Ziplines and Horse Back Riding in Vallarta

This full-day outing at Rancho Capomo, an ecological park near Puerto Vallarta, combines horseback riding through the tropical forest with a zipline circuit and a Mexican lunch. The activity lasts about 360 minutes, and the listing describes the setting as the Sierra Madre rainforest and the village of Las Palmas, well away from the busiest tourist areas.

The day starts on horseback. You ride your own horse along the river and into the tropical forest, heading toward a waterfall. On the way you cross remote rivers of varied shapes and sizes, walk over hanging bridges and climb steps to reach the falls. At the waterfall you are invited to swim in the cascades and pools below.

After the horseback ride comes the zipline circuit: seven lines that take you flying between the trees and over the rivers. The operator presents it as an exciting way to see the surrounding nature from above.

The day ends with a traditional Mexican lunch with drinks before you return to Puerto Vallarta. The listing mentions fajitas or chicken, guacamole and Mexican sauce that you prepare yourself, plus handmade tortillas, beans and rice. Pick-up is offered from two meeting points, and the transport is an air-conditioned vehicle, though the listing does not name the pick-up points, so confirm them when booking.

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and use biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent. Water levels in the waterfalls and pools vary with the season, lower in the dry season and higher in the rainy season, and the route can change depending on conditions. For safety, cameras are not allowed, and the listing lists restrictions for expecting mothers and for people with back, neck, heart, balance or dizziness conditions, with a maximum weight of 250 lbs (120 kg). It is also not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. Tips and other expenses are not included.