Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta: 25 Adventure Park Challenges

Ninety minutes underwater with tropical fish, then 25 adrenaline challenges on land

Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta pairs 90 minutes in Banderas Bay at Majahuitas (swimming and feeding tropical fish with photos included) with 25 extreme activities at Adventure Park: zip lines, via ferrata climbing, rope circuits and suspension bridges. The day runs 6.5 hours total and ends at Playa Las Animas beach with restaurant access. A live guide leads in English or Spanish. Bus fare, park admission, water taxi, snorkel gear and the towable inflatable are all included.

The experience

The snorkeling happens first at Majahuitas, where you spend 90 minutes in the water surrounded by tropical fish. You get to feed them and take photos. The operator includes those shots so you have the moment captured. The site sits in jungle landscape, and the calm of the snorkel is the setup for everything that comes next.

After you dry off, Adventure Park at Playa Las Animas is where the pace shifts. Twenty-five challenges wait: zip lines you fly across, a via ferrata route you climb, suspension bridges that test your balance, and rope circuits that demand focus. You move through them at your own speed, and the park sits right on the beach, so the ocean is always in view. The challenges range from moderate to extreme, and the operator notes they suit all fitness levels, though they're not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.

Water tubing fills the gap between snorkeling and the park. You board an inflatable towed behind a boat and hold on through speed and splashes. At the end of the day, Playa Las Animas gives you time to swim in calm water, walk the sand, or order ceviche or aguachile at the beach restaurant. The whole outing runs 6.5 hours from start to finish. Bus fare, park entry, the water taxi, snorkel equipment and the towable are all included. A guide in English or Spanish leads the group.

What’s included

• Bus fare and water taxi to Majahuitas.
• snorkel gear and viewfinders.
• 90 minutes of snorkeling with photos included.
• admission to Adventure Park's 25 challenges.
• the inflatable towable for water tubing.
• access to Playa Las Animas beach and its restaurant.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Las Animas Adventure Park

Is this one for you?At 6.5 hours, this day fills most of a morning and afternoon but leaves the evening free. The snorkeling and park challenges suit anyone comfortable with both water and heights. The operator does not recommend it for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or cardiovascular concerns.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is snorkeling like at Majahuitas?

Majahuitas snorkeling lasts 90 minutes in Banderas Bay, where you swim surrounded by tropical fish and can feed them. The operator includes photos of your time in the water so you have a record of what you saw.

How many challenges does Adventure Park have?

Adventure Park at Playa Las Animas has 25 activities: zip lines, via ferrata climbing, suspension bridges, rope circuits and other obstacles that test balance and nerve. You move through them at your own pace.

What is water tubing like on this snorkeling day?

Water tubing is a towed inflatable ride behind a boat. You hold on tight while it picks up speed and splashes. It sits between the snorkeling and the Adventure Park challenges.

What can I do at Playa Las Animas at the end?

Playa Las Animas has a restaurant where you can order ceviche, aguachile and other local dishes. You can also swim in the calm water or walk along the golden sand before heading back.

What gear and transport does the operator provide?

The operator includes bus fare from Puerto Vallarta, water taxi to and from Majahuitas, snorkel equipment, the inflatable towable, park admission and photos from the snorkeling. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the group throughout.