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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Puerto Vallarta

142 tours  ·  from $12

Everything with a guide, a boat or a quad attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue below them.

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

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

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

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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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

2.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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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

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

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

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

4.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

5.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

6.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

7.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

8.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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Signature Taco Tour in PV with Vallarta Eats - Starting with breakfast tacos and Jalisco specialties
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Signature Taco Tour in PV with Vallarta Eats

9.Signature Taco Tour in PV with Vallarta Eats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 758 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Spend about 3.5 hours walking Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica with a local guide such as Karla, Alberto, Kevin, or Jenny. Eat through birria, carnitas, fish tacos, tortillas, agua fresca, ice cream, and candy while visiting family-run food spots. Come very hungry.

“Lots of great tacos and information . Alberto our guide was very fun and entertaining!! Would recommend to others”

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Puerto Vallarta Cooking Class Experience with Market Tour - Cooking in a family home
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Puerto Vallarta Cooking Class Experience with Market Tour

10.Puerto Vallarta Cooking Class Experience with Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 698 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $144

Meet Chef Enrique at Mercado Palmar de Aramara, choose fresh ingredients, visit a tortilla factory, and cook in his home with a group of no more than eight. Daily menus range from al pastor tacos and mole to seafood, tamales, and birria, with vegetarian and gluten-free adjustments available.

“Very fun experience from start to finish. Thanks for the great hospitality and fun cooking experience.”

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Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta - Plaza de Armas, the Malecón, and the center
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Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta

11.Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 647 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $26

Ride from Marina Vallarta through downtown, the Malecón, Zona Romántica, beaches, Los Arcos, and Mismaloya. The open-top bus runs in English and usually takes about four hours nonstop. You can get off at listed stops, but confirm the day’s timetable, audio, and stop plan before setting out.

“Great and convenient way to explore the different parts of the city. It gives you opportunities to hop off and enjoy and take in the scenery.”

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Tacos after Dark Tour with Vallarta Eats - Starting near Isla Rio Cuale
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Tacos after Dark Tour with Vallarta Eats

12.Tacos after Dark Tour with Vallarta Eats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Spend about three and a half hours walking Old Town Puerto Vallarta with guides such as Kevin, Gustavo, Alberto, or Jenny. Visit five food stops for six to eight tacos and dishes, agua fresca, and handmade ice cream. Expect generous portions, uneven sidewalks, and limited vegetarian choices.

“Amazing experience!! Would definitely recommend. We ate so many tacos and explored places we would have never known about. Such a unique and immersive experience. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Don’t pass this up!”

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Butterfly Sanctuary & Museum Guided Tour in Puerto Vallarta - The butterfly life cycle, from caterpillar to adult
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Butterfly Sanctuary & Museum Guided Tour in Puerto Vallarta

13.Butterfly Sanctuary & Museum Guided Tour in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 422 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $28

Explore Mariposario Jardin Magico with an expert guide such as Fabian, Adrian, Danilo, or Andre. Learn how local butterflies grow, feed, and survive, then help a three-hour-old butterfly take its first flight. The one-hour tour includes the Butterfly Heritage Museum.

“It was a positive experience. The guide was very experienced and it was noticeable that he really loves his job. We learned a lot about butterflies and their life and also took part in the ceremony of releasing young butterflies, which was also a very beautiful and interesting experience. The territory of the institution is very calm and balanced, a great place to relax from the city bustle and learn something new.”

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Full-Day Puerto Vallarta City Highlights Tour - Guadalupe church and the heart of town
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Full-Day Puerto Vallarta City Highlights Tour

14.Full-Day Puerto Vallarta City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 413 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $29

This five-hour Puerto Vallarta tour combines the Malecon, Guadalupe church, coffee and tequila stops, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Omar, Daniel, Chilo, and Danny have earned praise for humor and local insight. Expect a van ride, shopping stops, optional lunch costs, and possible delays.

“It was an amazing trip!! I could of have skipped tequila tasting and see more of the city, but everything was great!! Thank you”

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ATV Tour R.R - Riding through mountain trails and forest scenery
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ATV Tour R.R

15.ATV Tour R.R

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 402 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $110

Ride an ATV from Canopy River Oficina Las Glorias into the Sierra Madre, crossing rugged trails and stopping at El Salto waterfall and river springs. You’ll need a driver’s license, swimwear, and extra money for the mandatory vehicle insurance, food, and drinks.

“Ride through the rugged terrain of part of Mexico mountains and see a waterfall after a little hike.”

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