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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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Temazcal Sweat-Lodge Ceremony
from $70USD /person
Temazcal Sweat-Lodge Ceremony
Casa Karuna
✓ Free cancellation
Traditional pre-Hispanic sweat-lodge ceremony led by a temazcalero: heat, herbs, chant, and rest. ~2 hours. Not for pregnancy or heart conditions.
⏱ 2.5h 📍 Mismaloya
Details
Meet
South-shore location, sunset
Ages
16+
Effort
easy — little walking
Suits
solo, couple, groups
Stand-Up Paddleboard Rental & Lesson
from $34USD /person
Stand-Up Paddleboard Rental & Lesson
Playa Los Muertos Water Sports
5.0 (22) Viator
✓ Free cancellation
1-hour SUP lesson and 1-hour rental on Playa Los Muertos. Calm bay water, perfect for beginners.
⏱ 2h 📍 Zona Romantica
Details
Meet
Playa Los Muertos beach
Ages
10+
Effort
some walking / uneven ground
Suits
solo, couple, groups
Water
you will get wet
Downtown E-Bike Tour
from $45USD /person
Downtown E-Bike Tour
Vallarta Walking Tours
2-hour electric-bike loop — Malecón, the pier, Gringo Gulch, the Cuale island, 5 de Diciembre — with stops for photos and a snack. Pedal-assist, so the hills don't matter.
⏱ 2h 📍 Centro
Details
Meet
Centro, 9am or 4pm
Ages
12+
Effort
some walking / uneven ground
Suits
solo, couple, family, groups
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
Taco & Cerveza Bike Tour
from $55USD /person
Taco & Cerveza Bike Tour
Taco Tour PV
4.8 (84) Viator
Cruiser-bike ride between four taquerías and a craft-beer stop, with a guide who knows which stand does the best al pastor. Flat route, ~3 hours, plenty of eating.
⏱ 3h 📍 Centro
Details
Meet
Centro, 5pm
Ages
16+
Effort
some walking / uneven ground
Suits
solo, couple, groups
Sunset Horseback Beach Ride
from $75USD /person
Sunset Horseback Beach Ride
Rancho El Charro
4.9 (38) Viator
✓ Free cancellation
Ride along the sand and into the surf as the sun drops, north of the marina. Calm, well-kept horses; short (90 min) and beginner-friendly. Photos included on most departures.
⏱ 1.5h 📍 Aramara
Details
Meet
North-shore ranch, ~5pm
Ages
8+
Effort
some walking / uneven ground
Suits
couple, family, groups
Water
you can stay dry if you want
Bioluminescence Night Kayak
from $75USD /person
May–December (new moon)
Bioluminescence Night Kayak
Ocean Friendly Expeditions
4.9 (389) Viator
✓ Free cancellation
After-dark paddle when the plankton glows — every stroke lights up. Runs on new-moon weeks, roughly May–December. Clear-bottom kayaks on some departures.
⏱ 2h 📍 Boca De Tomatlan
Details
Meet
Boca de Tomatlán, after dark
Ages
10+
Effort
some walking / uneven ground
Suits
couple, groups
Water
you will get wet
Whale Watching + Snorkel Combo
from $110USD /person
December–March
Whale Watching + Snorkel Combo
Ocean Friendly Expeditions
4.8 (413) Viator
◆ Combo — 3-in-1 ✓ Free cancellation
Morning humpback watching, then the boat drops anchor at a calm cove for a snorkel and swim before heading back. Best of both on one half-day; December–March only.
⏱ 5h 📍 Zona Romantica
Details
Meet
Los Muertos pier, 8:30am
Ages
8+
Effort
some walking / uneven ground
Suits
couple, family, groups
Water
you will get wet
Scuba Diving — Los Arcos (2 Tanks)
from $110USD /person
Year-round (best viz May–Nov)
Scuba Diving — Los Arcos (2 Tanks)
Banderas Scuba Republic
4.8 (99) Viator
✓ Free cancellation
Two-tank guided dive at Los Arcos for certified divers. 15–25m, giant boulders, eels, octopus, seasonal mantas. Gear and nitrox available.
⏱ 4.5h 📍 Zona Romantica
Details
Meet
Boca de Tomatlán, 8:30am
Ages
12+
Effort
some walking / uneven ground
Suits
solo, couple, groups
Water
you will get wet
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
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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