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15 Private Tours in Puerto Vallarta Worth Booking

51 tours  ·  from $34

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure - Riding the Sierra Madre trails
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Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure

1.Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure

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

Take a three-hour private ATV ride from Puerto Vallarta with guides such as Sergio, Franco, or Rafael. Drive from downtown streets into Sierra Madre trails, pause at a riverside bar, cool off in the Rio Cuale, enjoy food and tequila tasting, and finish with bay views near the lighthouse.

“Lots of fun and sun!!! Rafa was an amazing private tour guide, made sure we were safe while driving through the back roads of downtown. Brought us to an amazingly beautiful waterfall at Mi Abuelo’s. We stopped off at an amazing Mountain View and had picture taken by I believe Eric. We ended up buying all photos he took of us. We ended up at a little spot of Rafa’s co-worker for lunch for the most AMAZING Pollo Chipotle I have ever had. I even asked for the recipe. Yumm!!! So much fun just wish we could have really gotten to some high speeds. Otherwise highly recommend!! If we come…”

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Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting - Coyote Viewpoint: a short but worthwhile pause
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Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting

2.Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 892 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

You ride from Paso Ancho into the Sierra Madre with guides such as Uriel, Roberto, Chema, or Sergio. Expect mountain roads, creek crossings, a viewpoint, a cool river stop, tortilla making, lunch, and a tequila tasting. Bring swimwear, a bandana, and money for extras.

“Chalo was an amazing guide, we had a ton of fun viewing the mountains and tasting tequila. The ride was excellent and we highly recommend!”

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Private Market Tour & Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta with Manu - Start with Puerto Vallarta’s Mercado Cinco de Diciembre
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Private Market Tour & Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta with Manu

3.Private Market Tour & Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta with Manu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139

Meet chef Manu at Mercado Cinco de Diciembre, choose fresh ingredients, and learn to prepare a personalized Mexican meal in his home. This private three-hour experience includes market shopping, hands-on cooking, lunch or supper, and options for seafood lovers, vegetarians, children, and most dietary needs.

“We had a great time on our tour. We learned about how to pick certain foods from the market and the preparation of everything. The food was delicious and we had a great repport with Manuel. Loved his wry sense of humor. Thank you very much.💝 We had a very pleasant yummy experience.”

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Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 3 Waterslides All Inclusive - Waterslides, swimming, and equipment
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Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 3 Waterslides All Inclusive

4.Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 3 Waterslides All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Charter ChicaFUN 3 for up to 15 people and shape a four-hour Puerto Vallarta outing around the Bay of Banderas. Your crew handles drinks, snacks, snorkel gear, kayaks, paddle boards, water toys, and waterslides, with owner Gil available to help plan the meeting point.

“We booked American tour in Christmas Eve and it was awesome. Saw whales and had lots of time to play in the water. Sexy Dave and friends were amazing. Gil….give them a raise.”

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1 to 6 Passengers Vallarta Private City Tour - Guadalupe Parish and the Old Town streets
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1 to 6 Passengers Vallarta Private City Tour

5.1 to 6 Passengers Vallarta Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend five hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Bernardo, Alfredo, Juan, or Azael, visiting Puerto Vallarta landmarks, local neighborhoods, coastal viewpoints, and the Rio Cuale market. The tour includes transport, water, hotel or port pickup, and an optional tequila tasting.

“Had a lovely morning on our city tour Bernard was great told us lots of information and treated us to some local food”

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Private Tour, Sayulita & San Pancho - Riding north from Puerto Vallarta
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Private Tour, Sayulita & San Pancho

6.Private Tour, Sayulita & San Pancho

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Travel north from Puerto Vallarta in a private vehicle with guides such as Alejandro, Miguel, Alfonso, Moises, or Tony. Walk San Pancho, explore Sayulita’s markets and streets, sample local food or drinks, and use free time for shopping, photos, or the beach.

“Alejandro was absolutely excellent!!! Extremely professional and knowledgeable. We appreciated his flexibility. Awesome tour. Would highly recommend!! And make sure Alejandro is your guide!”

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Private Tour: ATV SIERRA MADRE rivers with Tequila Tasting - How the private format changes the ride
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Private Tour: ATV SIERRA MADRE rivers with Tequila Tasting

7.Private Tour: ATV SIERRA MADRE rivers with Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

Take a private ATV ride from Xiutla Riders in Puerto Vallarta into the Sierra Madre. Your guide leads you over back roads, mountain trails, and river crossings, with time for a countryside meal and tequila tasting. Guides such as Joey, Edson, and Franco are praised for friendly, attentive service.

“We had a blast riding 4 wheelers with Fernando. The scenery was amazing. This was our best day of the trip. Lot's of fun!!!!”

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Visit Private Beaches around Puerto Vallarta in a Private Yacht - Playa Paredon and its sea-only shoreline
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Visit Private Beaches around Puerto Vallarta in a Private Yacht

8.Visit Private Beaches around Puerto Vallarta in a Private Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours on a private yacht from Marina Vallarta, stopping at Los Arcos and sea-access-only Playa Paredon. Your captain provides snorkeling gear, paddle boards, water, margaritas, guacamole, and fruit for a flexible outing shared only with your group of up to 15.

“Our private yacht tour was amazing! We went snorkling and swimming and had plenty to do. Our boat guides were great! Highly recommended!”

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Private Yacht Charter on ChicaFun 1 Waterslides all inclusive - Choosing your route south from Puerto Vallarta
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Private Yacht Charter on ChicaFun 1 Waterslides all inclusive

9.Private Yacht Charter on ChicaFun 1 Waterslides all inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Charter ChicaFun 1 for about four hours with up to 15 people. Set your route around Banderas Bay, snorkel at Los Arcos, visit Yelapa or Majahuitas, and use kayaks, paddle boards, tubes, and snorkel gear. Drinks, snacks, and crew service are included.

“Booked this excursion for our group of 28 with viator and added transportation directly with Chica Locca tours to get us too and from our resort to the Marina. Alex from Chica Locca met us at the marina and was friendly from the very beginning. The crew were amazing in ensuring we had drinks and were doing well. We did some whale watching, then went to a cove to swim, snorkel. On our way back they had fish lines in the water and we managed to catch 3 fish and they let the kids our our excursion reel them in. They even cooked one for us to try before we…”

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Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 2 Waterslides All Inclusive - Cruising Puerto Vallarta and Bahia de Banderas
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Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 2 Waterslides All Inclusive

10.Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 2 Waterslides All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Charter ChicaFUN 2 for a private four-hour cruise around Puerto Vallarta and Bahia de Banderas. Gil, the owner, can help arrange meeting points and transportation. Your group gets an open bar, snacks, kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling gear, and a flexible route.

“The boat and crew were amazing! Everyone was so accommodating, kind, and fun! I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone and everyone looking for an exciting boat trip in Puerto Vallarta”

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Airport-Hotel Private Car Puerto Vallarta Transportation - Finding the representative at Puerto Vallarta airport
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Airport-Hotel Private Car Puerto Vallarta Transportation

11.Airport-Hotel Private Car Puerto Vallarta Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 124 reviews · 25 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)

Book a one-way private transfer for up to three people between Puerto Vallarta International Airport and selected hotel zones. An English-speaking service arranges the booking, while your airport representative directs you to the designated transportation area. Confirm your hotel zone carefully before paying.

“They help you get the transportation in the chaos of lines of people at that airport. It is rather crazy when you exit the airport and they guide you to your ride”

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Private Surf Lesson Experience at Puerto Vallarta - The beach lesson and first ride
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Private Surf Lesson Experience at Puerto Vallarta

12.Private Surf Lesson Experience at Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $94

Learn to surf with a private instructor such as Edson, Jean Carlo, or Fernando, then choose between more beach time and a visit to Sayulita. Pickup from central Puerto Vallarta, boards, and rash guards are available, with morning or afternoon options.

“Me and my friend had a great surfing experience with Edson. We caught a lot of waves and enjoyed the company! I would highly recommend this trip with Edson 😊👍”

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EcoHike to private beach, Jungle Walk to see plants & animals - The Climb, the Coast, and the Quiet Beach
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EcoHike to private beach, Jungle Walk to see plants & animals

13.EcoHike to private beach, Jungle Walk to see plants & animals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $33Best value

Walk 4.5 miles through Sayulita’s jungle and hills to a quiet beach with guides Deva or Alejo. Expect bird watching, plant and animal lessons, coastal views, and a moderate workout. Hiking poles, binoculars, a first aid kit, and a professional guide are included.

“Fun jungle hike experience! Deva was an awesome tour guide and very knowledgeable about different things in the jungle to look out for and avoid! She also was generous to share her bug spray for the mosquitoes! Ended at a beautiful beach and fun hike along the coast. Definitely recommend! Thanks Deva for a great tour!!”

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Private RZR Tour through the mountains of Puerto Vallarta - El Jorullo, ranch country, and the Vallejo Route
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Private RZR Tour through the mountains of Puerto Vallarta

14.Private RZR Tour through the mountains of Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Take a private two-person RZR from Paso Ancho into Puerto Vallarta’s Sierra Madre. Guides such as Jose, Vicente, or German lead you past mountain viewpoints, ranch country, rural roads, a waterfall or natural pool, and a tequila tasting. Expect dust, easy driving, and extra charges for food, photos, and collision insurance.

“Very expensive for what you get. I expected to travel on trails through the mountainous jungles but instead we rode on dusty roads at 10-20 km per hr passing by many dilapidated abandoned buildings.”

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Full-Day Private Sailing Cruise Puerto Vallarta with Snorkeling - Leaving Marina Vallarta
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Full-Day Private Sailing Cruise Puerto Vallarta with Snorkeling

15.Full-Day Private Sailing Cruise Puerto Vallarta with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

You’ll cruise Banderas Bay aboard the Maple Leaf 48 with a private crew, stopping near Los Arcos and Mismaloya for swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. Captains and crew members such as Luis, Angel, Felix, and Jorge adjust the day to your group, with guacamole, snacks, water, and ice included.

“The experience was wonderful and our hosts were perfect gentlemen. Incredible scenery and a very relaxing afternoon. Highly recommend.”

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★ 5.0Brand New Sea Ray 250 – Private Luxury Boat in Puerto Vallarta18 reviews
★ 5.0Private Surf Lesson in SayulitaFrom $8519 reviews
★ 5.0San Sebastian Del Oeste: Private Day Trip from Puerto VallartaFrom $13421 reviews
★ 5.0Private Snorkeling Adventure: Los Arcos & Colomitos Beach20 reviews
★ 5.0Full-Day Private Tour to San Sebastian del Oeste with Guide23 reviews
★ 5.0Private Boat Tour to Yelapa23 reviews
★ 5.0Private Boat Tour to Yelapa with Snorkeling and Waterfall HikeFrom $22021 reviews
★ 5.0Private Transportation from PVR Airport to Punta Mita26 reviews
★ 5.0Private Luxury Yacht Sunset Cruise with Open BarFrom $81027 reviews
★ 5.0Private Sunset Sailing Cruise in Puerto Vallarta25 reviews
★ 5.0Private City Tour & Rain Forest24 reviews
★ 5.0Half day Private tour of Puerto Vallarta with a Local Guide33 reviews

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Explore Banderas Bay

Pick a boat, a mountain track or a cart.

On the water

Marietas IslandsLos ArcosYelapaCatamaransSnorkelling

Up the mountain

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Eating and drinking

Taco WalksFood ToursTequila TastingsCooking ClassesChocolate

Out of town

SayulitaNuevo VallartaPunta MitaSan Sebastián del OesteMismaloya