Puerto Vallarta · FULL-DAY
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 14 full-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Hike Puerto Vallarta’s coast from Boca de Tomatlán to Colomitos and Las Ánimas, with jungle trails, quiet beaches, snorkeling, and a boat ride.
“A beautuful hike and an opportunity to see sites that few people see. While the hike is not long it is fairly difficult with many steep inclines and declines.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s $29 city tour, covering the Malecon, Guadalupe Church, tequila tasting, timing, transport, lunch costs, and value.
“Guide shared all his local knowledge. He was on time. Helped get us photos. Gave us the local history.”
Hike Puerto Vallarta’s southern coast to six beaches, swim, snorkel, ride local transport, and finish with seafood at Playa Las Ánimas.
“We had the best time, wonderful family day. Loved how informative our guide Juan was. Very friendly and had a great attitude. Would recommend!”
Review of the San Sebastian del Oeste tour from Puerto Vallarta, with mountain roads, tequila, lunch, culture, costs, and practical advice.
“Guide was knowledgeable and super helpful. Bus was cool. Lovely day and it was great that they picked us up at the hotel.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s private six-hour sailing cruise, with Los Arcos snorkeling, guacamole, snacks, crew service, pricing, and practical tips.
“The experience was wonderful and our hosts were perfect gentlemen. Incredible scenery and a very relaxing afternoon. Highly recommend.”
Review of the Sayulita and San Pancho tour from Puerto Vallarta, with beach time, shopping, guides, transport, costs, and practical booking advice.
“Not only was the tour bus nearly 30 minutes late but we drove for about 15 minutes and then they announced the tour has been cancelled due to a traffic accident. I know this is not their fault but it was very disappointing and now we have to go through the process of getting our money back. The gentleman running the tour was very kind and helpful they said we can go Thursday instead but we will leave Thursday. Overall, very disappointing just hoping we will get our money back soon.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Marietas Islands catamaran tour, with snorkeling, meals, kayaks, open bar, fees, timing, and practical advice.
“We were very disappointed in this experience. The boat was beyond shabby. The crew although very nice did not consistently accommodate for non Mexican speaking people. There were unknown fees to tour the Island. ( never revealed until you were on the boat moving!) The breakfast was adequate. The trip to the island was pleasant however the snorkeling time was ridiculously short (20 minutes max) Be prepared if you wish to go to the beach island as the swim from the small boat to the shoreline was long and difficult. When in the beautiful Island you were very limited to what you could do! The time spent was a maximum…”
Explore Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden with a university-educated guide, jungle trails, native plants, and a refreshing river swim.
“We chose what was advertised as a five-star botanical garden tour, but in reality, we ended up spending nearly 45 minutes on a public bus just to get there. Once we arrived, the guide gave us a detailed 20-minute explanation about the vanilla bean. He was definitely professional and knowledgeable, but you really needed a lot of patience to sit through it all. Honestly, it just didn’t match our expectations and felt a bit too lengthy for what we had in mind.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Mismaloya waterfall hike, with breakfast, Sierra Madre scenery, swimming, bird watching, and practical tips.
“This was an incredible experience from start to finish! We learned so much and connected with nature in life changing ways! Recommend whole heartedly!”
Review of a private Puerto Vallarta tour to San Sebastian del Oeste, with mountain views, coffee, colonial sights, lunch, tequila, and raicilla.
“What a great day! So glad we did the tour. We got to see a lot of beautiful things and great food. Thanks”
Travel from Puerto Vallarta to Tequila for a full-day town walk, Jose Cuervo visit, tastings, breakfast, and guide-led local stops.
“Informative long day for a truly unforgettable experience with tastings and a splash of historic context. Be sure to keep up with any purchases made to prevent it being "misplaced".”
Escape Puerto Vallarta for San Sebastian, a forested mining town with coffee, tequila, mountain views, and a traditional Jalisco lunch.
“Our guide Hector was informative. I learned lots about life in Mexico.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Isla Marietas catamaran tour, with snorkeling, lunch, open bar, fees, timing, and practical booking advice.
“Would not recommend. Do not buy from Viator or working with the company, Grupo Naviero de la Bahía. We arrived 10 minutes prior to check in as instructed by our “tour guide” and reservation. When we arrived we were told they were not open, so waited around for another 15 minutes or so. Finally we got checked in and paid the additional tax, which on the reservation said 10 USD per person, we had a group of 10. Turns out they DO NOT accept USD after once again being told to bring USD from our reservation. We paid the tax in pesos, and then proceeded to wait close to 2…”
Spend 12 hours traveling from Puerto Vallarta to Tequila for volcano views, agave fields, distillery tastings, and a Mexican barbecue lunch.
“For our small group this was perfect. We had a wonderful driver Yanni and guide Cervantes was terrific. Both were English fluent and very personable. They made sure we had a comfortable, safe day exploring the charming town of Tequila.”
Pick a deck, a mountain road or a kitchen.
