The 15 Best Lunch Trips in Puerto Vallarta

1.Islas Marietas & BBQ lunch at Majahuitas

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

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Islas Marietas and Majahuitas tour, with snorkeling, wildlife, BBQ lunch, drinks, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“WE were on boat 3 with Pancho and had a great time. The snorkeling was cold, but nice. The entertainment from Pancho and the crew was great! The service was amazing! WE also saw a pacific mantra ray. The best was when the boat slowed down so we could watch a humpback whale slap its pectoral fins on the water, and then it breached a lot for us!!!!”

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2.Las Caletas Beach & Adventure Park with buffet lunch and open bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 755 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $159

Review of Las Caletas Beach and Adventure Park near Puerto Vallarta, with boat cruise, buffet lunch, open bar, snorkeling, and family activities.

“Sea lion and stingray encounter were fantastic, but they cost extra. Other animal encounters with birds and money were fine. Food and service was great. Snorkeling was just ok. Did not feel crowded at all. Overall a great experience.”

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3.Luxury Yacht & Snorkel with All inclusive Open bar and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 754 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Review of Puerto Vallarta's 5-hour luxury yacht and snorkel cruise to Majahuitas, with lunch, paddleboards, premium drinks, and practical tips.

“We had a great time on this adventure! My wife and I got there about 30 minutes early, paid our 40 pesos (per person) fee and headed to Vallarta Adventures. It’s a little messy getting into the port, but once in, the crew is fabulous. We sailed for about an hour to go snorkel, then headed to a private beach that serves hibiscus water and beer, and headed back to port while eating a charcuterie lunch and consumed adult beverages. They take great pictures of you the whole trip and you can buy the digital package for $100 US at the end (totally worth it.) All in all, a great…”

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4.Puerto Vallarta Luxury Sailing with Premium Open bar & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $129Top rated

Spend six hours sailing Banderas Bay with lunch, premium open bar, snorkeling, SUP, wildlife watching, and a small-group feel.

“Amazing crew, friendly, fun, and impeccable service! The boat was comfortable and easy to lounge on. Got enough wind to sail for the last few hours. It was our second time with Sailing Adventures. They earned their 5 stars!”

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5.San Sebastian del Oeste with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 49 reviews · 7 hours · from $79Best value

Trade Puerto Vallarta for mountain air, coffee, tequila, cobbled streets, local food, and San Sebastian del Oeste on this seven-hour day trip.

“Considering the time and distance involved, perhaps a bit more time in the village or one with more to see might have been better. (Widespread construction slowed things down for me) Tequila tasting might have been better at the end of the day as not everyone wants to be drinking so early. The combo of the back seat with the window lower than I could comfortably see out of + speed bumps and rough roads made the ride very uncomfortable for me. The guide could have been a bit more informative— especially during the ride— he didn’t really say much.”

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6.Butterfly Sanctuary, Museum & Lunch with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s butterfly sanctuary tour, with hotel transport, butterfly release, Mexican lunch, guide details, price, and booking advice.

“A beautiful and engaging experience. Fabian and Erika are awesome and we had a wonderful day learning about butterflies, their life cycle and predators. Wish I could give 10 stars- definitely worth it!”

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7.Sierra Madre Horseback Riding and Zipline with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $147

Review of Puerto Vallarta's Rancho Capomo horseback ride and zipline, with mountain views, Mexican lunch, drinks, transfers, costs, and practical tips.

“This was a nice adventure from PVR. Found this tour after narrowing down to horseback riding and zip-lining. Shuttle service was convenient (driver Sergio had lots of jokes to share), and the 1.5mile horse-trek up to the waterfall was very beautiful in the morning light. Very authentic experience. Ziplining was up on exposed mountain (hot and dry, not a lot of shade), but got to gallup the two of us on horses up to the beginning of the zip-lines. The fajita lunch was delicious. This tour felt less corporate business than other big zip-lining (PV ADVENTURES) place. Some nice views. Good to get away from the downtown area, get into…”

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8.Luxury Yacht Tour with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 5 hours · from $119

Cruise Puerto Vallarta’s Bay of Banderas on a luxury yacht with lunch, open bar, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and time at Majahuitas Cove.

“This activity was great. We had trouble finding some details though, so going to provide more here. Our hotel was close to Puerto Mágico so we walked there. We had to arrive by 8, you go through and pay for the harbor fee, then through a metal detector. The boat leaves at 8:30 AM. The boat is beautiful! Lots of places for lounging. Our boat had about 25 people on it but it didn’t feel crowded. 4 bathrooms on board. Started with a fruit snack, saw a ton of whales and dolphins, boated for an hour, snorkeled about 30 min, boated to another area where there was an island to…”

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9.Marietas Island, Breakfast, Lunch, Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 6 hours · from $128

Cruise from Puerto Vallarta to Marietas Island for snorkeling, wildlife, breakfast, lunch, an open bar, kayaking, and music.

“Fue un tour genial, con mucho cuidado y atención de parte del grupo naviero, el desayuno, la organización y cuidado de la áreas protegidas, el cuidado con los pasajeros y apoyo con equipo de seguridad, el ambiente genial, el refrigerio y comida delicioso, vale muchísimo la pena, de los tours más completos, super super recomendable”

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10.Discover Hobie-Cat Sailing and Fish your own Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Learn to sail a Hobie Cat in Puerto Vallarta, fish for lunch, and enjoy fresh ceviche or sashimi on a private 2.5-hour outing.

“We had a wonderful time sailing with our 8 year old son! This was a highlight of the trip. They are really patient and easy to understand. They let everyone try to steer and turn the boat around all while teaching the basics of sailing. We sadly did not catch any fish, but we still enjoyed the fresh guacamole on the beach afterward and stuck around to relax. I would highly recommend this activity!”

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11.Yelapa, Majahuitas, Lunch, Open Bar Onboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $118

Spend eight hours exploring Yelapa and Majahuitas with snorkeling, kayaking, waterfall walks, lunch, and an onboard open bar.

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12.Tour Yelapas and Mahahuitas in Catamaran with Lunch and Open Bar!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $120

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Yelapa and Majahuitas catamaran tour, with beach time, snorkeling, meals, open bar, and practical booking advice.

“Extremely disappointed! Wanted to kayak with my husband using a 2 person kayak and only singles were available. The single kayaks were not available for everyone. I had to wait 20 minutes for other people to finish first. No time limit. I only had 4 minutes as our time was up. Had to move to the next stop. Very disappointed”

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13.Beach, Breakfast, Lunch & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $120

Spend eight hours along Puerto Vallarta’s coast with snorkeling at Los Arcos, beach time, Quimixto, lunch, music, and an open bar.

“Bajo tecnicismos, la experiencia q venden a la que se vive es MUY distinta. El desayuno fue mediocre al igual q la comida. Sí dan bebidas a bordo pero estan MUY diluidas. La musica es de boda de hace 20 años.Ya abordo, te informan que hay solo cierto número de equipos para snorkel, no suficientes para todo el barco. En el agua se estuvo un total de 10 minutos en un diminuto cuadrante de mar y el resto de tiempo fue media hora en subir y bajar a la gente. No se vio nada. Ya camino a la playa, informan q no podrás ir a la playa y luego a…”

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14.Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $84

Sail from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa for snorkeling, a waterfall walk, lunch, drinks, and a seven-hour catamaran adventure.

“First off we didn’t depart until 10:30 am when we were supposed to leave at 9:30 am, and it didn’t get any better. The communication during the entire excursion was about 95% in Spanish and barely 5 % in English. Also You have to sign up on the boat to do any included activities and by the time we were told it was too late because we missed the Spanish explanation. The included lunch wasn’t very good at all, when we finally got served which was after all the Spanish speaking people ate, and water is extra! Absolutely unacceptable and definitely not kid friendly either. Do not waste your money…”

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15.Horseback Riding, Lunch & Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $145

Ride horses beside the Mascota River, swim with your horse, taste four tequilas, and enjoy Mexican BBQ with unlimited margaritas.

“Amazing!! Fabricio was a great guide the mex bbq and margs were 10/10”

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