Yelapa Hidden Waterfall Adventure

4.8 (17 reviews)7 hPuerto VallartaCulture & historyTight on a typical call
Cutting it close

Cutting it close: back about 4:00 pm, inside your 1 h safety margin. Only book a departure that starts by 8:10 am.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Puerto Vallarta20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 20 min to the start point
  3. 8:40 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 7 h. Latest sensible start: 8:10 am.
  4. 3:40 pm
    Tour ends20 min back to the pier
  5. 4:00 pm
    Back at the gangway30 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

Cutting it close on a typical Puerto Vallarta call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). The tour runs 7 h; with the trip from Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal (Terminal Marítima, Puerto Mágico) and back you would reach the gangway around 4:00 pm, inside the 1 h safety margin we recommend. Book it only if your ship stays later than 5:00 pm, or if the operator confirms an earlier start.

We don't have a verified start point for this tour yet, so we assume 20 min each way from the pier — the typical ride in Puerto Vallarta. Check the meeting point on the booking page.

Among the 400 Puerto Vallarta shore excursions we track, this is one of the longer ones (the median runs 4 h); 86% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Puerto Vallarta call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

This experience is a chance to discover a more natural and lesser-visited side of Yelapa. Unlike traditional tours, this adventure combines local transportation, jungle hiking, river crossings, and a more authentic connection with the surrounding nature.

It’s a great experience for couples, families, and groups of friends who enjoy nature and want to explore beyond the usual tourist spots.

A minimum of 2 participants is required for this experience.

Max 10 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Water taxi, Boca de Tomatlan-Yelapa-Boca de Tomatlan
  • Light snack
  • City bus, travel like a local.

Not included

  • Gratuities

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
I'll meet you at the El Tuito bus stop.
I'll meet you at the El Tuito bus stop.
From the cruise pier
About 20 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Luna Tours & Hiking. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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