Local guides
Antony, Adrian, Memo and the team grew up between this jungle and this sea.
Local tours in Puerto Vallarta
The Vallarta that never makes the brochure.
Waterfalls, towns with no roads and beaches only a boat can reach. Small groups with local guides.
- 4.93864 reviews on Airbnb
- 5.0132 reviews on TripAdvisor
- fromMX$600per person
Where buses can’t go
Quimixto, Yelapa and Las Ánimas are only reachable by water.
Small or private groups
No 40-seat buses. Your pace, your stops.
Straight answers
You talk on WhatsApp to the people who’ll guide you.
Nine ways to see Vallarta.
Booking direct costs less: Quimixto is MX$800 here and MX$928 on Airbnb. We confirm everything on WhatsApp.
Boat ride & Quimixto waterfall
A village you can only reach by sea, and a 31 m waterfall to swim under.
- 10:00–16:00
- 6+
- Easy / moderate
Yelapa, the town with no roads
A 45 m waterfall in the middle of town, a hidden pool above it and the best photo of your trip.
- 10:00–17:00
- 6+
- Easy / moderate
Hidden beaches hike & boat ride
4 km of jungle trail by the sea, six beaches and the smallest beach in Mexico.
- 10:00–16:00
- 6+
- Moderate / hard
Jungle waterfall hike, Palo María
An hour of river and jungle to a spring-fed waterfall. Cliff jump optional.
- 10:00–14:00
- 8+
- Easy / moderate
Sayulita & its secret beach
The surf-town Pueblo Mágico, then a jungle walk to a beach where all you hear is waves.
- 10:00–17:00
- 6+
- Easy / moderate
San Sebastián del Oeste
An old mining town in the sierra: abandoned mines, coffee, tequila and a 132 m bridge.
- 09:00–17:00
- 6+
- Easy / moderate
Private boat, your way
Snorkel, Los Arcos, beaches, whales in season or sunset. You choose, only your group on board.
- 2–7 h
- 2+
- Easy / moderate
40 ft yacht “El Doral”
Floating island, sound system and snorkel. Base price covers 9 and it fits up to 13.
- 4–8 h
- 2+
- Easy
XXL 60 ft yacht “My Christopher”
Three cabins, three bathrooms, paddle boards and fishing rods. Birthdays, weddings and big groups.
- 4–8 h
- 1+
- Easy
Your boat. Your route.
Two yachts and private boats for birthdays, bachelor parties or an unhurried day. Only your group on board. Priced per hour, 4 hour minimum.
XXL 60 ft yacht “My Christopher”
Base price up to 20 people · extra guest 1,000 MXN · max 35MX$5,700 per hour · min. 4 hOur channel
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What guests say after the day.
“It truly felt like an adventure with locals. 100% recommended.” (translated)
“Easier hike than I expected but absolutely beautiful adventure.”
“Very kind, great vibes. I’d never explored a jungle before.” (translated)
“Eduardo kept an eye on everything during the tour.” (translated)
From your message to the water.
- 01
Message us
Tour, date and group size. Not sure which? We’ll help you pick.
- 02
We confirm
Availability, final price, meeting point and what to bring.
- 03
Go explore
Show up, we meet you and off we go.
Before you ask.
Do I need cash?
Yes. Seafood, drinks, mule or horse rides and tips are paid on the spot. There are no ATMs in Yelapa.
How hard are the hikes?
Each tour shows its level. Quimixto, Yelapa and Palo María are easy to moderate; Hidden Beaches is the toughest (about 4 km).
When can we see whales?
November to March. Add them to a private boat or yacht day.
Do we start early?
Most tours leave at 10:00. We confirm the meeting point and time on WhatsApp.
Can I cancel or change the date?
Ask us on WhatsApp before booking and we’ll explain the terms for your tour.
Ready to jump into the adventure?
Send us a message and we’ll plan your day.