Puerto Vallarta enjoys
beautiful setting of the Banderas Bay and the Sierra
Madre mountain region. Activities we offer in this
section let you explore our city and the surrounding
areas, which are truly a joy. Come with us to visit
small villages and enjoy the culture of the
beautiful people of Mexico!
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
For your comfort we offer completely
private, air conditioned vehicles which will
safely transport you to any hotel, condo or
private villa in Puerto Vallarta. We will be
waiting for you right as you exit the
terminal so you can avoid any stress or
hassles. We will escort you to the vehicle
which will take you directly to your hotel.
VIP clients can add on an hour long stop at
the grocery to their reservation, and will
be able to have their welcome drink at the
VIP room in the airport. If you have a large
group, let us know, we can set up a private
bus to transport you!
There is never a lack of fun activities to
do in Puerto Vallarta, and we are sure to
satisfy your adventurous taste with the
All-Terrain Tours we offer. Be it on a Jeep,
Tomcar, Dune Buggy or Rhino, our excursions
will take you into the jungle of the Sierra
Madre Mountains where you will ride through
rivers, see waterfalls, learn about the
flora and fauna of the region and meet with
the local people. You can even combine your
riding experience with one of the canopy
tours offered in town, super exciting!!!
Please check the tabs for more information.
Riding an
ATV is a fun, easy and exciting way to see
the outskirts of Puerto Vallarta, explore
the Sierra Madre Mountains, have fun
splashing through rivers and enjoy the local
flora and fauna of the region. Our ATV tours
range from short excursions to full day
trips, where you can drive on a secluded
beach or visit small Mexican villages a long
ways out of town. We offer single or double
vehicles and semi-automatic or fully
automatic ATVs for your driving pleasure.
Better yet, you can combine your riding
experience with one of the canopy tours
offered in town! Please check the tabs for
the options we have for you.
Puerto
Vallarta is a nature lover's paradise. Here
you can find almost 350 species of birds in
different habitats: the Green Jay, Tropical
Kingbird, San Blas Jay, Yellow-winged
Cacique, Social Flycatcher, Golden-cheeked
Woodpecker and the Russet-crowned Motmot.
These tours are a nice alternative to the
beach or pool and offer a great insight into
the jungle of the Sierra Madre Mountains.
All our tours are guided by bilingual
naturalist experts and are offered at great
prices! Please click on the tabs for more
information.
Although not originally a Mexican tradition,
bullfighting is a legacy left behind by the Spanish conquistadors still
very popular today. Although usually called a sport, it is not actually
so as there is no competition between teams or players; instead it is
a performance of grace, technique and bravery both by the torero and
the bull.
At the La Paloma Plaza de Toros in Puerto Vallarta,
which is located just across the cruise ship terminal, traditional Mariachi
music and a parade will introduce to the spectacle that awaits. The
bullfight itself is divided into 3 stages, which ends in the courageous
death of the fearless bull.
WHEN:
* Wednesdays at 5:00 PM from November to April.
WHERE:
* Plaza de Toros La Paloma in Puerto Vallarta. Detailed instructions
will be specified on your e-ticket.
WHAT TO BRING:
* Sunscreen, hat or sunglasses
* Camera
* Extra cash for pictures, souvenirs etc
WHAT TO EXPECT:
* Pre-event entertainment
* Bullfight
HOW LONG:
* About 2 hours
NOTES:
* Not recommended for young children or sensitive adults, but all
ages are welcome.
* This is a real bullfight where the bulls actually get killed. Please
make sure you are open to seeing this age old tradition and that you
understand the cultural meaning of the event, should you decide to watch
it.
* Children between 2-10 years old pay half the adult price, and those
below 2 need not pay. However, this activity is not recommended for
children as it could be a distressing experience.
* Here are links so you can better understand the history and traditions
involved in bullfighting.
*
Cultural Aspectsand
History of Bullfighting.
CANOPY
CANOPY TOURS
The
canopy tours in Puerto Vallarta are the most
exciting activities in town! You get
to fly through the tropical jungle foliage
of the area, crossing creeks and rivers,
overlooking beautiful scenery around you.
Since the canopy tours are one of the newest
additions to the fun in this city, they are
very popular and a must to experience! In
addition, you can double up the fun by
combining an ATV, Dune Buggy or a Rhino Ride
with one of the canopy options. It is
an experience to remember!
Hiking
tours in Puerto Vallarta offer great sights
and experiences. Here, you can encounter
monkeys, iguanas and over 350 species of
birds. Escape the crowded beach or pool and
get into the jungle to explore the side of
the bay which is often overlooked by an
average sun seeking tourist. Find your way
through the jungle to the waterfall, where
you can enjoy a refreshing swim. All hiking
tours are led by a bilingual nature lover
guide and are super fun. Hiking here will
surely be one of the highlights of your
visit. Check the tabs below for more
information and join us for some fun in the
jungle!
We
offer some terrific horseback riding tours
for every level of expertise, from novice
riders to seasoned buckaroos. The horses are
healthy and reliable; they are a mix of
thoroughbred and the Mexican Quarter horses
that were originally raised for the Mexican
Calvary. The ranches are also among the
oldest in Puerto Vallarta, reliable and
family-run; they have the best trails staked
out just for you. This is a wonderful way to
relax and see a different aspect of the
countryside, so saddle up and ride!
Mexico is a land rich in culture and
tradition. With many, many customs
dating back to the pre-colonial
period, the Spanish era, the
revolution and modern day times,
they all paint a colorful picture of
that which is proudly Mexican, now
more so in the bicentennial
anniversary of its independence.
Immerse yourself in Mexican culture in the activities listed
here, from an indigenous cleansing
ceremony to learning about the
tequila making process, and having a
fiesta Mexican-style, these tours
will not only be a learning
experience, they will also be a lot
of fun.
Puerto
Vallarta's location offers some
great mountain biking in the Sierra
Madre Mountains which can suit any
taste, be it a family, beginner
rider or an advance adventure
seeker. Bike tours include all
equipment and are led by a nature
loving guides who will tell you
plenty about the flora and fauna of
the region plus will entertain you
with fun facts. Check out the tabs
below for what we offer and join us
for a great adventure!
Once the sun sets over the Pacific,
and the colorful canvas in the sky
is painted over by a deep-sea black,
the night comes alive with music,
lights and dancing on the strip.
Here, we Don't only offer e-tickets to
visit Puerto Vallarta's hottest
party centrals, but also Mexican
fiestas and romantic evenings out at
sea. Click on the tabs for more
information.
If you do not
like the hustle & bustle of a group
tour and are rather looking for
something more personal these tours
are for you. We offer private tours
customized just to your needs:
private drivers, sightseeing tours,
boat charters, sunset cruises,
fishing expeditions, snorkeling and
diving, and more. Private tours are
a great way to experience Vallarta
at your own time & pace and if you
have a few people in your group they
are very cost effective. Take a look
below for what we already offer and
please feel free to ask us if you
have something else in mind, which
is not listed here, we will do our
best to cater to your needs!
Seeing our
beautiful Puerto Vallarta on a
scooter is enjoyable and active way
of sightseeing, we highly recommend
it! Drive your own Scooter or share
with a partner, you will see all the
sights and enjoy the Pacific breeze
along the way. Our bilingual guides
will guide you safely through Puerto
Vallarta streets to the destination
of your choice. We can almost
guarantee your day will be great and
full of new encounters. Not to
mention the sights you will see and
get to experience, Don't forget your
camera. These tours are one of our
favorites. Join us!
Q:Scooter Condition? A. The Scooters we have
are brand new or almost new and in
great condition.
Q:Can I Just Rent a Scooter? A: At this time, no. We
like our tours so much we think this
is the best and safest way to see
the city and surrounding areas and
we recommend them very much.
Your guide will show you the best of
our town!
Q: I have never done this,
can I? A: Some riding experience is
recommended, if you Don't have any
and we think you will not be safe we
can offer an alternative of driving
and ATV, which is still the same
thing just on a different motor
vehicle, extra fuel charge might
apply.
Q:Coming
in on a cruise, will you pick me up? A: We cannot pick up at the
cruise ship pier or anywhere else in
town, we would love to, but we
can't, taxis have contracts with
operators and we are left out, but
this is why our tours are less
expensive. Take and easy 10-15
minute ride from cruise ship pier
and meet us.
SEA TURLES
SEA TURTLES
Marine turtles are one of the oldest
creatures that ever existed on this
planet. Today, all of the 8 existing
species in the world are in danger
of extinction. In the Bahia of
Banderas the Olive Ridley turtle is
the most common specie but on
occasion a Leatherback or Green
Turtle can be spotted. Puerto
Vallarta has several conservation
projects which help these endangered
creatures by protecting the nests
and helping to release the baby
turtles to the sea. By joining one
of the programs, you will not only
be able to see the turtles but also
take part and support the
conversation of the most endangered
species of fauna. Come take a part
and help Mother Nature!
In and around
Puerto Vallarta there are several
sights to behold, tons of trivia to
be learned, and many memories to be
made. You can do it all with
one or more Sightseeing Tours we
offer here. Whether you choose to
travel within the city or go a bit
further out to the surrounding areas
and towns of Puerto Vallarta, you
will have a great time getting to
know more about the local vicinity,
its people and the way of life here.
Before the Spanish arrived to Mexico, there was an already old and
ancient civilization thriving in these lands. Some of the old
traditions survived the colonial era, one of which is the Temazcal.
The Temazcal is a spiritually, physically and mentally
cleansing ceremony used then by warriors, the sick and pregnant
women among others, and is still widely practiced to this day. It
represents the womb of the Earth, where you enter to be cleansed and
come out feeling reborn. Combining the 4 elements the earth that
you sit on breathes with you, as purifying water is poured over the
hot, fiery stones with ancestral music and indigenous medicine, it
promotes healing and peace of mind for those that partake in this
ancient tradition.
Offered at the Mayahuel Spa located in the heart of the
Sierra Madre, you will experience a spa treatment unlike any other
among lush tropical greens and clean, flowing waters. Definitely an
unforgettable experience, not only for the tranquility and
relaxation you will feel, but also for the culture and tradition you
will be experiencing.
WHEN:
* Wednesdays
and Thursdays at 10:00 AM. Also available any other day except
Sunday for groups of 4 or more.
WHERE:
* Pick up at 4 different locations, for
cruise ship passengers at the marina, Detailed instructions will be
specified on your e-ticket.
WHAT TO BRING:
* Sunscreen (biodegradable if possible), hat and sunglasses
* Comfortable clothing and footwear (loose clothing is recommended
for the Temazcal, such as a sundress or skirt and tank top for
women, board shorts for men)
* Light Swimwear and towell
* Light Insect repellant
* Light Camera
WHAT TO EXPECT:
* Round trip transportation
* Temazcal (about 1.5 hours)
* 30-minute massage
* Fruits and beverages
* Use of lockers and other facilities at El Eden
* 10% off El Eden Restaurant
HOW LONG:
* About 5 hours
NOTES:
* The Temazcal is a Mesoamerican steam lodge and is run by a
traditional healer or shaman.
* As the spa is in the same location of the El Eden canopy tour
(put link), some members of your party may want to do the zip lines
while others enjoy the spa.
* All ages welcome
SUNSENT TOURS
SUNSET TOURS
Dusk in Puerto Vallarta is the most
beautiful, awe-inspiring time of the
day; it's almost as if the city
quiets down to make way for the
night's grand entrance. Enjoy the
sunset with your loved ones on one
of the tours listed here; be it on
the popular Pirates of the Bay
cruise or on a romantic night at
sea, it will be a sight to behold
and an evening to remember.
