Top Jalisco Nature and Wildlife Tours

Satisfy an appetite for adrenaline on a thrilling 6.5-hour outdoor adventure tour from Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy an exhilarating ecological experience packed with challenges and fun on this Puerto Vallarta Adventure; ride on a super-fast speedboat; rappel down rushing waterfalls; ride powerful 4x4 jeeps; soar over the tree tops on zip lines and cross suspended rope bridges hanging high above the jungle. This tour is the ideal way to spend an exciting day outdoors on your Puerto Vallarta vacation.

Discover wildlife in their natural environment with this half-day tour in Puerto Vallarta. Climb aboard a boat with a biologist guide and utilize a hydrophone to find dolphins based on their sounds. Go swimming with wild dolphins and keep an eye out for a range of marine life including turtles, rays, and more. Support marine ecology research with this wildlife-focused tour.

Climb aboard a luxury yacht for a sightseeing cruise in Puerto Vallarta. Experience the natural beauty of the Bay of Banderas during this boat trip. Go snorkeling or paddelboarding during the excursion and keep an eye out for wildlife including dolphins, turtles, and tropical fish. Relax on deck and admire views of the coastline around Puerto Vallarta. Drinks and snacks are included.

Discover the enchanting Marieta Islands on this snorkeling adventure from Puerto Vallarta. This tour has a 97% chance of visiting Hidden Beach—accessible only through a water tunnel—than other tours. Encounter diverse marine life including dolphins, turtles, and vibrant tropical fish, while underwater you can check out a colorful array of tropical fish.

Discover the luscious landscape of Mexico’s renowned tequila-producing region on a full-day tequila tour to Jalisco. Visit one of the world’s most famous tequila distilleries to tour and taste your way around this iconic establishment. Explore historical agave fields during your journey from Guadalajara and acquire knowledge of the complex fermentation process integral to producing delicious tequila. Savor the fiery flavor of Mexico’s national drink while your guide offers knowledgeable narration. An intimate experience is guaranteed on this small-group tour.

Drive an ATV through the Sierra Madre Mountains on a half-day adventure from Puerto Vallarta. You’ll splash through jungle rivers, pass quaint villages, and get a glimpse of the real Jalisco, far from crowded resorts. Choose between a 3- and 4-hour trip by ATV, and spend the day exploring the Puerto Vallarta countryside, with both morning and afternoon departures available.

Learn how tequila is produced—from the agave plants to the bottle—on a full-day tour from Guadalajara. Visit fields where agave grows, then head to La Rojeña, the distillery for Jose Cuervo, located in the town of Tequila. Take a tour of the distillery, taste several fine tequilas, then stop for lunch and shopping in town. Includes distillery tour and tequila tasting, guide, transportation in an air-conditioned minivan, and pickup and drop-off at select hotels.

Did I forget to mention the UNLIMITED Margaritas? If river conditions allow, you may swim with your horse. Following the ride, we'll reach La Dulce Vista, where you'll savour our own unique Artisanal Boutique Tequilas, crafted in small batches. Conclude this memorable day with a delightful traditional Mexican lunch. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!

Spend hours at your leisure in the forests, bays, and beaches outside Puerto Vallarta. This relaxing day trip takes you to the nearby villages of Yelapa and Majahuitas. A light breakfast and buffet lunch are served on the boat where you’ll have access to sandy shoreline and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters.

Adventure-seeking travelers will love this jet skiing safari in Puerto Vallarta. Ride your own jet ski but benefit from the assistance of a guide. You'll be shown how to use the vehicle properly before you jet off. Look out for dolphins, manta rays, and turtles and admire the beautiful views along the way. Even go snorkeling if you like.

Experience the natural beauty of the Sierra Madre on a horseback riding tour from Puerto Vallarta—a great choice for nature lovers and first-time visitors. Enjoy the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation as you travel through the countryside with ease and go on horseback to a cascading waterfall in the jungle. Your tour includes lunch, domestic open bar, and round-trip transportation from Puerto Vallarta.

Discover the secluded and sublime Las Caletas nature reserve on an enchanting full-day tour from Puerto Vallarta. Venture to Mexico’s answer to the Garden of Eden during your excursion to the coastal haven of Banderas Bay; stroll through the atmospheric jungle on the hunt for diverse wildlife; experience an authentic cooking class; or let the stress slip away on the golden sands of the beach. Enjoy a light breakfast, fulfilling and flavorsome buffet lunch in addition to an open bar on this family-friendly adventure.

Explore a stunning subtropical habitat in a group of just 10 people during this small-group guided tour of Puerto Vallarta’s Butterfly Sanctuary. Learn about the life cycles of the delicate winged creatures and get a chance to release newly hatched butterflies. Guided visits focus on the diversity of the flora and fauna within Banderas Bay.

Designed to delight lovers of horticulture, this 6-hour tour combines a visit to Vallarta Botanical Garden with tequila tasting at Rancho Los Veranos. Alongside your guide, you’ll explore 20 acres of lush tropical gardens, home to 3,000 different plant species. Then, head to Rancho Los Veranos for a Mexican lunch accompanied by samples of tequila, the country’s national beverage. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

This whale-watching tour provides the opportunity to give back on your Puerto Vallarta vacation. In the company of a biologist guide, you'll see humpback whales up close, as well as dolphins, turtles, and giant mantas in their natural environment and participate in a research project that helps to protect them.

Whether you are already a dedicated birder, or just getting interested in winged animals, this is the tour for you. Spend the day spotting birds that are native to the Puerto Vallarta area, and those just passing through on their annual migration. The distinctive ecosystems surrounding Puerto Vallarta mean there is a wide variety of species to see.

Go in search of dolphins in their native environment on this wildlife cruise from Puerto Vallarta. You'll see wild dolphins and have the chance to swim with them, if the conditions are right. Then visit a snorkeling location to discover the underwater world of Mexico's Pacific coast.

For those looking for cultural experiences and adventures that transform them. This trip includes opportunities to get to know the local gastronomy, beautiful picturesque houses, swim with different marine fauna, ride horses or live with species in their natural habitat. This small town in Mexico is the perfect destination for beach lovers and escapists. A town without cars, donkeys still serve as cargo trucks, sun rays and roosters are still the only alarm clocks, Ready to experience a hidden waterfall of Yelapa? This is the tour for you! The Cola de Caballo waterfall is a charming fishing village where you can cool off, or just sit back and enjoy the natural beauty. Explore native crafts along the way, then relax in the sun on the long beach of Yelapa, where the river flows into the ocean, surrounded by an incomparable landscape of green mountains. A walk you will never forget.

Explore the magnificent marine life of the Mexican Pacific and the Bay of Banderas on an exciting full-day tour from Puerta Vallarta. Snorkel to observe an incredible underwater wonderland; kayak in the warm waters of the Marietas Islands; and watch for exotic birds flying in their natural habitat. Look out for dolphins, whales, giant manta rays, and sea turtles as an experienced guide directs your attention to the wonders of nature on this eco-adventure.

Leave Puerto Vallarta behind to explore one of Mexico's last hidden vestiges: San Sebastián, tucked within the Sierra Madre. On this tour, take in scenes of daily rural life as you travel by comfortable vehicle into the mountains toward this colonial enclave. Meander among its whitewashed structures with your guide, see remnants of its mining past, and simply enjoy a town mostly untouched by tourism. Lunch is included.

Get off the beaten path and follow the Cuale River for a half day of outdoor fun. In an open-sided buggy you'll venture down dirt roads, through villages and countryside, seeing a side of Puerto Vallarta that many travelers miss. Stop at a natural pool surrounded by jungle in the Sierra Madre mountains. Enjoy views from the highest point above the river, then head down the mountain for tequila tasting.

Upon arriving at our venue, you will be welcomed by a true charro from Jalisco, who will guide you through the tour we call "Entre Charros" (Among Charros). You will explore our site museum, considered the Cathedral of Charrería, while learning about the history and evolution of man on horseback in Mexico and the world. We will visit the stables where we will learn about the Quarter Horse, their care and attention, as well as the tools we use to work with them and the livestock. We will learn about the use of the lasso and how to lasso to initiate ourselves into the world of charros. Finally, the time comes to ride a horse with a charro hat, for which we will give you some basic instructions on how to communicate with the horse in a practical way. The best part is the end because we will celebrate and toast with a delicious tequila while enjoying the music of the mariachi and the songs of the charrería. Welcome to the world of "Entre Charros."

Enjoy a unique experience in Puerto Vallarta while helping to support its sea turtle population. This tour takes you to one of the most important sea turtle camps in Puerto Vallarta. There you will learn all about the magnificent creatures and the ongoing work of Mexican biologists to increase their survival rate before heading to the beach to help newborn turtles reach the ocean safely.