Sierra Madre ATV Adventure from Puerto Vallarta

4.9 (870 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

Travel by ATV through quaint Mexican villages and along the Cuale River into the lush Sierra Madre Mountains. Leave the tourist areas of Puerto Vallarta behind and explore the real Jalisco! This unique ATV adventure is one of the most popular tours and will be a day you won't  forget!

Max 9 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Complementary photos & videos
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Use of helmet
  • Guide

Not included

  • Food and drinks (not included)
  • Gratueties (Not Included)
  • Hotel Pickup (Not Included)

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
PICKUP SERVICE IS NOT PROVIDED Address: Honduras #135, Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico Directions: ***COLONIA 5 DE DICIEMBRE *** WE ARE LOCATED ON HONDURAS STREET #135 BETWEEN MEXICO AND PARAGUAY STREET. ACROSS FROM CAPTAIN DON'S RESTAURANT.
PICKUP SERVICE IS NOT PROVIDED Address: Honduras #135, Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico Directions: ***COLONIA 5 DE DICIEMBRE *** WE ARE LOCATED ON HONDURAS STREET #135 BETWEEN MEXICO AND PARAGUAY STREET. ACROSS FROM CAPTAIN DON'S RESTAURANT.
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.
  • ** Credit Card used for Purchase must be presented at check-in
  • 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.
  • Maximum Combined weight is 400 lbs / 180 kg
  • Cruise Ship Passengers: Please allow 90 minutes from ship docking time to arrive at our location.
  • ** The tour operates rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Before reaching the mountain trails you will be driving the ATV through old town Puerto Vallarta.
  • What to Bring: closed-toed shoes, sunscreen, bug-spray, Mexican pesos for souvenirs, snacks and gratuities for the guide
  • 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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