Snorkel, Jungle & Hidden Waterfall Adventure

Snorkel, Jungle and Hidden Waterfall Adventure packs the sea, the mountains and a seafood lunch into a single day from Puerto Vallarta, about 420 minutes in total. The operator describes it as a way to see the area differently rather than a list of sights.

The day starts at the meeting point, where the group takes a public bus to Boca de Tomatlan, a coastal town, in a trip of about 30 minutes with views along the way. From there you head by boat to Majahuitas, a small bay hidden between the jungle and the ocean. You put on your snorkel and spend about 60 minutes looking for tropical fish and reefs in clear water.

Then the trip moves to Quimixto, a small town between the mountains and the coast. From there you walk through the town and follow a trail to a waterfall hidden in the mountains, in a stretch of about 120 minutes. If you would like something different, you can also reach the waterfall by ATV or on horseback. The listing does not state the price of these options, so ask the operator.

Back in Quimixto, the group stops for about 90 minutes at a local seafood restaurant a few steps from the beach. The lunch is not included in the price, so budget for it. Afterward you walk to the Quimixto pier, take a boat to Boca de Tomatlan and board the bus back to Puerto Vallarta, another stretch of about 60 minutes.

Snorkel gear and transportation are included. The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness and is not recommended for pregnant travelers, for travelers with spinal injuries or for those with poor cardiovascular health. Service animals are allowed, and public transportation is available nearby. The listing does not give the meeting point, so confirm it with the operator.