Deep Sea Fishing

This is your chance to catch a big one! You will fish for wahoo, rooster, tuna, sailfish, dorado, black marlin and more. Charter your own boat or fish with a group of up to six.

• The tour includes the fishing crew, fishing equipment, bait, soft drinks, purified water, and beer
• Lunch and round trip transportation to the Los Peines pier are not included
• We recommend that you bring your bathing suit, a towel, comfortable shoes, a hat, dry clothes, and biodegradeable sun block
• If you are susceptible to sea sickness or dizziness you should take Dramamine one hour before departing. As always, consult your doctor before taking any medication.
• There are daily departures from Los Peines pier at 7:00. The pier is a 25 minute taxi ride from the Vallarta Palace.
• The cost is approximately $600.00 for a private charter with up to 6 people

Swim with the Dolphins

The interaction between people and dolphins is one of the most refreshing, poignant, pleasant, and often spiritual experiences you will encounter in Nuevo Vallarta. You will get up close and personal with these amazing creatures through interactive activities and exercises that will melt your heart. Meet them, touch them, kiss them, hug them, play with them, and watch them perform for you. These nautical friends will fill your soul with a newfound love and respect for the entire nautical world.

The most common type of dolphin you will encounter in these facilities is the “Bottle Nose” dolphin, understandably named because of the shape of its nose. These charming friends eat mostly capelin, herring, squid, and sardines, and depending on their age, each can eat between 7 and 12 kilos of fish daily. After 12 months of pregnancy, a baby dolphin will measure approximately one meter and weigh 10-12 kilos. An adult dolphin can reach up to four meters long and weigh as much as 400 kilos! Dolphins can live as long as 35 to 40 years. The Mexican dolphins have been selected for human interaction and training because of their good and reliable strength and health.

• The tour includes a Dolphin Swim or an Encounter with the Dolphins
• Food and beverages and transportation to the Dolphin Facility are not included
• Bring extra money for food, beverages and shopping
• Bring a bathing suit, towel, and biodegradeable sun block
• Participants must be at least 4 years old and for safety reasons, pregnant women are not permitted to particpate
• The cost is approximately $130.00 per person and varies with each activity

Horseback Riding

The Rancho Capomo horsebacking tour is a six-hour adventure beginning at 9:00 am when you are picked up from Hotel Hacienda Palma Real. After the 45 minute ride to the ranch, you'll enjoy continental breakfast before you set out on your 3-hour horseback ride. The horseback riding tour begins at a ranch located at the foot of the Buffa. During the tours you will see lots of colorful vegetation including flowers and many rivers. You will stop at four beautiful waterfalls where you can relax with a cold cerveza (or water/soft drinks) and enjoy a dip in the refreshing crystaline water. The trip continues through exotic trails and ends with a late Mexican lunch including fresh guacamole and their delicious hand-made tortillas.

• The tour includes a bilingual tour guide, continental breakfast, Mexican lunch and beverages
• Transportation to Hotel Hacienda Palma Real is not included
• Wear shorts or long pants, comfortable shoes that can get wet, a hat, biodegradeable sun block, and insect repellant
• Bring your bathing suit and towel and money for photos.
• This tour runs daily, departing at 9:00 am and returning at 4:00 pm. Hotel Hacienda Palma Real is 15 from the Vallarta Palace by taxi
• Rancho Capomo website
• This tour costs approximately $65 per adults and $32.50 per child

Whale Watching

During the winter months (December to March), the humpback whales make their annual migration from Alaska to the Bay of Banderas. Nature and adventure lovers will love seeing these magnificent creatures up close and in the wild. This is truly a rare experience!

• The tour includes a bilingual tour guide, a light snack and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages
• Lunch and round trip transportation to the Vallarta Adventure Center are not included
• Bring your camera, bathing suit, biodegradeable sunscreen, hat, towel, and a light sweater
• The whale watching tour runs daily from December to March, departing at 9 am from the Vallarta Adventure Center which is 5 minutes by taxi from the Vallarta Palace
• The cost is approximately $77 per adult and $38.50 per child

Las Caletas

Las Caletas was once the private home of the famous film director John Huston, who considered it one of the most beautiful places in the world. Today, Las Caletas is an exclusive tropical beach hideaway on Banderas Bay where you can enjoy an extraordinary day of sun, fun, and adventure on your Nuevo Vallarta vacation.

Only accessible by sea, this secluded nature preserve stands out against a steep, jungle-clad backdrop of green canopies in an isolated cove on the southern shores of Banderas Bay. As you cruise towards this tropical paradise by catamaran, you'll enjoy the most fantastic coastal scenery that Vallarta has to offer.

• The tour includes a bilingual tour guide, continental breakfast, a lunch buffet, open bar, yoga and paella cooking lessons, and snorkeling and kayaking equipment
• Transportation to the Vallarta Adventure Center is not included
• Bring your camera, bathing suit, hat, towel, a light sweater, and biodegradeable sunscreen
• Bring extra money if you would like to purchase therapeutic massages and facials, pottery and other souvenirs, or go scuba diving.
• The Las Caletas tour departs Monday to Saturday at 8:30 am from the Vallarta Adventure Center which is 5 minutes by taxi from the Vallarta Palace
• This tour lasts about 7 hours
• The cost is approximately $75 per adult and $37.50 per child

ATV Tour

Drive your own ATV through the mountains, farms, rivers and villages. This 3 1/2 hour tour gives you the opportunity to see the tropical forest and the natural beauty of the Sierra Madre Mountains.

• The tour includes a bilingual tour guide, continental breakfast, Mexican lunch and non-alcoholic beverages
• Round trip transportation to the Hotel Hacienda Palma Real is not included
• Bring your camera and extra money for photos. Wear shorts or long pants, comfortable shoes, biodegradeable sunscreen, and insect repellant.
• Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Children 15 years and over may drive alone.
• The cost is approximately $85 for one adult and $105 for two adults

San Blas & La Tovara

The 16th century ruins of this colonial era fort overlooking San Blas are a vivid reminder of the vast reach of what was the Spanish Empire. You will also visit La Tovara, one of the country's largest protected estuaries teams with colorful flora and fauna.

• The tour includes a lunch and round trip transportation
• Beverages are not included
• Bring your camera and money for beverages and souvenirs
• Wear casual clothing, comfortable shoes and a hat
• This tour departs Thursdays (and Tuesdays in high season) at 8:00 am from the Vallarta Palace lobby
• The San Blas & La Tovara tours lasts about 10 hours
• The cost is approximately $95 per adult and $47.50 per child

Canopy Zip Line Tour

If you are looking for adventure you will love this tour! Swing on zip lines through dense vegetation from treetop to treetop. This adventure is fun and exhilarating, feel the rush of adrenalin as you whoosh from platform to platform. Hanging bridges built at 90 ft above the ground give you the opportunity to marvel at the stunning tropical forest. This is an exciting way to explore nature.

• The tour includes a bilingual tour guide and purified water
• Lunch, beverages and round trip transportation to Go Karts are not included
• Wear shorts or pants, tennis or hiking shoes, and insect repellant
• Bring extra money for drinks and lunch
• This tour is not recommended for people with vertigo, balance or heart problems. Pregnant women are not permitted to participate in this activity. Participants must meet the minimum height requirement of 4 feet. The maximum weight allowed is 250 lbs. Children must be 8 years old to participate.
• The canopy tour runs daily departing at 8:30 am and 10:30 am from Go Karts which is about 20 minutes by taxi from the Vallarta Palace
• This tour is about 4 1/2 hours
• The cost is approximately $70 per adult and $55 per child (8-11 years)

Yelapa

Relax on a cruise south of Puerto Vallarta and visit the port of Yelapa, an old charming Mexican fishing village accessible only by sea, set in its own natural cove. Hike to waterfalls, take time to relax and enjoy swimming, snorkeling and kayaking activities in their protected waters.

• The tour includes continental breakfast, lunch, an open bar, and snorkeling and kayaking equipment
• Round trip transportation to the Vallarta Adventure Center is not included
• Bring your camera, bathing suit, biodegradeable sunscreen, hat and a towel
• This tour runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday departing at 8:30 am from the Vallarta Adventure Center which is 5 minutes by taxi from the Vallarta Palace
• This tour will take about 7 hours
• The cost is approximately $55 per adult and $27.50 per child

Pirates of the Bay

An impressive Pre-Hispanic pirate show on board a galleon with fireworks that will transport you to the world as it was 500 years ago. Enjoy fun contests, activities, disco lights and an amazing show during this party as the sun sets over the bay.

• The tour includes dinner and an open bar with domestic drinks
• The port fee of 15 pesos (about $2 USD) and round trip transportation to the Maritime Terminal are not included
• Wear comfortable shoes and a light sweater
• The Pirates of the Bay tour runs Monday to Saturday departing at 5:30 pm from the Maritime Terminal which is 30 minutes by taxi from the Vallarta Palace
• This tour is about 5 1/2 hours
• The cost is approximately $75 per adult and $37.50 per child (8 and under)

Pirate Land

Come aboard a cruise and enjoy an impressive Pirate show, contests, and activities for the whole family. Also you will have the opportunity to visit Majahuitas beach where you will be able to participate in fun activities such as snorkeling, kayak and ride banana boats.

• The tour includes breakfast, lunch, an open bar with domestic beverages, banana boats, kayaks and snorkeling equipment
• The port fee of 15 pesos (about $2 USD) and round trip transportation to the Maritime Terminal are not included
• Bring your bathing suit, biodegradeable sunscreen, hat, and towel
• This tour runs daily departing at 8 am from the Maritime Terminal which is 30 minutes by taxi from the Vallarta Palace
• The tour is about 7 hours
• The cost is approximately $65 per adult and $32.50 per child