Cuale River ATV Jungle Adventure

5.0 (40 reviews)3 h 30 minPuerto VallartaAdventureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:30 pm, 4 h before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 3 h to spare.

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 3 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 11:40 am.
  4. 12:10 pm
    Tour ends20 min back to the pier
  5. 12:30 pm
    Back at the gangway4 h 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

This tour fits a typical Puerto Vallarta call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 3 h 30 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:40 am and be back at the gangway around 12:30 pm — 3 h to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 1:30 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

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 about average in length (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

You will venture up the mountain until Sierra outlook point is reached. This location offers views of the mountains from all angles. If you’re lucky, you may even see a wild macaw parrot fly past!

Finally, our last stop is at the most famous local restaurant in the village. Here you can enjoy an authentic Mexican lunch or a refreshment (available for purchase).

Max 10 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Fuel for ATV
  • Use of ATV, Helmet, Goggles and Bandandas

Not included

  • Food & Drinks

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
PICKUP SERVICE IS NOT PROVIDED Directions: we are located on honduras street number 135, between mexico and paraguay street. Across from captain don's restaurant. At the pemex gas station turn towards the ocean, we are 1/2 of block on the right before paraguay street.
PICKUP SERVICE IS NOT PROVIDED Directions: we are located on honduras street number 135, between mexico and paraguay street. Across from captain don's restaurant. At the pemex gas station turn towards the ocean, we are 1/2 of block on the right before paraguay street.
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.
  • 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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY FOR CHECK-IN - The tour leave promptly on time. If you are late you will be left behind.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • What to Bring: closed-toed shoes, sunscreen, bug-spray, Mexican pesos for souvenirs, snacks and gratuities for the guide
  • Maximum Combined weight is 400 lbs / 180 kg
  • Please note: minimum age is 6 years and all drivers must have a valid driver's license. If selecting the driver only option, the price is per ATV, simply select the number of passengers traveling and you'll be assigned that number of ATVs. If selecting the driver and passenger option, you can only select an even number of travelers as this option is reserved for sharing 1 ATV for every 2 people.
  • Pregnant Travelers and people with heart problems cannot participate

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

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