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The 15 Best Tours in Puerto Vallarta

339 tours  ·  from $12

A week here splits three ways: the water, the mountain behind it, and the food after dark. The 15 below are the days that earn their place, priced and timed, with the whole catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride - The rainforest course, with 19 lines and plenty of stairs
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Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride

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

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

Fly across 19 jungle ziplines with guides such as Pepe, Edgar, Fernando, and Chica, then cool off in river pools, use kayaks, visit the animal sanctuary, and taste tequila. Choose a speedboat or land transfer. Expect steep steps, a five-hour outing, and extra costs for food, photos, and port fees.

“Loved the tour, it was very cool to see a lot of vallartas destinations.. absolutely will do this tour again”

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Winner 2025 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours - Starting at Lazaro Cardenas Park
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Winner 2025 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

2.Winner 2025 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,738 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Walk through Zona Romántica and downtown Puerto Vallarta with a local guide such as Maho, Jesús, Miel, or Brenda. Sample eight foods and drinks at family-run restaurants and street stands, including seafood tacos, birria, asada, mole, sweets, and agua fresca. Bring comfortable shoes and arrive hungry.

“Don't eat before you go!! We made the mistake of eating breakfast before our 11am reservation. Big regret. There was so much food, it was all delicious! Brenda was a great tour guide. Highly recommend this if you are visiting Puerto Vallarta!”

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Extreme Adventure, Wildest Bridge, ATV & Ziplines - The UTV ride through mud and rock
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Extreme Adventure, Wildest Bridge, ATV & Ziplines

3.Extreme Adventure, Wildest Bridge, ATV & Ziplines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,179 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $129

Spend about six hours in the Sierra Madre on seven ziplines, rappels, suspension walkways, a muddy UTV ride, and a hillside waterslide. The Superman zipline is the star. Guides such as Hector, Pamela, Fernando, and Abilene have helped make the demanding course feel safe and fun.

“It was an amazing experience, much more adventurous than I expected. Definitely a thrill to remember and experience. The most unfortunate thing was they did not allow us to bring our phones and cameras and therefore unable to capture the experience and memories.”

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Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure - Yelapa offers a slower change of pace
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Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

4.Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,515 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $117

Cruise Banderas Bay aboard Chica Locca’s spacious catamaran with hosts such as Ricky Ricardo and DJ David. You’ll get breakfast, fajitas, snacks, an open bar, snorkeling, kayaks, paddleboards, a Yelapa waterfall walk, and optional onboard massage time.

“This was the highlight of our whole trip. An absolutely blast and everyone working on the boat was awesome. Special shoutout to Ricky the host!”

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Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails - Starting near Lázaro Cárdenas Park
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Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails

5.Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,884 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $98

Walk Old Town Puerto Vallarta with a local guide such as Edgar, Gio, or Miel, stopping for tacos, seafood, dessert, tequila, mezcal, pulque, and raicilla. The four-hour tour serves six Mexican cocktails in a group of up to 10, with plenty of walking between family-run eateries and bars.

“You will never have another taco that tastes SO GOOD!!! Spoiled for life now!! Gio was our guide and he was so delightful! He taught us a lot about tequila, and mescal! Also about the families who prepared our food!! Highly recommend this tour!!!”

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Outdoor Ziplining, Waterfalls & Speed boat in Puerto Vallarta - The Unimog climb and mule ride into the Sierra Madre
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Outdoor Ziplining, Waterfalls & Speed boat in Puerto Vallarta

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

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

Race from Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatlan by speedboat, then ride a 4WD and mule into the Sierra Madre for ziplines, waterfall rappels, bridges, rivers, and slides. English-speaking guides such as Cesar, Tania, May, and Loza keep the pace lively and safety-focused.

“Do not book with VIATOR. Their customer service will not work with you for bookings changes due to airline delays or bad weather. The tour operator was willing to change the reservation but Viator would not. When I called the tour operator they offered for a new date with no extra charge!”

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Rhythms of the night, Sunset Cruise, Candlelit Dinner & Alma Show - Arriving at torchlit Las Caletas
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Rhythms of the night, Sunset Cruise, Candlelit Dinner & Alma Show

7.Rhythms of the night, Sunset Cruise, Candlelit Dinner & Alma Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,667 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Sail from Puerto Vallarta to Las Caletas for a sunset cruise, candlelit international buffet, open bar, and a large outdoor show with music, dance, acrobatics, and fire performers. The evening lasts about five hours and includes standard seating, but expect extra port and island fees.

“Everything was wonderful. A lot of people at the show, but it was very organized going from the show to dinner. The show was incredible, felt like I was in Disney World. Highlight of our vacation!”

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Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos - Meeting in Zona Romántica and riding to Mismaloya
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Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos

8.Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,176 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Best value

Meet in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica, ride a public bus to Mismaloya, then take a small boat around Los Arcos’ five islands. Guides such as Bruno, Andrés, Guillermo, Diego, and Sebastián explain the birds and marine life, lead a 30-minute snorkel, and leave time for the beach.

“The views were phenomenal. But, communication on site lacking. We showed our ticket to tour guide and yes in the right place. We left at 9:30, our booking time. We were supposed to be on the following bus. Didn’t know the shuttle was a public standup bus for 20 min ride. We were called by your company after the earlier tour guide told them we went early. I was reprimanded for not being I. The eight bus. And they waited for us. An international call to get scolded. The boat in ad doesn’t look like the ponga we were in. If you are older with mobility limitation, not for you.…”

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Islas Marietas & BBQ lunch at Majahuitas - The Marietas Islands: rock, birds, and water time
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Islas Marietas & BBQ lunch at Majahuitas

9.Islas Marietas & BBQ lunch at Majahuitas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,130 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $99

Start early from Puerto Mágico and spend about seven hours on the Bay of Banderas, watching for dolphins, whales, manta rays, and seabirds. Choose snorkeling, kayaking, or SUP near the Marietas Islands, then enjoy a BBQ lunch and drinks at Majahuitas. Guides such as Poncho and Danny are known for lively onboard entertainment.

“90% plus of the time is on a boat with very little time for snorkeling (maybe 30 minutes tops) and you will need to be very fast if you are going to do any kayaking or paddle boarding. The time spent doing activities feels very rushed. However, there is good service for drinks and the lunch is excellent and the location for lunch is great. However I would not recommend this tour. Perhaps if we went to two locations rather then three it would have felt less rushed with more time for activities.”

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

10.Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure

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

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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Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach - Snorkeling beside the Marietas Islands
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Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach

11.Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 981 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

From Marina Vallarta, you’ll ride by speedboat to the Marietas Islands with guides such as Rodrigo, Carlos, and Emilio. Snorkel among tropical fish, watch for dolphins, turtles, rays, and winter whales, then swim through a sea tunnel to Hidden Beach if conditions and permits allow.

“The trip out to the island was lovely. The guides were great to work and very kind. They were well prepared and did a great job explaining things. The snorkeling was a lot of fun and we got to see some cool see life.”

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Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours - Stop one: fish tacos at Mariscos el Guero
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Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

12.Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 934 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Start at 5:30 pm in Zona Romántica and walk north through Emiliano Zapata and 5 de Diciembre with a small group of up to 10. Guides such as Joana, Maho, Manuel, and Fernanda explain local food traditions while you sample seafood tacos, marlin, al pastor, sweets, and an agave cocktail.

“We had a lovely evening (despite pouring rain) with Sylvia! Appreciated her knowledge of local food, and especially appreciated the experience of some of the street stands. She even recommended places for us to eat for our remaining days.”

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Canopy River Zipline Tour and Mule Ride - Guides, Safety, and the Human Side of the Tour
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Canopy River Zipline Tour and Mule Ride

13.Canopy River Zipline Tour and Mule Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 893 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $120

Head into Puerto Vallarta’s Sierra Madre Mountains for a five-hour Canopy River adventure. You’ll zipline about 200 meters above the river, hike between lines, then take a 15-minute mule ride to a tequila tasting. English-speaking guides may include Martin, Loony, and Tony.

“This was my second time and it was just as good as the first! The guides are super nice and helpful. Afterwards we had the BEST lunch and Bloody Mary’s I’d do it again”

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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

14.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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Puerto Vallarta's Best Canopy Zipline + Jorullo Bridge walk! - Tequila tasting and time at the park
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Puerto Vallarta’s Best Canopy Zipline + Jorullo Bridge walk!

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 817 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $58

You’ll ride eight high jungle ziplines, walk across Jorullo Bridge, and taste tequila with a friendly Canopy Puerto Vallarta crew. Guides including David, Miguel, Daniel, and Fernando have been praised for clear safety instruction and humor. Expect steep hikes between lines, fixed return transport, and an optional $10 pool.

“Our Zip Line experience was great. The tour guides were patient and friendly. Each zip line was more exciting than the other.”

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