Top 9 Hiking Tours in Puerto Vallarta

1.Full Day Hike to 6 Hidden Beaches & Snorkel

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

Hike Puerto Vallarta’s jungle coast to six beaches, swim and snorkel in clear water, then return by water taxi for $37.

“This experience was absolutely incredible! The hike struck the perfect balance between adventure, breathtaking coastal scenery, and exploring beautiful hidden beaches that felt untouched. Our guide José made the day unforgettable. He was friendly, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area, always making sure everyone felt safe and included. His passion for the region really showed and added so much to the adventure. Everything was well organized from start to finish. I wouldn’t change a thing, highly recommend this tour, especially with José as your guide!”

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2.4-Hour Jungle Hike and Waterfall Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Hike Puerto Vallarta’s Palo Maria jungle, cross rocky streams, swim beneath waterfalls, and enjoy local guidance for $35.

“We had a great time doing this hike with our guide Alex. On the way up he showed us how some trees were used for medicinal purposes and which one to avoid touching. The hike was beautiful, just challenging enough to make it fun but not too much, which was great since I did it with a broken arm in a sling. We didn’t go to the second waterfall but instead climb up 400 steps to a viewing platform. We had about 45 mn to chill and swim at the foot of the first waterfall, the water temperature was perfect and there was some descent size fishes swimming in it.…”

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3.4-Hour Jungle Hike and Waterfall Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 163 reviews · 4 hours · from $30Best value

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s $30 jungle hike with river crossings, waterfall swimming, local guides, mountain views, and practical trail tips.

“Alex was incredible, getting to the waterfall was a nice fun urban hike. Just a note that the second hike requires a lot of climbing so make sure you are prepared for a bit of a challenge before starting it”

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4.Hiking Jorullo Point

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

Review of Canopy River’s Jorullo Point hike near Puerto Vallarta, with steep trails, macaws, Sierra Madre plants, river swimming, and tequila.

“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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5.Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $102

Review of Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens and Los Veranos, with hiking, river fun, rescued animals, tequila tasting, costs, and tips.

“Beautiful gardens and nice hike. Relaxing for the more experienced hikers, a little harder for the novices. Overall a doable hike. Bengy was a great guide.”

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6.Six Hidden Beaches Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Hike six quiet beaches south of Puerto Vallarta by local bus, jungle trail, and water taxi, with swimming stops and seafood at Las Ánimas.

“Strongly recommend to anyone who wants to experience a little bit hiking and see the beautiful coast of south PV. Our guide Isaac is the best.”

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7.Palo María Waterfalls Hike Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89

Hike Palo María’s waterfalls with local guide Curiel, swim in river pools, spot wildlife, and tackle a scenic Sierra Madre trail near Puerto Vallarta.

“My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the waterfall hiking experience guided by Curiel and would absolutely do another hike with him in the future. He was awesome to say the least! Curiel guided us with his great expertise of the trails and taught us so much about climbing and repelling as well as our footing while climbing over rocks and boulders and along the narrow ledges. He also shared his knowledge of the fauna and flora we encountered which just added that much more to our journey! I do have a fear of heights and with the help encouragement and support of Curiel I was able to do all that…”

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8.Coastal and Jungle Hiking Tour along 6 Beaches of Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Hike Puerto Vallarta’s south coast through jungle trails and six beaches, with snorkeling, a seafood lunch stop, and a boat ride back.

“Fun day. Gerardo and Lucy were wonderful hosts! Gentle walk through jungle paths. The beach we stopped in for swimming was perfect.”

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9.Puerto Vallarta Waterfall Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $39

Puerto Vallarta waterfall hike with a jungle trail, river crossings, swimming, local guides, and a refreshing escape from the Romantic Zone.

“It was so much fun! Diego was a great guide and took us down a natural rock water slide once we got to the waterfall. He also told us about the tree and plants we passed by. The seafood at the end of the hike was AMAZING. It was probably our favorite days in Puerto Vallarta”

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