RZR/Adventure in the Eden & Coast Adventure for 5-6 Passengers

This off-road tour in a side-by-side vehicle, listed for groups of 5 to 6 passengers, heads from Puerto Vallarta into the mountains toward Eden, an eco-park. The itinerary lists 210 minutes in total, and the operator describes an initial drive of about 30 minutes along the highway with the bay on one side and jungle on the other.

Early on you pass Los Arcos, a protected nature reserve that the listing calls an icon for locals. The route then goes through the village of Mismaloya before climbing into the mountains to reach EDÉN, an eco-park described as a place of waterfalls, history and untouched nature. The listing adds that parts of the 1987 film Predator were shot there.

According to the schedule, you check in at the operator's facilities at 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m., have a welcome briefing 20 minutes later and leave for the mountain at 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. You arrive at the eco-park around 10:20 a.m. or 2:20 p.m., and about 10 minutes later there is time for lunch and swimming. The order of the tour may vary.

The tequila tasting takes place at a rustic mountaintop distillery in Nogalito, where experts guide you through the traditional process and you taste artisanal tequilas. It is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. or 3:45 p.m. The group returns to the facilities for check-out at 12:15 p.m. or 4:15 p.m.

Practical notes: a certified guide, all safety equipment and the tequila tasting are included, while food, beverages, hotel transportation and tips are not. Drivers must present a driver's license, and a credit or debit card is needed as a guarantee. The minimum age is 8 for passengers and 18 to drive with a driver's permit. Wear comfortable clothes and biodegradable sunscreen. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy, and requires at least a moderate fitness level.