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Things to do in Bahia de Banderas Municipality, Nayarit: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Bahia de Banderas Municipality, Pacific Coast including Bicycle Tour to San Juan from Bucerias, Private Wild Dolphin Encounter in Puerto Vallarta, Chocolate Tour in Vallarta, Chocolate Tasting , Dinner Under The Sea Pirate Ship Party Show Sailing around the Bay, Chica Sailing ADVENTURE ALL INCLUSIVE 7-HOUR PRIVATE TOUR*, Parasailing Tour Puerto Vallarta - Experience PV From The Air!, Puerto Vallarta Pirate Sailing Cruise, Cultural Tour of San Juan de Abajo and San José del Valle, Tour Arcos, Animas, Quimixto Catamaran.
1. Bicycle Tour to San Juan from Bucerias
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Riding in Mexico is a wonderful experience especially when you ride with a local #veloguide who has insider knowledge. Any apprehension will quickly disappear as you head on a beautiful and quiet ride east of Bucerias. You will ride for a 40kms round trip and stop whenever necessary. This ride includes small snacks and water along the way. There is a 2 hour time limit so the kms may be cut back a bit. Depending on the speed of the group, we sometimes add a stop in San Jose de Valle which will add a bit of distance. Your VeloGuide(s) will give support to all levels of riders and you will see a part of the Mexican countryside you haven't seen before. Beautiful farms, quaint towns, and amazing riding.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Professional guide, Guide, Use of bicycle, Use of helmet
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By 432caillej
This experience was awesome! Definitely recommend doing this tour in the beginning of your stay, so you know all the spots to hit! So many good restaurants and local food, and so much history!
2. Private Wild Dolphin Encounter in Puerto Vallarta
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Bahía de Banderas, where Puerto Vallarta is located, is one of those natural environments where bottle nose dolphins live year round. During this tour, you will be able to to observe the dolphins from a distance and swim in an area close by them
Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Professional guide, Use of Snorkelling equipment
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos and t-shirts (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off, The listed price does not include a $40 pesos per person departure tax, payable at the time of tour check-in. The departure tax is required by our governing authority and is not within our control.
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.
3. Chocolate Tour in Vallarta
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Its a cultural and sensorial experience about cacao in the west coast of México, plus, this chocolate tour is the beginning of new agroturistic projects in a rural community. Its a wonderful way to support the farmers and local towns around.
Inclusions: Cacao beverage, chocolate , and mexican cacao cookies.
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By alrak56
Great outing! Went with friends. Ladies were well informed, hands on experience. Learned something and had some yummy treats. Worth every penny!
4. Chocolate Tasting
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The opportunity to have an encounter with fresh cacao pod, taste different kinds of chocolate and the traditional & ancestral drink made with cacao since thousand years.
Inclusions: Snacks
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By K8920LTjohnk
Tour was excellent. This is a tiny gem a bit far from the general touristy areas but WORTH THE TRIP! Highly recommend and extremely affordable. We decided to take an uber here at the last minute when a previous excursion with another company was cancelled, and although it was quite a trek to this farm (very off the beaten path) and we arrived slightly late, they were extremely accommodating and welcomed us with open arms. We got a great 'history lesson' on the origins of chocolate, took a tour through the farm and participated in an actual bean to bar demonstration where we were able to go through all of the steps of the chocolate making process. We even got to taste hot chocolate as well as make individual chocolate bars. The staff are extremely friendly and passionate about their farm. All covid safety protocols were followed. They also have a cute souvenir shop where they sell chocolate bars, cacao butter, etc. Really glad that we decided to make the trip and we hope that we can go back sometime. Thank you Planeta Cacao for being the highlight of our entire trip to Puerto Vallarta.
5. Dinner Under The Sea Pirate Ship Party Show Sailing around the Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
LOBSTER TAIL DINNER OPTION UNDER THE SEA WITH EXCITING PIRATE SHOW DANCING, GAMES, AND LOTS OF FUN! If you want to enjoy a dinner under the sea, tasting a delicious lobster tail combined with filet mignon, livening up with Live Music and delights the only show for adults that really want to have fun. Then you will have to board our amazing 700-ton Galleon and set sail through Puerto Vallarta´s Bay, where characters with special makeup, fireworks, a pirate tavern with special effects, 7 delicious options for dinner, an international open bar, activities, and an excellent service will make you live the funniest night of your holidays. Remember that when you set sail with us, come willing to have fun, because party poppers are thrown to the sea. Friendly and Fun Staff to enjoy a great Pirate Party.
Inclusions: Drunken Pirate Show., 6 Delicious Dinner option to choose, Special Efects on dinners area, Fireworks., Pirate Party., Open Bar, Tour around the bay.
Exclusions: Transportation to and from the Marina, Port tax 28 pesos per person
Reviewed By Mary-Christine V
We participated in this tour in October, 2019 (before the virus). We bought this excursion package aboard our Princess cruise through the Mexican Riviera. We hopped on a large air-conditioned bus that took us to the Boardwalk. We all got to take pictures, but everything was very rushed. We were able to get off the bus at the Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Church, which is SO beautiful, but our tour guide got upset because some of us were taking too long in the church. We weren't there for 10 minutes, and were rushed out. I think the driver must be friends at the silver jewelry shop, as we stopped there for about an HOUR. We were given a small amount of punch (I think it had alcohol in it). I would have loved to have spent more time walking around or visiting other stores. The tequila factory was interesting, but it is far away from everything, and we felt forced to purchase food at the outdoor restaurant that was attached to the same property. It took forever to get our food, and when we got ours they messed up the order so they had to remake it. We got our food just as our bus was leaving, so had to eat it on the bus. All in all, we will never do this excursion again, and I think people need to know that they'll be spending so much time at one silver shop and at the tequila factory/restaurant.
6. Chica Sailing ADVENTURE ALL INCLUSIVE 7-HOUR PRIVATE TOUR*
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Let you find a few hours from your busy life and indulge in exploring enthralling natural scenery with a half-day tour in the Bay. Designed to offer a quick getaway, our Chica Sailing takes you on a fun-filled sea trip. You have all the essential elements of a big trip, including boating, snorkeling, SUP, kayaking, rafting, and mat floating though for a limited time. Embark on a romantic sojourn amid waves and watching the setting sun on our charming catamaran cruise. The adoringly decked cruise spacious to handle up to 20 guests and flawlessly delightful for intimate sailing trips for 2-4 couples. Unravel the picturesque natural setting over the Bay as the boat sails through pleasant waves. Travel to Marietas Islands and Yelapa while blown away in the lovey-dovey ambiance marked by comfy cushions, pure privacy, an open bar, and awesome food and music. Let Chica Locca takes you to anywhere you want while romancing the sea and cuddling with your beloved.
Inclusions: Local Guide, Unlimited Premium Open Bar, Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water, Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea, Restroom on board, Snacks, Soda/Pop, Use of Snorkelling equipment
Exclusions: Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off, Souvenir Photos (Available for Purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By JordanJ1369
This trip is highly recommended. My wife and I were staying in Sayulita and met with the tour operators and driver right off the town square across from Coco Banana. The van ride to the marina was about 20 minutes. The boat/catamaran was awesome! Came with a lower and upper deck, two water slides from the top deck, a couple hammocks and comfy seating all around. The service and crew were top notch. Everyone was polite, funny and welcoming. They started off serving us fruit, pastries and whatever you wanted to drink for breakfast (alcohol or nonalcoholic) and provided nonstop fun and service the whole way to the islands. Once you get to the islands, you are transported in a smaller boat to an area where it is safe to swim to the islands themselves where you you can get some amazing pictures and see sights not many will ever experience. The ride back is just as fun, if not more so. You continue with as many drinks as you'd like. We had fajitas for lunch, which were delicious, and we did a bit of fishing off the back on the way home. Overall 6 outta 5 rating. Love these folks and will definitely be back for more tours
7. Parasailing Tour Puerto Vallarta - Experience PV From The Air!
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
A little about our history - my uncle founded a parasailing company in Vallarta in the 1960s and built it up to numerous parasailing concessions throughout the city. This led me to start as a parasailing instructor when I was in university. I continued working in parasailing for the next 14 years and was eventually given the opportunity to own one concession. My company operates very responsibly, only hiring the most experienced employees, and safety is always our top priority. What sets us apart from other parasailing concessions is that you fly much higher when taking off from the beach vs. a boat. Therefore, the view is unparalleled. For your convenience, we also cover the taxi to the location. Parasailing is my passion, I love to show tourists the beauty of our quaint little city from a bird's eye view! Vallarta Parasailing operates on the beach of Sunscape Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn). Come experience Vallarta from the Air! The best view in the city, guaranteed!
Inclusions: You will be provided with all harnesses and life jackets, Taxi to the parasailing location
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8. Puerto Vallarta Pirate Sailing Cruise
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Your time in port in Puerto Vallarta will be well-spent on the Banderas Bay pirate sailing shore excursion. On this family-friendly sailing adventure, you’ll play games and other activities on the pirate ship as you sail through Banderas Bay on your way to a secluded beach. You’ll anchor at the beach and spend time kayaking and snorkeling before jumping back on the ship and sailing back to the Vallarta Marina dock.
Inclusions: Pirate cruise, Pirate show, Games and contests, Use of snorkeling equipment, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By dennishX9283KD
Eteban, was such a pleasure to work with. He ensured not only our transportation from to airport to the hotel was taken care of as well as getting us back to the airport the day of departure. He also got with us on day 1 to plan and schedule all the excursions and adventures my family and I wanted to do. We were able to get them scheduled with discounts. He was quite helpful. On one of our days we left some items in a taxi and didn't realize it before they left. Esteban went above and beyond to assist and help in identifying the Taxi and communicating with his local contacts to get our items delivered back to our hotel. I didn't think we would get those items back. He was essential in an awesome trip and such a friendly helpful gentleman. We would use him and Gray Lines again anytime.
9. Cultural Tour of San Juan de Abajo and San José del Valle
Learn about cocoa, from the tree to the delicious mole Start the day with a visit to an organic cocoa farm, where you will learn and taste everything about chocolate, from the tree to the seed, to the delicious products made with it. Discover its origins and try it as the Mayans used to drink it. Go shopping at the supermarket with your local guide and get all the ingredients to participate in a fun practical cooking class. You will learn to cook, among other things, one of the most emblematic complex dishes of Mexican cuisine, the famous Mole. Make your own fresh sauces and tortillas by hand to round your plate in the traditional way. A cultural tour with the most delicious homemade food, then enjoy your delicious lunch with the captivating view of a quiet lagoon, as the perfect backdrop for a beautiful family meal. Combine this party with refreshing beer and taste the distinctive flavor of local tequila and mezcal.
Inclusions: Almuerso, Water, Beer and Tequila, Professional Bilingual Guides, Cooking class
Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Reviewed By 725alfredob
This is a great little getaway. The boat ride is basically a booz cruise there and back. The food was nice, but not amazing. Buffet style. We did VIP thinking we would get open bar, turns out everyone gets open bar. The only thing VIP did for is to get us on & off the boat 1st and better seats for the show. However the theater is pretty intimate so I think everyone had decent seats. Not worth the extra cost at all. The show is fantastic. Almost at the level of a Vegas show, but in the middle of the jungle.
10. Tour Arcos, Animas, Quimixto Catamaran
They will enjoy the beautiful Bay of Banderas and will be able to see the wonderful city of Puerto Vallarta from the Bay, in addition to having delicious food and drinks. Knowing the most spectacular of Jalisco, Mexico. Snorkel in the Arcos de Mismaloya. Food and enjoy Las Animas beach. Guided tour of the spectacular Quimixto waterfall All this on board our Catamaran and attended by our extraordinary staff.
Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Continental breakfast, Lunch at Playa las Animas (NOT includes drinks on the beach), Open bar of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Exclusions: Gratuities, The Port Tax is not included, Horse rental for the Quimixto waterfall is optional and with extra cost.
Reviewed By Tour67328804139
Good show, average meal. Crew entertainment on return to PV was great and funny. Got tickets through attending a “presentation” which was painful but Savia made up for it after negotiations got it for free.
