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Private 38ft Boat Charter: Fishing & Snorkeling Cruise

Set sail across Banderas Bay aboard "Nicolle", a legendary 38ft Bertram yacht known for its stable, comfortable ride. Perfect for family getaways or anglers, this …More

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Private 38ft Boat Charter: Fishing & Snorkeling Cruise

Set sail across Banderas Bay aboard "Nicolle", a legendary 38ft Bertram yacht known for its stable, comfortable ride. Perfect for family getaways or anglers, this...

4 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (42)
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$800
Fun Horseback Tour in Mismaloya

Our tour will take you from the Mismaloya Beach up thru the Mismaloya Mountains. You will experience a journey thru fresh mountain streams and amazing …More

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Fun Horseback Tour in Mismaloya

Our tour will take you from the Mismaloya Beach up thru the Mismaloya Mountains. You will experience a journey thru fresh mountain streams and amazing...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$80
Yelapa Escape & Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta by Speedboat

Personalized service from expert local guides Small groups for a more intimate, crowd-free experience Top-quality snorkeling gear for maximum comfort and safety Exclusive access to …More

4.9 (33)

Yelapa Escape & Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta by Speedboat

Personalized service from expert local guides Small groups for a more intimate, crowd-free experience Top-quality snorkeling gear for maximum comfort and safety Exclusive access to...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (33)
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$109
Sierra Madre Horseback Riding and ATV Tour

Ride your own horse throught the jungle of the sierra madre and discover a beautiful waterfall. Ride your own atv across beautiful rivers in Las Palmas …More

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Sierra Madre Horseback Riding and ATV Tour

Ride your own horse throught the jungle of the sierra madre and discover a beautiful waterfall. Ride your own atv across beautiful rivers in Las Palmas...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$150
Horseback Riding Experience in Sierra Madre Mountains

During this tour our guides will take you to observe wonderful natural landscapes in the beautiful Sierra Madre Occidental, where you will ride through paths …More

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Horseback Riding Experience in Sierra Madre Mountains

During this tour our guides will take you to observe wonderful natural landscapes in the beautiful Sierra Madre Occidental, where you will ride through paths...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$119
Sierra Vallejo Birdwatching & Chocolate Experience

Discover one of Puerto Vallarta's best-kept natural treasures on a small-group adventure to the Sierra de Vallejo Biosphere Reserve. Accompanied by a specialized birding guide, …More

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Sierra Vallejo Birdwatching & Chocolate Experience

Discover one of Puerto Vallarta's best-kept natural treasures on a small-group adventure to the Sierra de Vallejo Biosphere Reserve. Accompanied by a specialized birding guide,...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$125
Sierra Madre Horseback Riding and Zipline with Lunch Included

The jungle comes to life in the best place Ecological Park in Puerto Vallarta. Rancho Capomo is a unique Ecological place where you will enjoy …More

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Sierra Madre Horseback Riding and Zipline with Lunch Included

The jungle comes to life in the best place Ecological Park in Puerto Vallarta. Rancho Capomo is a unique Ecological place where you will enjoy...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (30)
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$175
Las Ánimas to Quimixto Waterfall Half-Day Hiking Tour

CurielXperience offers you a unique Hiking experience to the most beautiful natural hidden treasures Puerto Vallarta has to offer. Go beyond the beach, bar and …More

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Las Ánimas to Quimixto Waterfall Half-Day Hiking Tour

CurielXperience offers you a unique Hiking experience to the most beautiful natural hidden treasures Puerto Vallarta has to offer. Go beyond the beach, bar and...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
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$149
Visit the Sanctuary of the Guacamayas in free life

Visit and experience the macaw watching experience in the middle of a forest. The only place where you can do this activity in the Mexican …More

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Visit the Sanctuary of the Guacamayas in free life

Visit and experience the macaw watching experience in the middle of a forest. The only place where you can do this activity in the Mexican...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$83
Combo Horseback Riding in Vallarta with ATV and Ziplines.

Take a journey into the tropical rain forest of the Sierra Madre and the village of Las Palmas, far from the tourists of Puerto Vallarta, …More

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Combo Horseback Riding in Vallarta with ATV and Ziplines.

Take a journey into the tropical rain forest of the Sierra Madre and the village of Las Palmas, far from the tourists of Puerto Vallarta,...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$190
Private Boat Tour to Yelapa with Snorkeling and Village Hike

Join one of our guides for this Private Boat Tour from Puerto Vallarta, we will pick you up at City Center Los Muertos Pier and …More

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Private Boat Tour to Yelapa with Snorkeling and Village Hike

Join one of our guides for this Private Boat Tour from Puerto Vallarta, we will pick you up at City Center Los Muertos Pier and...

5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (24)
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$96
Hiking to Secret Hot Springs in the Mountain

Local hiking experience where you will relax in natural hot springs with a spectacular view in the middle of the mountains while listening to the …More

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Hiking to Secret Hot Springs in the Mountain

Local hiking experience where you will relax in natural hot springs with a spectacular view in the middle of the mountains while listening to the...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$69
Hiking trail : Waterfall in the Sierra Madre Occidental

This is a local gem, a secret corner of the Sierra Madre where the river is still wild and the jungle is alive. The walk …More

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Hiking trail : Waterfall in the Sierra Madre Occidental

This is a local gem, a secret corner of the Sierra Madre where the river is still wild and the jungle is alive. The walk...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$39
Patrol and Night Encounter with Sea Turtles

Come and be encouraged to live this experience of environmental education and sea turtle conservation This experience consists of a 4km walk along the beach …More

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Patrol and Night Encounter with Sea Turtles

Come and be encouraged to live this experience of environmental education and sea turtle conservation This experience consists of a 4km walk along the beach...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$83
Hot Springs All Inclusive Relaxing Tour

My name is Vicente and I will be your driver, guide and chef We will start our tour after picking them up to start with …More

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Hot Springs All Inclusive Relaxing Tour

My name is Vicente and I will be your driver, guide and chef We will start our tour after picking them up to start with...

8 hours
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$163
Private Yacht Charter Chica Fun 6 waterslides in Puerto Vallarta

The Ultimate Floating Fun Factory! Chica Fun 6 is the result of years of refinement and design focused on creating the most luxurious and fun …More

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Private Yacht Charter Chica Fun 6 waterslides in Puerto Vallarta

The Ultimate Floating Fun Factory! Chica Fun 6 is the result of years of refinement and design focused on creating the most luxurious and fun...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$2,710
Private Tour: Botanical Garden & Petroglyphs

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 …More

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Private Tour: Botanical Garden & Petroglyphs

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...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
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$264
Puerto Vallarta: Private Swim & Snorkel Yacht Tour w/Open Bar

This is a private tour priced for the entire group (up to 12 guests), regardless of group size. Experience the perfect mix of adventure & …More

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Puerto Vallarta: Private Swim & Snorkel Yacht Tour w/Open Bar

This is a private tour priced for the entire group (up to 12 guests), regardless of group size. Experience the perfect mix of adventure &...

4 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,966
Monkey Mountain Jungle Hike Adventure

Explore Monkey Mountain in Punta Mita through the adventurous North Route, starting near Patzcuaro Rancheria. This shaded jungle hike winds through roots, boulders, and rugged …More

4.8 (12)

Monkey Mountain Jungle Hike Adventure

Explore Monkey Mountain in Punta Mita through the adventurous North Route, starting near Patzcuaro Rancheria. This shaded jungle hike winds through roots, boulders, and rugged...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (12)
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$85
Sea Turtle Conservation Release Puerto Vallarta

Imagine helping with your own hands a tiny sea turtle ready to embark on its first journey to the ocean. With guidance from local experts, …More

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Sea Turtle Conservation Release Puerto Vallarta

Imagine helping with your own hands a tiny sea turtle ready to embark on its first journey to the ocean. With guidance from local experts,...

1 hour 35 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$47

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Recent tour reviews
Boat ride with Eric and Chema to Yelapa
New York City
Private Boat Tour to Yelapa with Snorkeling and Village Hike
marji132, Sep 2026
Boat ride with Eric and Chema to Yelapa
The boat ride with Captain Eric and Chema thank you, it was absolutely fabulous! I think I took a boat ride with them two years ago, and they were they were great that trip as well. I read all the reviews first and they had the best ones, and all the reviews were right. Definitely come on their boat the Mona Lisa with them!
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Great Experience
New York City
Combo Horseback Riding in Vallarta with ATV and Ziplines.
Xavier_A, Sep 2026
Great Experience
It was great experience and friendly and hard working staff. Everything ran smoothly and professional
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A one of a kind experience with a one of a kind tour guides.
New York City
Private Tour: Botanical Garden & Petroglyphs
E5390YPvictorf, Sep 2026
A one of a kind experience with a one of a kind tour guides.
One of the most genuine and absolutely must book tour guides. Alejandro is an amazing individual that truly loves Mexico, Puerto Vallarta and nature. He took us on an extraordinary experience that we will never forget. We went on the botanical garden and petroglyphs tour. Everything from start to finish was meticulously well thought out and prepared by our tour guide Alejandro. He is a wealth of knowledge and his passion is seen throughout the whole experience. I will be back to book more of his tours and I will also let my friends and family know to come here. Thank you Alejandro. See you next year!
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Birding with Eco Tours near Puerto Vallarta
New York City
Sierra Vallejo Birdwatching & Chocolate Experience
Y866OZrossm, Sep 2026
Birding with Eco Tours near Puerto Vallarta
Michael was an amazing educated guide who helped us to find rare and remarkable birds, including the Mexican hermit hummingbird. He was a trained knowledgeable about birds, Whales dolphins, and is a native of the area. This is not the exact tour we went on, but it’s the closest I could find.
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Boat day
New York City
Puerto Vallarta: Private Swim & Snorkel Yacht Tour w/Open Bar
Emilia_H, Aug 2026
Boat day
We had a great time! We had so much fun with our bachelorette group. I would highly recommend this crew!
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An experience of a lifetime!!
New York City
Patrol and Night Encounter with Sea Turtles
Shannon_H, Aug 2026
An experience of a lifetime!!
What am absolutely INCREDIBLE experience! We got to see a momma turtle lay eggs and rescue the eggs - so beautiful to witness and feels great knowing we could help! Eddie was SUCH a great person and taught us so much. He's a friend for life now.I can't recommend this experience more! And if you decide to do the baby turtle release instead/ in addition, make sure to book it with the turtle camp directly (not another tour company) as that's how the organizing raises funds to do this vital rescue work!
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Amazing experience!
New York City
Sierra Vallejo Birdwatching & Chocolate Experience
Shannon_H, Aug 2026
Amazing experience!
Michael was AMAZING - he has such incredible knowledge of the birds and trees in the area and we had such a fabulous time spotting nearly 50 types of birds! We're fairly new to birding and this was such a special experience that has fueled us wanting to do birding more frequently. We also really appreciate that this company is truly eco friendly and ensures that nature and wildlife are protected on the types tpurs.Highly recommend this tour and EcoTours!
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Turtle-y worth it
New York City
Patrol and Night Encounter with Sea Turtles
chloebQ665HI, Aug 2026
Turtle-y worth it
Like someone else said— don’t let the late night booking scare you. You will be well taken care of and feel safe, especially with Eduardo. We didn’t see the turtles at first, but then we found a nest and participated in the capture, identification, and incubation of olive Ridley sea turtle eggs. In addition, we got to see crocodiles at a safe distance from the mangrove. This was one of the best experiences I had visiting this area. It is so clear that the organization really cares about these turtles. Do it and you won’t regret
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Chuck's 60th Birthday!!
New York City
Puerto Vallarta: Private Swim & Snorkel Yacht Tour w/Open Bar
O1810BUstevenb, Aug 2026
Chuck's 60th Birthday!!
This was my husband's and my 2nd cruise!! First the night-time cruise and then a private cruise for one of our best friend's 60th Birthday!!What A Blast We Had!! After we were on-board thia Beautiful Yacht, we were introduced to the staff, explained where everything was, and offered our first cocktail and snacks before we ever got out of the Marina.We were shown sea turtles that were frolicking above the water for a few minutes. We snorkeled in this Beautiful Inlet and also relaxed on their huge Lily Pad float. We ate lunch while we relaxed on a Beautiful Sunny Day!!They took us over to the Los Arcos Rocks and watched the numerous species of birds flying on and off these huge rocks. The Captain even positioned the boat so that we could look through the cave of the rock through to the other side. You can see these rocks while driving along Highway 200 but it is nothing compared to being up close and personal.The 3 person crew were Great!! We never had a chance to want for anything before they were bringing it to us or answering an endless list of questions about the Bay and many of the Sea Creatures which inhabit it full-time to others (Whales particularly) that only come for the Winter Season so that the females can have their Babies in the safety of the Bay and fatten them up for their return trip to Alaska.All-in-all, I would highly recommend this Cruise, the Sunset Cruise, or any others that they offer!! Already considering the Whale Watching Cruise next!!
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Beautiful place
New York City
Combo Horseback Riding in Vallarta with ATV and Ziplines.
lail0nniec, Jul 2026
Beautiful place
Worth the price! You spend a good amount of time out here around 5 hours. The atmosphere is beautiful and the staff are very nice. It’s not crowded at all it best for a great experience with family, friends or your lover.
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Worth the price!
New York City
Sierra Madre Horseback Riding and Zipline with Lunch Included
lail0nniec, Jul 2026
Worth the price!
Definitely worth the price. Pick up meeting spot was easy to find at a Starbucks. The ride there was smooth and the staff were very nice and amazing. Make sure you hydrate! We felt very safe and the food was delicious.
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Fantastic Private Boat Day Puerto Vallarta
New York City
Private Boat Tour to Yelapa with Snorkeling and Village Hike
E9421GWlisap, Jul 2026
Fantastic Private Boat Day Puerto Vallarta
Chema and Arel were fantastic! It was great to get out of the city and experience the water, local town feel, and views of the area. Snorkeling in Los Arcos we saw eels, schools of fish, and coral. The town of Yalapa was wonderful. Fantastic homemade food and friendly local people. I would recommend this to anyone looking to experience more than just the big city tourism of Puerto Vallarta. They provided snorkeling gear, a cooler, and some great stories about life in PV! Being on the boat just the four of us on the water made our trip. Best empanadas the whole visit.
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Excellent experience and treatment by Manu and Mellin
New York City
Yelapa Escape & Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta by Speedboat
C3870OWclaudiam, Jul 2026
Excellent experience and treatment by Manu and Mellin
Mellin and Manu are excellent guides and hosts
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Amazing connection with nature
New York City
Visit the Sanctuary of the Guacamayas in free life
James_M, Jun 2026
Amazing connection with nature
The Macaw (Guacamaya) sanctuary was an amazing experience. Our guide, Eduardo ((Eddie) is a biologist who is passionate about animals and the local area. He shared many local spots with us along our ride into the mountains, setting us up for even more adventures. We then climbed up a spectacular wheel drive road to the sanctuary building, where Eddie gave us an informative overview of the Macaw lifecycle, detailed the family history, nest evolution, and more than that. Plus he shared information and photos of the other wildlife on the sanctuary grounds We then went for an amazing short hike through the property where we saw more than 30-40 Macaw in trees, eating, flying, and hanging out. They had binoculars and a spotting scope to use, but I had brought my own, yet the Macaw were so close, we barely needed them. We also saw a ton of other cool flowers, and even a tarantula. It was a great experience. I highly recommend you visit!
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Brilliant hike
New York City
Las Ánimas to Quimixto Waterfall Half-Day Hiking Tour
Ericliv, Jun 2026
Brilliant hike
What a brilliant experience. Curiel was a fantastic guide. He is clearly passionate about nature and where he lives in this beautiful part of the world. He is great fun and very charismatic. A really quality experience and one of our favourite days here in Puerto Vallarta. Thanks for a wonderful hike, great stories and great company! If you love hiking and want a top quality experience, at a very reasonable cost, I would highly recommend booking a hike with Curiel!
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Amazing snorkeling and cultural experience!
New York City
Yelapa Escape & Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta by Speedboat
A1951AClindav, Jun 2026
Amazing snorkeling and cultural experience!
Our family of 13 including 6 preteen & teens and 5 adults from across the US & New Zealand took this fantastic tour during our vacation to Mexico. Manny our guide and Miguel our captain were just the best! Easy boarding then boated to another dock to pick up a lovely honeymoon couple. We boated to the isolated village of Yelapa first, only accessible by boat. We hiked up to the waterfall and splashed in the fresh water pool. Manny clearly knew the locals and told us they make their living off of tourists, so we made a few purchases. I bought a beautiful rosewood mortar & pestle from a local woodworker & we had amazing empanadas on the way down. Check out the local agave moonshine! After reboarding, we stopped in a small inlet to snorkel. It was an amazing experience. Such abundance of beautiful fish! Back on the boat we stopped at another beach for a lunch of delicious ceviche & cervesas and some swimming. This was a lovely introduction to a culture and landscape very different our own. Highly recommend!
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