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Puerto Vallarta: The 15 Best Tours and Day Trips

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Vallarta has jungle behind it and a bay in front, which is why the list runs to zip lines and boats in roughly equal measure. The 15 below include the Marietas Islands, the Yelapa waterfall run, food walks through the Zona Romántica and the sunset sails, with prices and departure points.

Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride

Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride - Safety briefing, gear, and the sneaky stair challenge

1.Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,786 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $120Our number one

Puerto Vallarta zipline over 100 meters, then tequila and river play. Speedboat option, 19 lines, kayaking, waterslides, animal encounters.

“We had an amazing time on this Puerto Vallarta shore excursion! From start to finish, it was a true adventure. The speedboat ride took about 45 minutes to an houe to cross the bay. After that, we jumped into an open-air truck for a 20-minute ride up into the mountains — definitely part of the experience! The zipline course itself was incredible. The first 7 zip lines are no joke — a lot of uphill steps and physical effort, so be prepared. On a difficulty scale, we’d give it a solid 7.5 out of 10. Definitely bring good walking or hiking shoes, and hydrate beforehand! The views were breathtaking, and…”

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Winner 2025 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

Winner 2025 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours - Starting in Zona Romántica: Where the Tour Feels Like a City Walk

Outdoor Ziplining, Waterfalls & Speed boat in Puerto Vallarta

Outdoor Ziplining, Waterfalls & Speed boat in Puerto Vallarta - Speedboat to Boca de Tomatlan: the bay views are real

3.Outdoor Ziplining, Waterfalls & Speed boat in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,796 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Speedboat to the jungle, Unimog 4x4, mule trek, waterfall rappel, zipline roller-coaster, and water slides near Puerto Vallarta.

“This is a very action packed activity. Lots of zip lining, a couple of waterfalls, a couple of water slides. Our family had such a blast doing this our last day of vacation and highly recommend it. If you do it, don't be afraid of the waterslide at the end; I'm scared of heights and still did it and its not as bad as it looks.”

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Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure

Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure - Safety basics, plus how guides keep you confident on ATVs

4.Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,100 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Private Puerto Vallarta ATV adventure with Sierra Madre dirt trails, Rio Cuale river stop, and flexible scenic breaks in about 3 hours.

“Sergio was our tour guide. He gave us an amazing experience that we will never forget! I felt like we were in good hands the whole time. Grandpas ranch was a fun pit stop and the tequila tasting was fun too. Thank you Sergio!”

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Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours - The Main Tradeoff: Walking, Time on Your Feet, and Uneven Sidewalks

Puerto Vallarta’s Best Canopy Zipline + Jorullo Bridge walk!

Puerto Vallarta's Best Canopy Zipline + Jorullo Bridge walk! - Price and What’s Included in the $58 Value

Sierra Madre ATV Adventure from Puerto Vallarta

Sierra Madre ATV Adventure from Puerto Vallarta - Checking in at Estigo Tours, and the license rules you must follow

7.Sierra Madre ATV Adventure from Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 809 reviews · from $81

Ride your own ATV in the Sierra Madre from Puerto Vallarta, cross rivers, visit villages, and enjoy included safety gear plus photo and video.

“This was a great experience, I ended up basically having a private tour because no one else signed up at my time(9am). Pics/vids of you during the tour was complimentary so that was a nice bonus.”

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Signature Taco Tour in PV with Vallarta Eats

Signature Taco Tour in PV with Vallarta Eats - Where the walk begins at River Cafe in Emiliano Zapata

8.Signature Taco Tour in PV with Vallarta Eats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 758 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

A 3.5-hour Puerto Vallarta street-food walk with Vallarta Eats, featuring tacos, fresh corn tortillas, agua fresca, and dessert.

“Wonderful tour, Alberto was very knowledgeable, was very patient as we were traveling with our elderly parents, and they moved a little slower. There was lots of good food, was nice to visit the city of PV, and not just the tourist spots. Go hungry, as there is lots to eat.”

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Puerto Vallarta Cooking Class Experience with Market Tour

Puerto Vallarta Cooking Class Experience with Market Tour - Chef Enrique’s Home Kitchen: Where the Cooking Becomes Real

9.Puerto Vallarta Cooking Class Experience with Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 698 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $144

Puerto Vallarta market-to-home cooking class with Chef Enrique, tortilla making, Mexican favorites, and a tequila/mezcal tasting.

“I loved this and would recommend it. As a solo traveler, this was a great way to see a little corner of the city, get more detailed cultural information from a friendly local, and learn some new cooking skills! I felt totally safe and taken care of the entire time. Enrique and his family are fantastic! Everything they made and helped us make was beautiful and delicious. I was there with a sweet family that completely adopted me for the morning/afternoon. The youngest in our group was 10 years old - and there was definitely activity that all of us could handle. Would plan to do this again with my…”

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Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta

Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta - What makes this tour different: a biologist plus citizen science

10.Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $105

Whale and dolphin watching in Puerto Vallarta with a marine biologist, citizen science, and a high chance of humpbacks plus dolphins.

“Best ever whale watching experience! Our boat captain and biologist Gemma were a great team! The smaller vessel was safe, comfortable, and gave us a real time on-the-water view! So many whales and learned so much! Loved every minute!”

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Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta

Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta - Avenida Paseo de la Marina to Puerto Mágico: start with the Marina energy

11.Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 647 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $26Best price here

Hop-on hop-off bus in Puerto Vallarta with free stops, hourly rides, and culture add-ons. Marina, beaches, Mismaloya, and downtown.

“We did not go on the HOHO. There was a strike in town and the roads were congested. The operator was not able to fulfill the terms and cancelled. Quick to respond and issue a full refund.”

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Shaded Hot Spring, Massage and Mex Grill in Puerto Vallarta

Shaded Hot Spring, Massage and Mex Grill in Puerto Vallarta - Nuevo Ixtlan hot springs: shaded, comfortable, and easy to relax in

12.Shaded Hot Spring, Massage and Mex Grill in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 571 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $165

Shaded Nuevo Ixtlan hot springs, a market-picked Mexican BBQ lunch, then a 60-min beach massage in Bucerías with guided transfers.

“Everything about this experience was wonderful. Antonio gave us a wonderful history of the area and the development of the Hot Springs. The Hot Springs themselves were well organized, clean and refreshing. We had a wonderful fruit as a snack and then an amazing lunch. The massage on the beach was just icing on the cake of a great day.”

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ATV and RZR Jorullo Bridge Experience in Puerto Vallarta

ATV and RZR Jorullo Bridge Experience in Puerto Vallarta - ATV vs RZR, What You Actually Decide (and What You Don’t)

Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta

Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta - The yacht atmosphere: music, staff energy, and space to watch

14.Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 509 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $80

Puerto Vallarta sunset whale cruise with an open premium bar, fresh guacamole snacks, and a yacht hunt for humpbacks in Banderas Bay.

“The tour was very nice. The crew provided great service and attention to all passengers. Beautiful sunset. It was not whale season but this did not take away from the overall great experience.”

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Tacos after Dark Tour with Vallarta Eats

Tacos after Dark Tour with Vallarta Eats - Price and Value: What You’re Really Paying For

15.Tacos after Dark Tour with Vallarta Eats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Puerto Vallarta Tacos after Dark with Vallarta Eats: a 3.5-hour Old Town taco walk with 5 stops, agua fresca, ice cream, photos.

“This was a great tour! Our guide had grown up here so shared a lot of personal experiences with Puerto Vallarta downtown! The only downside was walking after dark on very uneven sidewalks. Food was amazing. Would definitely recommend!”

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