Puerto Vallarta · VALLARTA JUNGLE HIKES & WATERFALLS
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Behind the beaches the jungle hides colomitos coves and waterfall swimming holes you can only reach on foot. These are the best jungle hikes and waterfall tours around Vallarta, with trail lengths, difficulty notes, and prices, plus which ones finish with a boat ride back.
All-inclusive Mega Yacht cruise from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa Waterfall plus snorkeling and water toys, with an open bar and fajita lunch.
“The staff was amazing and so accommodating I would recommend this mega yacht to anyone. The waterfall was beautiful as well”
Adrenaline-packed Puerto Vallarta rainforest tour: speedboat, Unimog 4WD, mule hike, zip lines, waterfall rappel, and water slides.
“Best adventure day! If you are looking for a fun filled day of adventure this is for you. It checks all the boxes! The guides are top notch and are fun efficient. You will never experience something like the roller coaster. Boat ride, mule ride, zip line, rappelling, surfboard zipline, water slide, and best of all the roller coaster. Book the excursion you won’t regret it.”
Ride ATV trails in Puerto Vallarta’s Sierra Madre, swim at Rancho Las Pilas, then enjoy margaritas, tortilla-making, and tequila tasting.
“We bought this experience for our son and his wife for Christmas. They rode on one ATV together since his wife had never been on one before. They had a great time and would highly recommend it to others. My daughter-in-law said she liked holding on to my son and riding with him rather then beside him on her own ATV.”
Puerto Vallarta day trip to Yelapa Waterfalls and Majahuitas Beach with snorkeling, kayaking, BBQ lunch, and drinks.
“Vallarta Adventures and Poncho and his team did an awesome job of taking care of us and entertaining us !! The AC/DC and Guns N Roses show was terrific. Beautiful beaches and great food. Highly recommend this tour!”
Hike from Puerto Vallarta to quiet beaches like Colomitos, with snorkel gear, jungle views, and a boat ride back for $38.
“We loved this hike. The ocean was rough and the tide was high the day we went so the beaches were just beautiful rest spots. The hike was just challenging enough. Good shoes are definitely recommended and its certainly not flat walking. Our guide, Juan, was great. Highly recommend.”
Hike to six off-the-radar Puerto Vallarta beaches with a local guide, then swim and snorkel by secret coves.
“We had the best time, wonderful family day. Loved how informative our guide Juan was. Very friendly and had a great attitude. Would recommend!”
A jungle-to-beach horseback ride from Sayulita with pickup, safety briefing, Playa Escondida stops, and a tequila tasting.
“My husband and I did this with family during our wedding trip to Sayulita. Coordinating was easy, the horses were beautiful and sweet, and I got to see my husband galloping down the beach on a white horse at sunset like the cover of a romance novel. I’m a beginner rider and they put me on a really really well behaved horse so I had no issues. Others in our party were more experienced riders and requested horses with more “energy” and they were happy too. They even shipped in a bigger horse for my brother who is a bigger guy - just let them know your height/weight when you…”
Jungle hike near Puerto Vallarta with Cascadas Palo Maria, a fish-filled swim, and big bay views. Small groups for $35.
“Alex was a great guide ! Definitely bring water shoes. The hike is not hard in terms of elevation , however, the terrain is very rocky.”
A 4-hour jungle hike near Puerto Vallarta with river crossings and a waterfall swim, led by friendly guides and finished with bay views.
“Juan our tour guide was excellent. He explained everything perfectly in English and Spanish.”
Sayulita jungle hike and beach yoga combo: 1.5-mile trail, quiet oceanfront yoga under palms, small groups up to 12, $30.
“We had a lovely hike to a secluded beach for our Yoga practice. Everyone had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the 3 hour excursion”
Guided hike from Puerto Vallarta to Jorullo Point with Sierra Madre wildlife spotting, a river oasis swim, and tequila tasting.
“The restaurant after your activities is really good, so don't eat much for breakfast. The hike, which hardly anybody does, was really great; it is not for everyone. It was a bit over an hour and had some very steep uphills. It is winter but it was hot and humic on the hike, most of which was shady. We saw exotic trees and vines, heard and saw macaws and parakeets, and the glass platform is really cool. It has a commanding view of Jurullo Mountain. The best part was my guide Polo, who was understanding about me going slow on uphills and needing some short breaks. He was very knowledgeable…”
Moderate jungle hike from Sayulita to a private beach with bird watching, plant spotting, and binoculars. 3 hours, small group.
“Alejo is amazing!!! What a cool trip this was through the jungle and to the beautiful beach! Any one can do this hike, including the 4 year old that was with us. This is a must do adventure when visiting Sayulita!”
Orchid trails, a Horcones River hike, tequila tasting, river play, and rescued wildlife at Los Veranos—6 hours, small group.
“We booked this primarily for the guided hike; the botanical garden would just be a pleasant extra for us at the beginning. We had kids in our party, 5, 7, and 10. The older two are good hikers, but not the youngest. When we arrived, the guide suggested that because of the kids, we do a level 1 hike instead of level 5. We agreed, thinking this just meant an easier path. However, it turns out that this just meant walking around the botanical gardens more and no hiking at all. We were disappointed to find this out at the end of the time at the gardens. After being shuttled…”
Hike six hidden beaches from Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone using local buses and boat rides, finishing at Las Ánimas for seafood.
“Our guide, Rocco, was amazing! Friendly, patient, knowledgeable, fun, and fluent in both English and Spanish”
Half-day Palo María Waterfalls hike near Puerto Vallarta with Curiel Xperience: guided jungle trail, cascadas, swims, and rappelling.
“Tour guide was beyond great. Very helpful, super energy! Beautiful waterfalls, enough time to enjoy them.”
