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Best Day Trips from Puerto Vallarta

Pacific sunsets over Banderas Bay — a cobblestone old town, whale season, and Mexico's friendliest beach city. Curated day-trip ideas from Puerto Vallarta — sights you can comfortably see and return for dinner. All bookable through Viator.

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Day trips from Puerto Vallarta

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4h to 6h

Sayulita & San Pancho: Private Day Trip from Puerto Vallarta

This isn’t just a tour — it’s a curated experience designed exclusively for your group.

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From $130 a person

Full-Day San Sebastian del Oeste Tour from Puerto Vallarta

During this tour, you will visit the town of San Sebastian del Oeste.

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From $85 a person

Visit to the church of Our Lady of Guadalupe

7h to 8h

Puerto Vallarta VIP Promotional Tour

Fall in love with Puerto Vallarta!

Top-rated · 4.7★
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From $30 a person

3h 30m

Sierra Madre ATV Adventure from Puerto Vallarta

Travel by ATV through quaint Mexican villages and along the Cuale River into the lush Sierra Madre Mountains.

Top-rated · 4.9★
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From $81 a person

7h to 8h

Sayulita Beach Day Trip from Puerto Vallarta

Sightsee the beautiful beach town of Sayulita, an international surf paradise and home to many artists, beach lovers, and general fun-havers.

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From $59 a person

ATV-Zip Line Combo Adventure Tour from Puerto Vallarta

Travel by ATV through quaint Mexican villages and along the Cuale River into the lush Sierra Madre Mountains and also to experience the thrill of zip lining high above the jungle.

Top-rated · 5.0★
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From $160 a person

Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure

Do you want to see Puerto Vallarta as a local and experience a private ATV tour that fits you and your family's needs?

Top-rated · 5.0★
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From $116 a person

Sayulita and San Pancho Tour from Puerto Vallarta

Stroll through the bay's most colorful villages on a laid-back food, art, and shopping tour.

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From $89 a person

Horseback Riding Tour in Sierra Madre from Puerto Vallarta

Welcome to a hidden area where the jungle and the Sierra Madre meet.

Top-rated · 4.8★
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From $103 a person

10 min to 1h

Puerto Vallarta Roundtrip Shuttle Airport Transfer

To make the most of your vacation in Puerto Vallarta, be sure to book shared roundtrip airport transfers and save both time and money!

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From $32 a person

Full-Day Puerto Vallarta City Highlights Tour

On this tour you will visit the Vallarta highlights which include a walk around downtown and the Malecon, passing by Los Arcos, Mismaloya and finilly getting to Rancho Veranos for...

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From $29 a person

Vallarta Botanical Garden and Tequila Tasting from Puerto Vallarta

On this tour you will go directly to Botanical Garden where you will spend about two hours.

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From $85 a person

3h 30m

Small-Group Half-Day Whale-Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta

Enjoy a small-group marine eco-activity where you'll be able to witness the power and gentleness of magnificent animals: Humpback whales.

Top-rated · 5.0★
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From $110 a person

During Christmas; main plaza of San Sebastian del Oeste

6h to 7h

San Sebastian Del Oeste: Private Day Trip from Puerto Vallarta

This isn’t just a tour — it’s a private journey into the heart of one of Jalisco’s most historic mountain towns.

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From $150 a person

25 to 60 mins

Airport-Hotel Private Car Puerto Vallarta Transportation

Our vehicles are late model, air conditioned, comfortable, safe and driven only by professionally certified drivers.

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From $32 a person

Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta

Discover the magic of Puerto Vallarta aboard the VallarTour Bus!

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Half-day

From $32 a person

6h 30m

Ziplining, Waterfalls, and Speedboat Tour in Puerto Vallarta

More than just an adventure, this experience has earned global recognition, featured on National Geographic and Travel Channel, and awarded TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice 'Best...

Top-rated · 4.9★
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From $69 a person

Puerto Vallarta City Tour

The best way to explore Vallarta, a walking tour with an expert guide leading you on a journey through the streets of this beloved vacation destination in the Mexican Pacific.

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From $20 a person

San Sebastian del Oeste Tour from Puerto Vallarta

Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Madre Mountains, San Sebastian's remote location and historic appeal have made it one of Mexico's last great getaways.