Full Day Private Shore Tour in Puerto Vallarta from Vallarta Port

This is a private full-day shore excursion in Puerto Vallarta designed for cruise ship passengers. It starts at the Puerto Vallarta cruise port, and the itinerary lists a total duration of 420 minutes. Because it is private, the day is arranged around your group and your ship's schedule.

The driver welcomes you just outside the cruise terminal, and you step into a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle. The tour is synchronized with your ship's docking times so that you start promptly and return to the port with time to spare before departure.

The itinerary begins with the Malecón, the esplanade of about 12 blocks in Centro and the Zona Romántica that crosses the Cuale River by the Puente Río Cuale. Its features include Los Arcos, the Malecón lighthouse and a collection of sculptures. You then visit the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a Catholic place of worship; the listing notes that it is open daily, with services in English on Saturdays and mass in Spanish and English on Sundays.

Next comes the Matamoros Lighthouse, a former lighthouse on Matamoros Street in Centro, inaugurated on August 15, 1932 and retired in June 1978, when it was deemed a historic landmark. The route also includes a stop of about an hour at an open-work tower reached by a climb up steep steps, with panoramic views from the top, and the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, on Plaza del Pitillal, a working-class suburb of Puerto Vallarta. The description also mentions the Marina Vallarta.

After the guided tour comes three hours of free time. Your guide leaves you at a convenient spot so you can have lunch and shop, since the operator mentions local cuisine and souvenirs. Then the vehicle takes you back to your ship.

Included are private transportation, pick-up and drop-off at the port, all fees and taxes, and a professional local guide. Entrance fees are listed as not required. There is an important note on changes: the route and duration in the city depend on docking times, traffic, special events and other factors, and the operator cannot refund the tour if its duration has to be adjusted for those reasons. If your ship cannot dock, the listing states a full refund. Specialized infant seats are available and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.