Puerto Vallarta Tours
Puerto Vallarta tours offer vacationers access to some of the most beautiful seas and jungles in all of Mexico. Water lovers staying in Puerto Vallarta can experience a number of special tours focused on specific areas of interests. There is a whale watching tour for lovers of Humpback Whales who come to the Bay of Banderas to bear their young. There is a Sea Lion Tour as well for those who love these playful, curious, and highly intelligent animals. Snorkeling and sailing tours are also available at prices ranging from $70.00 USD to just under $120.00 USD. Rates for children are lower.
Other tours begin in or near the sea and take guests to special destinations in remote locations. Here, they can experience both excitement and education as they explore jungles, old mining towns, and glimpses of antiquity. Many of these tours are either eco-tours or include heavy emphasis on ecology in order to remind guests that Mexico is more than just a tourist spot and a home to people—it is also one of the most complex and vibrant spots for wildlife in the entire world.
South of Puerto Vallarta on the shores of Banderas Bay lies the remote, secluded beach of Boca de Tomatlan. The outdoor adventure tour begins with a landing here on the edge of a lush, tropical jungle. 4X4 unimogs take guests 2000ft above sea level to the base camp in the jungle. From the base camp, guests travel into the heart of the Sierra Madre mountains, where travelers can enjoy some of the largest ziplines in Mexico. Due to the rocky terrain, tour guides provide photo services for tourists. This tour is
One of Puerto Vallarta’s most romantic tours, Rhythms of the Night takes guests across the Bay into a world that time has forgotten. As the boats pull into the cove, torches light up along the beach in reminiscent of ancient, pre-Columbian times. A different aura settles over the landscape as vacation goers hear the traditional music and drums of the dance. When they arrive on shore, they dinner waiting for them on tables set on the beach, where they dine and listen to music and dance that depicts the history of Mexico. The cost of the tour is only $89.00 USD, with a 10% discount for those who book online.
The Jeep Safari is one of Puerto Vallarta’s best tours that travelers with a passion for both Nature and “Old Mexico” can experience. For only $88.00 USD, guests take specially-designed Mercedes Benz jeeps into the heart of the Sierra Madre Mountains, where they encounter remote Mexican villages along the way before arriving at their final destination. Here, they receive a 45- educational Nature walk with ecologically trained guides. The tour concludes on the beach by the sea, where lunch is provided by the tour service.
Located only 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta, tours through the Canopy Tour take visitors through a private ecological preserve in a very unique way—they actually take them through the tops of the trees themselves. This is made possible by hanging bridges that are suspended between platforms. Each platform is located along a special point of interest, where tropical vegetation, exotic birds, and interesting reptiles can be enjoyed close at hand from the safety of sturdy, well-constructed suspension equipment. These bridges and platforms are constantly checked and maintained and are perfectly safe for both adults and children. For Nature lovers this tour is a steal—priced at only $79.00 USD with a 10% discount for those who book online.
Few, if any, Puerto Vallarta tours can show a guest the essence of Old Mexico than the San Sebastian by Land trip. Located just down the road from all the busy resorts, activities, and nightlife lies an old mining town that once boasted a population of 30,000 people during the 1700s. The gold, and most of the people, have long since gone, leaving only a handful of 600 residents whose very traditional way of life gives a glimpse into what the heart and soul of Old Mexico truly is. Only $80.00 USD with a 10% online discount, San Sebastian is a must-see for all those who love both the historical and the culturally authentic. |
