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The Puerto Vallarta Bucket List

Pacific sunsets over Banderas Bay — a cobblestone old town, whale season, and Mexico's friendliest beach city. The once-in-a-lifetime experiences that define a Puerto Vallarta trip — the bucket-list tours and tickets worth planning around.

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4h

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
3h

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★
  • Free cancellation
From $116 a person
Learn what local Mother Nature has to offer
1h

Butterfly Sanctuary & Museum Guided Tour in Puerto Vallarta

Our project began in 2019 and was created with love and passion for butterflies and nature.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $28 a person
8h

City Tour Puerto Vallarta - Churches, Tequila Test and more

If you have never visited downtown Vallarta, it is likely that when you see them you will not believe that a place like this existed in Mexico.

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  • Instant confirmation
From $10 a person
Clients on board our catamaran.
4h

Whale Watching Cruise In Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta

Embark on the ultimate winter whale watching expedition across Banderas Bay aboard a spacious double-decker catamaran!

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $99 a person
5h

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★
  • Free cancellation
From $103 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★
  • Free cancellation
From $81 a person
5h

Puerto Vallarta Jungle Zip-Line Tour and Canopy Adventure

In recent years, our Park has deservedly earned the trust and respect of colleagues and guests for its high levels of professionalism and safety.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $55 a person
7h

Full-Day San Sebastian del Oeste Tour from Puerto Vallarta

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

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $85 a person
4h

Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta

Wildlife Connection offers you the opportunity to visit these fabulous animals in their natural environment and to participate in a research project that helps us understand and...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $105 a person
2h 30m

3-Hour Guided Food Tour in Puerto Vallarta

Welcome to the heart of Puerto Vallarta.

  • 5.0★ · 76 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $59 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★
  • Free cancellation
From $30 a person
SNORKEL TOUR PUERTO VALLARTA LOS ARCOS
3h to 5h

Puerto Vallarta snorkel tour at Los Arcos

Our boats are fast, comfortable and safe, our guides know perfectly how to assist you on the boat, during the in water activity and hidden beach access.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $79 a person
8h

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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  • Instant confirmation
From $20 a person
5h

Puerto Vallarta's Best Canopy Zipline + Jorullo Bridge walk!

We have the lowest price on this adventure.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $58 a person
8h

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.

  • 4.5★ · 338 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $49 a person
5h

Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride

Ride a Speedboat to the jungle!

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $120 a person
Sunset Sailing is ideal for couples, honeymooners and small groups
3h

Puerto Vallarta Adults-Only Luxury Sunset Sail

Sail into one of Puerto Vallarta's stunning sunsets aboard our luxurious French sailboats or catamarans.

  • 4.6★ · 441 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $99 a person
5h

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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  • Instant confirmation
From $29 a person
Together we cook, learn, have fun, eat and enjoy an authentic Mexican feast!
4h

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Cooking Class with Market Tour

Ready to cook up (and eat) a feast of flavors?

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $143 a person
Fun and safety are always our top priority!
20 min

Puerto Vallarta Parasailing Experience

1. Pioneers in Parasailing: As the first parasailing company in Puerto Vallarta, we’ve perfected the art of safe and thrilling flights.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $80 a person
1h 30m

Puerto Vallarta Historic Downtown Ghost and Cultural Walking Tour

Discover a side of Puerto Vallarta most visitors never see on this top-rated ghost and cultural walking tour through the historic downtown.

  • Free cancellation
  • Short pick · ≤2h
From $29 a person
impressive waterfall rappeling
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★
  • Bestseller
From $69 a person
7h

Las Caletas The Best Kept Secret of Puerto Vallarta

The Las Caletas Beach tour is a unique experience that combines adventure, relaxation and nature in one of the most beautiful destinations in Puerto Vallarta.

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  • Instant confirmation
From $220 a person