Mismaloya Waterfalls and Mountain Hike. Full-Day tour

5.0 (36 reviews)8 hPuerto VallartaWildlife & natureSightseeingToo long for a typical call
Won't fit

Too long for this call: you'd be back about 5:00 pm, 30 min after all aboard. Look for a shorter version or a longer port day.

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 8 h. Latest sensible start: 7:10 am.
  4. 4:40 pm
    Tour ends20 min back to the pier
  5. 5:00 pm
    Back at the gangwayAfter 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

Too long for a typical Puerto Vallarta call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). At 8 h plus travel from Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal (Terminal Marítima, Puerto Mágico), the earliest you could be back is about 5:00 pm, after all aboard. It only works on a long call — your ship would need to stay until at least 6:00 pm.

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 one of the longer 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

CurielXperience offers you a unique Hiking experience to the most beautiful natural hidden treasures Puerto Vallarta has to offer. Go beyond the beach, bar and nightlife scene. Curiel's knowledge and passion for the mountains and jungles will create lasting memories for outdoor and cultural enthusiasts alike.

For nature lovers, hikers, birdwatchers and photographers, an excursion with CurielXperience is not to missed.

Max 6 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee
  • Snacks
  • Breakfast
  • Interpretación de sendero
  • Fotografías

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

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    Mismaloya
    We meet in the heart of zona romántica most emblematic Park. Private transportation for 40minutes south of Puerto Vallarta to a town where breakfast is provided. After breakfast, we drive few more minutes on dirtroad into Sierra Madre panoramic views. Include: Transportation. Breakfast (gratitude not included). Hiking on one of Sierra Madre most espectacular trails. Exploration of river. Visit 3 waterfalls. Bird watching. Plant recognition. Swimming in natural ponds. Photos. And lots of Fun. Recommendations: Be on time, bring water and a light snack (fruit, nuts, energy bars), bring towel, insect repellent, sunscreen, appropriate clothing for hiking, comfortable footwear (no sandals), bring your camera.
    8 h

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
At the corner of Venustiano Carranza and Pino Suárez street.
At the corner of Venustiano Carranza and Pino Suárez 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.
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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