Private Tour: Botanical Garden, Petroglyphs & Mexican Food
Overview
What makes this experience special is the perfect blend of nature, history, and authentic local culture in a private setting. This PRIVATE EXPERIENCE is priced for up to four people — you only pay for one ticket. You’ll explore the lush Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden, home to exotic orchids and tropical trails, guided by a certified expert passionate about Mexico’s biodiversity. Discover ancient petroglyphs hidden in the mountains and learn about their sacred meaning for the region’s earliest inhabitants. To complete the day, enjoy a traditional countryside lunch at a family-run restaurant, where handmade tortillas and recipes passed down through generations offer an authentic taste of Mexico’s mountain flavors. With private transportation, drinks included, and a flexible, personalized pace, this tour takes you beyond the tourist spots for a genuine and intimate experience of Mexico’s natural and cultural heritage.
What's Included
- Meals Stop for lunch at a traditional Mexican restaurant (food not included)
- Bottled water Soft Drinks (water and soda)
- Pick-up and drop-off at your place in an air-conditioned car
- Stop at a traditional mountain bakery
- Entrance to the Botanical Garden
- Certified guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
This tour includes pick up and drop off, please let us know where you will be staying.
What To Expect
Embark on a journey through the natural and cultural wonders south of Puerto Vallarta with this PRIVATE EXPERIENCE, priced for up to four people—you only pay for one ticket and can bring up to three companions. Larger groups can be accommodated upon request; please email us for details.
Our adventure begins at the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden, a lush paradise home to diverse flora, orchids, and exotic birds. Enjoy a guided walk through its scenic trails and immerse yourself in the beauty of Mexico’s rich biodiversity. Next, we explore the ancient petroglyphs, sacred rock carvings that tell the stories of the region’s indigenous past.
We’ll also visit a traditional mountain bakery, where you’ll witness the art of baking in a clay oven and enjoy the aromas of freshly made bread.
To complete the experience, we’ll stop for lunch at a countryside restaurant, where you can enjoy traditional Mexican dishes prepared by locals with recipes passed down through generations. Handmade tortillas and classic flavors from the mountains make this the perfect way to end your day before heading back to your accommodation.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour: Botanical Garden, Petroglyphs & Mexican Food?
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Activity code: C-200064P11
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Puerto Vallarta customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Meals. Stop for lunch at a traditional Mexican restaurant (food not included).
- Bottled water. Soft Drinks (water and soda).
- Pick-up and drop-off at your place in an air-conditioned car.
- Stop at a traditional mountain bakery.
- Entrance to the Botanical Garden.
- Certified guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour: Botanical Garden, Petroglyphs & Mexican Food is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour: Botanical Garden, Petroglyphs & Mexican Food will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Puerto Vallarta. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- MealsStop for lunch at a traditional Mexican restaurant (food not included)
- Bottled waterSoft Drinks (water and soda)
- Pick-up and drop-off at your place in an air-conditioned car
- Stop at a traditional mountain bakery
- Entrance to the Botanical Garden
- Certified guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
