Puerto Vallarta: Sun Buggy Jungle Ride & Los Arcos Snorkel Tour

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Duration5h 30m

GroupUp to 30

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Puerto Vallarta buggy adventure through jungle stops agave tasting and boat to Los Arcos

You’ll ride through Puerto Vallarta’s lush jungle in a manual Sun Buggy (or let your guide drive), relax at hidden terraces, sample fresh agave at El Baston Del Rey factory, and snorkel around Los Arcos’ iconic rock formations—all with lunch included. Expect laughter, new tastes, and moments where time slows down beneath palm trees or out on the water.

5h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore nature and local landmarks

Relax in lush jungle terraces
Shop souvenirs and eat Mexican food
Visit El Baston Del Rey factory
Boat ride from Mismaloya Beach
Cruise around Los Arcos rock formations
Snorkel near Los Arcos (optional)

The Experience

I’ll be honest, I almost bailed when I realized all the Sun Buggy vehicles in Puerto Vallarta were stick shift. My last attempt at driving manual was… let’s just say not recent. But our guide, Luis, just grinned and said he’d drive if I wanted—no pressure. So I hopped in as a passenger, which meant I actually got to look around instead of panicking about stalling out in front of everyone. The morning was humid, with that thick green smell you only get near the jungle after rain, and we rattled out of town with the sound of birds louder than the engine sometimes.

We stopped at this terrace place tucked into the trees—flowers everywhere, some kind of citrus in the air (Luis called it limonaria? Li laughed when I tried to say it in Spanish—probably butchered it). There were vendors selling little wooden turtles and bright woven bags, but mostly I remember sitting with my feet dangling off the edge, breeze on my face, trying not to spill tamarind soda on myself. It felt like time slowed down there for a bit; nobody rushed us.

Next up was El Baston Del Rey—the agave factory. The smell hit me before we even got inside: sweet, smoky, almost grassy. We watched a guy chop up blue agave with this big blade, explaining how it turns into tequila (I’ll admit: I had no idea how much work goes into that bottle back home). Tasted a tiny sip—burned in a good way. Then back in the buggy for more bumps and laughter as we headed toward Mismaloya Beach.

The boat ride out to Los Arcos was one of those things that doesn’t feel real until you’re doing it. Water so clear you could see fish darting under us; pelicans floating by like they owned the place. Snorkeling there—I still think about that cold rush when you first dip your face under and everything goes quiet except your own breath. Some folks stayed on deck chatting with our guide about growing up in Puerto Vallarta; I floated near these weird rock arches just watching light flicker underwater. Never really wanted to get back on land after that.

What’s included

Your day includes riding or riding along in a manual Sun Buggy through Puerto Vallarta’s jungle roads (with a guide driving if needed), relaxing terrace stops with time for souvenirs or snacks, an agave tasting visit at El Baston Del Rey factory, a complimentary boat cruise departing from Mismaloya Beach to snorkel at Los Arcos—with lunch and all snorkeling gear provided along the way.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SUN BUGGYS TOUR: Botanical gardens, Tequila tasting, Boat ride