The 6 Best Half-Day Tours in Puerto Vallarta

1.Small-Group Half-Day Whale-Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110Our pick

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s small-group whale tour, with marine biologists, respectful viewing, lunch, dolphins, and a 12-person limit.

“This was the highlight of our trip! Thalia is an amazingly knowledgable guide. Angel is a great boat captain. Within 9 minutes of leaving the marina, we were watching whales in the bay! Thalia has a masters degree in marine biology and is great at spotting the whales and explaining their behavior. We learned so much about the beautiful animals. Thalia and Angel are also very responsible and respectful of the whales. If there were a lot of boats around a pod of whales, we would move on to find another pod, so the whales would not be distressed by all the boats. We saw two different calves, one as…”

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2.Half-Day Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Snorkel Los Arcos de Mismaloya from Puerto Vallarta with lunch, an open bar, coastal views, and a professional guide on a four-hour tour.

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3.Palo María Waterfalls Hike Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89Best value

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Palo María Waterfalls hike, with river swimming, rock climbing, wildlife, ocean views, and practical booking tips.

“Beautiful hike and waterfalls. Our guide was amazing!! We will definitely go again with more of our family.”

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4.Las Ánimas to Quimixto Waterfall Half-Day Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $171

Hike from Las Ánimas to Quimixto, swim at a jungle waterfall, and enjoy private transport, lunch, and a small-group coastal outing.

“Was an absolute AWESOME experience. The guide was so personable, educational and we had a wonderful time. Not a negative comment at all. Would highly recommend this”

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5.Half-Day Vallarta ATV Single Experience with Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s half-day ATV ride with jungle trails, mountain views, seasonal waterfall pools, macaws, and tequila tasting.

“The whole experience was great! These guys are doing a great job keeping everybody safe and entertained.”

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6.Half-Day Tour to Marietas Islands, Playa Nopalera by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $106

Review of the Marietas Islands and Playa Nopalera speedboat tour from Puerto Vallarta, with snorkeling, kayaking, meals, costs, and tips.

“Contratamos el Tour con la finalidad de conocer y estar en la isla del amor, en el Tour de Las Islas Marietas que es el máximo atractivo, pero al contratarlo no informan que los lunes y martes está cerrado, de otra manera no hubiéramos contratado hasta el día que estuviera abierto.”

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