Tours & Activities

Tours & Activities

Boat trips, whale watching, hiking, and more.

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What's on · September in Puerto Vallarta

September — quietest month, softest prices, warm rain. Turtle releases nightly; whales a month off.

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Marietas Islands & Hidden Beach
from $120USD /person
Year-round (calmer May–Nov)
Marietas Islands & Hidden Beach
Vallarta Adventures
4.8 (1,031) Viator
✓ Free cancellation Reserve now, pay later
Boat to the UNESCO-protected Marietas Islands. Snorkel, kayak, and — permit allowing — swim into the Hidden Beach. Blue-footed boobies. Book 3+ days ahead in high season.
⏱ 7h 📍 Marina Vallarta
Details
Meet
Marina Vallarta pier, 8:30am
Ages
6+
Effort
some walking / uneven ground
Suits
couple, family, groups
Water
you can stay dry if you want
Sport Fishing — Half Day
from $200USD /person
Year-round (Nov–May best)
Sport Fishing — Half Day
PV Sport Fishing
4.3 (14) Viator
✓ Free cancellation
4-hour sport fishing charter in Banderas Bay. Target: yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, sailfish. Bait, tackle, and captain included.
⏱ 4h 📍 Marina Vallarta
Details
Meet
Marina Vallarta pier, 6am
Ages
6+
Effort
easy — little walking
Suits
solo, couple, groups
Water
you can stay dry if you want
Deep-Sea Fishing — Full Day
from $380USD /person
Year-round (Nov–May prime)
Deep-Sea Fishing — Full Day
PV Sport Fishing
✓ Free cancellation
8-hour charter offshore for marlin, sailfish, tuna and dorado — further out than the half-day, better shot at the big pelagics. Captain, mate, bait and tackle included.
⏱ 8h 📍 Marina Vallarta
Details
Meet
Marina Vallarta pier, 6am
Ages
8+
Effort
easy — little walking
Suits
groups, solo
Water
you can stay dry if you want
Marina Vallarta
Off the Malecón

The good stuff is
a boat ride away.

Humpback whales from December, the Marietas Islands, a panga to Yelapa for lunch and a waterfall. Book direct with the operator where you can — more of it stays in town.

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