PUERTO VALLARTA
The best days out on Banderas Bay.
The 15 most-booked waterfall & hidden beach hikes 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.
All-inclusive mega yacht cruise from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa waterfall and snorkeling, with an open bar, fajita lunch, and water toys in 6 hours.
Most Popular“Very fun- staff very attentive. Was able to snorkel for about 40 mins and saw lots of fish fun fun fun fun”
Puerto Vallarta rainforest adventure with speedboat, 4x4 and mule rides, long zip lines, waterfall rappels, and water slides. $129.
“The experience was great but if you afraid of heights don’t do it overall it was very fun, the team treat you well and give you instructions to everything”
Snorkel the Marietas Islands from Puerto Vallarta with a strong shot at Hidden Beach, plus wildlife sightings and gear included.
“It takes a bit of stamina to swim ( with life jacket) under the rock entrance to the hidden beach. It's a unique expierience with fun proffesional guides.”
Dirty Monkey ATV tour in Puerto Vallarta with Sierra Madre trails, a waterfall swim, and tequila tasting, plus plenty of muddy mountain fun.
“Fantastic company and great 3 hour tour. Jose and Sergio were really great tour guides who made our day amazing.”
Day trip from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa waterfalls and Majahuitas Beach with snorkeling, kayaking, BBQ lunch, and an open bar.
“The tour is expensive £75, crowded with many people on a big boat, no guidance on what to do, as there are just few crew members managing huge crowds. As a result I was left by myself on Yelapa. The tour guide was rude, saying it was my fault and I was lucky he sent…”
Puerto Vallarta hidden beaches hike to Colomitos and Las Ánimas, with snorkel gear, local seafood stop, and a boat return.
“Great trip! We took a public bus to start the trail and a boat back after the hike. Nice hike, we were treated to beautiful cliffside views. We really only had enough time to swim at the first beach. Our guide had snorkel equipment for us—there were some fish including white, striped, and rare black…”
A 6-hour guided hike to six hidden beaches near Puerto Vallarta, with swims, possible snorkeling, and a scenic boat-water-taxi return.
“our guide David was friendly, nice and knowledgable. The beaches we discovered were soo beautiful. highly recommend.”
Thrill first, then snorkel Los Arcos: optional cliff jumping, guided reef time, and a boat-only beach stop from Puerto Vallarta.
“The tour guide kept in contact with a couple texts leading up to the excursion. We were picked up in Zona Romantica on time for a beautiful drive to Boca de Tomatlan (20 minutes). We met our guide Arnold who took us to the boat and off we went. The first stop was cliff diving…”
A 4-hour Puerto Vallarta jungle hike to Cascadas Palo Maria with a refreshing waterfall swim, fish in a small lake, and bay views.
“The guide was excellent, the waterfall was nice to visit, but- hikers need to be aware that much of the route includes climbing over rocks, not flat ones but many which are not easy to navigate. My wife and I were beyond our comfort zone with the degree of difficulty here. This hike is not…”
Snorkel Islas Marietas with a small-group bio-naturalist from Puerto Vallarta and try to swim to the restricted Hidden Beach.
“Great small tour with Biologist to help explan fauna. Definitely worth it. I would recommend being a good swimmer and or have snorkeling experience to enjoy.”
A small-group Sayulita jungle hike ends in beachfront yoga in a quieter stretch of sand, led by Diane, for all levels.
“This was the perfect start to my trip in Sayulita. Diane was absolutely wonderful. Very knowledgeable about the area, and was able to provide so many tips and tricks after the experience. The hike itself was absolutely breathtaking. Diane clearly knows the trail well and was able to warn us of low hanging branches, slippery…”
4-hour Puerto Vallarta jungle hike to waterfalls and a river swim. Local bus ride, fruit, and mountain bay views for $30.
“Was a great experience! Juan was a fantastic tour guide who was super funny, respectful and knowledgeable about the area. The waterfall was beautiful and worth the hike and the hike itself was very doable for my older parents. It takes only about 50 minutes to get to the waterfall so I'd highly recommend it…”
A 3-hour Marietas Islands tour with guaranteed hidden beach access, a cave swim, snorkeling, and quick stops for birding and ocean views.
“Getting to the cave is very very difficult the current and waves are everything was against you. the guide didn’t help much and we were left behind The stay was short there and not much to see The starting point is one hour away from hotel zone so paying extra taxi is very expensive The…”
Jorullo Point hike from Puerto Vallarta: bird spotting in Sierra Madre, Cuale River swim, and included tequila tasting.
“The views were breathtaking, and our guide, Jonathan, was very knowledgeable, kind, and a fantastic photographer!”
Moderate 3-hour jungle hike from Sayulita to a secluded beach with birdwatching, plant spotting, binoculars, poles, and possible whale sightings.
“What a great way to experience and learn about the true beauty of Sayulita while getting some exercise! Alejo was a fantastic guide and i highly recommend this activity.”
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