Puerto Vallarta Outdoor Activities

Q: What are the best options for Puerto Vallarta Outdoor Activities?

According to verified reviews on Cool Puerto Vallarta and TripAdvisor, the best Puerto Vallarta Outdoor Activities are: Botanical Garden: Private Day Trip from Puerto Vallarta Coastal Adventure in Quimixto : Hiking and Cooking Workshop Sierra Madre Hike & Rancho Experience Puerto Vallarta: Snorkel in Majahuitas and Las Ánimas Beach Zip Line Adventure in the heights in Puerto Vallarta 11 lines

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for Puerto Vallarta Outdoor Activities Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Puerto Vallarta and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Puerto Vallarta Outdoor Activities are: Full-Day San Blas Tour from Puerto Vallarta Pirate Ship by Day Experience Horse Riding, ATV & Zipline from Puerto Vallarta Combo ATV Jorullo Bridge + zip lines + mule ride Horse Back Riding, Zipline and ATV Experience View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which Puerto Vallarta Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

Puerto Vallarta Outdoor Activities with Instant Confirmation include: Luxury Yacht 58 ft for up to 20 people 4 hrs Luxury Sailboat 50 feet in Private for up to 9 People 4 hrs Private Luxury Yacht for up to 12 people Private Catamaran Sailboat 4hrs 15Pax Private Hidden Beach from Punta de Mita View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Puerto Vallarta Outdoor Activities have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Puerto Vallarta Outdoor Activities include Hotel Pickup: Private All Inclusive Hot Springs Relaxing Tour Vallarta City Cultural Tour Tequila and Sierra Madre Adventure Full-Day San Blas Tour from Puerto Vallarta Butterflies, beach Tour with Tequila Tasting (PRIVATE TRANSPORT) ATV All-Terrain Adventure in Punta Mita View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more Puerto Vallarta trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Puerto Vallarta Tours. Top 10 Puerto Vallarta 2026 Senior-friendly tours Puerto Vallarta The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Puerto Vallarta Top Day Trips from Puerto Vallarta Things to do in Puerto Vallarta this summer View all Puerto Vallarta Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Puerto Vallarta?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Puerto Vallarta are: Puerto Vallarta Luxury & Special Occasions Puerto Vallarta Luxury Tours Puerto Vallarta Outdoor Activities Puerto Vallarta Tours & Sightseeing Puerto Vallarta Food, Wine & Nightlife View all tour styles in Puerto Vallarta →

We have the whale whisperer, one of the best marine mammals specialist in Mexico, he personally guide this tour and make it unique. …More

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Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta

We have the whale whisperer, one of the best marine mammals specialist in Mexico, he personally guide this tour and make it unique....

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Puerto Vallarta Luxury Yacht Tour: Snorkeling, Open Bar and Lunch

This tour offers a world of exclusivity, providing access to a luxurious Leopard catamaran that guarantees the ultimate in comfort and style. The small-group setting …More

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Puerto Vallarta Luxury Yacht Tour: Snorkeling, Open Bar and Lunch

This tour offers a world of exclusivity, providing access to a luxurious Leopard catamaran that guarantees the ultimate in comfort and style. The small-group setting...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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Marietas Islands and Hidden Beach Tour from Puerto Vallarta

Take a walk on the iconic Lover's Beach in Banderas Bay. The Marietas Islands are an ecologically diverse sanctuary with a stunning hidden beach nestled …More

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Marietas Islands and Hidden Beach Tour from Puerto Vallarta

Take a walk on the iconic Lover's Beach in Banderas Bay. The Marietas Islands are an ecologically diverse sanctuary with a stunning hidden beach nestled...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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El Mirador Jungle ATV Tour – Ride Single

IMPORTANT: A mandatory, non-refundable MXN $200 ATV Damage Protection Fee per person/Single ATV is not included in the Cool Puerto Vallarta booking price and must …More

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El Mirador Jungle ATV Tour – Ride Single

IMPORTANT: A mandatory, non-refundable MXN $200 ATV Damage Protection Fee per person/Single ATV is not included in the Cool Puerto Vallarta booking price and must...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Off-road ATV-QUAD tour with transportation included

Get off the beaten track and see a side of Vallarta that most first-time visitors miss on an off-road trip .drive your own motorbike or …More

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Off-road ATV-QUAD tour with transportation included

Get off the beaten track and see a side of Vallarta that most first-time visitors miss on an off-road trip .drive your own motorbike or...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (135)

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Puerto Vallarta: Marietas Islands with Open Bar and Food

If you are a traveler who enjoys ecotourism and traveling with family, couple or solo, this tour to the Marietas Islands will love it, as …More

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Puerto Vallarta: Marietas Islands with Open Bar and Food

If you are a traveler who enjoys ecotourism and traveling with family, couple or solo, this tour to the Marietas Islands will love it, as...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation

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Escape the city and dive into the Mexican countryside on this unforgettable hiking adventure. Walk through authentic local villages, hike scenic mountain trails, and earn …More

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Sierra Madre Hike & Rancho Experience

Escape the city and dive into the Mexican countryside on this unforgettable hiking adventure. Walk through authentic local villages, hike scenic mountain trails, and earn...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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Private Surf Lesson Experience at Puerto Vallarta

Learn with a local instructor all around to know how to ride waves in just one day. Surf one the easiest break point on a …More

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Private Surf Lesson Experience at Puerto Vallarta

Learn with a local instructor all around to know how to ride waves in just one day. Surf one the easiest break point on a...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting

Experience an authentic adventure in the Sierra Madre de Puerto Vallarta with the 3-hour Dirty Monkey Tour. This off-road experience takes you on mountain trails, …More

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Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting

Experience an authentic adventure in the Sierra Madre de Puerto Vallarta with the 3-hour Dirty Monkey Tour. This off-road experience takes you on mountain trails,...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Mountain Tour Puerto Vallarta Electric Bikes

Enjoy a 4-hour electric bike tour to the mountain of Puerto Vallarta visiting the most important points in the center of the beautiful town. See …More

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Mountain Tour Puerto Vallarta Electric Bikes

Enjoy a 4-hour electric bike tour to the mountain of Puerto Vallarta visiting the most important points in the center of the beautiful town. See...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Vallarta Botanical Garden and Tequila Tasting from Puerto Vallarta

On this tour you will go directly to Botanical Garden where you will spend about two hours. Afterwards, you will experience a tequila tasting with …More

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Vallarta Botanical Garden and Tequila Tasting from Puerto Vallarta

On this tour you will go directly to Botanical Garden where you will spend about two hours. Afterwards, you will experience a tequila tasting with...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Ziplines for cruise passengers + Jorullo Bridge

This adventure goes far beyond your typical zipline tour. It combines the thrill of an 8-line zipline circuit through the jungle canopy with exclusive access …More

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Ziplines for cruise passengers + Jorullo Bridge

This adventure goes far beyond your typical zipline tour. It combines the thrill of an 8-line zipline circuit through the jungle canopy with exclusive access...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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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

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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

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Palo María Waterfalls Hike Half-Day 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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Palo María Waterfalls Hike Half-Day 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...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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The Best Canopy Tour in Puerto Vallarta: Boat Tour and Tequila

We bring together extreme emotions, unspoiled nature, and Mexican culture in one place. It's not just a zip line: it's a complete experience. Total Adventure: …More

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The Best Canopy Tour in Puerto Vallarta: Boat Tour and Tequila

We bring together extreme emotions, unspoiled nature, and Mexican culture in one place. It's not just a zip line: it's a complete experience. Total Adventure:...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Open Bar Boat Tour to Arcos, Animas, and Quimixto

This tour combines three of the bay’s most iconic locations in one all-inclusive adventure. Travelers love the balance of snorkeling, beach time, and jungle exploration—plus …More

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Open Bar Boat Tour to Arcos, Animas, and Quimixto

This tour combines three of the bay’s most iconic locations in one all-inclusive adventure. Travelers love the balance of snorkeling, beach time, and jungle exploration—plus...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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Sierra Madre ATV Adventure from Puerto Vallarta

Travel by ATV through quaint Mexican villages and along the Cuale River into the lush Sierra Madre Mountains. Leave the tourist areas of Puerto Vallarta behind …More

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Sierra Madre ATV Adventure from Puerto Vallarta

Travel by ATV through quaint Mexican villages and along the Cuale River into the lush Sierra Madre Mountains. Leave the tourist areas of Puerto Vallarta behind...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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You will venture up the mountain until Sierra outlook point is reached. This location offers views of the mountains from all angles. If you’re lucky, …More

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Cuale River ATV Jungle Adventure

You will venture up the mountain until Sierra outlook point is reached. This location offers views of the mountains from all angles. If you’re lucky,...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Swap the bustle of the city for the stillness of the mountains during this half-day e-cycling tour from Puerto Vallarta. Travel easily toward the hills …More

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Mountain Tour Puerto Vallarta Electric Bikes

Swap the bustle of the city for the stillness of the mountains during this half-day e-cycling tour from Puerto Vallarta. Travel easily toward the hills...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Half-Day Marietas Islands Tour with Playa Nopalera + Food

The Marietas Islands Tour is special for the natural beauty it offers, with spectacular landscapes, reefs and crystal clear waters. In addition, the protected area …More

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Half-Day Marietas Islands Tour with Playa Nopalera + Food

The Marietas Islands Tour is special for the natural beauty it offers, with spectacular landscapes, reefs and crystal clear waters. In addition, the protected area...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

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Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Puerto Vallarta customers' questions.

What are the best options for Puerto Vallarta Outdoor Activities?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Puerto Vallarta Outdoor Activities Tours?

Which Puerto Vallarta Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

Which Puerto Vallarta Outdoor Activities have Free Cancellation?

Puerto Vallarta Outdoor Activities with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which Puerto Vallarta Outdoor Activities have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Puerto Vallarta trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Puerto Vallarta?