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Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit - Optional Tours

Please note: Tours pre-purchased online are not pre-reserved for a specific date. Please contact your ground operator upon arrival to reserve your tour day and to confirm tour departure information and other details.

CANOPY TOUR – 4 ½ Hours
Operates: Daily
Adults: $79 / Children (under 12): $69
The lush emerald green tropical forest which surrounds Puerto Vallarta provides a biological paradise of rich diversity and stunning profusion of tropical fauna. The Canopy Adventure gives you the chance to see this amazing world from a unique perspective. Guests traverse from tree to tree and platform to platform using pulleys on horizontal traverse cables, as they sail through the treetops of the forest canopy, and over the trails far below.
**Present tour voucher to ground operator upon arrival to reserve tour day/time.**

CRUISE TO CALETAS – 7 Hours
Operates: Daily (exc. Sunday)
Adults: $85 / Children (under 12): $60
A 1 hour and 15 minutes cruise by deluxe catamaran to a secluded beach, a gorgeous location, only accessible by sea. Free kayaking and snorkeling is available on the beach, but there are also hammocks, lounge chairs and a nice beach to just relax and enjoy the tranquility and natural beauty of Caletas. An excellent lunch accompanied by wine will be served on the beach. There are also scuba options, whether with the supervision of fully-qualified dive-masters or as a part of a small party of divers, spend the morning exploring the reefs that lay just offshore at the southern edge of the Bay, before returning to Las Caletas for lunch. A swimming pool lesson the day before is required for scuba diving.
**Present tour voucher to ground operator upon arrival to reserve tour day/time.**

DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER
Operates: Daily
Adults: $79 / Children: $79
Standing waist deep in the water, guests are introduced to a family of Bottle Nosed dolphins. As curious about us as we are of them, they swim amongst us offering their sleek and graceful bodies to be petted gently, to shake our hand and to give us a friendly kiss.
**Present tour voucher to ground operator upon arrival to reserve tour day/time.**

DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER PROGRAM – 1 Hour
Operates: Daily
Adults: $79 / Children (5 yrs. and older; 1-4 swim free w/paid adult ticket): $69
Discover the dolphin’s best-kept secrets in a safe and fun-filled environment. During your encounter, you will be surprised by the great intelligence and friendliness of these wonderful marine mammals. You will also have the opportunity to hug it, kiss it, let it kiss you on the cheek, and enjoy watching your new friend while it performs a series of amazing behaviors. They will make you tingle with excitement! This program is ideal for children… of all ages.
**Present tour voucher to ground operator upon arrival to reserve tour day/time.**

DOLPHIN ROYAL SWIM – 1 Hour
Operates: Daily
Adults: $139 / Children (min. age 8 yrs. old): $139
Full excitement: action and speed! This is, undoubtedly, Dolphin Discovery’s royal program. Two dolphins welcome you with an affectionate handshake, a kiss on the cheek and let you give them one as well. Later, they take you for an original and speedy ride while you hold on to their fins. The most thrilling moment of this program is during the foot-push, when you feel all the strength of your new friends while they push you across the water from the bottom of your feet. It is truly “the experience of a lifetime!”.
**Present tour voucher to ground operator upon arrival to reserve tour day/time.**

HIGHLIGHTS OF PUERTO VALLARTA – 5 Hours
Operates: Daily
Adults: $32 / Children (3-12 yrs.): $16
A bilingual guide will point out the highlights of Puerto Vallarta and offer honest tips on the best shops in town. You will see several art galleries, shops with the most beautiful decorations in the area, beach clothes and so on. You will visit the handicraft market, featuring traditional clothing, pottery, onyx, silver, etc. Practice your bargaining techniques with the merchants and see how low a price you can get. As an additional feature, you may have lunch or a snack in one of the restaurants in the downtown area.
**Present tour voucher to ground operator upon arrival to reserve tour day/time.**

JEEP SAFARI – 5 Hours
Operates: Daily
Adults Only: $80
Venture away from civilization into an off-road adventure that you will remember for a lifetime. Travel in open-air jeeps to the heart of the Sierra Madre. Get an insight into some of the most beautiful, remote and unspoiled scenery. Journey through the riverbeds and unpaved roads, and witness a variety of natural wonders, from quiet rainforests and unspoiled wilderness to charming and authentic Mexican villages. On the way you will also visit a sombrero factory. The guides are familiar with the local culture and environment. Not recommended for children.
**Present tour voucher to ground operator upon arrival to reserve tour day/time.**

MEXICAN FIESTA – 3 Hours
Operates: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Adults: $72 / Children (3-12 yrs.): $36
Combine the colorful costumes of folk dancers with the snapping lariats of the charros in a show; add in lively mariachi music and dancing; top it all off with a buffet of Mexican favorites and a domestic open bar—and you have a fiesta.
**Present tour voucher to ground operator upon arrival to reserve tour day/time.**

PIRATE SHIP SHOW & DINNER – 4 Hours
Operates: Daily (exc. Sunday)
Adults: $85 / Children: $85
Climb aboard the Marigalante Pirate Ship with Captain Sam and his crew of pirates as you sail across the beautiful blue waters of the Banderas Bay. Sail with pirates on your way to Majahuitas Beach. Enjoy meals onboard and plenty of fun when you reach the beach!
**Present tour voucher to ground operator upon arrival to reserve tour day/time.**

RHYTHMS OF THE NIGHT – 4 ½ Hours
Operates: Daily (exc. Sunday)
Adults Only: $85
During sunset-time you will cruise to Caletas by deluxe catamaran; the boat ride will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes to the Caletas Beach, where you will enjoy an excellent dinner in the glow of candle and torch-light. Right next to the former residence of John Houston, tables are set up on the beach. After dinner there will be a torch-lit Pre-Hispanic show in the natural amphitheatre. You will be stirred by the haunting sounds of pre-Hispanic rhythms set in a natural jungle location. During the return trip the crew will be in charge of the entertainment on board. Not recommended for children.
**Present tour voucher to ground operator upon arrival to reserve tour day/time.**

SAN SABASTIAN AIR EXPEDITION – 5 ½ Hours
Operates: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Adults: $155 / Children: $155
A short 15 minute flight away by a modern 14 Seater Cessna will carry you far away from the bustling tourist center. This aircraft is designed to permit maximum visibility for all passengers. En route you will marvel from large picture windows at a cascading waterfall in the heart of the Sierra range, see remote mountain villages locked away in time and mountains carpeted in dense tropical vegetation.
**Present tour voucher to ground operator upon arrival to reserve tour day/time.**

SIERRA MADRE EXPEDITION – 7 ½ Hours
Operates: Daily
Adults: $80 / Children (min. age 8 yrs.): $80
Venturing away from the suburbs of Vallarta, in our specially designed Mercedes Benz all- terrain vehicles, this tour will take you off the beaten track, offering you an insight into a breathtaking Mexican outback that few know exists. Our off-road voyage of discovery will take you through mountain streams, forgotten villages and over bumpy terrain, on a mission to reach the heart of the Sierra.
**Present tour voucher to ground operator upon arrival to reserve tour day/time.**

SUNSET SAIL – 3 Hours
Operates: Tuesday and Friday
Adults: $75 / Children (min. age 10 yrs.): $75
Take pleasure in the unique opportunity to witness one of Puerto Vallarta’s famous sunsets from a privileged location. This cruise by deluxe sailboat will take you for a tour along the beautiful coast of Banderas Bay, while guests enjoy an open bar and snacks.
**Present tour voucher to ground operator upon arrival to reserve tour day/time.**

SWIM WITH DOLPHINS – 45 mins.
Operates: Daily
Adults: $101 / Children: $101
A limited number of guests enter the water and actually swim with the dolphins. It is the opportunity to intimately interact with dolphins in their own environment; to play and to enjoy each other’s company to the fullest.
**Present tour voucher to ground operator upon arrival to reserve tour day/time.**

TEQUILA TOUR – 12 Hours
Operates: Wednesday
Adults: $110 / Children (3-10 yrs.): $55
You will visit the lava fields of the Ceboruco Volcano, and the ruins of the pyramids of the Nahuatl. Once in the town of Tequila you will be taken to the plantations and shown how the agave is grown and harvested. You will visit a distillery to see how the Tequila is made and be able to sample the finished product. Lunch is included.
**Present tour voucher to ground operator upon arrival to reserve tour day/time.**

WILD ATV EXPERIENCE – 4 Hours
Operates: Daily
Adults: $80 / Children (min. age 10 yrs.): $80
Go back in time as you drive all over mountains, beautiful lansdcapes, XIX century mines and stunning cliffs to San Sebastian. Powerful yet easy to drive 350 cc semi-automatic Honda 4-wheel ATV's. No clutch but some shifting required.
**Present tour voucher to ground operator upon arrival to reserve tour day/time.**

WILD DOLPHINS & SNORKELING – 7 Hours
Operates: Sunday and Friday
Adults: $85 / Children (under 12): $35
The Bay of Banderas and the Mexican Pacific are waiting to be explored, and this exciting eco-tour offers you the opportunity to discover the wonders of nature while observing dolphins in the wild, bird watching, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and kayaking in the warm clear waters that surround the Marietas Islands.
**Present tour voucher to ground operator upon arrival to reserve tour day/time.**

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