The Marietas Islands in Banderas Bay

Things to do in Puerto Vallarta

Day trips and tours from Puerto Vallarta, from a boat to the Marietas Islands to a water taxi to Yelapa. Prices vary by operator, so we link to the booking page rather than quoting a number we can't stand behind.

10 experiences in and around Puerto Vallarta
Playa del Amor at the Marietas Islands
Water sports
Half day to full day

Marietas Islands Boat Tour

A boat trip to the Marietas Islands National Park for snorkelling and seabirds, with some tours including the…

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Boats in the harbor at Yelapa
Day trips
Full day

Yelapa Boat Trip

A boat day to Yelapa, the car-free village on the south side of the bay, often with a stop at Los Arcos for sn…

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A humpback whale at the surface in Banderas Bay
Wildlife
About 3–4 hours

Whale Watching Tour

A boat trip in Banderas Bay to see humpback whales during the official winter season, with authorised operator…

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A sculpture at the Vallarta Botanical Garden
Attractions
Half day

Vallarta Botanical Garden

The Vallarta Botanical Garden in the hills south of town, with orchids, native plants, river trails and a rest…

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Los Arcos, the rock islands off Mismaloya
Water sports
Half day

Los Arcos Snorkelling

Snorkelling around Los Arcos, the rock islands off Mismaloya in a protected marine area, usually by boat from…

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Sayulita from the air
Day trips
Full day

Sayulita Day Trip

A day in Sayulita, the surf town in Nayarit, often combined with San Pancho, with time for the beach, a surf l…

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The Malecón at dusk in Puerto Vallarta
Food
About 3–4 hours

Puerto Vallarta Food Tour

A guided walking food tour of the Zona Romántica or Centro, tasting tacos, seafood and local snacks at street…

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A zip-line platform at Los Veranos Canopy Tour, south of Puerto Vallarta
Activities
Half day

Zip-Line Canopy Tour

A canopy tour on zip lines through the jungle in the hills around Puerto Vallarta, usually with hotel transpor…

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A sailboat at sunset off Puerto Vallarta
Water sports
About 2–3 hours

Sunset Sail in Banderas Bay

An evening sail or catamaran cruise on Banderas Bay, watching the sun set behind the mountains of the bay's so…

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