PUERTO VALLARTA
The best days out on Banderas Bay.
The 15 most-booked lunch experiences in Puerto Vallarta, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who runs it — so you can pick the right day on the bay and lock it in within a couple of minutes.
Snorkel and kayak around Islas Marietas, watch dolphins and whales in season, then relax at Majahuitas for an included BBQ lunch.
Most Popular“Had a great time. My 7yr old loved it. Water was a bit chilly during thay time but wet suit helped. Music was a bit too much at times but overall ok.”
Sail to Las Caletas from Puerto Vallarta for snorkeling, kayaking, SUP, cooking class, and a buffet lunch with open bar for families.
“My wife and I enjoyed our experiences. The cooking class, wine tasting, and beaches were awesome. The Macaws were very entertaining. Great food and drinks.”
40-person Puerto Vallarta yacht snorkel to Majahuitas with unlimited premium open bar, included lunch, and paddleboards—about 5 hours.
“We traveled with a group of 14 for a bachelorette party and had so much fun! The staff was so great, they food they gave was really great too. We started out with fruit, guacamole, and then an amazing sandwich, and dessert. The drinks were flowing after snorkeling and we had so much fun dancing…”
Luxury sailing on Banderas Bay from Puerto Vallarta with premium open bar, swim/snorkel/SUP, and a deli-style lunch. Small groups, big views.
“Relaxing your on a sail boat The Bayview was great Whales 🐋 in the bay great lunch meat cheese trays fruit crackers guacamole very nice presentation by the chef Drinks never ending flow The sailing was quiet and quite relaxing”
A 7-hour day trip from Puerto Vallarta to San Sebastián del Oeste for **organic tequila**, coffee, cobblestone streets, and lunch.
“The day trip was amazing, excellent driver/guide. The food was delicious, I’m so glad I spent my last day in Mexico on this tour!!”
Visit Mariposario Jardin Magico in Puerto Vallarta, enjoy a traditional lunch, learn butterfly life cycles, and take part in a release ceremony.
“Very worthwhile, interesting and informative. Highly recommend. Completely enjoyed the presentation and looking at various types of butterflies”
Horses in the Sierra Madre, zip lines with lunch included, plus round-trip transfers from Puerto Vallarta. Small group, jungle-to-mountain fun.
“This was fun overall. The ride is slow and bumpy. The horse walk was basic and through a small town with lots of garbage laying around. The ziplining was great. Beautiful river and huge valleys to fly over. It was more primitive than many others but that made it pretty cool. Wear long pants. Wear…”
Luxury yacht tour from Puerto Vallarta with lunch and open bar. Swim, snorkel, or paddleboard at Majahuitas Cove in 5 hours.
“This was well worth it. Guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Snorkeling and paddle boarding was fun. The drinks and food were also delicious.”
Snorkel Las Marietas, spot marine life, paddle and kayak, then enjoy open bar and lunch on a 6-hour Puerto Vallarta cruise.
“Le snorkelling le plus nul Que j’ai fais. On ne voyais rien. La plage Playa de amor n’était pas compris il fallait payer 60€ en plus et 10€ en plus pour un tour en bateau pour voir l’eco expérience de l’île. Le prix de l’activité + les taxes + la plage de l’amour + le…”
Hobie-Cat sailing lesson plus fishing for lunch in Puerto Vallarta. Private group up to 4; choose ceviche or sashimi.
“We had a wonderful time sailing with our 8 year old son! This was a highlight of the trip. They are really patient and easy to understand. They let everyone try to steer and turn the boat around all while teaching the basics of sailing. We sadly did not catch any fish, but we still…”
A private sport fishing trip from Mismaloya with seasonal catches, then lunch cooked on the beach using your fish.
“We enjoyed the fishing. We caught 20 skip jack tuna. It was a great experience. Sebastian was very knowledgeable and pointed out many things on shore. Once we got back to shore, they cooked for us ceviche and fish tacos. All of it was very yummy. First catch of the day was a pelican and…”
Catamaran day trip from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa and Majahuitas with breakfast, lunch, open bar, snorkeling gear, and time at two beaches.
“Extremely disappointed! Wanted to kayak with my husband using a 2 person kayak and only singles were available. The single kayaks were not available for everyone. I had to wait 20 minutes for other people to finish first. No time limit. I only had 4 minutes as our time was up. Had to move to…”
Sail from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa and Majahuitas for waterfall time, snorkeling, kayaks, and an included lunch plus open bar.
“Super recomendable!”
7-hour Yelapa catamaran with snorkeling stops, guided town walk, waterfall hike, lunch, and an open bar. $84 plus small port tax.
“Friendly staff nice breakfast. Lunch was okay. Snorkelling was fantastic so many colourful fish. Yelapa was lovely we hiked to the waterfall which included crossing a river where the water was about 3’ high in spots. That was a first. Warm water thank goodness. Definitely worth the money, we would do it again. Even saw…”
Double-decker boat day in Puerto Vallarta with Los Arcos snorkeling, Las Animas beach time, Quimixto waterfall options, and an open bar.
“Bajo tecnicismos, la experiencia q venden a la que se vive es MUY distinta. El desayuno fue mediocre al igual q la comida. Sí dan bebidas a bordo pero estan MUY diluidas. La musica es de boda de hace 20 años.Ya abordo, te informan que hay solo cierto número de equipos para snorkel, no suficientes…”
The bay, the Sierra, the old town and the coast north — and the best way to do each.
