Full-Day Trail to 6 hidden Beaches, Colomitos & Snorkeling

4.8 (613 reviews)6 h 30 minPuerto VallartaSnorkelingCulture & historyFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 3:06 pm, 1 h 24 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 24 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 pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:28 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 6 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 8:52 am.
  4. 2:58 pm
    Tour ends8 min back to the pier
  5. 3:06 pm
    Back at the gangway1 h 24 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 6 h 30 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:28 am and be back at the gangway around 3:06 pm — 24 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 4:06 pm or later. On a short call (ship leaving by 2:00 pm) skip it or ask for the first departure.

The meeting point is at the cruise pier or a short walk from it — the operator's own directions are written from Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal (Terminal Marítima, Puerto Mágico). We allow 8 min to walk off and find them; usually no taxi and no transfer eating into your day.

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

Discover the hidden beaches close to Puerto Vallarta for an amazing vacation and Instaworthy sights—places only locals can visit. And immerse yourself in a real hiking adventure!

Follow a trail through the untouched jungle and mountains to some of the most hidden beaches of Puerto Vallarta. As experienced guides and biologists we ll show you about different species of plants and animals. After a refreshing break on Colomitos Beach we follow the trail in search of secret Snorkel spots!

Max 14 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Public transportation
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Boat ride

Not included

  • Lunch

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Meet on the sidewalk in front of the OXXO store and the buses NOT in the tour shop next to the bus stop! (different company) Wait for the guide, don't take the bus on your own Staying south of Vallarta and want to meet directly in Boca de Tomatlan? Message me! Cruise ship: LOCAL time ≠ boat time
Meet on the sidewalk in front of the OXXO store and the buses NOT in the tour shop next to the bus stop! (different company) Wait for the guide, don't take the bus on your own Staying south of Vallarta and want to meet directly in Boca de Tomatlan? Message me! Cruise ship: LOCAL time ≠ boat time
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
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
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age 8, maximum age 60
  • Wear: sneakers or closed sandals & bathing suit, comfortable clothing
  • Bring: small backpack with sunblock and water

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

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