Top Puerto Vallarta Full-day Tours

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.

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.

This half day tour will give you an in-depth look at the beautiful city of Puerto Vallarta. Beginning at the Marina, this tour takes you to the resident’s area where our local guide will show you the wildlife and ecology of the area – you could even spot a crocodile! There's plenty to photograph as you walk on the Malecon Boardwalk and cross the suspension bridge to Isla Cuale.

Explore Puerto Vallarta’s top historic and cultural attractions in this guided sightseeing excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, learn about the city from a professional guide while visiting sites like the Malecón, the Municipal Palace, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, the flea market, and a tequila factory. Capture memorable photos while heading south through Costa de Oro, Mirador de los Arcos, and other areas.

See the highlights of Puerto Vallarta on a full-day tour that explores downtown, Los Arcos, and Mismaloya Beach. With an expert guide to lead the way, you’ll stroll the Malecón, see gorgeous coastal scenery, and visit a tequila distillery for a tour and tasting. This Puerto Vallarta tour is a great choice for first-time visitors, and it includes pickup and drop-off at local hotels.

Immerse yourself in the magical mysticism of Las Caletas by night with an enchanting evening excursion from Puerta Vallarta. Watch the sun sink into the shimmering sea as you sail to a secluded beach surrounded by rugged rock formations. Dine upon a gourmet 3-course meal by candlelight before watching the renowned Rhythms of the Night show, a stunning spectacle that promises to transport viewers to a spiritual land that time forgot.

See the highlights of Puerto Vallarta: the rich history, beautiful architecture, and stunning scenery that has made it a tourist hotspot for many years. Visit the seaside Malecon and celebrated Lady of Guadalupe Church. You will stop at several lookout points for spectacular views of the Bay of Banderas and Los Arcos before lunch and the return trip to your hotel.

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.

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.

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.

If just the thought of landing in a new place and having to navigate your way to your hotel stresses you out, you'll love this handy shared one-way transfer from Puerto Vallarta Airport. Look out for your driver in the designated meeting place and leave the rest up to them. Sit back and enjoy the views, or even take a nap, on the way to your accommodation.

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.

Soar through the treetops of the rain forest straight into a tequila bar during this canopy tour, which begins with an optional speedboat ride. On Puerto Vallarta’s first-ever zipline circuit, cover two miles (three km) on strong cables suspended 328 feet (100 meters) in the air and enjoy panoramic vistas. Conclude the exhilarating experience with time to swim, kayak, and race down a waterslide, or greet the diverse wildlife of the on-site menagerie. 

Taste your way through Puerto Vallarta’s distinctive cuisine on a 3-hour foodie bike tour that explores the best tacos in town. Join a local guide and a small group, then pedal through the neighborhoods of Cinco de Diciembre, downtown, and Old Town, stopping along the way for sightseeing and snacks. This 3-hour culinary bike tour covers roughly 4.5 miles (7.2 km.) of terrain and includes tastings of tacos and artisanal ice cream, and it’s limited to six people for a fun, personal experience.

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.

Visit two of the Pacific Coast’s most picturesque beaches on this double-duty tour of Sayulita and San Pancho, in Puerto Vallarta’s Riviera Nayarit. Relax on the sand or hit the waves, and then spend time touring the quaint historic center of Sayulita, designated as one of Mexico’s Magic Town. Full-day tours include hotel transfers and end with a visit to an artisanal chocolate factory.

If you have never visited downtown Vallarta, it is likely that when you see them you will not believe that a place like this existed in Mexico. We will observe hundreds of beautiful places within the city that will truly surprise you. A professional guide will guide you to explore the best of Puerto Vallarta on our captivating city tour. We begin on the lively Malecón de Vallarta, where the sea breeze mixes with the cultural bustle. Then, we headed to the imposing Municipal Palace, a witness to history and local government. The majestic Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe awaits us with its emblematic architecture and its rich spirituality. And for a unique sensory experience, we visit the Tequila Factory, where you will discover the secrets of this national drink. From the energy of the boardwalk to the serenity of the church, each stop immerses you in the vibrant essence of Puerto Vallarta. A cultural adventure that will leave a lasting impression on your heart!

Visit the laid-back surf town of Sayulita on a full-day trip from Puerto Vallarta that explores gorgeous beaches and a picturesque village. With round-trip transport from select hotels in Puerto Vallarta, you’ll have the day to explore at your own pace, getting tips and advice from the expert guide. This full-day excursion from Puerto Vallarta to Sayulita is the perfect way to escape the city for a surfing paradise, and it includes all transport and a guided tour of Sayulita. Please note tour schedule is not your pick up time. Contact us before your arrival to provide proper pick up according to your hotel.

Explore the western Jalisco town of San Sebastian del Oeste on a tour from Puerto Vallarta that provides the chance to see a bit more of Mexico in just one day. You'll visit a coffee factory and a distillery and have time to wander through the small town, characterized by cobbled streets and white houses with red tiles. This tour allows you to skip the stress of finding your own way from Puerto Vallarta to San Sebastian so you can just relax and enjoy a pre-planned excursion.

Explore the rainforest outside Puerto Vallarta on a thrilling UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle) adventure. Get a brief safety tutorial and a lesson in driving the 4x4 Polaris RZR UTV. Then, throw on a helmet and goggles and hit the trails. Stop for a hike to a hidden natural pool where you can swim, relax beside a waterfall, and munch on light snacks included in the tour. 

Visit two of Mexico’s ‘Pueblos Magicos,’ or Magic Towns, on a full-day trip from Puerto Vallarta to Mascota and Talpa de Allende. You’ll explore both villages with an expert guide, from Mascota’s unfinished church to the Our Lady of the Rosary of Talpa, an important pilgrimage place for Mexican Catholics. This 10-hour ‘Pueblos Magicos’ tour includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in Puerto Vallarta, as well as breakfast, lunch, and all transport by climate-controlled vehicle.

Ahoy Matey! Are you looking for a shore excursion that's fun for the entire family? Next time you're in port in Puerto Vallarta, book a pirate sailing cruise along Banderas Bay. Set out for the remote shores of Majahuitas Beach aboard a replica of Columbus's Santa Maria with a cast of costumed pirates accompanying you. Once at the beach, there's time for kayaking, snorkeling, and beach volleyball (or simply relaxing); then it's back on the ship for lunch and plenty more pirate antics as you return to your port of call.

Marietas Islands National Park is an ecological refuge that has become a must-see attraction for its spectacular landscapes, reefs and clear waters. We head out enjoying the beauty of the waters until Marietas Islands National Park where our experienced guides will take you to snorkeling, watching for rare species of birds or just sit back with your favorite drink and take the beauty of the area. Relax on one of the secluded beaches and then catch the afternoon warm breeze as we all sail back to port. For those who enjoy snorkeling, you will find an amazing quantity of tropical fish as well as an excellent chance to see other marine creatures such as octopus, spotted rays and even seahorses and turtles! There are over 100 species of birds!. For those who are more into just enjoy sightseeing, there are stunning cliffs, beautiful isolated coves, caves and rock formations that indeed make the Maretas Islands a photographer's dream! Whales sightings opportunities from Dec 8th - Mar 15th