Viking/RZR - Adventure El Eden for 3-4 Passengers

This off-road tour takes 3 to 4 passengers per vehicle into the hills behind Puerto Vallarta in a Viking side-by-side (RZR-style) vehicle. It is listed at 210 minutes, and the ride covers approximately 15 miles (24 km) of off-road driving. The goal is EDÉN, an eco-park in the mountains, with a tequila tasting on the way.

You start by driving for about 30 minutes along the highway with the bay on one side and the jungle on the other. One of the landmarks you pass is Los Arcos, a protected natural reserve that locals treat as an icon of Vallarta. The route then goes through the village of Mismaloya before climbing into the mountains.

At the top you reach EDÉN, an eco-park with waterfalls, history and untouched nature. The listing notes that it was a filming location for the film Predator. A time for lunch and swimming is included in the schedule, although food and drinks are not part of the price. The final stop is a rustic mountaintop distillery in Nogalito, where experts explain the traditional making of tequila and you taste artisanal varieties before the ride back.

The listing lists a sample schedule, with the order of the tour possibly varying: check-in at the facilities at 9:00 am or 1:00 pm, a welcome briefing at 9:20 or 1:20, departure at 9:30 or 1:30, arrival at the park at 10:20 or 2:20, lunch and swimming at 10:30 or 2:30, tequila tasting at 11:45 or 3:45, and return for check-out at 12:15 or 4:15 pm.

This is an active tour, not a sightseeing drive. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy, and you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. All drivers must show a driver's license, and a credit or debit card is required as a warranty. The minimum age is 8 for passengers and 18 for drivers, who need a driver's permit.

Wear comfortable clothes and use biodegradable sunscreen. All safety equipment and a certified guide are included, along with the tequila tasting. Beverages and food, hotel transportation and tips are not included, so bring cash for what you want to buy. The listing lists no separate meeting point beyond the check-in at the operator's facilities.