We took our two kids here to experience swimming with dolphins and they had a great time and…read moreinstructors were great, however at the of course they try to get you by selling you all the photos and videos which is ok but at the price they charge and for what they actually give you is an absolute RIP OFF! I ended up purchasing all photos and videos, I even paid extra for my son to swim with the dolphin which was about 30 seconds long. When I go to check out and purchase I noticed all the videos were only 3-5 seconds long. I paid over $200 for these just to get a life time experience with my kid and received only 5 videos each for 3 seconds long. The one he swam around the pool was maybe 30 seconds long but I only received a video for 7 seconds. Very lame and disappointing that these places are all a tourist trap and take advantage of all tourists. I mentioned it to the guy at the end who checked me out and he said " this is how we do it here." great professional answer. Don't go here because you would want photos and videos which you will get nothing for what you're paying. Rip off

This whole crew is great. We went out with Alex Sr. (father), his two sons--Alex Jr. and…read moreDiego--and their dog Simon for surfing lessons. The waves nearby did not look great in the morning so when we arrived they took us by boat to a nearby spot that was much better. They gave us quick and helpful instructions on the beach, brought us protective shirts for the water, and brought along snacks and water (and boards, of course). The spot could not have been better for complete beginners and intermediate surfers alike. The breaks were good, smooth, and relatively predictable but not so tame as to be boring. The water was warm and the area was not crowded (we went early in the day--i.e., 9:30 am--and were there in mid-September). I've posted a photo taken from a cliff above our surf spot. It really was perfect. We enjoyed it so much that a few of us went back out with them two days later. This time, we drove in our rental car to the same spot. Alex and company brought the boards in their truck. Afterwards, Alex Jr. also took us to a nearby spot for a quick sip of raicilla upon our asking. They also tipped us off on where to find good tacos in town and a fun dinner place outside of town. All around, this is a really fun crew who enjoy what they do and are very good at it. I highly recommend them.

This tour was super fun. Every staff member was so kind! Sexy David was really funny, and Gaby took…read moresome great pics of us. We loved the open bar both on the boat and on the island. The breakfast on the way there was an assortment of fruit and mini muffins. The lunch was fajitas which we really enjoyed. I loved that everyone had to wear a life jacket for the first 10 minutes of the ride as I was initially nervous about the ride. After the 10 minutes are up, we had the option of continuing to wear the life jacket or take it off. All the instructions they gave were in both English and Spanish. One of the highlights on the way there was the whale watching. We saw a couple of them and it was so cool because it's the very end of the season, so we won't be seeing them again for a few months. Once we got the the island, we had some really good chips and guacamole. There were a few different excursion options for an additional cost. such as hiking to the waterfall, going horseback riding, or driving ATVs. Not sure what the cost for those were. We enjoyed snorkeling in the ocean and swimming in the shallow pool with a bar attached for easy access. I highly recommend this tour. We definitely got our money's worth and more!

We had a great time on the Yelapa Falls tour with Chica Locca Tours -- overall a really fun,…read morewell-run excursion with an awesome crew. The staff is incredibly attentive and welcoming from the start. Fair warning: the drinks start flowing around 9am, so pace yourself and bring lots of sunscreen -- the sun + cocktails add up quickly. The booze selection is pretty generic, but plentiful, and the snacks along the way are appreciated. The fajita lunch was solid and hit the spot after a morning on the water. Shoutout to Ricky Ricardo, truly the hostess with the mostest -- high energy, fun, and kept the vibe going all day. Luis was also fantastic, constantly checking in and somehow remembering everyone's names, which made the experience feel very personal and welcoming. They even slowed the boat down so we could watch whales, which was a highlight, and having a photographer on board was a nice touch to capture the day. The music on the ride home was a little outdated, but honestly... it just turned into a dance party anyway -- especially once the tequila shots started making the rounds. All in all, a great excursion with a fun crowd, attentive staff, and memorable moments. Easy 4 stars and a solid choice if you're looking for a lively day trip while in Puerto Vallarta.

Marc and his crew (Chuie, Herman, Bill and Captain Emiliano) were excellent communicators and…read moreexperts in Los Arcos scuba diving. Marc is a lanky Brit who has lived in PV for 17 years and has learned fluent Spanish. He has put together a wonderful business and has a great respect for all people and nature. I was part of an inaugural diving trip for Queer and Trans divers hosted by Narwhal Divers (https://www.narwhaldivers.com/). The founder of Narwhal, Niko, has been diving with Marc for many years. (Marc had a number of repeat customers on every dive/snorkel excursion.) Marc and the crew were respectful to us all. They were precise with correct pronoun usage and helped everyone feel welcome. While Marc comes across as a jokester on land, as a dive master he was calm, patient, organized, and safety-focused. He made efficient decisions and clear instructions. The visibility in the water varied dive to dive and a few of us got separated from the group at various times. As Marc had done a safety briefing on the boat, each of us knew what to do and all remained well. When I got separated, I didn't panic, started my ascent, and Mark located me during my safety stop. (Other dive boats in the area had helped him locate me by my air bubble stream. Clearly a community that all looks out for others!) Marc and I returned to the group and the dive continued without issue. We even saw a massive turtle on our final dive!!! [Even with marginal visibility, other sightings included many octopuses, a baby jellyfish, sea urchins, sea snakes, sting rays, sea cucumber, eel, nudibranchs, lobster, starfish, fresh coral and soooooooo many fish. Marc clearly knew the seascape well and was able to guide us to incredible underwater moments!] I look forward to diving with Marc and his team in the future!

Did 4 dives over two days with PV Ocean Tours. Crew was laid back, yet super professional and safe…read more All 4 dives were fun. Saw a shark, octopus, turtles, sea horse, manta and more! Highly recommend Marc and his team.

This place was the highlight of our recent vacation. My son is an avid surfer and he was so stoked…read moreto have Lalo and his crew take him to the best surf breaks around on a private boat. It was a bit of a splurge but reasonable compared to some of the other activities. And worth it to have the happy memories and "best vacation" as described by my son.

If you surf already or would like to learn Fox at Accion Tropical is a courteous professional. I…read morerecommend taking the ponga boat with him out to the surf break La Lancha. It's about a 10 minute boat ride. Fox is happy to hold your place in the line-up and offer advice on the best wave to catch or he can teach a beginner on a foamy or he will just drop you off if you are a pro. If you have non-surfers in your group they can go along to watch from the ponga. Accion Tropical has many boards to choose from so you can leave your board at home and travel through the airport carefree. Accion Tropical is easy to find as they are right across the street from Si Senor restaurant on the main drag. I can't say enough good things about Accion Tropical for a rental house and Fox as a surf coach.

This was such a fun activity during our cruise port call in Puerto Vallarta. In December we took a…read moreMexican cruise to celebrate my 70th birthday and this was our favorite activity off the ship. I'm a little late posting this review!! I appreciated having the crew explain how to operate the ATV, safety advice, and how they followed along with the riders making sure we were all OK and taking photos & videos. The ATVs were well-maintained and in good working order. We had no breakdowns or operational issues among our tour group. We enjoyed the views and the stops along the way where we got to try making tortillas, and having a snack by the cool creek. We also stopped for a tequila tasting, which was informative and fun. The tour started at the Estigo facility in town and we were escorted out of town by the Estigo guides. It's a bit bumpy riding in town on cobblestone roads, but as soon as we were out of town it was smooth riding. We did a morning tour, so I struggled with sunlight in my eyes, which proved to be a bit concerning when rounding corners as we headed up the hills leaving town. I admit to white-knuckling the early part of the ride. Once we were in the foothills, I was able to relax and enjoy the surroundings. I booked this tour on my own through the Estigo website, which made it a much better value than one of the cruise ship excursions. We also had a smaller group and just took a cab from the cruise port to Estigo's faculty. I definitely recommend Estigo if you are looking for a fun activity when visiting Puerto Vallarta!

Great communication through email and phone for reservations. They accommodated our big group of 21…read morepeople. They took many pictures and videos for us for free and we had a great time!

We really loved the individual attention we received from this tour company. They are small but…read moremighty. They were so knowledgeable and took the time to help us understand the sea animals. I love the small group. You really felt important and it was nice to get to know the other the other travelors. Our tour was swimming with the dolphins and snorkeling. We got close to a lot of dolphins but they didn't get to close to us. It was find though as we enjoyed the opportunity to share the bay with them and as most wild animals it is not guartantee, but we left happy nonetheless. Thank you Ecotours!

This is an excellent company to do snorkeling with. Our guide Maggie is a professional zoologist…read more She is incredibly knowledgeable about the islands we went to. She took us to a hidden beach, recently opened to the public after being closed to the public. And we we incredibly lucky to see spotted dolphins and humpback whales next to our boat. It was an amazing experience, and this company has knowledgeable and environmentally conscious staff

Signed up via Viator. They charged us twice. They ran my partner's credit card when we arrived the…read moremorning of our snorkeling trip. My card on file was charged after the trip. We went to two different spots and the water was extremely choppy (they can't control that, there was a storm the previous night). However, there are two beaches at the location where snorkeling might have been more accessible, if they had let us know about it. It would have been helpful to know that there were other options the morning of the trip. If they had told us, they would have been able to charge us for that add-on. But no information was provided about the beach access. In terms of friendliness/helpfulness, they were amenable, but not terribly friendly. I second the other reviewer who said they kinda felt like cargo. They were friendly enough to a local family who was on the trip with us. Endeavor to speak Spanish to the guides and they might be more friendly. Overall, we came at the end of tourist season and the staff and guides seemed harried, distracted, and ready for a break.

Reasons for bad review: * Staff was not as helpful or…read morefriendly as I've experienced with other dive companies. Not nearly enough context was shared about what to expect or look forward to. We kinda felt like cargo. * Water was very cold. Limited visibility. Limited marine life. Unremarkable topology. * Lunch was small. Not good food. * Sayulita Sickness took down our whole group and we were horrendously sick, so if you're reading this, I encourage you to do some research and reconsider traveling to Sayulita.

I give a high endorsement to Captain Miguel and Christopher his deck hand. They were very friendly…read moreand knowledgeable. Most importantly, they got us into lots of fish on a slow day. 3 Dorado (mahi mahi), also hooked a marlín and a sailfish. It was a enjoyable day. Also, high marks for Belen who handles reservations. She did not loose patience with us although we changed our minds a few times on dates Lo De Marcos is about a hour north of PV. I have fished out of PV several times and the advantage is that it is out of the Bay of Banderas and closer to the best fishing to the north. There is a beach take off and landing requires which he handled expertly. (mind blowing)

Saw whales and has the best time with the team. Even fished and caught some nice onesread more

We had a great experience with Puerto Vallarta Surf and Dive. Both Leo and Daniel were excellent…read moreguides. My husband and I are experienced divers. We felt that we were in more than capable hands at all times, but enjoyed the freedom of not being micromanaged. Both dive guides struck the perfect balance between laid-back and professional. Very enjoyable experience all around. We highly recommend Puerto Vallarta Surf and Dive.

Daniel and his crew were awesome. We had originally planned for a day of surfing and a day of…read moreScuba for a family of 4. Due to an ankle injury and colds all around we had to cancel part of the adventure. They were very flexible in changing schedules and trying to get us out there. My older son and I were able to surf one day with him and it was awesome. Very easy going but also very instructional. My son caught his first wave and the day was a huge success. Thank you much Daniel.

We had the BEST time with Mictlan Surf School! Cannot recommend it enough - they have a great…read moreselection of boards and super reasonable prices for rentals. Josue is incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and so kind -- he took us by boat to a surf break where we caught some of the best waves of our lives, and gave us sage surfing advice that we'll be practicing until we return. Everything about this experience was seamless and unforgettable. We'll 100% be back and can't recommend Mictlan enough for anyone visiting Punta Mita!

I don't normally write reviews but wanted to say thank you to Manuel and Josue for an incredible…read moretime surfing today!!! My kids loved it and hopefully they had a good enough time that I can mow plan more family surf trips! Seriously, they are professional, super knowledgeable, and polite. They love their craft and guests. Would recommend without hesitation.