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Swimmers and small boats off a sandy beach in Puerto Vallarta, with white hillside buildings behind

Puerto Vallarta Shore Excursions

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Top-Rated Puerto Vallarta Shore Excursions

Ships berth at the terminal across from Marina Vallarta, north of downtown, and local buses and taxis run to the Malecón and the Romantic Zone in about twenty minutes. Banderas Bay boat trips, the surf town of Sayulita and canopy lines in the Sierra Madre foothills are the most-booked outings.

Yelapa Escape & Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta by SpeedboatViator
Yelapa Escape & Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta by Speedboat
★ 4.9 (36 reviews) · 4 hr
From$109
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Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat RideViator
Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride
★ 4.9 (4,026 reviews) · 5 hr
From$120
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Puerto Vallarta, Original Canopy Tour Zipline (For Cruises)Viator
Puerto Vallarta, Original Canopy Tour Zipline (For Cruises)
★ 4.9 (350 reviews) · 5.5 hr
From$120
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Signature City Tour: The Private Experience in Puerto VallartaViator
Signature City Tour: The Private Experience in Puerto Vallarta
★ 4.9 (102 reviews) · 4 hr
From$120
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Half day Private tour of Puerto Vallarta with a Local GuideViator
Half day Private tour of Puerto Vallarta with a Local Guide
★ 5 (37 reviews) · 5.3 hr
From$299
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Private Tour, Sayulita & San PanchoViator
Private Tour, Sayulita & San Pancho
★ 4.9 (186 reviews) · 6 hr
From$340
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1 to 6 Passengers Vallarta Private City TourViator
1 to 6 Passengers Vallarta Private City Tour
★ 4.9 (172 reviews) · 5 hr
From$350
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Private City Tour & Rain ForestViator
Private City Tour & Rain Forest
★ 5 (25 reviews) · 5 hr
From$360
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Full-Day Private Tour to San Sebastian del Oeste with GuideViator
Full-Day Private Tour to San Sebastian del Oeste with Guide
★ 5 (25 reviews) · 7 hr
From$467
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Private Los Arcos & Colomitos Snorkeling ExperienceViator
Private Los Arcos & Colomitos Snorkeling Experience
★ 5 (22 reviews) · 4 hr
From$630
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Half-Day Private Sailing & Los Arcos Snorkeling, Puerto VallartaViator
Half-Day Private Sailing & Los Arcos Snorkeling, Puerto Vallarta
★ 4.9 (71 reviews) · 4 hr
From$804
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Private Sunset Sailing Cruise with Drinks in Puerto VallartaViator
Private Sunset Sailing Cruise with Drinks in Puerto Vallarta
★ 5 (27 reviews) · 3.5 hr
From$853
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Tours, prices and reviews from Viator, a Tripadvisor company — prices are per person, from, and were checked October 28, 2026. Cheaper Shore Excursions may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. Always allow a generous buffer to be back on board before all-aboard time.

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