking for a short or easy outing.