Private ATV tour Puerto Vallarta´s Spring Waters

5.0 (92 reviews)5 hPuerto VallartaSightseeingAdventureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 2:00 pm, 2 h 30 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 h 30 min 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 5 h. Latest sensible start: 10:10 am.
  4. 1:40 pm
    Tour ends20 min back to the pier
  5. 2:00 pm
    Back at the gangway2 h 30 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

This tour fits a typical Puerto Vallarta call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 5 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:40 am and be back at the gangway around 2:00 pm — 1 h 30 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 3:00 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

This is an advanced-level ATV ride that will take you through dirt roads and up and down the mountains to the hot spring water paradise. On our way you will discover small villages, the real Mexico far from the tourist areas. As a private tour you can decide how long you want to spend on the places we will show you... spend more time riding or chilling out, you call it. Enjoy the Sierra Madres nature and wild life, jump to recharge energy in the minerals of the spring water or taste the mexican food served at this location. Feel the thrills and emotions as you enjoy a time out with your family or friends.

Private tour English, Spanish

What's included

  • ATV, Helmet, Goggles, Face mask, Guide

Not included

  • Breakfast
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Soda/Pop
  • Snacks
  • Videos & pictures

Itinerary

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    Puerto Vallarta
    We will ride the Sierra Madre Mountains that surrounds Puerto Vallarta enjoying the off road and beautiful landscapes. We will show you a tradicional mexican village out of the tourist areas on our way to the spring waters.
    Pass by without stopping

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Avenida Mexico 1260A, colonia 5 de diciembre 6 blocks north from the boardwalk, across street from the PEMEX gas station
Avenida Mexico 1260A, colonia 5 de diciembre 6 blocks north from the boardwalk, across street from the PEMEX gas station
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 a high level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 16 years with a driver permit
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Bring swiming suit in case you want to get in the spring waters
  • Bring bug spray
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • A minimum of 2 ATV's per booking (single or double riders)
  • Alternatively, you can take an Uber to our shop for a cheaper, faster and easier ride!
  • Passenger minimum age 6 years old
  • OPTIONAL... Community families from EJIDO EL JORULLO are asking for 3USD per ATV to keep the off-roading in great shape, please bring exact change if you want to help them :)

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