Epic hike to hidden beaches Colomitos and Las Animas

4 hPuerto VallartaWildlife & natureAdventureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 1:00 pm, 3 h 30 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 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 4 h. Latest sensible start: 11:10 am.
  4. 12:40 pm
    Tour ends20 min back to the pier
  5. 1:00 pm
    Back at the gangway3 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 4 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:40 am and be back at the gangway around 1:00 pm — 2 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 2:00 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

Discover and explore one of the most popular beach hiking trails for locals!

We will venture through the rainforest and its mountains to visit beautiful beaches to swim and cool down after such a rewarding hike

You will discover 7 secret beaches with turquoise colors mixed with the stunning color of the mountains.

You will observe beautiful panoramic views and see one of the most breathtaking views of the bay!

Your biologist guide will explain in detail about the plants and animals we can see in this tropical jungle, so get ready to live one of the best excursions on your vacation!!

You will have the opportunity to eat delicious seafood in front of the beach or just a tropical coconut

Max 12 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Public Bus Round Ticket

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Colomitos
    We will visit colomitos beach, the smallest beach in Puerto Vallarta, famous for its turquoise green blue waters. We'll swim here for 30 minutes
    30 minAdmission included
  2. 2
    Playa Las Animas
    This will be the last beach is our hiking trail, here we can swim and if you like to eat delicious seafood to recover energy.
    1 h 30 minAdmission included

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
We will meet right at the entrance of the OXXO CONSTITUTION store, you will observe a bus line (do not board any buses until your guide arrives) your guide will wear a black T-shirt with the name vallarta bionature tours
We will meet right at the entrance of the OXXO CONSTITUTION store, you will observe a bus line (do not board any buses until your guide arrives) your guide will wear a black T-shirt with the name vallarta bionature tours
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
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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

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