Some trips on this roster last three hours and stay inside the bay; others run most of a day into the Sierra Madre foothills or up the coast to Sayulita. Seven categories hold the 27 tours, so the comparison work is mostly about matching a trip to your time, budget and sea legs. Every listing links straight to the live booking page.

Which Tours In Puerto Vallarta Fit Your Trip?

Short on time or budget? The Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta covers the city in about four hours from $32 per person, and the Los Arcos snorkel boats keep costs modest: the 5 Islands of Los Arcos Boat Tour & Snorkeling starts at $48 for a few hours on the water.

The best-reviewed trip on the roster is the Downtown Vallarta Food Tour, run by Vallarta Food Tours: a perfect 5 rating across 3,943 reviews, from $59 per person for three and a half hours of eating through the old town. No other tour here comes close on review volume, which says plenty in a market this crowded.

Every published price on this site is a per-person from-price, not a per-group rate, so couples and families can multiply straight away. Across the roster, from-prices run $32 to $169 per person.

Pickup arrangements vary by operator, so check the live booking page for each tour to confirm where collection is available. That covers both the bay front and the northern corridor, so you can usually book without arranging your own transfer. Always check the live listing for the tour you want, since pickup points vary by operator and some trips depart from the Marina pier rather than your lobby.

Los Arcos 5-Islands Snorkel Boat Los Arcos 5-Islands Snorkel Boat Mega Yacht Whales, Snacks, Open Bar Mega Yacht Whales, Snacks, Open Bar Rhythms Of The Night Dinner Show Rhythms Of The Night Dinner Show Private ATV, Waterfall, Tequila Private ATV, Waterfall, Tequila Downtown Food Tour Downtown Food Tour BBQ, Open Bar, Yelapa Waterfall BBQ, Open Bar, Yelapa Waterfall Baby Turtle Release, Turtle Camp Baby Turtle Release, Turtle Camp Luxury Yacht Snorkel, Open Bar, Lunch Luxury Yacht Snorkel, Open Bar, Lunch

Narrow The Tours In Puerto Vallarta List To Your Day

Banderas Bay, the Malecon, the Sierra Madre foothills: this corner of Jalisco packs a lot into a short stay. Answer three quick questions and the list below rebuilds around what you actually want to do.

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Tours In Puerto Vallarta At A Glance

  • 27 tours sit in seven categories, from boat-snorkel trips to Sierra Madre ATV days, with published from-prices running $32 to $169 per person.
  • The cheapest seat is the Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta at $32 per person, rated 3.9 across 701 reviews.
  • The Downtown Vallarta Food Tour leads the roster on reviews: a 5 rating across 3,943 reviews, from $59 per person.
  • All 27 published prices are per person, running $32 to $169.
  • Cancellation terms vary by tour, so check the live booking page before you commit; the roster mixes operators with different policies.

Seven Kinds Of Tours In Puerto Vallarta, Compared

The seven categories split like this: eight jungle ATV and zipline tours, five boat and snorkel trips, three sunset cruises, three food and tequila tours, three Yelapa beach days, three whale watching trips and two nature day trips. Jungle adventures are the biggest group by far, which tracks with the Sierra Madre terrain pressing right up against the bay.

CategoryBest forTypical lengthFromLead tourDeparts from
Boat And Snorkel Tours Swimmers of mixed confidence fit here. The basic Los Arcos runs keep things easy, the cliff-jumping trip draws the adventurous, and the luxury yacht option throws in open bar and lunch for a relaxed day. 3 to 6 hours $48 per person Los Arcos 5-Islands Snorkel Boat Puerto Vallarta
Whale Watching Tours The three-hour whale and snorkel trip is the quick option. On the four-hour catamaran, families get open bar and meals, while the mega yacht sunset cruise gives couples an evening on the bay. 3 to 4 hours $45 per person Mega Yacht Whales, Snacks, Open Bar Puerto Vallarta
Sunset Cruises Date nights and family groups are the core audience. The dinner cruise fits anniversaries, and the two Los Arcos runs pull travelers out for the after-dark glow. 3 to 5 hours $46 per person Rhythms Of The Night Dinner Show Puerto Vallarta
ATV, Zipline And Hike Tours This set suits travelers who trade beach time for throttle and height. Friends ride to Jorullo Bridge, couples book the private waterfall tour, and short-stay visitors finish a canopy loop in four and a half hours. 3 to 5.5 hours $94 per person Private ATV, Waterfall, Tequila Puerto Vallarta
Food And Tequila Tours Best for easy days and first visits. The bus loops run a set route with places to hop off and reboard, and the 3.5-hour downtown walk suits eaters who like every stop picked for them. 3.5 to 4 hours $32 per person Downtown Food Tour Puerto Vallarta
Yelapa And Beach Day Trips Every option here runs six and a half hours or more, so set aside the full day. Families lean toward the all inclusive catamaran. Walkers pick the hidden beaches trail, and the Yelapa trip mixes a waterfall path with beach time. 6.5 to 7 hours $38 per person BBQ, Open Bar, Yelapa Waterfall Puerto Vallarta
Nature And Day Trips Toddlers fit the turtle release: soft sand, brief outing, hatchlings up close. The Sayulita and San Pancho trip draws photographers and beach wanderers out for two towns in one day. 2.5 to 5 hours $39 per person Baby Turtle Release, Turtle Camp Puerto Vallarta
A panga idles beside the sea arches of Los Arcos in Banderas Bay, snorkelers floating in clear water close to the rocks. Marietas Islands And Banderas Bay Boat Tours In Puerto Vallarta Five boats run snorkel trips on Banderas Bay: three head for the Los Arcos marine reserve, one adds cliff jumping and Hidden Beach, and one covers Marietas Islands National Park. From $48 per person. Swimmers of mixed confidence fit here. The basic Los Arcos runs keep things easy, the cliff-jumping trip draws the adventurous, and the luxury yacht option throws in open bar and lunch for a relaxed day. A humpback whale's fluke lifts from Banderas Bay while a small tour boat holds its distance, mountains behind. Whale Watching Tours In Puerto Vallarta (December To March) Three tours work Banderas Bay from December to March: a $45 outing that mixes whale watching with snorkeling, a four-hour catamaran with open bar and meals, and a mega yacht sunset cruise from $110. The three-hour whale and snorkel trip is the quick option. On the four-hour catamaran, families get open bar and meals, while the mega yacht sunset cruise gives couples an evening on the bay. A catamaran glides across Banderas Bay at sunset, orange sky over the Sierra Madre and the Puerto Vallarta coastline beyond. Sunset And Bioluminescence Cruises In Puerto Vallarta Three evening options on the bay: two Los Arcos bioluminescence trips and a dinner cruise with the Alma show. From-prices begin at $46 per person. Date nights and family groups are the core audience. The dinner cruise fits anniversaries, and the two Los Arcos runs pull travelers out for the after-dark glow. ATVs climb a jungle trail in the Sierra Madre foothills above Puerto Vallarta, green canopy pressing in on both sides of the track. Sierra Madre ATV, Zipline And Hike Tours In Puerto Vallarta Eight Sierra Madre tours mix canopy lines, ATV trails and tequila stops. The private waterfall ride starts at $94, and the longest day, Jorullo Bridge crossing included, tops out at $169. This set suits travelers who trade beach time for throttle and height. Friends ride to Jorullo Bridge, couples book the private waterfall tour, and short-stay visitors finish a canopy loop in four and a half hours. A tasting pour of tequila beside street tacos and salsas at a market stall in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Food And Tequila Tours In Puerto Vallarta Three tours, one standout. The downtown walk from Vallarta Food Tours holds a 5 rating across 3,943 reviews, the two bus loops add 4.1 and 3.9, and category prices start at $32 per person. Best for easy days and first visits. The bus loops run a set route with places to hop off and reboard, and the 3.5-hour downtown walk suits eaters who like every stop picked for them. Palapa umbrellas and fishing boats along the shoreline at Yelapa, where steep green slopes meet the calm bay. Day Trips To Yelapa And Sayulita All three are long days out: a trail to six hidden beaches and Colomitos with snorkel stops, the Yelapa waterfall with BBQ and open bar at Majahuitas, and an all inclusive catamaran, from $38. Every option here runs six and a half hours or more, so set aside the full day. Families lean toward the all inclusive catamaran. Walkers pick the hidden beaches trail, and the Yelapa trip mixes a waterfall path with beach time. Tiny hatchlings make their way across dark sand toward the surf at a turtle release beach near Puerto Vallarta. Nature And Day Trips From Puerto Vallarta Two easy outings. A 2.5-hour turtle release at a coastal conservation area runs from $39, rated 4.8 across 116 reviews. The Sayulita and San Pancho day trip lasts five hours, from $90. Toddlers fit the turtle release: soft sand, brief outing, hatchlings up close. The Sayulita and San Pancho trip draws photographers and beach wanderers out for two towns in one day.

Best Tours In Puerto Vallarta By Season

Humpback whales reach Banderas Bay from December through March, and that window shapes the whole calendar. Outside it, the dry season from November to May brings calmer seas and the best snorkeling visibility at Los Arcos, while June through October turns green and humid with afternoon storms. The roster has something workable in every month.

Dry Season

November through May

Dry-season days are the ones the bay shows off: calm water, clear air over the Malecon, and visibility at Los Arcos that can reach 15 meters when conditions line up. This is also when the humpbacks are in town, December through March, so whale watching trips like the Mega Yacht Sunset Cruise from $110 fill first. Book mornings for the flattest sea.

Late Spring

May

May and early June sit in a quiet gap. The whales have mostly headed north, the rains have not yet settled in, and the bay is warm enough for long snorkel sessions. Tours run with more open seats, and the Los Arcos boats from $48 are an easy pick if you would rather skip crowds than chase a season.

Rainy Season

June through October

The rainy season is real but predictable: humid mornings, building clouds, and afternoon storms that clear the beaches before dinner. Hurricane season overlaps these months on paper, though direct hits on Puerto Vallarta are rare. Water visibility at Los Arcos can drop after rain and runoff, so pick early departures and check the forecast the night before.

Early Winter

November

November is the pivot. The rains thin out, the bay settles, and the regulated season runs roughly December 8 to late March, with peak sightings mid-January to mid-February. Whale watching trips such as the Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar & Meals from $85 start filling, and snorkelers get early dry-season clarity before the holiday crowds land.

Marietas Islands And Banderas Bay Boat Tours In Puerto Vallarta

Five boat and snorkel tours leave from Puerto Vallarta for Los Arcos and the Marietas Islands. A 3-hour trip to the five islands of Los Arcos starts at $51 per person and adds cliff jumping and a hidden beach stop. Longer days include a 5-hour luxury yacht tour with snorkeling, open bar and lunch from $89, and a 6-hour all-inclusive Marietas Islands National Park tour from $120. Every listing shows its live price before you book.

Whale Watching Tours In Puerto Vallarta (December To March)

Humpbacks reach Banderas Bay each winter, with the regulated season running December into March and peak activity from mid-January through mid-February. Three tours cover the season. A 3-hour whale watching and snorkeling trip starts at $45, a 4-hour catamaran cruise with open bar and meals at $85, and the 4.7-rated mega yacht sunset cruise at $110.

Sunset And Bioluminescence Cruises In Puerto Vallarta

Three sunset cruises leave the bay in the late afternoon. The cheapest is a bioluminescence and sunset boat tour to Los Arcos at $46 per person, followed by a 3-hour sunset and bioluminescence trip at $65. Rhythms of the Night pairs a gourmet dinner with the Alma show over 5 hours, from $119.

Sierra Madre ATV, Zipline And Hike Tours In Puerto Vallarta

Eight tours work the Sierra Madre foothills, from $94 for a private ATV trip with waterfall stop and tequila tasting up to $169 for the ATV and RZR Jorullo Bridge experience. Most are half-day rides built for first-timers, with helmets, briefings and small groups. Zipline combos share the same canopy, including one rated 4.7 that adds a speedboat ride.

Food And Tequila Tours In Puerto Vallarta

Three tours keep you in town. The Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours runs 3.5 hours from $59 per person and holds a 5-star rating across 3,943 reviews, the strongest review base on this site. Two hop-on-hop-off bus options cover the city and the Malecon, one from $32 with free stops over 4 hours, the other from $33 over 3.5 hours. Tequila tasting also rides along on several jungle tours listed above.

Day Trips To Yelapa And Sayulita

The hidden beaches south of Banderas Bay are boat country. Three listings cover that coast: a $38 full-day trail past six hidden beaches and Colomitos, a Yelapa waterfall trip with BBQ and open bar at $79, and a $120 all inclusive catamaran to a remote beach rated 4.8. Head north instead and a $90 day trip pairs Sayulita with neighboring San Pancho.

Nature Day Trips From Puerto Vallarta

Two listings sit in this group. The baby turtle release in a conservation area is a 2.5-hour visit from $39 per person, rated 4.8 across 116 reviews, and it runs in the evening when hatchlings stand the best chance. The other option heads north for 5 hours to Sayulita and San Pancho, two surf-and-art towns on the Nayarit coast, from $90 per person.

What Tours In Puerto Vallarta Include

Every listing here spells out what is and is not in the price. Some boat trips are all-inclusive, with open bar, lunch and gear, while others sell snorkel rental or food separately. ATV tours differ most: some include tequila tasting and a waterfall stop, others just the ride. Check the includes list on each live booking page before choosing, since extras can change the real cost of a cheap headline price.

Tour Category Duration Rating From Book
Downtown Food Tour Food And Tequila Tours 3 hours 30 minutes ★ 5.0 $59 Check availability
Rhythms Of The Night Dinner Show Sunset Cruises 5 hours ★ 4.5 $119 Check availability
Los Arcos 5-Islands Snorkel Boat Boat And Snorkel Tours 3 hours 30 minutes ★ 4.7 $48 Check availability
Private ATV, Waterfall, Tequila ATV, Zipline And Hike Tours 3 hours ★ 4.9 $94 Check availability
BBQ, Open Bar, Yelapa Waterfall Yelapa And Beach Day Trips 7 hours ★ 4.4 $79 Check availability
Luxury Yacht Snorkel, Open Bar, Lunch Boat And Snorkel Tours 5 hours ★ 4.6 $89 Check availability
All-Inclusive Marietas, Full Day Boat And Snorkel Tours 6 hours ★ 4.8 $120 Check availability
4-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off, Free Stops Food And Tequila Tours 4 hours ★ 3.9 $32 Check availability
Hike 6 Hidden Beaches, Snorkel Yelapa And Beach Day Trips 6 hours 30 minutes ★ 4.8 $38 Check availability
ATV, RZR, Jorullo Bridge ATV, Zipline And Hike Tours 5 hours 30 minutes ★ 4.7 $169 Check availability
All-Inclusive Mega Catamaran Yelapa And Beach Day Trips 6 hours 30 minutes ★ 4.8 $120 Check availability
Cliff Jumping, Hidden Beach Snorkel Boat And Snorkel Tours 3 hours ★ 4.9 $51 Check availability
3.5-Hour City Bus, Hop-On Hop-Off Food And Tequila Tours 3.5 hours ★ 4.1 $33 Check availability
Los Arcos Snorkel, Vallarta Nature Trips Boat And Snorkel Tours Confirmed at booking ★ 4.6 $48 Check availability
3-Hour Bioluminescence Sunset Boat Sunset Cruises 3 hours ★ 4.8 $65 Check availability
Baby Turtle Release, Turtle Camp Nature And Day Trips 2.5 hours ★ 4.8 $39 Check availability
Bioluminescence Sunset, Marine Park Sunset Cruises Confirmed at booking ★ 4.7 $46 Check availability
Mega Yacht Whales, Snacks, Open Bar Whale Watching Tours Confirmed at booking ★ 4.7 $110 Check availability
Zipline Canopy, Speedboat Ride ATV, Zipline And Hike Tours 5 hours ★ 4.7 $120 Check availability
4.5-Hour Canopy Ziplines ATV, Zipline And Hike Tours 4.5 hours ★ 4.8 $128 Check availability
Zip Line, Jorullo Bridge, Tequila ATV, Zipline And Hike Tours Confirmed at booking ★ 4.8 $122 Check availability
Catamaran Whales, Open Bar, Meals Whale Watching Tours 4 hours ★ 4.8 $85 Check availability
ATV Adventure, Tequila Tasting ATV, Zipline And Hike Tours Confirmed at booking — $115 Check availability
Sierra Madre Hike, Tequila Tasting ATV, Zipline And Hike Tours Confirmed at booking — $167 Check availability
4-Hour ATV Or Razer Adventure ATV, Zipline And Hike Tours 4 hours — $132 Check availability
Sayulita, San Pancho Day Trip Nature And Day Trips 5 hours — $90 Check availability
3-Hour Whale Watch, Snorkeling Whale Watching Tours 3 hours — $45 Check availability

Filter And Sort Every Tour Listed Here

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Downtown Food TourVallarta Food Tours Food And Tequila Tours Puerto Vallarta 3 hours 30 minutes $59 ★ 5.03,943 reviews Check availability
Rhythms Of The Night Dinner Show Sunset Cruises Puerto Vallarta 5 hours $119 ★ 4.52,069 reviews Check availability
Los Arcos 5-Islands Snorkel Boat Boat And Snorkel Tours Puerto Vallarta 3 hours 30 minutes $48 ★ 4.71,347 reviews Check availability
Private ATV, Waterfall, Tequila ATV, Zipline And Hike Tours Puerto Vallarta 3 hours $94 ★ 4.9977 reviews Check availability
BBQ, Open Bar, Yelapa WaterfallVallarta Adventures Yelapa And Beach Day Trips Puerto Vallarta 7 hours $79 ★ 4.4792 reviews Check availability
Luxury Yacht Snorkel, Open Bar, Lunch Boat And Snorkel Tours Puerto Vallarta 5 hours $89 ★ 4.6786 reviews Check availability
All-Inclusive Marietas, Full DayChica Locca Boat And Snorkel Tours Puerto Vallarta 6 hours $120 ★ 4.8771 reviews Check availability
4-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off, Free Stops Food And Tequila Tours Puerto Vallarta 4 hours $32 ★ 3.9701 reviews Check availability
Hike 6 Hidden Beaches, Snorkel Yelapa And Beach Day Trips Puerto Vallarta 6 hours 30 minutes $38 ★ 4.8608 reviews Check availability
ATV, RZR, Jorullo Bridge ATV, Zipline And Hike Tours Puerto Vallarta 5 hours 30 minutes $169 ★ 4.7555 reviews Check availability
All-Inclusive Mega CatamaranChica Locca Yelapa And Beach Day Trips Puerto Vallarta 6 hours 30 minutes $120 ★ 4.8541 reviews Check availability
Cliff Jumping, Hidden Beach Snorkel Boat And Snorkel Tours Puerto Vallarta 3 hours $51 ★ 4.9477 reviews Check availability
3.5-Hour City Bus, Hop-On Hop-OffVallartour Food And Tequila Tours Puerto Vallarta 3.5 hours $33 ★ 4.1405 reviews Check availability
Los Arcos Snorkel, Vallarta Nature TripsVallarta Nature Trips Boat And Snorkel Tours Puerto Vallarta Confirmed at booking $48 ★ 4.6389 reviews Check availability
3-Hour Bioluminescence Sunset Boat Sunset Cruises Puerto Vallarta 3 hours $65 ★ 4.8209 reviews Check availability
Baby Turtle Release, Turtle CampVallarta Bionature Tours Nature And Day Trips Puerto Vallarta 2.5 hours $39 ★ 4.8116 reviews Check availability
Bioluminescence Sunset, Marine ParkVallarta Bionature Tours Sunset Cruises Puerto Vallarta Confirmed at booking $46 ★ 4.7108 reviews Check availability
Mega Yacht Whales, Snacks, Open BarChica Locca Tours Whale Watching Tours Puerto Vallarta Confirmed at booking $110 ★ 4.7103 reviews Check availability
Zipline Canopy, Speedboat RideLos Veranos Canopy Tour ATV, Zipline And Hike Tours Puerto Vallarta 5 hours $120 ★ 4.756 reviews Check availability
4.5-Hour Canopy ZiplinesCanopy Puerto Vallarta ATV, Zipline And Hike Tours Puerto Vallarta 4.5 hours $128 ★ 4.851 reviews Check availability
Zip Line, Jorullo Bridge, Tequila ATV, Zipline And Hike Tours Puerto Vallarta Confirmed at booking $122 ★ 4.839 reviews Check availability
Catamaran Whales, Open Bar, MealsMike's Fishing & Tours Whale Watching Tours Puerto Vallarta 4 hours $85 ★ 4.830 reviews Check availability
ATV Adventure, Tequila TastingWild Treks Adventures ATV, Zipline And Hike Tours Puerto Vallarta Confirmed at booking $115 No reviews yet Check availability
Sierra Madre Hike, Tequila TastingPuerto Vallarta Net ATV, Zipline And Hike Tours Puerto Vallarta Confirmed at booking $167 No reviews yet Check availability
4-Hour ATV Or Razer AdventureParaViajantes ATV, Zipline And Hike Tours Puerto Vallarta 4 hours $132 No reviews yet Check availability
Sayulita, San Pancho Day TripParaViajantes Nature And Day Trips Puerto Vallarta 5 hours $90 No reviews yet Check availability
3-Hour Whale Watch, SnorkelingTravel Vallarta Whale Watching Tours Puerto Vallarta 3 hours $45 No reviews yet Check availability

Why Puerto Vallarta Earns A Full Week

Puerto Vallarta works as a tour base because the geography is stacked. A walkable downtown sits on Banderas Bay, humpback whales pass offshore each winter, and the Sierra Madre rises straight behind the hotel zone. You can snorkel a marine park in the morning and ride an ATV through jungle in the afternoon, all from the same pickup point. Few Mexican resorts pack this much into one bay.

Why Tours In Puerto Vallarta Sell Out Fast

The sight list is short and real. On the water you pass Los Arcos, the five-islet marine sanctuary, and the Marietas Islands National Park. Beach landings reach Yelapa, Majahuitas, Colomitos and the hidden coves south of the bay. Inland, trails climb the Sierra Madre foothills to waterfalls and the Jorullo Bridge. North of the bay, day trips reach Sayulita and San Pancho.

Main

  • Malecón

    Malecón, Puerto Vallarta, Región Costa Norte, Jalisco, 48300, México

Pickup

  • Marina Vallarta

    Marina Vallarta, Paseo de la Marina, Puerto Vallarta, Región Costa Norte, Jalisco, 48300, México

  • Zona Romantica

    Zona Romántica, Puerto Vallarta, Región Costa Norte, Jalisco, 48300, México

  • Nuevo Vallarta

    Nuevo Nayarit, Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit, 63735, México

  • Marina Vallarta

    Marina Vallarta, Paseo de la Marina, Puerto Vallarta, Región Costa Norte, Jalisco, 48300, México

  • Terminal Maritima de Puerto Vallarta

    Terminal marítima, Francisco Medina Ascencio, Puerto Vallarta, Región Costa Norte, Jalisco, 48300, México

Excursion

  • Islas Marietas

    Islas Marietas, Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit, México

  • Los Arcos

    Roca de los Arcos, Mismaloya, Región Costa Norte, Jalisco, México

  • Yelapa

    Yelapa, Cabo Corrientes, Región Costa Norte, Jalisco, 48440, México

  • Mismaloya

    Mismaloya, Puerto Vallarta, Región Costa Norte, Jalisco, 48294, México

  • Sayulita

    Sayulita, Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit, 63132, México

  • Punta Mita

    Punta Mita, Corral del Risco, Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit, México

  • San Sebastian del Oeste

    San Sebastián del Oeste, Región Sierra Occidental, Jalisco, México

  • El Tuito

    El Tuito, Cabo Corrientes, Región Costa Norte, Jalisco, México

  • Boca de Tomatlan

    Boca de Tomatlán, Puerto Vallarta, Región Costa Norte, Jalisco, 48294, México

  • Los Veranos

    Las Juntas y los Veranos, Cabo Corrientes, Región Costa Norte, Jalisco, México

The Range Of Tours In Puerto Vallarta

Pickups cluster at four points: the Puerto Vallarta hotel zone, Marina Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta and the Zona Romantica. From there, boats cross Banderas Bay to the south shore and the Marietas, while vans climb into the Sierra Madre foothills east of the city. Northbound trips follow the coast toward Sayulita. The map below marks the departure points and destinations so you can see how far each tour travels.

Where the day starts, and the 15 mapped points around it A true-scale plot of 16 real coordinates read from OpenStreetMap, north upwards. Malecón is the ringed point. Every other point is one mapped place, coloured by which set it belongs to and numbered to match the cards below. The grid squares are 25 km across. Six points sit within a few metres of a neighbour, so they have been nudged apart just far enough to stay readable. A dashed line runs back to the true position. Distances on the cards are straight-line figures between the mapped coordinates, not road distances and not walking times. Marina Vallarta, mapped point 11 Zona Romantica, mapped point 22 Nuevo Vallarta, mapped point 33 Marina Vallarta, mapped point 44 Terminal Maritima de Puerto Vallarta, mapped point 55 Islas Marietas, mapped point 66 Los Arcos, mapped point 77 Yelapa, mapped point 88 Mismaloya, mapped point 99 Sayulita, mapped point 1010 Punta Mita, mapped point 1111 San Sebastian del Oeste, mapped point 1212 El Tuito, mapped point 1313 Boca de Tomatlan, mapped point 1414 Los Veranos, mapped point 1515 Malecón
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The range runs wide. Snorkel boats work the Los Arcos islands, catamarans push out to remote beaches at Yelapa, and zipline and ATV routes climb into the Sierra Madre foothills. Most pickups cover the hotel zone, Marina Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta and Zona Romantica. Published from-prices run $32 to $169 per person across 27 tours in 7 categories.

Who Books Tours In Puerto Vallarta, And Why

“Alex was a great guide. Other folks on the tour were friendly. Easy going experience and great food.”

RAQUEL_C, operator-listing review of Downtown Food Tour

“Great food and great vibes! Loved getting to walk around the city and try different types of food!”

Nilanjana_P, operator-listing review of Downtown Food Tour

“Such an amazing tour! Ulises was so friendly and made us feel very comfortable during the tour! I definitely recommend booking THIS TOUR!”

M_D, operator-listing review of Cliff Jumping, Hidden Beach Snorkel

“This day trip was so much fun! Every staff member gave first rate service. Super friendly. David and Donna were especially amazing!”

John_C, operator-listing review of All-Inclusive Mega Catamaran

“This ATV tour was amazing. The mountains of Jalisco are beautiful. Our guide Roberto was really good, both during driving and during the various stops. He told us a lot about the surroundings and customs of the region. Thank you Roberto!”

Ben_v, operator-listing review of Private ATV, Waterfall, Tequila

“Eddy was amazing, he was super knowledgeable. His english was amazing but his spanish was also easy to follow if you only know a little. The tour was very respectful and an amazing experience. The pictures the photographer took were perfect. Thanks for the awesome experience.”

Bennett, operator-listing review of Baby Turtle Release, Turtle Camp

“One of the best activities in Puerto Vallarta! The tour guides were great and so fun to be around! Highly recommended!”

Parker, operator-listing review of 4.5-Hour Canopy Ziplines

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Getting To Your Pickup Point

Most tours in the roster pick up at set points across the hotel zone, Marina Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta and Zona Romantica, so a stay anywhere along the bay keeps you within easy reach of a departure. Trips heading across Banderas Bay or up into the Sierra Madre foothills tend to run longer, and a pickup closer to the marina can shave real time off your day. Each live booking page lists its exact pickup points before you commit.

budget

Hotel Porto Allegro - Near Malecon

Zona Romántica / Centro (Malecón)

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Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa

Marina Vallarta

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Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa

Hotel Zone / Zona Hotelera Norte

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Before You Reserve A Seat

Prices here are shown in USD and run from $32 to $169 across the roster, but the live listing is always the authority on cost, inclusions and cancellation terms. Whale watching runs in a regulated season starting December 8, with peak activity mid-January to mid-February and sightings possible into mid-March. If your dates fall outside that window, boat, snorkel, jungle and food tours run year round and make an easy swap.

Questions Before You Book

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Where do the ratings come from?

Every rating and review count here mirrors what the tour's live booking page shows. The Downtown Vallarta Food Tour carries a 5 rating across 3,943 reviews, and Rhythms of the Night sits at 4.5 across 2,069, two of the most-reviewed trips here. Those scores belong to travelers who booked and went, not to this site. Nothing gets rounded, weighted or quietly dropped to nudge one tour above another.

How do you tell similar Puerto Vallarta tours apart?

Three Los Arcos snorkel trips sit between $48 and $51, and the one with cliff jumping and a hidden beach stop carries a 4.9 rating across 477 reviews. A listing with no reviews reads as new, not bad; check the operator's record on its other tours. The cancellation terms on the live booking page settle the rest.

What should be settled before departure day?

Start with pickup. Operators collect across the hotel zone, Marina Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta and Zona Romantica, and the live booking page lists your exact window. Cancellation terms deserve a look too, tour by tour, not on the dock at dawn. Los Arcos snorkelers should add cash for the marine park fee of 41 pesos per person, usually collected by the operator. Then save the confirmation to your phone.

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This catalog holds 27 tours across 7 categories, from snorkel boats at Los Arcos to ATV trails in the Sierra Madre foothills. The 27 tours that publish a from-price run $32 to $169, which covers everything from a quick city bus loop to a full day at the Marietas Islands. Skim the categories, compare what each listing includes, and book from the live page when you find your match.

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