Sun Buggy Tours Puerto Vallarta

5.0 (157 reviews)5 h 30 minPuerto VallartaAdventureFood & drinkFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 2:30 pm, 2 h before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 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 5 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 9:40 am.
  4. 2:10 pm
    Tour ends20 min back to the pier
  5. 2:30 pm
    Back at the gangway2 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 5 h 30 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:40 am and be back at the gangway around 2:30 pm — 1 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 3:30 pm or later. On a short call (ship leaving by 2:00 pm) skip it or ask for the first departure.

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

The Sun Buggys make it possible to go sightseeing an experience the best views of Puerto Vallarta in the most unique way.

Important Note: All of Sun Buggy's vehicles are manual transmission. In order to drive them you must be able to use a stick shift. If you are unable to drive stick shift please contact us and we can have one of our guides drive the vehicle for you.

Local insurance is required for all tours and costs 300 Mexican pesos per car. The fee is paid upon arrival, before the tour begins.

Max 30 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Complimentary boat tour departing from Mismaloya Beach
  • Lunch
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Drive or Ride in the Buggy
  • Expert Guide

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Stop 1
    Enjoy the incredible and beautiful nature surrounding, gorgeous flowers, amazing trees, and lush jungle. You can rest on one of the many different terraces, or just relax in the breeze, while taking advantage of the gentle sound of birds and the calm atmosphere. You can even do a little shopping for souvenirs or have a snack in a delicious authentic Mexican restaurant.
    1 h
  2. 2
    Baston del Rey
    We will stop by the historic El Baston Del Rey factory so you can learn how the Agave plant is actually refined.
    1 hAdmission included
  3. 3
    Los Arcos de Mismaloya
    Depart from Mismaloya Beach on a complimentary boat ride and cruise around the famous Los Arcos rock formations, one of Puerto Vallarta’s most iconic natural landmarks. Guests can enjoy beautiful ocean views and, conditions permitting, have the opportunity to snorkel in the clear waters surrounding Los Arcos.
    1 hAdmission included

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Tour departs promptly at 10:00AM. Time does not permit us to wait for late arrivals, so be sure to plan accordingly. All participants must arrive by 9:30AM to complete briefing and paperwork prior to departure. Local insurance is required for all tours and costs 300 Mexican pesos per car.
Tour departs promptly at 10:00AM. Time does not permit us to wait for late arrivals, so be sure to plan accordingly. All participants must arrive by 9:30AM to complete briefing and paperwork prior to departure. Local insurance is required for all tours and costs 300 Mexican pesos per car.
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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Important Note: All of Sun Buggy's vehicles are manual transmission. In order to drive them you must be able to use a stick shift. If you are unable to drive stick shift please contact us and we can have one of our guides drive the vehicle for you.
  • Important: Local insurance is required for all tours and costs 300 Mexican pesos per car. The fee is paid upon arrival, before the tour begins.
  • Tour departs promptly at 10:00AM. Time does not permit us to wait for late arrivals, so be sure to plan accordingly. All participants must arrive by 9:30AM to complete briefing and paperwork prior to departure.

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