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Puerto Vallarta · YELAPA, LAS ANIMAS & QUIMIXTO

The 15 Best Yelapa, Las Animas & Quimixto Day Trips

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No road reaches the south shore, so Yelapa, Las Animas and Quimixto stay the quiet end of the bay. These are the best boat day trips out to them from Puerto Vallarta, with waterfall hikes, beach lunches, and open bars, priced and timed so you can pick the pace you want.

Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure - Getting there without stress: Puerto Mágico check-in and meeting points

Islas Marietas & BBQ lunch at Majahuitas

Islas Marietas & BBQ lunch at Majahuitas - Dock-free stops and the 7-hour schedule you should expect

2.Islas Marietas & BBQ lunch at Majahuitas

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

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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Yelapa Waterfall, BBQ at Exclusive Majahuitas Beach & Open bar

Yelapa Waterfall, BBQ at Exclusive Majahuitas Beach & Open bar - Stop 2: Majahuitas Beach Club—Snorkel, Kayak, Eat, Repeat

3.Yelapa Waterfall, BBQ at Exclusive Majahuitas Beach & Open bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 760 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $99

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!”

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

Las Caletas Beach & Adventure Park with buffet lunch and open bar - The Los Arcos National Marine Park Bird Stop: Nature With No Fanfare

4.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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Full-Day Trail to 6 hidden Beaches, Colomitos & Snorkel

Full-Day Trail to 6 hidden Beaches, Colomitos & Snorkel - Colomitos Beach: the shortest hike reward and first snorkel chance

5.Full-Day Trail to 6 hidden Beaches, Colomitos & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 527 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38Best value

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.”

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Mega Catamarans ALL INCLUSIVE Remote Paradise Beach Adventure

Mega Catamarans ALL INCLUSIVE Remote Paradise Beach Adventure - The Boat Ride Experience: Open Bar, Shady Seating, and Marine Life Chances

6.Mega Catamarans ALL INCLUSIVE Remote Paradise Beach Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Cruise from Puerto Vallarta to Quimixto on an all-inclusive catamaran with private beach access, open bar, water toys, and waterfall time.

“I just want to take a minute to say what a great time my group of 11 had on this excursion. I have traveled frequently and often and have never experienced the amount of fabulous customer service we all had on this trip.. Isais (papi chulo) and his crew worked tirelessly to ensure we had a great time. We were able to enjoy all the watersports, delicious food and bottomless beverages all day long (including the boat ride there and back). I would go back to Puerto Vallarta just to do this again and spend the day with these entertaining, hard working and extremely personable individuals. Thank you to everyone…”

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Puerto Vallarta: Yelapa Mega Yacht Cruise

Puerto Vallarta: Yelapa Mega Yacht Cruise - The premium open bar and food plan that actually feels like value

7.Yelapa Mega Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 180 reviews · 6 hours · from $142

Mega yacht cruise from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa with open bar, snorkeling and paddle boards, plus a guided waterfall hike.

“If you’re in Puerto Vallarta and want an unforgettable experience, the Chica Locca Mega Yacht Cruise is an absolute must! From the moment we stepped on board, the crew welcomed us like VIPs, and the yacht itself is stunning, spacious, modern, and pristine. The service was incredible: attentive, friendly, and always ensuring everyone had drinks, snacks, and a great time. The vibe is pure fun, with amazing music, dancing, and a party-like energy that never felt forced. The water is crystal clear, and the yacht offers snorkeling gear, paddleboards, and floating mats for endless adventure. The food was fresh, flavorful, and plentiful, and the drinks kept flowing. From relaxing on…”

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Sea Safari & Beach BBQ at secluded Pizota jungle beach

Sea Safari & Beach BBQ at secluded Pizota jungle beach - Bay of Banderas cruise: the trip that makes the tour worth it

8.Sea Safari & Beach BBQ at secluded Pizota jungle beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 138 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Speedboat to Yelapa, waterfall and Pizota jungle beach with horseback riding, snorkeling options, and a BBQ buffet plus open bar.

“Be prepared for two things with Vallarta adventures: they are adventures so no drinks with umbrellas served by waiters on verandas, and they can be shore excursions for cruise ships so they do things like clockwork. We liked both. The bay is calm so the boat ride is part of the adventure. Instructions are clear. When we got to the first stop our snorkel gear was at our feet, quick briefing, into the water and plenty of fish being fed from the boat. 30 minutes, towels for all, off to the fishing village. Isolated and accessible only by sea, this community cares for itself and lives well. The sea and…”

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Yelapa and Majahuitas Snorkeling Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

Yelapa and Majahuitas Snorkeling Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive - Morning logistics: meeting at Puerto Mágico and boarding at 9:15am

Vallarta: Yelapa Waterfall & Majahuitas Snorkel Adventure

Vallarta: Yelapa Waterfall & Majahuitas Snorkel Adventure - Majahuitas Cove: Snorkeling and Water Time That Feels Like a Hideaway

10.Yelapa Waterfall & Majahuitas Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 74 reviews · 7 hours · from $99

Catamaran to Majahuitas snorkeling cove and road-free Yelapa, plus a waterfall hike, open bar, and onboard fiesta from Puerto Vallarta.

“This activity was an amazing experience, it was our first time in Puerto Vallarta, sometimes the water was not as visible as we would like but sometimes you can’t help that, we ended up seeing some whales and venturing through the city of Yelapa was a once in a lifetime amount of fun, full of culture and love.”

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Los Arcos, Animas and Quimixto Snorkel Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

Los Arcos, Animas and Quimixto Snorkel Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive - Los Arcos Snorkel Stop: Great When Visibility Cooperates

11.Los Arcos, Animas and Quimixto Snorkel Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 72 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $75

Snorkel Los Arcos, then Animas and Quimixto on an 8-hour all-inclusive catamaran with breakfast, lunch, open bar, kayaks, and fun crew.

“One of the crew mates was rude. Food was okay, water was too dark to see anything while snorkeling. Your was mostly in Spanish, with some English peppered in. Guide was nice. You can find better trips for the same amount.”

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Arcos – Animas – Quimixto. By Grupo Naviero de la Bahìa (Bahia Alegre)

Arcos - Animas - Quimixto. By Grupo Naviero de la Bahìa (Bahia Alegre) - Getting to Terminal Marítima and why “9:15” can feel flexible

12.Arcos – Animas – Quimixto. By Grupo Naviero de la Bahìa (Bahia Alegre)

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 72 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $75

A budget-friendly Puerto Vallarta boat day with Los Arcos snorkeling, Las Ánimas beach time, and optional Quimixto waterfall. Open bar included.

“This tour was NOT WORTH it. Find other tour that do not have huge fluctuations in reviews. I should have known not to book this excursion. The day started off windy and raining..the water was extremely choppy and many got sick. No snorkeling on this tour… Also there was a huge delay in getting back. On our way back, we stopped to help a sinking boat, thankfully our boat was there in time to help those on that sinking boat. The food was low quality… Our experience of this excursion was beyond dissatisfying to say the least… Please read all the reviews and decide for yourself.”

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Discover Scuba experience at Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta

Discover Scuba experience at Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta - The 50-Minute Boat Ride to Las Caletas (And Why It’s Part of the Point)

13.Discover Scuba experience at Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $189

Intro scuba at Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta: PADI instruction, protected coves with caves and reefs, gear, lunch, and a scenic boat ride.

“This was a solid half-day option for first time divers. I have completed 3 other 'intro dives' and this was similar experience. Scuba seminar is fast/brief on the dock. Instructors were nice. The actual dive itself is only about 40min at 35ft; minimal marine life and murky water, but still enough excitement for first timers. If you don't mind beach crowd, the remainder of the day at the Vallarta Adventures resort is worth the remaining time/price.”

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Yelapa Escape & Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta by Speedboat

Yelapa Escape & Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta by Speedboat - Los Arcos de Mismaloya Photo Stop and Why It’s Not Just a Bonus

Las Ánimas to Quimixto Waterfall Half-Day Hiking Tour

Las Ánimas to Quimixto Waterfall Half-Day Hiking Tour - Getting from Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatlán (then to Las Ánimas)

15.Las Ánimas to Quimixto Waterfall Half-Day Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $171

Half-day jungle hike from Las Ánimas to Cascada de Quimixto with lunch, snacks, private transport, and a water taxi from Puerto Vallarta.

“Was an absolute AWESOME experience. The guide was so personable, educational and we had a wonderful time. Not a negative comment at all. Would highly recommend this”

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