Puerto Vallarta · PUNTA MITA & NUEVO VALLARTA TOURS
The north shore is flatter, newer and closer to the Marietas than the town is. These 15 cover the boat departures, the beach days and the tours that use Nuevo Vallarta as their pickup, with prices and pickup notes.
Puerto Vallarta whale watching by catamaran with whale sightings, Mexican lunch, breakfast, open bar, and practical booking tips.
“Well organized. Great team. Good food. Fun time. Would use them again. Very comfortable cat with plenty of room to move around for pics”
Review of Punta Mita’s small-group Marietas Islands tour, with Hidden Beach swim, snorkeling, wildlife, safety tips, price, and drawbacks.
“Great experience with Ruben and Chuy! The took us to Islas Marietas, were very friendly, it was fun and also safe, thank you so much!”
Capture your Puerto Vallarta holiday with Tania Melissa Photography at Nuevo Nayarit Beach and Playa del Holi, with private sessions for families and couples.
“Beyond grateful & feeling tremendously blessed for our five star experience from start to finish with Tania. From the initial communication to the photography session and photo delivery, the process was seamless and made our family experience lovely. On top of it all, Tania is kind hearted & relational, whom checked in along with the way to make sure our experience was memorable, unique & individually tailored. Tania is gifted in her profession and has an eye for artistic detail to capture natural beauty in action. We fell in love with all the beautiful images that will be treasured memories for years to come.”
Private Puerto Vallarta boat cruise for up to 8 with snorkeling, fishing, fruit, watersports, and custom Banderas Bay sightseeing.
“Our captain & crew were fantastic! I highly recommend this day trip-we custom designed a 6-hour trip with a stop at Ocean Grill.”
A four-hour Puerto Vallarta whale-watching cruise with marine biologists, meals, an open bar, spacious catamaran views, and flexible booking.
“We had a glorious day! The guides were knowledgeable and informative. They were respectful of all the guests. We saw many whales, including mothers swimming with their young. Thank you for a wonderful experience!”
Private PVR airport transfer to Punta Mita with a sign, cold drinks, air conditioning, car seats on request, and service for up to six.
“First time to Mexico and Puerto Vallarta. Was traveling with family including two older kids (non-teenager). Alan was great. Car was nice and comfy. Had some beverages for us. Was a great experience.”
Review of Punta Mita’s small-group Marietas Islands tour, with snorkeling, Playa Nopalera, boat details, value, tips, and practical advice.
“The tour was quite cool, it is exactly as described going around Islas Marietas, doing some snorkeling and then going to "Playa Nopalera". The guide was very friendly and informative about the islands and the fauna and flora from the region. He was also helpful and provide good assistance during the snorkeling.”
Private 46-foot boat trip from Puerto Vallarta for fishing, snorkeling, whale watching, fresh ceviche, and Bay of Banderas views.
“This was such a great activity!! Perfect thing to do to enjoy the sun and the ocean. The captain caught fish and made us fresh ceviche that we got to enjoy. We weee able to connect our phone to the Bluetooth to play music. The staff were attentive, friendly, and overall amazing! Definitely would recommend to everyone!!”
Review this private Puerto Vallarta fishing and snorkel tour, with bay fishing, fresh ceviche, swimming, snacks, gear, and practical booking advice.
“It was awesome and the fish was amazing! The only bad thing was photography. When he took”
Learn to surf at La Lancha near Punta Mita with a private ISA-certified coach, beginner board, gear, changing rooms, and a jungle walk.
“Had some confusion about the meeting place but the team and communication skills were great. We ultimately missed our lesson but made it to the beach to go out on our own. The instructors seemed enthusiastic and it looked like pretty much everyone caught a wave or two.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s private Hatteras yacht charter, with fishing, snorkeling, beaches, whale watching, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.
“We were not told that the boat did not have any bait until we were way out in the bay. To kill time, because we had no bait, the captain just kept running through rough seas, and a few people started feeling ill. They tried to turn the trip into snorkeling cruhh it we, but they didn’t have snorkeling equipment. It was a horrible experience and an experience dive lesson learned. Do not use this service.”
Explore Bucerías, San Pancho, and Sayulita on a flexible private tour from Puerto Vallarta, with beach time, local shops, and air-conditioned transport.
“Our driver Marco Antonio was so nice and incredibly helpful with his suggestions and information about the area. He allowed us to cater the tour for our preferences. We LOVED San Pancho, so quaint and charming. But all three towns had their own upsides and we found each to be worthwhile.”
Ride an ATV through the Sierra Madre, swim at El Salto waterfall, explore the Cuale River, and finish with a tequila tasting near Vallarta.
“We had a wonderful time! Our guide was spectacular! Do you only fly in the appointment was that we miss calculated the time we need to be back to the ship. Low and behold a young man took us in his own car and took us directly back to the ship. We were totally amazed and very very appreciative. That is great service!”
Swim through a natural tunnel to Marietas Islands’ Hidden Beach on a private Punta Mita boat tour with snorkeling and wildlife views.
“Beware of these unethical practices- I have never experienced this type of blatant extortion and we have traveled a lot. I am able to write this review because I paid for the tour but never got to go on the tour- so I lost hundreds of dollars. First they cancelled our group tour and said I had to purchase a private tour which was twice as expensive. I did that. I never actually went on the tour because it was cancelled due to bad weather on the seas. The day of the tour, 3 hours before the tour I saw them say we could go on it. I said great.…”
Review of Punta Mita’s private Marietas Islands tour, including Playa Escondida, snorkeling, safety tips, price, timing, and who should book.
“What a mess this experience was. I made two different morning time reservations to do the excursion to Marietas islands and the company cancelled both of them and said that only afternoons were available. We did the 315 afternoon tour and weren't warned that the winds can be strong in the afternoon (and were that day with a very strong south wind, but we weren't notified). The normal boat ride was supposed to take 30 minutes or so, and we weren't even half way by then due to the waves. We had to go so slow, as the waves were huge. The boat was not of high quality, the kids…”
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