Things to do in Puerto Vallarta
Whale Watching Puerto Vallarta9 optionsSnorkeling Puerto Vallarta23 optionsATV Tour Puerto Vallarta19 optionsZipline Puerto Vallarta16 optionsBoat Tour Puerto Vallarta48 optionsPuerto Vallarta Airport Transfer8 optionsMarietas Islands Tours15 optionsCatamaran Cruise Puerto Vallarta8 optionsFood Tour Puerto Vallarta38 optionsHiking Puerto Vallarta14 optionsCity Tour Puerto Vallarta8 optionsSunset Cruise Puerto Vallarta8 options
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Snorkeling at Marietas Islands from Puerto VallartaA full-day snorkeling trip from Puerto Vallarta to Marietas Islands National Aquatic Park with guide, breakfast, lunch and all aquatic equipment. You depart from Puerto Mágico maritime terminal, spend 25 to 35 minutes snorkeling with a professional guide, then choose kayaking or paddleboarding before visiting La Nopalera Beach. The tour runs Tuesday through Sunday and includes an open bar throughout the day.Is it for me?The early start and the hour-and-a-half crossing mean you're in the water by mid-morning, which is why snorkeling and kayaking both fit into one day instead of two separate trips. Arrive rested and ready to move between activities—the pace is steady but the boat handles the transport.
Puerto Vallarta Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & DropoffYou're met at the airport exit with a sign bearing your name and driven to your hotel in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver. On departure, pickup happens two hours before your flight if booked in advance. No terminal staff, no surprises — just a fixed route and a driver who knows Puerto Vallarta.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi negotiation and arrive knowing exactly who's picking you up and what it costs. The fixed schedule and advance booking take the guesswork out of getting from the airport to your hotel — and back again.
Puerto Vallarta: Canopy Zip Lines & Boat Tour with TequilaYou zip line across 19 canopy lines over jungle and river, then swim in natural pools and slide down rock formations. Transport to the site is included, along with expert bilingual guides, all safety equipment, and an authentic tequila tasting at the riverside bar. Lunch and drinks are separate, and the whole day runs without you arranging transport or timing the stops yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want the adrenaline, the water, and the culture all in one day without arranging separate transport, guides, or timing — the fixed itinerary is what makes it possible to do 19 zip lines, swim, taste tequila, and see the sanctuary without any of it feeling rushed.
Marietas Islands Snorkeling Tour: Kayak & Hidden BeachThis snorkeling tour departs Puerto Vallarta for the Marietas Islands, where you snorkel at multiple reefs, paddle out on kayaks, and swim to Playa Escondida—a secluded beach accessible only by water. The tour runs 6.5 hours and includes breakfast, lunch, drinks, and all snorkeling and kayak equipment; a live guide leads in English or Spanish. You'll need to be a comfortable swimmer, as reaching the hidden beach requires a 100-meter swim in a vest.Is it for me?Book this if you're comfortable swimming in open water—you'll need to swim 100 meters to reach the hidden beach—and prefer a shared group boat with meals and activities bundled together rather than coordinating separately.
Puerto Vallarta: City Tour & Canopy Zipline with Tequila TastingYou'll walk through the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe and along the Malecón with bay views, drive through the Romantic Zone's old streets, taste eight types of tequila with an explanation of the production process, then zipline nine lines at Nogalito Ecopark over 40 to 50 minutes. Transport, water, and tequila samples are included; the tour runs as a single half-day block, so you're done by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to mix city sightseeing with a real adrenaline moment in one half-day without arranging separate activities — the combination of landmarks, tequila education, and ziplines means you're not choosing between culture and adventure, you're getting both.
Puerto Vallarta: Speed Boat, Zipline & Jungle ATV ComboYou speed across the bay past Los Arcos, ride an unimog up a jungle road to the zipline base, then work through 19 canopy lines at your own pace. After, you can swim in the river, try the tequila tasting, or paddle kayaks before the boat returns you to Puerto Vallarta. The day is built so you're always moving between activities, and nothing overlaps — you get three separate experiences without dead time between them.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want three separate activities in one day without arranging transport between them — the boat, unimog, and ziplines are sequenced back-to-back so you're not waiting or figuring out logistics between each one.
Puerto Vallarta Airport Transfer: Private Ride & Local InsightsYou're picked up at Puerto Vallarta airport with a name sign, driven in a private VIP vehicle with refreshments included, and dropped at your hotel with luggage help. Your driver is an experienced local who can answer questions about Bahía de Banderas and suggest stops along the way. Return transfers work the same way, timed to get you back to the airport with time to spare before your flight.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Puerto Vallarta with luggage and want someone else handling the drive, the navigation, and the question of where to go next—the fixed price and advance confirmation mean no negotiating at the curb or wondering if your ride showed up.
Puerto Vallarta Airport to Sayulita: Private Transfer & PickupYou get picked up at Puerto Vallarta airport with no waiting or shared stops, travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a bilingual driver, and arrive in Sayulita refreshed with bottled water and Wi-Fi on board. Flight tracking means the driver knows exactly when you're landing, so the car is ready when you clear arrivals — no phone calls, no negotiations, just a smooth ride to your destination.Is it for me?Book this if you want to step out of the airport and into a car without arranging a taxi or managing a shared shuttle — the private service and flight tracking mean you're moving the moment you land, not waiting around or negotiating a fare.
Puerto Vallarta City Highlights Tour: Downtown & TequilaThis five-hour guided tour covers Puerto Vallarta's main attractions: a walk along the Malecon with history from your guide, the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a pass by Los Arcos National Marine Park, and a stop in Mismaloya for a coffee factory and tequila distillery visit. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the guide speaks English or Spanish. You choose whether to add lunch when you book.Is it for me?Choose the option with lunch if you want a full day without stopping to find food on your own; without lunch, you move faster and have more flexibility to eat elsewhere or skip it altogether.
Puerto Vallarta Airport Transfer: Roundtrip Shuttle & Meet-GreetYou're met at the airport by an English-speaking representative who handles your luggage and drives you to your hotel in a shared shuttle. On departure, pickup happens at your hotel at a time you choose, and you arrive at the airport with time to spare. The roundtrip price is fixed, and nothing else is due when you arrive or depart.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip airport taxi lines and have your return transport sorted before you land — the fixed price and bilingual driver mean no surprises, and the shared shuttle keeps the cost low.
Puerto Vallarta Airport Transfer: Private Car & Meet-GreetYou arrive at Puerto Vallarta airport and your driver is waiting with a sign. No haggling, no confusion about zones or pricing—it's all arranged before you land. The car is comfortable, the driver is professional, and you're at your hotel without the stress of figuring out local transport after a long flight. Book with your flight number and hotel name, and you'll have a confirmed voucher within a day.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Puerto Vallarta and want to skip the taxi negotiation and arrive at your hotel without arranging transport yourself—the fixed price and confirmed driver remove both the guesswork and the curb-side haggle.
Puerto Vallarta Airport Transfer: Private Car & Meet-GreetYou arrive at the airport, meet your driver at baggage claim, and ride to your hotel without arranging transport or haggling over the fare. The transfer is confirmed before you travel, the vehicle is comfortable and safe, and the driver handles the route so you don't have to figure out the city on your first day. The service covers groups up to six and operates every day of the year.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the airport taxi queue and the uncertainty of finding transport after a long flight — the fixed price and confirmed driver mean you know exactly what to expect before you land.
Puerto Vallarta: City Tour with Tequila Tasting & Local GuideYou’ll wander Puerto Vallarta’s lively Malecón with a local guide, step quietly into the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, taste tequila straight from the source at Rancho Verano Distillery, and explore Mismaloya’s jungle edges. Expect laughter, new flavors, and small moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Puerto Vallarta Airport to Hotel: Private Minivan TransferYou arrive at Puerto Vallarta International, find your driver at the meet-and-greet, and ride directly to your hotel in a private air-conditioned minivan without arranging transport or negotiating fares. The driver is certified and the vehicle is late-model; you provide flight and hotel details at booking and receive a voucher to present at arrivals. Groups up to 6 passengers; return airport transfers use a taxi per federal rules.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the taxi queue and negotiating fares after landing — the fixed price and driver waiting at arrivals mean you go straight to your hotel without arranging anything else on arrival day.
Puerto Vallarta: RZR coast drive with Edén stop & tastingBuckle up for a day trip through Puerto Vallarta’s wild side: drive your own RZR along the coast, catch glimpses of Los Arcos National Park, stop at Edén for tequila tasting with locals, and swap stories with your guide. It’s messy, loud fun — one of those days you’ll remember whenever you smell salt air or hear an engine rumble.
Marietas Islands Seabird Watching Tour with Private GuideA private seabird watching tour to Marietas Islands National Park near Puerto Vallarta puts you on a 30-foot boat with a professional biologist guide for five hours among nesting marine birds and rocky volcanic islets. The tour includes snorkeling gear and binoculars on request, meals and drinks, and hotel pickup can be arranged in advance. A naturalist guide identifies species and explains the islands' ecology and conservation while you watch for boobies, frigatebirds, herons, egrets, pelicans, dolphins and sea turtles.Is it for me?The guide delivers commentary in English or Spanish, so non-Spanish speakers follow the bird identification and ecology without translation delays. The private boat and naturalist guide suit anyone who wants to watch nesting seabirds up close instead of from a distance, with a professional explaining what you're seeing as it happens.
Puerto Vallarta: 9 Zipline Canopy Tour & Tequila TastingYou zipline nine lines through Puerto Vallarta's jungle canopy at Rancho Capomo, crossing over a river and between trees with a professional guide who stays with your group. Pickup and drop-off from a designated point, all equipment, and a tequila tasting after you're back on the ground are included. The whole day takes a few hours, leaving your afternoon free.Is it for me?Book this if you want a half-day jungle adventure without arranging your own transport or worrying about equipment—the guide and the fixed schedule handle both, leaving you free to focus on the ziplines and the river crossing.
