Puerto Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit Vacations Attractions

Attractions

Mexican Hosts Tours is Alaska Airlines Vacations local representative in Puerto Vallarta. With a professional bilingual staff, Mexican Hosts Tours offers the finest optional tours and excursions in and around the Puerto Vallarta area. Tours can be booked as an "add-on" when booking your Alaska Airlines Vacations package. Prices and tours vary. If you prefer to wait until you arrive in Puerto Vallarta, Mexican Hosts Tours is happy to assist you in choosing an excursion that's just right for you.

Most excursions vary from day to day. Please check with your Mexican Host Tours representative upon arrival for more information. Tours subject to change without notice.

City Tour

Enjoy the real feeling of Puerto Vallarta and experience new places of interest created by artistic local people, such as the Sculpture Plaza, the main Cathedral of Lady of Guadalupe, and Liz Taylor's home. Learn the best places for shopping and find out how to bargain, the "Mexican way" at a flea market. From there we continue down the coastal road until you reach a beautiful natural area with many different tropical flowers and beautiful villa homes.

Price includes: City tour, transportation from and to hotel.
Not Included in Price: Tip and lunch not included in price.
Hours: Departure daily at 9:00 a.m. from the guest hotel, arrive 15 minutes before departure.
Duration: 5 hours

North Shore Excursion

This excursion is a fun way to enjoy the country and experience the Mexican culture and way of life. You will discover north shore villages like the small fishing village La Cruz , famous romantic town of Sayulita, and Punta Mita at the end of the bay. You will visit churches, the main plaza and gazebo. Next experience culture and traditions on a street flea market. Last, but definitely not least, you will have the opportunity of stop by a real tequila factory and learn how tequila is made.

Price includes: Tour, transportation, lunch and two beers or sodas.
No Included in Price: Tip not included in price.
Hours: Departure according the group.
Duration: 6 hours

Las Caletas By Day

Sheltering some of nature's greatest treasures, Bandera's Bay offers a truly unique adventure. Here you will experience the wonder of the ocean from a 70-ft. Catamaran. You may see huge manta rays or playful dolphins diving and splashing in the beautiful waters. The boat leaves from the Main Terminal and Nuevo Vallarta Marinas coasting through the city and passing by the unusual arched rock formations called Los Arcos. See a collection of small coves and picturesque fishing villages as you visit unspoiled beaches accessible only by sea. Enjoy snorkeling and discover the tropical under-water fauna or just relax on the beach.

Price includes: continental breakfast, buffet lunch, open bar, parrot encounter, guided nature walk, snorkeling, kayaking, yoga and paella lessons.
Not Included in Price: Spa treatments, clay modeling, diving and scuba diving. Transportation and tax upon entrance to the Marina not included in price. Tip not included.
Hours: Departure Monday — Saturday from Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal at 9:00 a.m., arrive 30 minutes before departure.
Duration: 7 hours

Swim With Dolphins

In this swim experience you will have the chance to talk, touch, play and swim with gentle and exquisite bottlenose dolphins. It begins with an interactive presentation, which includes a brief presentation on dolphin characteristics. Next, you will enter to the water to enjoy your dolphin experience.

Price includes: Swim program
Price does not include: Lunch, transportation and tip.
Hours: Daily at Vallarta Adventure Nuevo Vallarta Office. The program is available daily at 10 a.m., 12 a.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.; arrive 30 minutes before departure time.
Duration: 1 hour

Zip Line Canopy

Located in the Sierra Madre Mountains, this zip line consists of 10 lines totaling more than 2 kms. With guided assistance all participants will learn the use of safe equipment and techniques to zip over one the most beautiful rivers and cross from mountain top to mountain top.

Price includes: Roundtrip transportation (the pick-up is at a meeting point drop-off is at the guests hotel), equipment and lunch.
Not Included in Price: Tip
Hours: Daily departure at 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., arrive 30 minutes before departure.
Duration: 4 hours

Rhythms of the Night

This dinner show cruise departs at sunset and returns around 11:00 p.m.. This is one of Puerto Vallartas best adventures and fun for all ages. The tour departs from the Marina Terminal embarking on a 50 minute cruise along the bay. Along the way you can enjoy the sites, open bar and staff entertainment. Upon arrival you will find a Polynesian-type remote beach, accessible only by sea. Sit back and enjoy a very cultural and dramatic prehispanic show.

Price includes: A superb candlelight dinner, open bar, a torch-lit pyramid performance and the journey to and from Las Caletas.
Not Included in Price: Transportation and tax upon entrance to the Marina, tip.
Hours: Departure Monday — Saturday from Nuevo Vallarta at 6:30 p.m. and from Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal at 7:00 p.m., arrive 30 minutes before departure.
Duration: 5 hours

Mexican Fiestas

The Mexican Fiesta is the most traditional Mexican party you can find. This fiesta leads you through all States that represent the Mexican Republic, from rich folklore dances to traditions, all enhanced with light, color and joy. The sound of Mexican Mariachi gives a traditional touch with the music that characterizes this land of tequila. Delight yourself with the flavors and aromas as you enjoy a sumptuous Mexican cuisine.

Price includes: Tour, transportation from meeting point, and return to your hotel
Not Included in Price: Tip
Hours: Departure Monday — Saturday at 12:00PM and 2:00PM from designated meeting spot depending on your hotel, return to your hotel lobby.
Duration: 5 hours

Transfers

Mexico Host Tours provides airport transfers from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport to your hotel. Transfers are per person and children under 2 are free. Shuttle departure times coincide with your flight arrival time. Mexico Host Tour vans are not equipped to accommodate disabled passengers needing wheelchair accessibility. Wheelchairs may be stowed in the baggage compartment of the van.