Puerto Vallarta Shore Excursions

Our guide was very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the day driving through the rain forest and the restaurant he took us to for lunch.

Best day ever in Puerto Vallarta! Thank you Pepe for taking us everywhere we wanted to go and then some! Modern and old parts of the city, up the mountain coast to a beautiful site and delicious lunch. Shopping was great too, with trustworthy, non pushy friendly vendors. We'll be back to see you again!

They were very friendly helpful and reliable! I will be sure to recommend and use them again when traveling to Punta Mita!

Tour guide was great made the trip! Followed all previous notes and gave us many selections of things to do on our adventure. He went out of his way to help us see and enjoy everything on our day!

I can’t say enough good things about our experience with Vallarta Roots and Pepe! 🇲🇽🌴We booked round-trip transportation from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Iberostar Playa Mita, which is about an hour away. We had six ladies on the way to the resort, and Pepe arrived with a spacious van where everyone had plenty of room for themselves, luggage, and personal items.From the very beginning, his communication was excellent. He was extremely prompt and gave us very clear instructions on exactly where to meet him at the airport. After walking outside into the August heat and humidity, we were especially grateful for the cold towels, bottled water, and delicious welcome drinks waiting for us. It was such a thoughtful touch!On our departure day, Pepe picked us up exactly at 8:30 AM, as promised. He helped load all of our luggage and, along the way, shared so much local information about the areas we were driving through. What started as transportation turned into so much more.He took us around Puerto Vallarta and stopped at several local highlights so we could take everything in and get some great photos. We also stopped at a little shopping area where we were able to pick up trinkets for ourselves and our families. The prices were very reasonable, and they had practically everything you could want—from souvenirs to candy and ice cream. It ended up being a perfect little one-stop shopping stop.He then took us farther along the coast to see more of Puerto Vallarta and really made the most of our time together. He kept a close eye on the clock and got us back to the airport with plenty of time to check our luggage and get through security without feeling rushed.And I have to mention his driving! 😂 Some of the cobblestone streets in Puerto Vallarta are incredibly narrow, yet Pepe navigated them with impeccable driving skills. I felt completely comfortable the entire time.August was HOT and extremely humid, so having a comfortable, air-conditioned van to return to throughout the day was honestly a blessing. It allowed us to see so much more without spending the entire day walking around in the heat.By the end of the day, Pepe honestly felt less like our transportation driver and more like a really good friend who happened to be showing us around Puerto Vallarta. ❤️I’ll actually be returning to the area with my family in November, and I already know I’ll be reaching out to Vallarta Roots again. This time, I’d love for Pepe to take us to some of the places I didn’t get to explore as much and show my family more of the area.If you’re visiting Puerto Vallarta and want more than just a ride from point A to point B, I highly recommend Vallarta Roots. The hospitality, communication, local knowledge, comfort, and personal attention really made our experience special.Thank you, Pepe, for taking such great care of us and making our time in Puerto Vallarta even more memorable! 🇲🇽

We had an amazing experience with Miguel as our tour guide in Puerto Vallarta! He spent the entire day showing my family and me the very best the area has to offer. From taking us to beautiful beaches to giving us a great tour around town, every stop was enjoyable and well planned.Miguel was friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and made us feel welcome from the moment we met him. He shared interesting local history, recommended great places to visit, and made sure everyone in our family had a fantastic time. His professionalism and genuine passion for Puerto Vallarta made the experience even more memorable.If you're visiting Puerto Vallarta and want a fun, stress-free, and unforgettable tour, I highly recommend Miguel. Thank you for making our family trip so special—we'll definitely book with you again!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of the highlights of our Puerto Vallarta vacation!We had a wonderful day trip to San Sebastián del Oeste and highly recommend this experience.Pepe arranged for Enrique, a friendly and knowledgeable third-generation guide, who made the day especially memorable. The drive through the lush green mountains was beautiful, and one of our first stops even included a parrot greeting us with “¡Hola!”—a moment that had us laughing.Before reaching San Sebastián, we visited a tequila distillery and enjoyed learning about the process. We even brought home a few travel-sized bottles to remember our trip.San Sebastián itself was charming and authentic. We loved exploring the town, enjoyed delicious flautas con pollo at Lupita’s, sampled local coffee with chocolate and cinnamon notes, and purchased a beautiful handmade pottery mug from Quinta Mary’s.What stood out most was how personal and relaxed the experience felt. We never felt rushed, and the combination of scenery, history, food, and hospitality made this one of the highlights of our 16-day stay in Puerto Vallarta.Thank you, Enrique, for such a memorable day. Highly recommended!

I cannot recommend this company enough! There was an issue day of which was quickly communicated and resolved and in the end our evening turned out better than I was expecting! The owner and staff were all so friendly and FUNNY! Ricky on the boat kept everyone laughing all night! We did an evening 4 hour charter the night before our wedding and all our guests had an amazing time, some even said it was the highlight of the whole weekend for them!

We had a great time on our city tour. Miguel was attentive to our needs as a family. He made amazing recommendations for food and shopping! He also was very knowledgeable of the history of the city. We had a fun and felt very safe! We used Miguel for transportation to the airport as well.

Amazing experience i recomend you

I loved the tour as I got to know the history of Puerto Vallarta. I also really enjoyed the experience in jewelry, where we were shown how silver is worked. The view at Las Mariposas was one of my favorite parts.Many thanks to Mary and Sergio for this great experience.

What an amazing adventure we had on this private boat trip from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa aboard the Leylanny! Victor, our captain and guide, truly went above and beyond—making sure we were comfortable, well taken care of, and fully immersed in the beauty of his hometown.The snorkeling was incredible. We saw so many varieties of marine life, including puffer fish, angelfish, eels, and countless other colorful fish I couldn’t even name. It felt like swimming in an aquarium.I highly recommend this adventure to anyone visiting the area. It was absolutely worth the price and exceeded our expectations in every way. You won’t be disappointed!

Very friendly and attentive staff, nothing to advise

We enjoyed our salsa making class immensely! Miel and Sylvia were knowledgeable, fun, and patient. They shared loads of interesting information about the history of the ingredients. The salsas we made were delicious and I learned some tricks for prepping ingredients that will be game changers in my kitchen. I highly, highly recommend the class and any other future offerings from this dynamic duo!

We had so much fun making 4 different salsas! Sylvia is full of knowledge and incredibly charming. I will be back to PV and definitely do this again.

My wife,son and I spent a morning surfing with Demetrio. We were beginner surfers and he made us feel comfortable on the water. We caught lots of waves and had a great time. Great local surf pro and great experience. Highly recommend!