Fun Horseback Tour in Mismaloya

4.9 (38 reviews)3 hPuerto VallartaWildlife & natureAdventureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 1:04 pm, 3 h 26 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 26 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 52 min to the start point
  3. 9:12 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h. Latest sensible start: 11:38 am.
  4. 12:12 pm
    Tour ends52 min back to the pier
  5. 1:04 pm
    Back at the gangway3 h 26 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 3 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 9:12 am and be back at the gangway around 1:04 pm — 2 h 26 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 2:04 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The start point (Mismaloya) is about 15 km from Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal (Terminal Marítima, Puerto Mágico), roughly 52 min by taxi each way — that travel time is already counted above.

Among the 400 Puerto Vallarta shore excursions we track, this is one of the shorter 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

Our tour will take you from the Mismaloya Beach up thru the Mismaloya Mountains. You will experience a journey thru fresh mountain streams and amazing mountain views. Our horses are well trained and very gentle.

Max 10 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Certified Guide

Not included

  • For purchase at El Eden.
  • For purchase at El Eden.

Itinerary

  1. 1
    El Eden
    After your journey up thru the mountains of Mismaloya, we will give you time to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery at "El Eden". Here you can have a drink, take a swim in the mountain waters, or zip line with your friends. Food and activities are charged separately from the tour.
    1 hAdmission included

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
The Barcelo Resort is right next to the Mismaloya Beach entrance. We are located on the bridge south of both the resort and the beach entrance.
The Barcelo Resort is right next to the Mismaloya Beach entrance. We are located on the bridge south of both the resort and the beach entrance.
From the cruise pier
About 52 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler reviews

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

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