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Whale Watching Ecotours

Expert biologists will lead you through the marvelous world of humpback whales aboard our specially designed authorized boat for whale watching. Before launching in this adventure we’ll provide you with a lecture about these magnificent creatures. Once in the water, we’ll discuss the humpbacks’ behavior, while we see them breach, slap their tails, travel, play or fight. We’ll also listen to their intriguing songs. You can participate in our research project. The head researcher of the Banderas Bay Photo identification Project might be leading your trip! If you like personal and professional attention and want a close encounter with our earth’s mightiest creatures, this is the tour for you!! …It is not to be missed!

Mountain Expedition

The plethora of imaginative and exciting outdoor adventure tours in Puerto Vallarta keeps on growing almost daily, and the Cuale Mountain Expedition is no exception!. This excursion into the jungles of the Sierra Madre combines six unique adventures into one thrilling day in Puerto Vallarta. After a scenic and enjoyable ride into the rural Sierra Madre, follow the Cuale river all the way to the top to find the site of the famous Canopy River adventure. After a short hike through the jungle, you'll get your blood pumping with a thrilling zip line ride over a massive gorge. Cross two bridges along the side of a mountain, and rappel 90 feet (27m) off a sheer cliff. Then free fall 80 feet to a path before riding a zip line over and into the cool waters of the river far below. Inner Tube down the river until you meet your mule, who will carry you back to the tour starting location, where you can relax in hammocks, sunbathe, or enjoy lunch or drinks (optional) at the Los Cuapinoles restaurant. You will also have the chance to taste a variety of tequilas and take a short tequila tour.

Private Tour to Colomitos and Las Animas

Come with us to a beautiful beach with warm sands and the best food you can have on the south bay. Itinerary: We'll head out for Colomitos where you can do some snorkeling or just relax at the beach. We'll be going directly to Las Animas at cruising speed. We are going to explore Las Animas. Then we'll head back to the boat and back to the pier.

Private Tour Hiking Quimixto Waterfall

Visit a beautiful beach town, hike in the mountains and swim in a beautiful waterfall, all in this great 5-hour long tour. Itinerary: -We'll go along the coast on our way to Quimixto. -Once we arrive at the beach, we are going to explore the beach town. -We head into the mountain until we reach the waterfall (about a 45 minutes trip). -Once we are at the waterfall we can stop there for a couple of hours, there is a restaurant that serves beer and good food. -After our time at the waterfall is over, we return to the beach. -Once we finish we head back to the pier.

Private Tour to Yelapa, Snorkeling at Colimilla and Waterfall Hiking

Join us in an adventure south of puerto vallarta to a hidden town amid the mountain, cut off from the rest of the world. The only way to reach this beautiful town is by boat, meet the locals and taste the world famous Yelapa's Pie! Itinerary: -We'll head out to Colimilla to do some snorkeling and hang out on the beach. -Next stop will be Yelapa, we are going to explore the beach for a while (¡lots to do and eat there!). -Then we'll visit the small town and try some pie over there (real good pie). -From there we'll head up the town into the waterfall where you can take photos. -We'll head back to the boat and back to the pier.

Private Tour Los Arcos Snorkeling

A quick day trip to one of Puerto Vallarta most emblematic locations, come with us and take a dive surrounded by dozens of beautiful tropical fish. Itinerary: -We will head out for Los Arcos at cruising speed. -Once we are at the place, you can take a dive or just look around the area, this place is a great place to feed the fish with any kind of bread you have. -Once we finish we head back to the pier.

Dune Buggy El Edén

This adventure allows you to choose either a manual shift custom built dune buggy with seating for up to three passengers, or a fully automatic Side by Side seating up to five passengers. Upon departure you will be winding your way along the coast of the Bay of Banderas. Impressive ocean views will be on your right and jungle views on your left. One of the many landmarks you will pass on your way will be the Natural Marine Reserve Los Arcos. As you reach the quint village of Mismaloya (film location of John Houston’s movie Night of the Iguana) you will exit the two-lane black top road onto a dirt path leading you to yet another movie location. This is the location where the movie The Predator starring Arnold Schwarzenegger was filmed. This area is also an ecotourist nature park Edenva with nature trails and multiple waterfalls. You can take a hike on the nature trails that meander along the banks and huge rocks of the river. There is a rope swing as a fun way to get into the water or just lay back in a hammock and relax in a literal Garden of Eden. Of course, as ...

RZR Viking El Eden

This adventure allows you to choose either a manual shift custom built dune buggy with seating for up to three passengers, or a fully automatic Side by Side seating up to five passengers. Upon departure you will be winding your way along the coast of the Bay of Banderas. Impressive ocean views will be on your right and jungle views on your left. One of the many landmarks you will pass on your way will be the Natural Marine Reserve Los Arcos. As you reach the quint village of Mismaloya (film location of John Houston’s movie Night of the Iguana) you will exit the two-lane black top road onto a dirt path leading you to yet another movie location. This is the location where the movie The Predator starring Arnold Schwarzenegger was filmed. This area is also an ecotourist nature park Edenva with nature trails and multiple waterfalls. You can take a hike on the nature trails that meander along the banks and huge rocks of the river. There is a rope swing as a fun way to get into the water or just lay back in a hammock and relax in a literal Garden of Eden. Of course, as ...

RZR Viking Rio Cuale

This off-road side by side (Automatic) type jungle adventure in Puerto Vallarta is the best way to get a taste of Mexican culture & capture the breathtaking views of Puerto Vallarta’s natural beauty. On a fully automatic side by side you will have room for up to two passengers so your family and friends can stay together. You will pass through quaint Mexican villages and local neighborhoods on the way through the jungle. Magnificent broad vistas become ever more spectacular as you wind your way up through the rugged Sierra Madre mountains. The first stop on your tour up the mountain is at a jungle bar in a beautiful setting with crystal clear spring fed pools and a seasonal waterfall. You can just sip a nice refreshing margarita or take a swim, or both or, just enjoy the experience of being in the jungle. From there you will venture back through the jungle to a plateau where you will enjoy breathtaking views of the area and surrounding mountains. You will be able to see much of the local fauna and wildlife. It is not uncommon to see Macaw parrots flying across the blue sky. While here you will have the ...

Jungle Side by Side Adventure

This off-road side by side (Automatic) type jungle adventure in Puerto Vallarta is the best way to get a taste of Mexican culture & capture the breathtaking views of Puerto Vallarta’s natural beauty. On a fully automatic side by side you will have room for up to two passengers so your family and friends can stay together. You will pass through quaint Mexican villages and local neighborhoods on the way through the jungle. Magnificent broad vistas become ever more spectacular as you wind your way up through the rugged Sierra Madre mountains. The first stop on your tour up the mountain is at a jungle bar in a beautiful setting with crystal clear spring fed pools and a seasonal waterfall. You can just sip a nice refreshing margarita or take a swim, or both or, just enjoy the experience of being in the jungle. From there you will venture back through the jungle to a plateau where you will enjoy breathtaking views of the area and surrounding mountains. You will be able to see much of the local fauna and wildlife. It is not uncommon to see Macaw parrots flying across the blue sky. While here you will have the ...