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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5 water experiences
Yelapa & Majahuitas Boat Day
from $45USD /person
Yelapa & Majahuitas Boat Day
Boca de Tomatlán water taxi co-op
4.4 (789) Viator
Panga from Boca de Tomatlán to the car-free village of Yelapa. Waterfall hike, beach time, fresh fish and the famous pie ladies. Return by mid-afternoon.
⏱ 6h 📍 Boca De Tomatlan
Details
Meet
Boca de Tomatlán pier, 10am
Effort
some walking / uneven ground
Suits
solo, couple, family, groups
Water
you can stay dry if you want
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
Los Arcos Snorkeling Tour
from $54USD /person
Los Arcos Snorkeling Tour
Ocean Friendly Expeditions
4.8 (41) Viator
✓ Free cancellation
4-hour snorkeling at Los Arcos National Marine Park. Sea turtles, tropical fish, manta rays. Equipment included.
⏱ 4h 📍 Zona Romantica
Details
Meet
Playa Los Muertos pier, 9am
Ages
8+
Effort
some walking / uneven ground
Suits
couple, family, groups
Water
you will get wet
Aquaventuras Water Park + Sea Lion
from $60USD /person
Aquaventuras Water Park + Sea Lion
Aquaventuras
4.5 (2) Viator
Water-park day north of the airport: slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, plus an optional dolphin or sea-lion swim. A full easy day for families with a range of ages.
⏱ 7h 📍 Nuevo Vallarta
Details
Meet
Carretera 200, km 155 (transport add-on)
Effort
some walking / uneven ground
Suits
family, groups
Water
you will get wet
Sea Turtle Release
from $35USD /person
August–December
Sea Turtle Release
Eco Tours Vallarta
4.9 (128) Viator
✓ Free cancellation
Sunset release of newly-hatched sea turtles with a marine biologist, on a protected beach. August–December only. Low-key, moving, and a favourite with families.
⏱ 1.5h 📍 Nuevo Vallarta
Details
Meet
Beach location, ~5:30pm
Effort
some walking / uneven ground
Suits
solo, couple, family, groups
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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