Private City Tour & Rain Forest

This is a fully private city tour of Puerto Vallarta with a rain forest theme in its title. You have one of the operator's guides to yourself, who gives you information about the city and answers your questions. The listed duration is 300 minutes, and you travel by private transportation.

The itinerary starts with a walk along the Malecón, where you see its statues and can take a photo at the seahorse, described as the symbol of the destination. The next stop is the city's main church, which the source says is one of the few churches with local architecture and a crown on top.

Next you go through the hill known as Gringo Gulch, named because many people from the United States have chosen to live in Puerto Vallarta. You also pass one of the city's most important houses, whose owners at the time were Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Then you pass through an important nightlife area, and there is a stop to appreciate the differences between the hotel zones and to take a souvenir photo.

The tour continues to a photo stop at one of the places that highlight the natural side of the city. Another stop lets you enjoy the natural setting and, if you wish, have lunch at a spot the operator recommends. Lunch is not included in the price. After that, there is a quick visit to the town that gave Puerto Vallarta its relevance as a tourist destination, and a stop to buy souvenirs and gifts, about 35 minutes.

The source does not describe the rain forest part in detail, so if that is what attracts you, ask the operator what it involves before you book.

The price includes private transportation with air conditioning, bottled water and an operator-guide. Lunch and gratuities are not included. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, infants sit on an adult's lap, and service animals are allowed. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, and the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. The meeting point note asks you to be ready 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Public transportation options are available nearby.