Puerto Vallarta Wildlife: Jungle Hike and Waterfall Swim

Discover Puerto Vallarta’s exotic wildlife, trek through its lush jungle alongside the river, and take a dip in the invigorating water at a stunning waterfall.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Palo Maria waterfall - Explore and swim in one of the most iconic waterfalls in Puerto Vallarta. Trail along the river, huge trees, plants and beautiful wildlife.

Level: Easy
Total hike: 3km (1.8 miles)

9:30 am – We meet at the meeting point in the romantic zone to take the city bus and head towards the river.

10:00 am We arrive at the beginning of the river, we meet to talk a little about the place and the guide will make a few recommendations before starting to hike.

10:15 am We begin to walk along the trail that is next to the river, you will be able to see and hear the sound of the river. The trail is surrounded by plants and trees that we will tell you about. We will also be able to observe various species of birds, butterflies, fish at the waterfall and many more species if we are lucky.

11:am After 35 minutes hiking we will arrive at the waterfall. Here we can enjoy swimming in the freshwater of the river next to the waterfall, take photos, relax and have fun.

12pm – Time to head back along the path where we can continue appreciating nature.

1pm-2pm We take the city bus to return to the city and be back in the romantic zone where we first started and conclude the tour.

What's Included
  • Bus ride
  • Photos
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information
  • Not recommended if you have knee, back or hip problems
Location
C. Constitución 383
Calle Constitución
We meet outside the convenience store Oxxo.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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914maximilianoe
Sep 1, 2024
Amazing first day nature hike! - This was the perfect way to spend our first morning in Puerto Vallarta! Carlos made just feel comfortable and safe from the beginning. He is really knowledgeable of the area and a really fun tour guy. We are lucky to have booked with him.
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Pedromh8802dd
Jul 4, 2024
Awesome!!!! - This was an awesome experience. Carlos, the tour guide was great as well. I will so this once again, when I return to Puerto Vallarta. I recommend this highly to everyone.
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Earl
Jun 16, 2024
Great experience - We had the perfect group and our tour guide was great. Definitely one of my favorite tours. We even had a great bodyguard very cute dog lol
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Manuel_r
May 18, 2024
👍👍👍👏👏👏 - It was worth the hike, the water was refreshing after the walk. The food and the drinks were grate. Our guid was patient and informative. Thank you.
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Alanna_h
Apr 28, 2024
Jam-packed adventure! - This tour was amazing from start to finish. Isaac was a great tour guide - he was very accommodating with any request and made sure we all had a great time. The waterfall was beautiful and swimming in the water was a once in a lifetime experience. The hike itself is very doable and not overwhelming. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who is looking for an adventure!
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Faraway576952
Mar 26, 2024
Super fun! - Tour guides were Alex and Carlos who were super friendly and attentive the entire time we took the hike. They helped us when we were also in the water and took us around to even the little cave!
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Jacqueline_h
Mar 24, 2024
Beautiful experience - Isaac was great! Highly recommend going in the morning on a weekday, where there’s minimal crowds and it’s GOREGOUS.
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Nesslykruntch
Mar 6, 2024
Awesome jungle hike! - Alex was so friendly and accommodating. He always made sure everyone in the group was having a good time and no one got left behind. It was our first time on a hike this intense, but we felt perfectly safe traveling in the jungle with him guiding us! Swimming at the waterfall was a refreshing treat after all the hiking, and really rejuvenating to make the trek back out easy. Note that some parts of the hike are pretty high up and some parts with not much guards/protections if you fall. Just be aware you should be pretty good on your feet and not afraid of heights.
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Brenda_b
Apr 26, 2024
Outstanding view - Our guide cancelled for the waterfall tour. Very disappointing. We did however get in with another group on the hidden beaches. The guide was great, the scenery outstanding. The hike was a little hard but am glad we went
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Marsha_a
Jun 7, 2024
Hike to a waterfall - I liked the reasonable price of this tour, which was probably made possible by using public transportation. The guide was a nice young man but if you are expecting to be entertained and Informed about PV you will probably be disappointed. One in my group was also disappointed by the trail, which in most places is a narrow cement road also used by horses and ATVs. It didn't help that we went in June, when the foliage is not lush, but that's not the company's fault. The pool is refreshing to swim in and many visitors jumped off surrounding rock cliffs. Know that the tour provides zero water and snacks. There is a restaurant at the waterfall where you can purchase food and drinks, however. Also know that you may not get beach time after climbing down to town. Our guide polled the small group and everyone seemed to want to go back, so he called for a water taxi. It was an ok trip but nothing fabulous, and a bit of a challenge going uphill for those affected by humidity
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