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The 10 Best Private Tours in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Strolling, shopping, and sipping tequila along the Malecon boardwalk of Puerto Vallarta is the best way to kick off your vacation. Then hit the cobblestone streets of Old Vallarta to browse the flea market for handmade crafts. The calm, warm waters of the Bay of Banderas make for excellent diving, or you can just watch artists sculpt spectacular creations in the sand. The cluster of fine art galleries in El Centro are perfect spots to hit on a self-guided art tour.
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1. Private Tour: San Sebastian del Oeste Day Trip
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Nominated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, the former mining town of San Sebastian del Oeste is now a quiet mountain village located about 1.5 hours from Puerto Vallarta. With a personal guide you'll visit a coffee plantation, main plaza, and other highlights of the colonial town, with a stop for lunch (own expense). Private transport from your hotel or cruise port is included.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, , Gratuities
Reviewed By 331austini
Amazing all around! Most responsive tourism company I've dealt with. Quick, easy, affordable, and friendly. What more could you ask for.
2. 8 Passenger Vallarta Private City Tour
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
Once You do this tour You will feel like a local. See Vallarta´s intimacy and surrounding areas on a private and comfortable air conditioned van.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Private tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tequila tasting (optional)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Judy S
We visited Puerto Vallarta in February and booked a private tour of Sayulito and San Pancho and another for a modified city tour that included the Botannical Gardens. Both fantastic! This is the second time we've visited the city and booked Bernardo, and once again we weren't disappointed. If you want a personalized tour of any kind and a knowledgeable, friendly tour guide with a great sense of humor and gift of communication, book with Bernardo. He is the best! No negatives! Can't wait to return! Judy Sneller
3. Private City Highlight Tour with Tequila Tasting
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Come to enjoy Puerto Vallarta, on this tour you will have a private vehicle and tour guide who will show and explain you the most important places of this beautiful place. Does not matter if you are comming by plane, cruise ship or you are already at Puerto Vallarta, we can pick you up in a meeting point.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Tequila tasting, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Travel225505
I enjoyed our tour. Feeding the koi was fun. The gardens are beautiful. The breeze on the 2nd floor was refreshing
4. Private Bahia de Banderas south beaches adventure
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The south saide of the bay offers unique beaches, that can only be reached by boat Our boat is 27 feet long and has a bathroom and cabin, as well as roof covering 3/4 of the boat, a ladder to get on the boat after the snorkeling activity and life vests for each passenger. Explore some of the famous south towns, like Yelapa, Qumixto, Majahuitas, Las Animas and more. Have lunch at one of thease great places and ejoy the beach!
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Professional guide, Use of Snorkelling equipment
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions, 40 pesos per person Port fee
Reviewed By Svahidmoore
Anyone get go snorkelling with xyz tours. What sets vallarta natours from the rest is your guide Thalia. She is a polyglot and marine biologist, thus super knowledgeable about the marine life you'll encounter.
5. Private Best of Nayarit
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit La Peñita, San Pancho and the surf town of Sayulita located North of Puerto Vallarta. Included in the tour: Pick up and drop off at your holiday address Private guide/driver All permits paid Complementary cooler with bottled water on ice. Not included: Personal expenses, Lunch and Gratuities
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Complementary cooler with bottled water, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Personal Expenses, The listed price does not include a $20.00USD harbor fee in case you arrive by ship, payable at the time of tour check-in.
Reviewed By 331austini
Amazing all around! Most responsive tourism company I've dealt with. Quick, easy, affordable, and friendly. What more could you ask for.
6. Private Boat Tour to Yelapa
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Enjoy a private day trip to the peaceful village of Yelapa located on the South coast of the bay. Yelapa’s tranquility is the perfect balance for those looking to relax in one of the numerous beach chairs, soak up the sun, and enjoy a cold drink. For those looking to swim, snorkel, or parasail, there is plenty of beach to do so or enjoy the nature by exploring the village by mule or foot. The waterfall is a must see in the rainy season (August-November).
Inclusions: water, soda, snorkel equipment, life jackets, Bottled water, Lime margarita, vodka lemonade & beer, Guacamole & chips
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Towels, Lunch
Reviewed By 712tiffanyw
We had the best time on our private snorkeling tour! While we wished we'd seen more fish, we really enjoyed the sightseeing along the coastline. Fernando and his son were exceptional hosts, and made the day great for our entire family! Even better, we saved a boatload of money (no pun intended) by going with La Vida Bella Boat Tours vs one from Vallarta Adventures! It literally cost us about half, and I can't imagine we'd have had any better experience with theirs. But no doubt, the best part of all was Fernando Jr.'s guacamole! Holy schmoley! It was the best chips and guac of our lives. We highly recommend them!
7. Private Snorkeling Tour to Los Arcos
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Take a small private 3 hour boat tour to Los Arcos, an underwater national marine park reserve. Los Arcos is an excellent and very safe snorkel site to start for experienced and not so experienced snorkelers. The reef depth range is from 3-30 feet/visibility between 15-50 feet year round. Fish you can expect to see, angel fish, puffer fish, cornet fish, parrot fish, and damsels that feed on the shallow reefs of Los Arcos.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Soft drinks, beer, life jackets, snorkel equipment, Lime margarita, vodka lemonade & beer, Guacamole & chips
Exclusions: Lunch, Towels
Reviewed By travelton1
If you're looking for the best private boat charter in Vallarta, you have certainly found it! Fernando and his son were fantastic hosts for our adventure south of Vallarta. Booking via their website was prompt and efficient. Ashley was a pleasure to work with, she was so accommodating with our beer and snack preferences and requests! There were only 4 of us on this trip, but the boat had plenty of space for several more. The boat was clean, comfy, and well equipped. 10/10, I am sending all my friends to La Vida Bella. Our trip began with Fernando picking us up at Los Muertos pier. He was on time, and ready to go as soon as we arrived. The cruise down to Yelapa was wonderful! With a few shots of Tequila in our system, we arrived to the beautiful picturesque Playa Yelapa. After a beautiful lunch on the beach, Fernando toured us through the town and up to the waterfall. After Yelapa, we cruised over to Playa Majahuitas and snorkeled in the area. We saw a wide range of fish and I even saw a beautiful spotted stingray. The final stop of the day was Playa Las Animas. There we sat on the beach, had a light snack, and enjoyed the ocean and light music from the locals. I mentioned the gracious flexibility of Fernando on this trip. We initially thought 6 hours would be sufficient, but we ended up nearly 9 hours on the boat because we were having so much fun that we didn't want to leave. Do yourself a favor and book with La Vida Bella... You will forever remember this amazing adventure!
8. Rural and beach towns of Nayarit
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
On this day trip, we will be exploring the north side of Bahía de Banderas Different stops will enhance the learnign about the sectors on which the economy of the area relies on: tourism, Agriculture and Construction.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Light refreshments, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Entrance fees: The Cocoa farm offers a workshop, which can be paid and taken on the premises.- HIGHLY Recommended. The cost is 35 usd per person. It includes: explanation, full workshop, beverage and snacks cocoa based, Food and drinks at the beach for lunch time, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Svahidmoore
Anyone get go snorkelling with xyz tours. What sets vallarta natours from the rest is your guide Thalia. She is a polyglot and marine biologist, thus super knowledgeable about the marine life you'll encounter.
9. Two experiences in one: The City &The Taco at the Sunset
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The only "edible" City tour thru one of the most beautiful historic neighborhoods in Mexico, recently considered Cultural Heritage of Jalisco State. Two tours in one to enjoy of the most emblematic sites in the town discovering the secret places and the most fun anecdotes of the development of the Pacific's Emerald, Puerto Vallarta while you experience the night time food scene in the area.
Inclusions: The tour features the 5-7 tastes, among sweet and savory options, visiting licensed street locations with great prestige among locals., 1 Bottled water per guest, "Aguas Frescas"; fruits of the season juices totally safe to drink., Dessert!!
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, souvenirs. Gratuities during and at the end of the tour.
10. The Magic Of Tequila
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
We will go to the tequila factory. Discover how tequila is manufactured and drunk like a real Mexican and you will have the opportunity to try different varieties. Finishing the tour you can enjoy a delicious lunch and try local flavors.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Tequila tasting, bilingual guide
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By marcbA4131QF
Monse handled all of our concierge needs and took great care of our large group of 41 people. From transportation to all of our activities, Monse and Luis did a fantastic job for us.
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