Mexico · 2-day plan

2-Day Puerto Vallarta Itinerary

Pacific sunsets over Banderas Bay — a cobblestone old town, whale season, and Mexico's friendliest beach city. A 2-day rhythm of bookable Viator experiences — each day themed, each slot stamped with reasoning and an affiliate-tracked reserve link.

Best Puerto Vallarta experiences for a 2-day trip

Skip-the-line tickets and guided tours to pair with your 2-day plan.

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8 live Viator experiences · day-by-day

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Day 1

Settling into Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.

Morning
Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.
3h 30m · 5.0★ · 3.9k reviews
Winner 2026 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours
- Top-rated · 5.0★
- Bestseller
- Free cancellation
From $59 a personReserve on Viator
Midday
Complement to the day.
6h 30m · 4.9★ · 2.1k reviews
Ziplining, Waterfalls, and Speedboat Tour in Puerto Vallarta
- Top-rated · 4.9★
- Bestseller
- Free cancellation
From $69 a personReserve on Viator
Afternoon
Complement to the day.
2h 30m · 5.0★ · 76 reviews
3-Hour Guided Food Tour in Puerto Vallarta
- 5.0★ · 76 reviews
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $59 a personReserve on Viator
Evening
Complement to the day.
4h · 4.9★ · 712 reviews
Puerto Vallarta Mexican Cooking Class with Market Tour
- Top-rated · 4.9★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $143 a personReserve on Viator

Day 2

One last slow day

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

Morning
Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.
5h · 4.8★ · 845 reviews
Puerto Vallarta's Best Canopy Zipline + Jorullo Bridge walk!
- Top-rated · 4.8★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $58 a personReserve on Viator
Midday
Complement to the day.
3h · 4.8★ · 517 reviews
Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta
- Top-rated · 4.8★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $110 a personReserve on Viator
Afternoon
Complement to the day.
3h · 5.0★ · 28 reviews
Puerto Vallarta: Gay Luxury Sunset Cruise with Premium Open Bar
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Likely to sell out
From $140 a personReserve on Viator
Evening
Complement to the day.
3h · 4.8★ · 56 reviews
Sunset Boat Tour & Bioluminescence Adventure at Los Arcos Islands
- 4.8★ · 56 reviews
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $61 a personReserve on Viator