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: Sierra Vallejo Birdwatching & Chocolate Experience Puerto Vallarta: Private Yelapa Beach & Snorkel Tour on a Yacht Fun Horseback Tour in Mismaloya Private Tour: Botanical Garden & Petroglyphs Puerto Vallarta: Private Swim & Snorkel Yacht Tour w/Open Bar

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 →

What makes this tour unique is its authentic connection to nature. You won’t travel artificial scenery or designed routes, but real, unintervened landscapes, where the …More

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Explore the Jungle by off-road vehicle

What makes this tour unique is its authentic connection to nature. You won’t travel artificial scenery or designed routes, but real, unintervened landscapes, where the...

3 hours 5 minutes Free Cancellation

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Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride

Ride a Speedboat to the jungle! Soar on 19 ziplines, visit our Animal Sanctuary, and enjoy river swimming. The #1 Rated Full-Day Adventure in PV. …More

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Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride

Ride a Speedboat to the jungle! Soar on 19 ziplines, visit our Animal Sanctuary, and enjoy river swimming. The #1 Rated Full-Day Adventure in PV....

5 hours Free Cancellation

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Puerto Vallarta, Original Canopy Tour Zipline (For Cruises)

Begin your adventure crossing the bay on a speed boat ride, admiring beautiful views of Puerto Vallarta. Or enjoy the adventure with our Land Transportation, …More

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Puerto Vallarta, Original Canopy Tour Zipline (For Cruises)

Begin your adventure crossing the bay on a speed boat ride, admiring beautiful views of Puerto Vallarta. Or enjoy the adventure with our Land Transportation,...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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If you’d like to feel adrenaline pumping and enjoy nature, this is the perfect adventure for you! You will begin the tour dressing up as …More

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River Park Zipline Tour and Mule Ride

If you’d like to feel adrenaline pumping and enjoy nature, this is the perfect adventure for you! You will begin the tour dressing up as...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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Local Treasures & Coastal Birds of Banderas Bay

If you are visiting Puerto Vallarta and birds are your main interest, count yourself lucky! This paradise is home to nearly 350 species across diverse …More

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Local Treasures & Coastal Birds of Banderas Bay

If you are visiting Puerto Vallarta and birds are your main interest, count yourself lucky! This paradise is home to nearly 350 species across diverse...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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This experience is a chance to discover a more natural and lesser-visited side of Yelapa. Unlike traditional tours, this adventure combines local transportation, jungle hiking, …More

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Yelapa Hidden Waterfall Adventure

This experience is a chance to discover a more natural and lesser-visited side of Yelapa. Unlike traditional tours, this adventure combines local transportation, jungle hiking,...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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Puerto Vallarta Canopy Tour:Zip-lines and mule ride at the Sierra

Feel the adrenaline while you fly above the trees in our 11 zip lines, enjoy the nature and wildlife of the area while flying 660 …More

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Puerto Vallarta Canopy Tour:Zip-lines and mule ride at the Sierra

Feel the adrenaline while you fly above the trees in our 11 zip lines, enjoy the nature and wildlife of the area while flying 660...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

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Discover the "Flight of the Guacamaya" trail on a light walk along the edge of the coastline, where you will discover the most beautiful beaches …More

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Trekking Colomitos - Madagascar

Discover the "Flight of the Guacamaya" trail on a light walk along the edge of the coastline, where you will discover the most beautiful beaches...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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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 …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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Come on an unforgettable adventure in Puerto Vallarta, choosing between Apex boats or jungle trucks for transportation. Depart from convenient locations like Marina at La …More

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Canopy Los Veranos Zipline

Come on an unforgettable adventure in Puerto Vallarta, choosing between Apex boats or jungle trucks for transportation. Depart from convenient locations like Marina at La...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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Not only does this activity include some of the longest, highest, and fastest Zip LInes in Mexico. There are a few gems included on this …More

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Zipline Experience over Cuale River

Not only does this activity include some of the longest, highest, and fastest Zip LInes in Mexico. There are a few gems included on this...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Paintball Experience at Rancho Mi Abuelo with Food

Your experience combines an exciting outdoor paintball adventure with the authentic atmosphere of a traditional Mexican ranch. Guests can also enjoy a traditional meal, a …More

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Paintball Experience at Rancho Mi Abuelo with Food

Your experience combines an exciting outdoor paintball adventure with the authentic atmosphere of a traditional Mexican ranch. Guests can also enjoy a traditional meal, a...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Jet Ski Jet Ski Rental in Puerto Vallarta

Fun tour through the bay of Puerto Vallarta, which you can do alone and enjoy the waves, adrenaline and speed, you will be able to …More

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Jet Ski Jet Ski Rental in Puerto Vallarta

Fun tour through the bay of Puerto Vallarta, which you can do alone and enjoy the waves, adrenaline and speed, you will be able to...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

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This is one of the most extraordinary experiences in Mexico. Puerto Vallarta is one of the only states that has this attraction. During the tour …More

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Parachute Experience in Puerto Vallarta

This is one of the most extraordinary experiences in Mexico. Puerto Vallarta is one of the only states that has this attraction. During the tour...

15 minutes Free Cancellation

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Horseback Riding & Swim: Tequila Tasting, BBQ & Margaritas

Did I forget to mention the UNLIMITED Margaritas? If river conditions allow, you may swim with your horse. Following the ride, we'll reach La Dulce …More

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Horseback Riding & Swim: Tequila Tasting, BBQ & Margaritas

Did I forget to mention the UNLIMITED Margaritas? If river conditions allow, you may swim with your horse. Following the ride, we'll reach La Dulce...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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Half-Day Vallarta ATV Single Experience with Tequila Tasting

This off-road ATV jungle adventure in Puerto Vallarta is the best way to get a taste of Mexican culture & capture the breathtaking views of …More

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Half-Day Vallarta ATV Single Experience with Tequila Tasting

This off-road ATV jungle adventure in Puerto Vallarta is the best way to get a taste of Mexican culture & capture the breathtaking views of...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Wild Dolphin Encounter & Snorkeling Adventure

Ecotours Vallarta offers a unique opportunity to get up close with wild dolphins in their natural habitat, guided by an expert marine biologist. This unforgettable …More

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Wild Dolphin Encounter & Snorkeling Adventure

Ecotours Vallarta offers a unique opportunity to get up close with wild dolphins in their natural habitat, guided by an expert marine biologist. This unforgettable...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Surf lessons in Nayarit, Nuevo vallarta, Puerto Vallarta and Mita

With our surf lessons you will learn the basics of surfing . We provide thorough instructions on ocean safety and proper surfing techniques to ensure …More

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Surf lessons in Nayarit, Nuevo vallarta, Puerto Vallarta and Mita

With our surf lessons you will learn the basics of surfing . We provide thorough instructions on ocean safety and proper surfing techniques to ensure...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Wild Dolphin Encounter in Puerto Vallarta

Bahía de Banderas, where Puerto Vallarta is located, is one of those natural environments where bottle nose dolphins live year round. During this tour, you …More

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Wild Dolphin Encounter in Puerto Vallarta

Bahía de Banderas, where Puerto Vallarta is located, is one of those natural environments where bottle nose dolphins live year round. During this tour, you...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Hop on an exciting ATV tour in Puerto Vallarta and discover the true outdoors. Explore the tropical surrounds and scenic mountain routes of the Puerto …More

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ATV Adventure from Puerto Vallarta

Hop on an exciting ATV tour in Puerto Vallarta and discover the true outdoors. Explore the tropical surrounds and scenic mountain routes of the Puerto...

4 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?