10 Cycling Tours in Puerto Vallarta Worth Booking

1.Bucerias Bike and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Our pick

Start with coffee, then pedal about 6 miles through Bucerías and nearby countryside with guide Pepe or Susy. Expect local juice, tacos, ceviche, beer, mountain views, family-run food stops, and a relaxed pace on cruiser or e-bikes.

“Great way to see the city of Bucerias and meet other visitors. Our guide Pepe was very accommodating of any preferences in selecting locations to visit and made sure everyone was comfortable with operating the e-bikes. Just note that you will be riding bikes all over the city. Some streets are bumpy and others are quite busy.”

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2.Mountain Tour Puerto Vallarta Electric Bikes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Ride from Puerto Vallarta’s Malecon through Isla Cuale and uphill mountain roads to Rancho Mi Abuelo. Guides such as Alex, Hugo, and Alexander lead the route, which includes city sights, rough cobblestones, riverside pools, and time to buy food or try tequila. Good bike control is essential.

“Amazing guide .. Juan was so knowledgeable and patient.. The place where we stopped and had lunch was amazing and stunning pools with the best service …”

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3.Taco Tour with Electric Bikes – Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend about three hours riding electric bikes from the hotel zone through Puerto Vallarta, the Malecon, Gringo Gulch, and old town. Guides such as Hugo, Ivan, Juan, and Mackey lead you to three taco stops, a tequila tasting, viewpoints, and major landmarks. Expect hills, cobblestones, traffic, and excellent food.

“Good experience. Didn’t know we were gonna stop at so many shops which we didn’t really care for. But otherwise a good time.”

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4.Private Tour in El Malecon Boardwalk Bike Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56Best value

Cycle Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón, Old Town, Los Muertos Pier, Cuale Island, Guadalupe Parish, and Matamoros Lighthouse with a private English-speaking guide. The mostly easy route includes local history, photo stops, bike lanes, and time for food or ice cream at your own cost.

“My wife and I enjoyed our relaxed bike ride through the streets of downtown Puerto Vallarta. JC was very cordial and informative. We enjoyed his commentary on the various landmarks and beautiful sites of the city. The cruise down the boardwalk was probably the most memorable. It was a very safe and relaxed ride. We highly recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy the beauty and culture of the area.”

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5.Mountain Tour Puerto Vallarta Electric Bikes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $81

Start with guide-led riding along the Malecón, across the Cuale River, and past Puerto Vallarta landmarks before climbing toward the Vallejo Mountains. Electric bikes, helmets, and water are included. Guides such as Hugo, Juan, Alex, and Ryan have led rides with food, pools, and tastings along the way.

“Decided to skip the Cruise Ship promoted excursions & head out on our own. Found this Puerto Vallarta electric bike excursion & booked it. What a blast. Hugo led us down the Malecon & then up the cobblestone streets high into the mountains surrounding PV. Tasty food & Margaritas before heading back down. Hugo was a true professional & very knowledgeable !! He even got funny after I told him a few jokes !!!”

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6.Tequila and Tacos Sunset Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Ride with an English-speaking guide such as Erik, Edgar, or Homer from the Malecon through central Puerto Vallarta, stopping for six food tastings and four cocktails. Expect local tacos, craft beer, mezcal, raicilla, and a small group of no more than six people.

“We had a FANTASTIC experience with Homer. He was very knowledgeable, showed us spots in town we had not seen before, the food was great, and he was super conscious of safety in riding the bikes through downtown PV. A 5-star experience -- we felt like true VIPs since we were the only ones on the tour that day. Highly recommend! This is the second tour we've taken with this company and have been really pleased.”

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7.Ebikes & Taco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

You’ll spend about three hours riding comfortable e-bikes through Puerto Vallarta with guides such as Ivan, Juan, Brayan, or Hugo. Expect city views, Gringo Gulch, El Faro, Los Muertos Pier, and six tacos at three local stops. Some outings also include tequila tasting.

“The equipment is top notch -- very comfortable bike to ride on cobblestone streets! Guides were excellent - very knowledgeable and helpful. Kept us together, kept us well informed. The tacos were delicious! Great street food experience! Definitely recommend this activity highly!”

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8.SINGLETRACK MOUNTAIN BIKE – Guided through the jungle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Choose Punta Sayulita for a beginner-friendly ride or Malpaso for intermediate and advanced singletrack. Your private English-speaking guide supplies the bike, helmet, gloves, and water, with Playa Los Muertos and Sayulita’s cemetery adding a cultural stop.

“We booked a “jungle” MTB ride with wild mex in salulyito DISASTER - will never go back to this operator ever Too many problems to get into - simply stated do not go to this operator for anything - they don’t give a toss about customer - safety or experience quality - ignoring equipment nightmares (flat tires on other people’s bikes and a broken chain on my 120 lbs wife’s bike - she couldn’t break a chain with a hack for goodness sakes! You have been warned”

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9.Mountain Tour Puerto Vallarta Electric Bikes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 4 hours · from $85

Cycle Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón, old town, Los Muertos Dock, Gringo Gulch, and the House of Elizabeth Taylor before riding into the mountains. Guides such as Juan and Ivan lead small groups of up to 10 to river pools, a local restaurant, tortilla making, and spirit tastings.

“🚴‍♂️🌴 Just wrapped up an epic jungle bike tour in Puerto Vallarta, eh! Huge shoutout to our tour guide Ivan – this guy knows his stuff! He took us through the streets and into the wild, and let me tell you, it was a refreshing change from the usual tourist traps. 🍃 As long-time visitors, we thought we’d seen it all, but Ivan showed us some hidden gems that made us feel like true adventurers! Just a heads up, though: these are E-bikes, but don’t get too cozy – you’ll need to handle some technical trails. 🤪 The highlight? Stopping at this beautiful little spot for a swim. The food…”

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10.Jungle Mountain Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $87

You’ll leave Puerto Vallarta by van for a ranch in the Sierra de Vallejo, then ride a mountain bike through dry forest, pastures, and mountain trails. A bilingual guide leads the small group of up to four. Bring swimwear and stamina, since the ride can be tough for beginners.

“Good ride but I would have appreciate some interpretation from the guide. We never stop to observe the flora&fauna. We didn’t see any birds or animals…:(”

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