Top Jalisco Outdoor Activities - page 7

Explore Puerto Vallarta and its surroundings by electric bike on this group tour, led by a local guide. You'll cycle through the city and up into the Vallejo Mountains, where you'll have time to relax by the river. Electric bicycles will be provided so that you can conserve energy and helmets will be available to borrow.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Puerto Vallarta and visit the Marietas Islands on a full-day excursion. Board a catamaran and enjoy a delicious breakfast on the way to the remote islands. Once there, the time is yours to spend as you wish; enjoy activities like snorkeling, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, swimming, or bird watching. Then, reboard your boat for a sail around the islands, karaoke, games, and dance contests.

Perfect your diving skills in Puerto Vallarta. Delve into the region's renowned waters to explore undersea tunnels, hidden caves and reefs brimming with tropical fish. Experienced certified divers have several dedicated dives to choose from, including the technical El Morro and a night dive at Los Arcos National Marine Park.

Visit stunning Marietas Island during this full-day catamaran cruise from Puerto Vallarta. Exclusive perks include a continental breakfast, a tasty lunch, and a one-way onboard open bar. Choose between multiple activities, from snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding (with all equipment included) to a bird-watching visit and free time in Nopalera Beach

Spend a day out on the water and explore the uninhabited Marietas Islands on this catamaran tour. Enjoy a delicious breakfast while you sail out to the islands and once you arrive, enjoy a series of events including snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Refuel with a delicious lunch, an open bar, and music while you sail back to Puerto Vallarta.

Paddle around pristine waters and get a different perspective on Los Arcos's natural beauty. This private stand up paddle boarding tour from Puerto Vallarta is just for you so you can customize your entire experience, whether you want to add on snorkeling and tequila-tasting, or just chill out on the board.

Secure your spot for one of Puerto Vallarta’s most popular seasonal activities—whale watching in Banderas Bay. Spend half a day on the water and enjoy complimentary snacks, soft drinks, and beer, while you look for humpback whales for an experience you couldn’t replicate independently.

Head into the Sierra Madre on an off-road side-by-side adventure following the scenic Cuale River. Stop at a secluded waterfall with natural pools for photos and time to relax before wrapping up with a tasting of traditional and fruit-infused tequilas. It’s a fun combination of rugged landscapes, outdoor adventure, and Jalisco’s signature flavors.

Explore the Sierra Madre Occidental by ATV on this approximately two hour guided tour. You’ll ride tandem, wearing your provided helmet, glasses, breastplate, face mask, and gloves for your safety. At the end of your ride you can have a swim, get some food (at your own expense), and relax. Remember to bring closed toed shoes and a light jacket or sweater for your ride.

A unique tour where you can enjoy the nature that Veracruz offers, in a place as distinctive as La Mancha, site that houses 7 ecosystems, and which is the resting place of 500 species of birds, you can not miss an experience of this type .

The Marietas Islands are famed for their biodiversity and pristine coastlines, but since they’re not accessible by land, a boat is your only way of getting there—and no one wants to spend their vacation stressing over ferry schedules. On this easy, hassle-free half-day trip, head there from Puerto Vallarta on a private boat, with snorkeling stops and a light lunch included.

Hop on these ATVs with a partner for a fun experience cruising through the jungle in Bucerias. You’ll start from Rancho el Jaguar’s Installations and ride premium ATVs. This is great for all ages, and families are welcome. All safety equipment is provided for you, so you just need to show up ready for an adventure.

Combine a thrilling ATV ride through the jungles of Puerto Vallarta with a chance to soar down 12 different zip lines during this action-packed, half-day combo tour. Get bird’s eye views over lush coastal forests, enjoying a rare vantage point over the Pacific Riveria. Tours include convenient departures near the Puerto Vallarta airport and a complimentary tequila tasting.

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with this Sierra Madre ATV and zipline tour, a 5-hour escapade that will take you to the heart of the jungle at the Ecological Park in Puerto Vallarta. Experience a unique thrill at Rancho Capomo where nature takes center stage. Fly across rivers, glide between trees, and marvel at the beauty of the Rain Forest of Sierra Madre. There's nothing quite like riding an ATV through the picturesque jungles of Puerto Vallarta.

Create lasting memories of your trip to Puerto Vallarta during this one, two, three, or four-hour private photo shoot experience. Simply pick your destination and enjoy a tailored session paired with a professional photographer—ideal for solo travelers, couples, families, and social media influencers. Receive a link to a private online gallery with 20 to 50 edited final photos delivered within two weeks.

Join us on a tour of the Botanical Gardens in a Sun Buggy. Come hop aboard a Sun Buggy (standard non-automatic vehicle) and take part in our Epic Tour, enjoy a stunning scenic ride along the coast, then take a break in the number one destination of Puerto Vallarta. The Botanical Gardens. Enjoy the amazing and beautiful natural environment, beautiful flowers, amazing trees and lush jungle. You can lounge on one of the many different terraces, or simply relax in the breeze, while enjoying the soft sounds of the birds and the peaceful atmosphere. You can even do some souvenir shopping or grab a snack at a delicious authentic Mexican restaurant.

Spend a few hours immersed in nature and explore the jungles surrounding Puerto Vallarta on a relaxing horseback ride. Venture past old neighborhoods and quiet countryside to reach the Las Palmas Waterfall where you enjoy a delicious Mexican lunch. The way back is through even more lush jungle but includes a stop at a local lodge to sample tequila.

Experience the underwater world and sandy beaches of Banderas Bay on this half-day guided excursion. After a convenient pickup at Center Los Muertos Pier, hop in a private boat and head to Los Arcos National Marine Park. Strap on complimentary snorkeling gear and explore caves, tunnels, and a reef. Then head to the isolated Playa Las Ánimas—it can only be reached by foot or boat—and relax with a tasty lunch.

Embark on an adventure-driven day trip to nearby Punto Mita and Sayulita. Set out from either Nuevo Vallarta or Puerto Vallarta, enjoying a scenic drive to Punto Mita before taking charge of a 4WD UTV (utility terrain vehicle) for a noteworthy ride of your own. Follow your guide along undulating trails and river beds to Sayulita, a laid-back fishing village. Here, take a guided tour, peruse the stalls or savor a snack. Then hit up the off-roads once again.

Explore the rainforest outside Puerto Vallarta on a thrilling UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle) adventure. Get a brief safety tutorial and a lesson in driving the 4x4 Polaris RZR UTV. Then, throw on a helmet and goggles and hit the trails. Stop for a hike to a hidden natural pool where you can swim, relax beside a waterfall, and munch on light snacks included in the tour.

Increase your chances of a big catch on a private fishing tour that lets you personalize your itinerary according to your interests and fishing ability. You'll fish and relax at your own pace without a set schedule. Your private guide offers advice and helps find prime fishing spots you might miss alone.

Puerto Vallarta has some of the best snorkeling spots in Mexico, but finding them can be a challenge without guides. On this tour, your guides take you to top snorkeling locations within the beautiful Los Arcos National Marine Park. Cruise out of Marina Vallarta and spot dolphins, turtles, rays, and whales en route to the protected marine area, and snorkel for roughly two hours—you can also opt to visit a beach before returning to harbor.

Take a journey into the tropical rain forest of the Sierra Madre and the village of Las Palmas, far from the tourists of Puerto Vallarta, (around 30 min) for an ecological ride in the Sierra Madre that will leave you wanting more.! Delicious food is waiting for you!

Adventure-seeking travelers who want to get close to nature while having fun will enjoy this half-day combo tour to a ranch. You'll get the chance to ride on horseback, drive an ATV along rainforest trails, and zoom through the forest on ziplining trails. You'll also visit an impressive waterfall in the Sierra Madre rainforest, hiking there and crossing hanging bridges to get up close.