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The best days out on Banderas Bay.
The 13 most-booked mismaloya tours 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.
Kayak or SUP at night from Mismaloya to Los Arcos Marine Park for glowing bioluminescence, plus cocoa, snacks, and free photos.
Most Popular“It was such a fun experience! Everyone, from pick up to drop off was amazing! Swimming in the bioluminescent water was an experience to remember.”
Small-group Banderas Bay day trip from Mismaloya: Yelapa waterfalls, Majahuitas snorkeling, Quimixto hike, beaches, and Los Arcos.
“If you like to explore, this one is for you. Visited several locations, snorkled and hiked. Paul is a fantastic guide!”
Edenva Ecotourist Park near Puerto Vallarta blends zip lines, bridges, river time, and a mountain pass for about 6 hours.
“We had a great time on the zip lines with Ricky, Temu, and Becker. We felt safe and had fun. It was our first time on zip lines. Thank you!”
Paddle from Mismaloya to Los Arcos National Marine Park at night for kayaking, caves, snorkeling, and bioluminescent algae glow.
“The experience was amazing 10/10 highly recommend. Only thing I would say is there is a high chance you can get sea sick. This is completely out of the control of the guides and tour so come prepared with motion sickness medicine. Aside from that this is a must do if you are in PV…”
One-day trip pairing Sayulita and San Pancho with tequila tasting, art stops, beach time, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
“Places we visited were dirty. Hoped to buy some souvenirs but prices were just as much as puerto Vallarta. Transit van was full and very uncomfortable.”
Private 6-hour horseback tour in Jalisco with Rey Spearo: pickup, coaching for first-timers, jungle views, waterfall swims, lunch and massage.
“Rey was a great guide. He's very informative and knowledgeable about the area and surrounding. It was quite educational and a fun adventure. I highly recommend his tour if youre looking for a great time and great food experience. Thanks Rey!!!”
Mismaloya boat tour with cliff jumping, Los Arcos snorkeling, and Playa El Paredón beach time for $44 in 2.5 hours.
“Alexis was amazing! He was very accommodating and easy to work with.”
Snorkel Los Arcos, hike to Quimixto waterfall, then relax at Las Animas. A movie-history coast and jungle day from Mismaloya for $89.
“We had the most amazing experience! Ivan was our guide and he was so much fun, very professional and knowledgeable. It was the perfect day!!”
50-minute beachfront full-body massage in Mismaloya, Jalisco, with ocean views and calming wave sounds at Brisamar Spa.
“This is by far the best Massage on the Mismaloya Beach. I have done massages at the other places and this is always the best. Every single person there gives a wonderful massage. I highly recommend. I have massages all the time at home. I have had massages all around the world This is excellent”
3-hour eco-snorkel from Mismaloya to Los Arcos: kayak or paddleboard, snorkeling time, photos, fruit and coffee for $87.
“Fun day, Rudolfo a great guide, beautiful scenery.”
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…”
A 5-hour Puerto Vallarta ATV ride through Mismaloya and the Predator movie spots, plus an El Edén River swim and tequila tasting stop.
“My only suggestion is, to have beginners in a different group than experienced ATV riders.. we would of wanted to go a little quicker than we did but we had beginners in our group that held us up and drove really slow.. the guys that ran it were great!”
Snorkel Los Arcos from Mismaloya, cruise Bay of Banderas, then relax at Las Animas with gear, drinks, and expert guides.
“This was a great trip. The water was a little murky but Brayan and Arnold showed us how to see the fish! After we snorkeled as much as we wanted, they took us to a gorgeous beach club where we ate and swam. Great food and drinks. Just a top shelf experience all the way…”
The bay, the Sierra, the old town and the coast north — and the best way to do each.
