4 Rio Cuale Island Tours in Puerto Vallarta to Build a Day Around

1.ATV Tour Rio Cuale Sierra Madre Mountains and tequila tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $77Our pick

Ride a single or double ATV from central Puerto Vallarta through city streets, along the Río Cuale, and into the Sierra Madre. Guides such as Gonzalo, Angel, Oscar, and Scarlett lead the route, with mountain stops, a seasonal waterfall swim, optional food, and tequila tasting.

“Our guide Scarlett was terrific, definitely jump at the waterfall, the tequila tasting was fun. Loved the sight-seeing!”

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2.RZR(Side by Side) Tour Rio Cuale Sierra Madre Mountains & tequila

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $136

Drive a RZR from Puerto Vallarta through town, river crossings, and Sierra Madre jungle trails. With a guide such as Angel or Oscar, you’ll reach a waterfall lagoon, eat at a mountain restaurant, and finish with tequila tasting. Bring a driving licence, cash for lunch, and money for tips.

“Wonderful experience, friendly staff and amazing tequila. Highly recommend this activity for families visiting. Tequila was great too. Thank you to Angel and Oscar for a great time.”

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3.Cuale River ATV Jungle Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

Drive an ATV up the Cuale River from Puerto Vallarta, passing hillside villages, cattle country, and jungle roads before stopping at a mountain cantina with river-fed pools. Guides lead small groups of up to 10, provide helmets and goggles, and adjust the pace for new drivers.

“The entire staff was very friendly and knowledgeable in regards to safety operations of ATV as well as local tour and information.”

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4.Zipline Experience over Cuale River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $119

You’ll ride more than 2 km of ziplines above the Cuale River, reaching heights of 600 feet, with equipment, instruction, and round-trip transport included. Ana and Rafael may lead your group, and the tour ends with a mule ride and access to the Mountain Pool Club.

“Amazing fun time definitely do it again ! Thanks Ana and Rafael for great time so much fun . Love the river dip at the end so cool”

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