1.Islas Marietas & BBQ lunch at Majahuitas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,130 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Islas Marietas and Majahuitas beach day: dolphins, snorkeling, kayaking or SUP, plus BBQ lunch and drinks from Puerto Vallarta.

“90% plus of the time is on a boat with very little time for snorkeling (maybe 30 minutes tops) and you will need to be very fast if you are going to do any kayaking or paddle boarding. The time spent doing activities feels very rushed. However, there is good service for drinks and the lunch is excellent and the location for lunch is great. However I would not recommend this tour. Perhaps if we went to two locations rather then three it would have felt less rushed with more time for activities.”

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2.Las Caletas Beach & Adventure Park with buffet lunch and open bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 755 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $159

Cruise to Las Caletas from Puerto Vallarta with kayaking, snorkeling, and adventure zones, plus a buffet lunch and open bar.

“Overall a great experience. However, the time goes by too fast and you do not get to do more than 1 thing. Get there around 10 and leave around 2. By the time you eat, get in a little beach, and 1 activity it’s time to go. Be VERY strategic in your plans on island. Also, the cooking class was way too crowded and they had ALL participants to make community dishes with no gloves or having ppl to sanitize hands first. I wouldn’t eat what others prepared because we watch the uncleanliness of prepping. Ugh. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing but others didn’t seem to mind. Also,…”

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3.Luxury Yacht & Snorkel with All inclusive Open bar and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 754 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Intimate 5-hour Leopard catamaran cruise to Majahuitas with snorkeling, paddleboards, lunch, and unlimited premium open bar from Puerto Vallarta.

“Bring sunscreen and dramine if you’re prone to motion sickness. Had a wonderful time! Great crew! Fun time.”

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4.Puerto Vallarta Luxury Sailing with Premium Open bar & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $129Top rated

Luxury sailing on Banderas Bay with an open bar, deli lunch, snorkeling, SUP, and a strong shot at dolphins and whales in season.

“Very enjoyable day, the crew - Sergio as captain - was super attentive and food/drinks were great and refined. We paddle boarded and snorkeled in the middle of the day. Saw multiple species of tropical fish, including two rays. We sailed back to the port which was super peaceful and relaxing.”

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5.From Puerto Vallarta: San Sebastian del Oeste with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 49 reviews · 7 hours · from $79Best value

A 7-hour mountain day trip from Puerto Vallarta to San Sebastián del Oeste for organic tequila, coffee, town wandering, and lunch.

“I wish our tour guide Emma would focus more on the historical events and facts about the town. The stop at the tequila destilería was very good, but the rest of the tour turned into a shopping spree and I didn’t like that.”

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6.Sierra Madre Horseback Riding and Zipline with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $147

Ride horses and zipline at Rancho Capomo near Puerto Vallarta with lunch and drinks, small groups, round-trip transfers.

“Secluded location in the middle of a jungle; away from the city. Loved the tranquility and the peaceful atmosphere. The horseback riding was about 90 minutes; including a hike to a waterfall. The hike took a bit of effort but it was worth it. The hoses were well behaved and gentle. We got the combo package with a zip line activity, which included about 10 different routes. The only downside is the distance from the town. It took about 90 minutes each way to get to the location. It was very bumpy due to the road condition. Still I enjoyed the opportunity to explore Sierra Madre mountain.”

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7.Butterfly Sanctuary, Museum & Lunch with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Puerto Vallarta butterfly sanctuary with hotel pickup, guided butterfly education, a butterfly release ceremony, and a traditional Mexican lunch.

“This is a beautiful, relaxing way to enjoy the natural wonders of Mexico. Fabian teaches about the butterfly lifecycle. You feel and see the magic of nature as you release a butterfly and watch it flutter into the air together with your dreams and hopes for the world. Thank you Fabian.”

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8.Luxury Yacht Tour with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 5 hours · from $119

Luxury yacht sailing in Puerto Vallarta with open bar, lunch, and time to snorkel or paddleboard in Majahuitas Cove and the Bay of Banderas.

“This activity was great. We had trouble finding some details though, so going to provide more here. Our hotel was close to Puerto Mágico so we walked there. We had to arrive by 8, you go through and pay for the harbor fee, then through a metal detector. The boat leaves at 8:30 AM. The boat is beautiful! Lots of places for lounging. Our boat had about 25 people on it but it didn’t feel crowded. 4 bathrooms on board. Started with a fruit snack, saw a ton of whales and dolphins, boated for an hour, snorkeled about 30 min, boated to another area where there was an island to…”

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9.Marietas Island, Breakfast, Lunch, Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 6 hours · from $128

6-hour Marietas Island cruise with breakfast, snorkeling, open bar, lunch, and music/karaoke—plus whale, turtle, and bird spotting.

“La pasamos muy padre ! Desde que te subes al barco se siente la buena vibra , la comida muy rica , el lugar maravilloso y el personal siempre está al pendiente de que todo vaya bien! 10/10 ! 😊”

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10.Discover Hobie-Cat Sailing and Fish your own Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $225

Learn Hobie Cat sailing, fish for lunch, and choose fresh ceviche or sashimi after a 2.5-hour Puerto Vallarta adventure.

“We had a wonderful time sailing with our 8 year old son! This was a highlight of the trip. They are really patient and easy to understand. They let everyone try to steer and turn the boat around all while teaching the basics of sailing. We sadly did not catch any fish, but we still enjoyed the fresh guacamole on the beach afterward and stuck around to relax. I would highly recommend this activity!”

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11.Tour Yelapas and Mahahuitas in Catamaran with Lunch and Open Bar!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $120

A 7-8 hour catamaran day from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa and Majahuitas with lunch, breakfast, snorkel gear, and an open bar.

“Extremely disappointed! Wanted to kayak with my husband using a 2 person kayak and only singles were available. The single kayaks were not available for everyone. I had to wait 20 minutes for other people to finish first. No time limit. I only had 4 minutes as our time was up. Had to move to the next stop. Very disappointed”

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12.Yelapa, Majahuitas, Lunch, Open Bar Onboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $118

8-hour boat trip from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa and Majahuitas with snorkeling, kayaking, lunch, and open bar on board.

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