Channel Tour

Enjoy a leisurely boat ride cruising the water channels at the most attractive marina in Nuevo Vallarta. During the tour, appreciate the mangroves, exotic tropical birds and iguanas while viewing many impressive ships along with magnificent celebrities' mansions.

TOUR INCLUDES:
.  Boat ride
.  Bilingual tour guide
.  Soft drinks

NOT INCLUDED:
.  Transportation to the Pueblito Paradise pier
.  Lunch

RECOMMENDATIONS:
.  Wear comfortable shoes, hat and sun block lotion.

DEPARTURE: Monday to Saturday
Times: 10:30am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm
From: Pueblito Paradise pier, 10 minutes by taxi from Vallarta Palace

Rancho Pancho

Experience an exciting horseback riding adventure visiting a typical ranch in "Jarretaderas," the nearest town to Nuevo Vallarta. Ride along the Ameca River that separates the states of Nayarit and Jalisco. In addition, you will go downtown, meet the locals and visit their main church called "La Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia" (Church of the Sacred Family).

TOUR INCLUDES:
.  Round trip transportation to the ranch
.  Bilingual tour guide

NOT INCLUDED:
.  Beverages
.  Lunch

RECOMMENDATIONS:
.  For safety reasons, children under 10 years of age are not allowed
.  Wear comfortable shoes, long pants, hat, sunscreen lotion & insect repellent.

DEPARTURE: Monday to Saturday
Times: 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm
From: Vallarta Palace lobby

City Tour

A fascinating journey to the best attractions in Vallarta. Travel through the states of Nayarit and Jalisco, visit the Marine of Vallarta, the hotel zone and Vallarta's old town. Walk along the "malecón," visit the main square and the famous church of Guadalupe. Explore downtown area for sightseeing or shopping and visit Los Arcos National Marine Park.

TOUR INCLUDES:
.  Round trip transportation
.  Bilingual tour guide

NOT INCLUDED:
.  Lunch
.  Beverages

RECOMMENDATIONS:
.  Bring extra money for shopping, lunch, and beverages.
.  Wear comfortable walking shoes, hat, and sunscreen.

DEPARTURE: Monday to Saturday
Time: 9:00am
From: Vallarta Palace lobby

Duration: 7 hours approximated.

Sunset Cruise

A fascinating 3-hour cruise ride along the quiet and calm waters of Banderas Bay, the second largest natural bay in North America. Enjoy an exciting evening as the sun begins to set.

TOUR INCLUDES:
.  Open bar - domestic drinks
.  Snacks

NOT INCLUDED:
.  Transportation to the Pueblito paradise pier
.  Dinner

RECOMMENDATIONS:
.  Wear comfortable shoes.
.  Light sweater during winter time

DEPARTURE: Tuesday and Friday
Times: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
From: Pueblito Paradise pier, 10 minutes by taxi from Vallarta Palace

Las Caletas

Travel aboard a comfortable catamaran along Vallarta´s coastline and arrive at Caletas, an exclusive tropical beach hideaway set against a steep, jungle-clad backdrop of green canopies. At the beach, enjoy the excitement of kayaking, snorkeling and scuba diving. On land, you can explore the surrounding forest with a tour guide, relax in a hammock by the beach, or indulge in a therapeutic massage or facial at the spa center.

TOUR INCLUDES:
.  Continental breakfast
.  Lunch buffet
.  Open bar
.  Bilingual tour guide
.  Yoga and paella cooking lessons
.  Snorkeling and kayaking equipment

NOT INCLUDED:
.  Transportation to Vallarta Adventure Center
.  Therapeutic massages & facials - price may vary
.  Pottery - price may vary
.  Scuba diving - $75.00 for 1 tank, $85.00 for 2 tanks

RECOMMENDATIONS:
.  Bathing suit, sunscreen, towel and light sweater during winter time.

DEPARTURE: Monday to Saturday
Time: 8:30am
From: Vallarta Adventure Center, 5 minutes by taxi from Vallarta Palace

Duration: 7 hours approximated.

Canopy

The wildest adventure swinging from treetop to treetop through dense vegetation. Fast, fun and exhilarating, feel the rush of adrenalin as you whoosh from platform to platform. Hanging bridges built at 90 ft above the floor giving you the opportunity to marvel at the stunning tropical forest. There has never been a more exciting way explore the nature.

TOUR INCLUDES:
.  Bilingual tour guide
.  Purified water

NOT INCLUDED:
.  Transportation to Go Karts
.  Lunch
.  Beverages

RECOMMENDATIONS:
.  Wear shorts or pants, tennis or hiking shoes, insect repellent
.  Bring extra money for drinks and lunch.
.  Not recommended for people with vertigo, balance or heart problems and pregnant women are not permitted in this activity
.  Minimum age: 8 years old and minimum height is 4 ft
.  Max weight 250 lbs

DEPARTURE: Daily
Times: 8:30am, 10:30am
From: Go Karts, 20 minutes by taxi from Vallarta Palace
Duration: 4 ½ hours approximated.

Yelapa

Relax on a cruise south to 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.

TOUR INCLUDES:
.  Continental breakfast
.  Lunch
.  Open bar
.  Snorkeling and kayaking equipment

NOT INCLUDED:
.  Transportation to Vallarta Adventure Center

RECOMMENDATIONS:
.  Bring a bathing suit, sunscreen, towel and a hat

DEPARTURE: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Time: 8:30 am
From: Vallarta Adventure Center, 5 minutes by taxi from Vallarta Palace

Duration: 7 hours approximated.

Pirate Land

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

TOUR INCLUDES:
.  Breakfast
.  Lunch
.  Open Bar Domestic drinks aboard the ship
.  Banana boats
.  Kayaks and snorkeling gear

NOT INCLUDED:
.  Transportation to Maritime Terminal
.  Port fee $15.00 pesos (about $2.00)

RECOMMENDATIONS:
.  Bathing suit, sunscreen, towel and hat

DEPARTURE: Daily
Time: 8:00 am
Maritime Terminal, 30 minutes by taxi from Vallarta Palace

Duration: 7 hours approximate.

Whale Watching

There is no better time for nature and adventure lovers to visit the Bay of Banderas than the winter months when humpback whales make their annual migration from Alaska. To see such a magnificent creature in the wild is truly a rare experience!

TOUR INCLUDES:
.  Bilingual tour guide
.  Light snack
.  Unlimited non alcoholic beverages

NOT INCLUDED:
.  Lunch
.  Transportation to Vallarta Adventure Center

RECOMMENDATIONS:
.  Bring your camera or video camera
.  Bathing suit, sunscreen, hat, towel and a light sweater.

DEPARTURES: Daily from December to March
Time: 9:00am
From: Vallarta Adventure Center, 5 minutes by taxi from Vallarta Palace

Horseback Riding

Experience an exciting adventure in a three-hour horseback riding along rivers and mountains at Rancho Capomo, a small town with locals and ancient traditions. Then go for a 20 min. walking to the waterfalls where you'll be able to swim and relax.

TOUR INCLUDES:
.  Bilingual tour guide
.  Soft drinks
.  Continental breakfast
.  Mexican lunch

NOT INCLUDED:
.  Transportation to Hotel Hacienda Palma Real

RECOMMENDATIONS:
.  Wear shorts or long pants, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent
.  Bring extra money for photos.
.  Bring your bathing suit and towel.

DEPARTURES: Daily
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
From: Hotel Hacienda Palma Real, 15 minutes by taxi from Vallarta Palace

Swim with Dolphins (Vallarta Adventure Center or Sea Life Park)

Experience the action, feel the emotion and enjoy the closeness of swimming with dolphins. During the one-hour swimming program, the first 30 minutes will be dedicated to an orientation about dolphins; the remaining 30 minutes will be in the water with two dolphins. In addition to viewing aerial acrobatics from within the water, visitors are allowed to perform various activities with the dolphins including the foot-push, the dorsal swim, and the dolphin kiss.

TOUR INCLUDES:
. Swim or encounter with dolphins

NOT INCLUDED:
.  Transportation to the dolphin Center at Vallarta Adventure Center or Sea Life Park
.  Food and beverages

RECOMMENDATIONS:
.  Due to limited availability, make your reservation a few days in advance.
.  Bring extra money for food, beverages, bathing suit, towel & sun block lotion.
.  Participants must be at least 4 years old.
.  For safety reasons, pregnant women are not permitted to participate.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
.  Dolphin encounter - price may vary depend on location
.  Trainer for a Day - price may vary depend on location

TIMES: Daily

Deep Sea Fishing

Charter your own boat or ask for party fishing and go after the big ones. This is your chance to hook wahoo, rooster, tuna, sailfish, dorado, black marlin, and more. You can pre book the tour with us.

TOUR INCLUDES:
.  Fishing crew
.  Fishing equipment
.  Soft drinks, purified water and beers
.  Bait

NOT INCLUDED:
.  Transportation to Los Peines pier
.  Lunch

RECOMMENDATIONS:
.  Bring your bathing suit, towel, comfortable shoes and dry clothes, hat and sun block lotion, preferably biodegradable.
.  To avoid dizziness, highly recommended take a Dramamine 1 hour before departing (check with your doctor).

DEPARTURES: Daily
Time: 7:00am
From: Los Peines pier, 25 minutes by taxi from Vallarta Palace

Pirates of the Bay

An impressive Pre-Hispanic Show with fireworks and a pirate show that will transport you to the world 500 years ago. Enjoy fun contests, activities and disco lights during this party.

TOUR INCLUDES:
.  Open bar - domestic drinks aboard the ship
.  Delicious dinner

NOT INCLUDED:
.  Transportation to Maritime Terminal
.  Port fee $15.00 pesos (around $2.00)

RECOMMENDATIONS:
.  Wear comfortable shoes
.  Light sweater during winter time
.  Children over 8 years old pay the adult rate.

DEPARTURE: Monday to Saturday
Time: 5:30pm
Maritime Terminal, 30 minutes by taxi from Vallarta Palace

Duration: 5½ hours aprox.

ATV Tour

Drive your own ATV through the mountains, farms, rivers and villages. This three and a half hour tour ride gives you the opportunity to see tropical forest and natural beauty of the Sierra Madre.

TOUR INCLUDES:
.  Guide service
.  Soft drinks
.  Continental breakfast
.  Mexican lunch

NOT INCLUDED:
.  Transportation to Hotel Hacienda Palma Real

RECOMMENDATIONS:
.  Wear shorts or long pants, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent
.  Bring extra money for photos.
.  Children 15 yrs and over may drive alone. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

DEPARTURES: Daily
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
From: Hotel Hacienda Palma Real, 15 minutes by taxi from Vallarta Palace.

San Blas

The haunting ruin of the Colonial Era fort overlooking San Blas is a vivid reminder vast reach of what was the Spanish Empire. The town itself gives an idea of what life is like in an unspoiled Mexican Village. La Tovara, one of the country's largest protected estuaries teams with colorful flora and fauna.

TOUR INCLUDES:
.  Round trip transportation
.  Lunch

NOT INCLUDED:
.  Beverages

RECOMMENDATIONS:
.  Bring money for beverages and souvenirs
.  Wear casual clothing, comfortable shoes and hat.

DEPARTURE: Thursday (and Tuesday during high season)
Time: 8:00am
From: Vallarta Palace lobby

Duration: 10 hours aprox.