Vallarta Bay Tours

On nearly all of these excursions, reservations are necessary.
Some have on-line booking, follow the links by clicking 'View' or the logo.

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Unless otherwise noted, all prices are in US dollars.
If you have any questions about booking tours, etc. you can call me at (213) 341-0463. Note: I'm not always around the telephone, so please leave a message and I'll get back to you or E-Mail - jr@vallartainfo.com

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	Vallarta Adventures Whale Watching Puerto Vallarta offers many ecological wonders and adventure tours, but nothing compares to the thrill of witnessing the beauty, harmony and grace of the humpback whales and wild dolphins that inhabit the Bay of Banderas. Pacific dolphins are sighted here year-round, and each winter, humpback whales migrate south from their arctic feeding grounds to breed and rear their young in the warm, protected waters of Banderas Bay.
Only Available between December 15th and March 31st.
Available	Service Name	Ages	Price	Ages	Price
Daily	Whale Photo Safari	12 +	76.50 person	n/a		View
Daily	Whales, Dolphins & Snorkeling	12 +	58.50 person	4-11	29.25 person	View
Mon to Sat	Whale Watching & Las Caletas	12 +	80.00 person	4-11	40.00 person	View
Sun,Tue,Fri	Sailing with the Whales	12 +	85.00 person	n/a		View


	Vallarta Adventures Cruise Tours Las Caletas on Puerto Vallarta's Banderas Bay is Vallarta Adventure's exclusive tropical beach hideaway. Enjoy the most fantastic coastal scenery that Vallarta has to offer while cruising to our private cove where you will discover the wonders of the bay while kayaking, snorkeling, or scuba diving. On land, you can explore the surrounding forest, relax in a hammock on the golden beach, or indulge in a therapeutic massage or facial at our hilltop spa center.

Available	Service Name	Ages	Price	Ages	Price
Mon to Sat	Las Caletas Day Excursion	12 +	72.00 person	4-11	36.00 person	View
Mon to Fri	Yelapa & Majahuitas	12 +	54.00 person	4-11	27.00 person	View

	Vallarta Adventures Dolphins The dolphin programs at Vallarta Adventures are thrilling experiences that you will remember and cherish for the rest of your life. Our dolphin center in Nuevo Vallarta offers dolphin educational programs that offer you the once in a lifetime opportunity to interact face to face with Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins.

Available	Service Name	Ages	Price
Daily	Dolphin Encounter	4 +	62.00 person	View
Daily	Dolphin Swim	5 +	90.00 person	View
Mon to Sat	Trainer for a Day	12 +	225.00 person	View
Daily	Signature Swim	5 +	128.00 person	View
Sun to Fri	Dolphin Kids	4 - 8	54.00 person	View
Mon to Sat	Sea Lion Encounter	8+	54.00 person	View

	Vallarta Adventures Under the Stars A scenic sunset cruise across Banderas Bay takes you to the isolated cove of Las Caletas, where flickering torches, gently lapping seas and swaying palms set the mood for a mesmerizing performance deep within the tropical forest that will captivate your heart and leave you breathless.

Available	Service Name	Ages	Price
Mon to Sat	Rhythms of the Night	13 +	72.00 person	View


	Vallarta Adventures Sail Adventures Vallarta Adventure offers exclusive sailboat charters in Puerto Vallarta's Banderas Bay. Our luxury sailing yachts are reserved for small groups and come staffed with a personal crew dedicated to making your day sail or evening sailing charter as pleasurable as possible.
Available	Service Name	Ages	Price
Daily	Day Sailing	8 +	76.50 person	View
Wed or Fri	Sunset Sailing	8 +	63.00 person	View

	Whale Watching -- Dec15th - Mar31st
	Book On-Line with the best organization involved with marine life. US 75.00 per person, $45.00 children, season open December 15th through the end of March, with multilingual guides holding college degrees in Marine Science, onboard the "Prince of Whales" a especially designed boat for approaching whales. Hydrophone System, to listen to the underwater songs of the Whales. Fruit, soft drinks, bottled water and snacks on board. Schedule: Daily departures at 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. Reservations Essential.	Book On-Line

Scuba

Puerto Vallarta turtle

We have some really great dive sites in the bay.

For a selection of our best SCUBA & Snorkel tour operators, click the button on the right.
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All PADI certified, experienced dive training for all levels.

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Sailing, Whale Watching & Snorkeling

On this day tour you will watch the whales in comfort, from the deck of a classic sailboat as it takes you to the Marietas Islands National Park, where you can take a refreshing dip and snorkel. Sailing back in the afternoon you will see more whales, dolphins and even some turtles. Includes Marietas Landing Permit, Breakfast, Lunch and an Open Bar.
Daily departures from the Puerto Vallarta Marina, at 8am, and also from Nuevo Vallarta at 9am. Special on-line price US$77.00, children 5-12 half price. Dec15th - Mar31st

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Dolphins in the Wild & Los Arcos -- April 1st - Dec 14th.

Instead of seeing captured dolphins in a cement tank, come and see them in their own environment, feeding, playing and caring for their pups.
When the whales are not here, this tour will take you out on the bay, where you will meet several pods of dolphins that live here year round.
The special semi-rigid boat gets you down to their level and the crew of Marine Biologists and Oceanographers will explain everything about them.
The tour includes a snorkeling trip to the Los Arcos Marine Preserve. Includes Medical Insurance, Educational Diagrams & Photos, Snorkeling Gear, Soft Drinks, Snacks & Dry Bags.

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Sailing on a Classic Sailboat

Enjoy the serenity of sailing Banderas Bay on one of our four Classic Sailboats. Four different tours:
An ecological tour of the Marietas Islands
A day trip to Discover Yelapa
A snorkeling trip to Los Arcos
Or a Sunset Cruise.
Whatever your choice, enjoy the finest Mexican Hospitality and Service while relaxing in comfort.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Open Bar on the day tours and Snacks and Beverages on the Los Arcos and Sunset Cruise. Snorkeling Equipment included.
$63.00 and $45.00 special on-line pricing, children 5-12 half price, under 5 years are free.

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Bird Watching

With more than 300 species of birds, Puerto Vallarta is called El Paraiso or Paradise by Bird Watchers.
The Marietas Islands are a bird sanctuary and one of the few place where the Blue Footed Booby nests and breeds. Sea Hawks and many other birds of the Oceans and Estuaries live here or pass through.
Puerto Vallarta is an exceptional location for bird watching.

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Fishin'

Ocean

Puerto Vallarta is home to the worlds largest sailfish tournament every November and has been for over 28 years.

Blue Marlin	August-November, March-April
Blue marlin offshore	peaking November to January
Black Marlin	August-November March-April
Pacific Sailfish	Year Round Peak November-April
Striped Marlin	August-November March-April
Wahoo	October-March
Yellowfin Tuna	June-February
Small tuna , bonito, Dorado, sierra	All Year

Variations
Big Game	Day trip to the point or off the islands, these areas offer the best fishing for sailfish, dorado (mahi mahi), marlin, wahoo and other large species.
Small Game	Half or all day, fishing inside the bay, yellowtail, tuna, roosterfish, mackerel, red snapper, bonita, amberjack and sea bass.
Marlin	12-hour trip to the "CORBETENA" reef.

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Typical Prices
For 8 hours: on a 30' Uniflite sportfisher from $150US (shared fishing party)	For 8 hours: on a 30' Uniflite sportfisher $500US
For 4 hours; private charter $350US	For 8 hours: on a 38' Hatteras sportfisher w/ A/C $900US

Private Tour Guide

Enjoy a private boat trip in the beautiful area south of Puerto Vallarta. Your friendly, professional, bilingual guide will keep you away from the crowds, while you enjoy snorkeling in some great spots, cruising the lovely un spoilt coastline, enjoying deserted beaches and even having the chance to explore a Mexican village.
Cost is $75 per person (subject to a minimum of $300) which includes snorkeling gear, snacks, beers and fishing equipment if desired. Tours start in Boca de Tomatlan, you can catch a bus from the south side for 5.5 pesos each way.
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