Eco Tours in Puerto Vallarta at a glance
- Our pick: Puerto Vallarta: Horseback Riding & Waterfall Trek Sierra Madre, US$ 103 per person (5h, 4.82★ · 371).
- Top rated: Whale Watching Puerto Vallarta: Marine Mammal Expert Guide, US$ 89 per person (3h, 4.94★ · 530).
- Best value: Puerto Vallarta Butterfly Sanctuary Tour: See New Hatchlings, US$ 28 per person (1h, 4.92★ · 466).
Price per person across the 4 options priced per person: US$ 28–US$ 111 (median US$ 89). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 5 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 3 with instant confirmation, 3 kid-friendly, 1 private and 2 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Eco Tours in Puerto Vallarta
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
5 options
Puerto Vallarta: Horseback Riding & Waterfall Trek Sierra Madre Horseback riding through Sierra Madre foothills from Puerto Vallarta with river crossing, waterfall swim, and Mexican lunch. Pickup from designated points, open bar included. Every day · 08:15 ★ 4.82 (371 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 103 per person
Whale Watching Puerto Vallarta: Marine Mammal Expert Guide Whale watching tour in Banderas Bay with a marine mammal specialist guide who leads research projects on the boat: 3 hours in a shaded. Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 12:00 and 13:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.94 (530 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Puerto Vallarta Butterfly Sanctuary Tour: See New Hatchlings Guided butterfly sanctuary tour in Puerto Vallarta with museum entry and live expert guide. Every day · 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.92 (466 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 28 per person
Puerto Vallarta: Wild Dolphin Encounter & Los Arcos Snorkeling See wild dolphins with a marine biologist in Puerto Vallarta, then snorkel Los Arcos Marine Park. Small group, includes equipment, lunch and educational talk. Half-day tour. Mon, Wed and Fri · 08:00 and 08:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.91 (161 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 111 per person
Marietas Islands Seabird Watching Tour with Private Guide Watch blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds and herons nest on volcanic cliffs at Marietas Islands National Park. Your private 30-foot boat. Next departure: 21 Mar 2027 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 850 per group
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Vallarta: Horseback Riding & Waterfall Trek Sierra MadreOur pick | US$ 103 per person | 5h | 4.82★ · 371 | Every day · 08:15 | English, Spanish |
| Whale Watching Puerto Vallarta: Marine Mammal Expert GuideTop ratedGroup of up to 10 | US$ 89 per person | 3h | 4.94★ · 530 | Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 12:00 and 13:00 | English, Spanish, French |
| Puerto Vallarta Butterfly Sanctuary Tour: See New HatchlingsBest valueGroup of up to 12 | US$ 28 per person | 1h | 4.92★ · 466 | Every day · 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| Puerto Vallarta: Wild Dolphin Encounter & Los Arcos SnorkelingGroup of up to 10 | US$ 111 per person | 4h | 4.91★ · 161 | Mon, Wed and Fri · 08:00 and 08:30 | English, Spanish |
| Marietas Islands Seabird Watching Tour with Private GuidePrivate | US$ 850 per group up to 5 people · ≈ US$ 170 per person if 5 go | 5h | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Next departure: 21 Mar 2027 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (1): Marietas Islands Seabird Watching Tour with Private Guide (US$ 850 per group)
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