Puerto Vallarta · SAFARI
Good off-road safaris fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride a jet ski from Marina Vallarta along Puerto Vallarta’s coast with guide Ever, stopping near Los Arcos for snorkeling. Expect a small group, ocean views, possible dolphins, turtles, manta rays, and whales, plus a safety deposit, harbor fee, and choppy water.
“Ever was an excellent guide and full of knowledge! He made our excursion very fun! I highly recommend this experience! You will not be disappointed!”
Spend about 6.5 hours with Vallarta Adventures driving a Polaris RZR through mountain trails, streams, and jungle roads. Guides such as Tommy, Emiliano, Omar, and Manuel lead the ride, waterfall hike, swim stop, and ranch visit. Expect mud, a long transfer, snacks, and a $50 insurance fee.
“Our first trip to Mexico with our family…we all had a blast on this adventure!! We are northern Canadian through snd through and this was exactly how we wanted to experience Mexico!! It was authentic and our trail guides were awesome! This was not a theme park ride by any means…lots of mud, high speeds and rough terrain while driving through real life in the mountains of Puerto Vallarta. We were treated to fantastic food when we came back to base with time to wander the ranch and visit the animals. Very real place with very real people!! Highly recommend this adventure if you are looking to experience Mexico in…”
Spend about six and a half hours south of Puerto Vallarta by speedboat, visiting Yelapa, Quimixto, and secluded Pizota Beach. You’ll ride along a river path, see a seasonal waterfall, snorkel or kayak, and eat a grilled buffet with drinks. Guides including Angel, Memo, and Jesus help keep the day moving.
“The boat ride was fun, the snorkeling was very good, the horseback riding was fun, but very dusty with very narrow little canyons you had to ride through. The waterfall stop was nice, the beach was beautiful but it was too rough to kayak or paddleboard. Lunch was very good, open bar was nice. Fun day.”
From El Anclote, Eduardo and his crew take you by small boat to the Marietas Islands for a guided swim through the tunnel to Hidden Beach, snorkeling, bird and whale watching, the La Bufadora blowhole, and shrimp ceviche onshore. The tour suits confident swimmers ages 10 to 65.
“We did this as a group of 5. All of us loved the experience. Eduardo was a great tour guide. Lunch was great as well. Highly recommend this tour!”
