Coastal and Jungle Hiking Tour along 6 Beaches of Puerto Vallarta
Description
Explore hidden coastal gems near Puerto Vallarta on our full-day hiking tour. Led by a qualified guide, hike through jungle paths and beautiful coastlines to discover the best beaches of vallarta like Colomitos and Playa Las Animas. This is a **challenging hike** with steep, rocky terrain through dense jungle and rugged mountain paths. Expect uneven surfaces, narrow trails, and demanding inclines. *Encounter a variety of reptiles, birds, animals, and native plants along the way. *Enjoy a picture-perfect hike without the hassle of navigation, with memorable highlights showcased by your guide. *Opportunity to swim in beautiful beaches if conditions are optimal. *End your journey with meal at the best seafood restaurant at Playa Las Animas, followed by a boat ride back to Boca de Tomatlán. (Don’t forget to bring water, swimwear, hat, and sunblock to stay comfortable and protected throughout the day.) - 4+ miles of hiking - Full sun exposure (summer is hot) - 6-8 hr total duration
Tour Options
Itinerary
*Meet at the romantic zone bus stop, our tour's starting point. Please wait for your guide there; don't take the bus on your own. We'll then follow the coastline to Boca de Tomatlan, a charming fishing village where our hike begins. *We offer convenient car pickup and drop-off at your preferred location for an additional fee. (Please check our 2 price options.)
*Once in boca de tomatlan start hiking the coastline to colomitos the smallest beach in the bay. Beautiful, cristal clear water and white sand, where you can have a cerveza, snorkel and relax by the beach. There is the option to look at the secret waterfall. (Snorkel and life jacket provided) Following that, we'll visit the stunning white sands of Playa Madagascar, before continuing our journey to explore the other captivating beaches on our tour. Savor the pristine sands of Playa Los Caballos, indulging in refreshing treats like fresh fruit, coconut delights, or even a chilled cerveza at a local food stand right on the beach. Delight in this culinary pause before journeying onwards to the final destination of our beach adventure. (This is optional personal expense)
End your hike at a seafood restaurant at Las Ánimas Beach, where you can enjoy a delicious seafood meal or a cold margarita. The area is perfect for families and friends, with activities like parasailing, banana boat rides, snorkeling, and observing diverse marine life, flora, reptiles, and birds. You can also relax and sunbathe."
Take a boat ride from las animas to Boca de Tomatlan where we are going to go back to Puerto Vallarta. (Boat ride included)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
For the car pickup & drop-off option only, we pick you up at your location.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time.
- No kids under 10 years
- No adults older than 70 years
- Not suitable for people with joint or mobility issues
- Not suitable for people recovering from recent surgery
- Not suitable for pregnant women
- Not suitable for people with heart conditions
Reviews(103)
Kalany was a great guide and very knowledgeable. Moderate hike with unbelievable scenery and beautiful beaches. Lunch at Las Animas was fabulous.
This was one of the best tours we have done in PV. We go often and try to find a new area to explore. We had not been to the smaller beaches and decided to choose this tour. We are so glad that we did! Diego did a fantastic job and was informative about the area, jungle life and provided pointers on how to come back to the beaches. The snorkeling was some of the best if not the best I have done in PV and we have been to many beaches in the area. I would definitely do this tour again! Please note read the full description of what this tour is about. We had some people in our group complain about the hike because they were not prepared. It is not difficult but there are a couple of short spots that have a moderate climb. Thank you Diego for a great tour!
We had an amazing experience with Giaco! This tour was the perfect way to explore the south side of Puerto Vallarta, especially if you enjoy beautiful beaches and want to fit in a scenic hike along the way. Giaco was an incredible guide—personable, funny, and genuinely caring. He made everyone feel comfortable, shared great local knowledge, and created such a fun atmosphere throughout the day. His energy and attention to the group made the experience even more special. This was easily one of the highlights of our trip and something us girls will always remember. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun, active, and unforgettable day in Puerto Vallarta!
What an amazing and awesome experience. If you truly want to see Puerto Vallartas beaches this is the way to do it. A could be a difficult hike for some, but all in all it was an absolutely fantastic experience. Our Tour guide Rocco was professional and phenomenal. He knew the area and showed us amazing sights and gave us insight on some amazing places and birds and trees. This is an experience you should experience. Plus, Rocco was a great photographer and he took a lot of our pictures with his own camera all Included. This is something we would definitely do again. Thank you so much Rocco, Emilian and the rest of the tour guides. You were top notch! Mario and Armando
What a great hike in a beautiful place to some awesome beaches. Our guide, Giaco, was very knowledgeable about the plants and animals. He is from the area so knows his way around well. Highly recommend!!
Giaco spoke excellent English, great sense of humor, helpful and the experience exploring had breathtaking views. Absolutely beautiful beaches! Highly recommend using this company!
Very nice beach tour and good point of the tour, highly recommended
The nature, environment and atmosphere of the beaches make this tour one of the best outdoor experiences in the city. A good duration and a lot of knowledge from the guide.
Truly an amazing experience if you like the sea, beach, jungle and outdoor activities, Giaco is a great guide and helped us make our experience even more fun! I'll definitely be back, super recommended
This was truly a unique and rewarding experience. The hike was challenging with some small spaces and climbs. The beaches were beautiful and mostly quiet. I would recommend sandals with strap or sneakers. Our guide Isai was very friendly, knowledgeable, and fun!
