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The 4 Best Puerto Vallarta Hiking Tours

4 hikes  ·  from $30 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a walking friend: 4 puerto vallarta hiking tours that justify the airfare, each with its price, its distance and the one thing to know before you commit.

Puerto Vallarta: Full Day Hike to 6 Hidden Beaches & Snorkel - Starting at Constitución 363 and riding south
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Puerto Vallarta: Full Day Hike to 6 Hidden Beaches & Snorkel

1.Puerto Vallarta: Full Day Hike to 6 Hidden Beaches & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 403 reviews · 6 hours · from $37Our pick

Join a small group of up to 14 with guides such as Juan, Diego, Alex, or Victor for a six-hour coastal hike from Boca de Tomatlán to Playa Las Ánimas. Expect rough jungle paths, swimming stops, local buses, a water taxi, and optional snorkeling when the sea is calm. Bring closed-toe shoes, water, a towel, and cash for lunch.

“Our family of five really enjoyed this hike. It was such a fun day, our favorite so far. We had a great group of people, the hike is good exercise but not too challenging, the beaches are beautiful, and our guide (David) was excellent.”

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4-Hour Jungle Hike and Waterfall Swim - The first hour: plants, wildlife, and repeated river crossings
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4-Hour Jungle Hike and Waterfall Swim

2.4-Hour Jungle Hike and Waterfall Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $35Best guided

Start in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica, ride a local bus south, then hike through jungle, across shallow streams, and over rough rocks to Cascadas Palo Maria. Guides such as Juan, Alex, Diego, and Víctor point out plants and wildlife. Swim in the waterfall pool, then climb to a jungle lookout. Water shoes and steady footing are essential.

“Isaac was an amazing tour guide and the tour was amazing!! The waterfall was so nice to swim in and we loved the adventures along the way! We were happy that we got to have lunch on the beach towards the end, because we didn’t know we would get to but that part was one of the highlights of our day! Thank you!”

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Puerto Vallarta: 4-Hour Jungle Hike and Waterfall Swim - The optional second waterfall and bay lookout
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Puerto Vallarta: 4-Hour Jungle Hike and Waterfall Swim

3.Puerto Vallarta: 4-Hour Jungle Hike and Waterfall Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 163 reviews · 4 hours · from $30Cheapest way up

Meet near Puerto Vallarta’s old center, ride a local bus south, then hike through tropical forest with guides such as Juan, Alex, Diego, or Rocco. Expect rocky trails, river crossings, wildlife and plant stories, a waterfall swim, caves, fruit, and an optional climb to a second fall and bay lookout.

“The tour was absolutely amazing! Saul was great tour guide, he was very nice and had a great attitude overall. Throughout the hike he pointed out different things and gave us insight. The hike was not hard, I just recommend wearing hiking sandals or shoes you don’t mind getting wet. The waterfall was beautiful. Would 10/10 do it again.”

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Hiking Jorullo Point - Forest paths, steep climbs, and living things
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Hiking Jorullo Point

4.Hiking Jorullo Point

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $100

Head from Puerto Vallarta into the Sierra Madre Occidental for a guided, small-group hike through rainforest habitat. Look for parrots and macaws, learn about orchids and native plants, swim by the Cuale River, and enjoy mountain views from a glass platform. Guides such as Rafael, Rafa, Polo, and Jonathan are praised for their nature knowledge and photography.

“our guides were exceptional, attentive, shared many details about flora and fauna while we hiked. there were clean bathrooms and water for us at multiple points along the way, and the tequila tasting at the end was really fun! me and my partner really enjoyed every aspect of this hike and would recommend it to anyone!”

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