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    Peter H.

    Amazing spot for dinner in PV right by the hotels and an amazing dinner location. Highly recommended!

    Amanda O.

    This excursion from our cruise ship was magical. If the food was for authentic I would have given it a 5! Snorkeling at marieta islands was less than amazing but that's not because of our crew or anything. There was a massive tropical storm churning up the ocean around our time. After snorkeling we headed to the most magical beach on the mainland Corrientes. And literally, they could have forgot me there I wouldn't have been mad one bit. Paddle boarding, exploring, relaxing, kayaking, swimming To top it off, on the way back.... We got the most amazing show from the crew! Bravo! Would definitely book with them again!

    Leaving after the show is over
    Mike M.

    This review is for ALMA by Rhythms of the Night which is a production of Vallarta Adventures. This company provides several tourist activities in the PV area and I believe that Rhythms of the Night is their largest and most popular. I bought my ticket online several days before my arrival in late January. During the busier tourist times you will want to buy earlier. The cost was approximately $145 USD and it was well worth it. The "experience" begins with a 50 minute boat ride across the bay to the opposite coastline. During the entire trip you are in view of the shoreline. On the ride over the guests are treated to free beer, rum punch and margs on the rocks along with some appetizers. My boat saw several whales on the daylight ride over. Upon arrival at dusk, my boat de-boarded and then were led along a candle lit trail along the shoreline to 3-4 different dining areas for dinner. It felt like arriving on Fantasy Island with Ricardo Montelban waiting to greet you! Each area had tables under a roof but open sided along with other tables that actually were on some small secluded beaches. The primary illumination was from all of the lit candles and they were supplemented by white light strings hanging around. Every group (large or small) could sit by themselves. Even a party of one could sit by themself. Each dining area had a full buffet available along with waiters to take your drink order. The buffet was expansive with salads, beef, chicken and seafood entrees, side vegetable dishes and many desserts. Every table had a beautiful view of the water and the setting was perfect. After about an hour, we were told to get ready to move to the amphitheater for the evening show. This was a short walk before being seating in an outdoor theater with raised seating. By the time the show started, I estimated the crowd to be between to 1200-1500. The show lasted about an hour and was a Las Vegas quality show (but family oriented). There were gymnasts, acrobats, fire dancers, singers, etc. presenting a thoroughly entertaining show with many comedic moments. The show is heavily rooted in Mexican culture and customs and I completely enjoyed it. Oh by the way, while on land I did not have a cell signal so be prepared to be out of touch with the world for about 3-4 total hours. Finally after the show everyone is herded back to their respective boat for the nighttime ride back to where they started. This trip also included the same free drinks on the cruise back including a stage show by some of the crew for laughs. My trip started with the boat leaving at 5:30 pm and ended with the boat returning about 10:15 pm. I thought it was a fantastic evening with a fun round trip boat ride, very nice dinner and an excellent show. It was the highlight of my trip to Mexico. I highly recommend this excursion.

    Fire dancer
    Mark T.

    Wow! This is quite an experience. We attended the Rhythm of the Night show with Vallarta Adventures. It starts out with a boat ride from the Marina Vallarta (or Nueva Vallarta) to a destination on the coast about an hour south. We had some pretty good ocean swells that night so there were quite a few passengers suffering through seasickness headed out. No big deal, i guess that's just part of the show. Once we arrived, we were directed to an outdoor theater for the show which was amazing. Musicians, acrobats, fire dancers, costumes and a little comedy punctuated a well directed show. After the show, we followed paths through the jungle to our dining area right on the beach. A buffet included seafood, beef, roasted vegetables and an array of desserts complemented by a rich spiced coffee. Our return cruise was quite a bit smoother and included a show by the boat's staff with music, dancing, juggling and more comedy. This is a big production and it costs a bit but it's well worth it. Arrive at the marina with at least 45 minutes to complete the arrival registration and pay port fees. The port fees are paid directly to a government agent in cash (dollars or pesos) only. If you arrive too early, you can also spend a little time shopping or enjoying a cocktail while you wait to board.

    Brooke P.

    We went on the Yelapa and Majahuitas tour. Had a really fun time. Spend a decent amount of time on the boat and personally was not a huge fan of Majahuitas. It was beautiful and exclusive but the beach sand is more rocky and the line for the bar is long. Would have been ok skipping that. I did love the town of Yelapa! It was nice to tour the town, just want to note that it's a decent walk and hilly so be prepared. Then it end at the beach in Yelapa where the sand is nice, there are lounge chairs to hang out and order food and drinks. There are people walking around to sell items or even had a guy carrying around an iguana to hold.

    Adventure #2, ZIP LINES
    Dan F.

    I've been to Puerto Vallarta 3x in the last 12 months and I have gone on the OUTDOOR ADVENTURE zip lines, EVERY time. Today was just as epic as the other 2x, Insuring my return. I can not get enough of this tour. The roller coaster zip line is in the top 5 things I have done on my lifetime!! Yesterday we did the Dolphin Extreme and tomorrow we are doing a Sayulita tour. These guys Do Not disappoint!! Whatever adventure you would like to do.... These guys got you covered!!! I bought the 3 for the price of 2 package this time and .... Well, I am contemplating buying another 3 and occupying everyday here with an adventure!! Who needs rest and relaxation anyways??!??!? Give me ALL the adrenaline!!!

    Call log showing 4 calls to customer service where they hung up on me each time. The last call had me on hold for 35 minutes.
    George A.

    We booked a scuba and snorkeling trip for 9/2. I received an email on 8/30/25 indicating they were cancelling the scheduled tour. I immediately requested a refund. 2 days later they indicated refunds took 20-25 days depending on the bank... such BS. I have had credit card merchant accounts - refunds go through the day you key them into the terminal. It's been 17 days and still no refund from a tour they cancelled. It's ridiculous. We don't have an unlimited budget when on vacation and holding our funds hostage limits our ability to experience other excursions.

    A. C.

    We had a great evening on the Sunset Cruise. Staff (Sergio, Johnny, Simon, and R*) were spot on keeping the drinks flowing, along with the appetizers and music. We even saw a sea turtle! Sunset was amazing, too. Perfect night. Unfortunately, My friend got sea sick but the guys were very accommodating with the h2o and bags. Definitely recommend for a fun date night cruise with friend or significant other.

    Rum runners yummm
    Kimberly E.

    So I booked Yelapa snorkeling bbq thru the cruise line. The energy was great the boat was pretty full they had music and drinks and everyone was happy. While looking where to snorkel there were thousands of baby jellyfish everywhere so it took time but they found an area for people to jump off and snorkel. Next they took us to a sketchy area that looked empty and abandon and had us get into a little boat to drop us off. We had to stay in this area for 1.5 hrs while people kept asking us to buy stuff. I asked to go back to the boat and the crew guy said no we had to stay here. Others were also looking confused on what's going on. I see this guy abusing an iguana which was upsetting and could not do anything. I felt they were getting frustrated that no one is buying anything. Finally we walked to a dock to get back on the boat let me say the ground is sharp and very hot. We went to another area which was beautiful. They had food already cooked and serving us . Food was hands down very good. People seem to relax and get comfortable. Not sure why they took us to that other place. Even going to the nice area the way they had us get on and off the boat was so much easier. Finally heading back and the crew is serving drinks and they did a lip synch show which was also great. The vibe was 5 stars however taking people to an area that looks sketchy and get harassed about buying souvenirs was not at all good. And don't have people abusing animals.

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    Jeremy D.

    This was our first time and we were very much pleased with the SEA SAFARI excursion. WHAT TO PACK/ WEAR My son and I wore our swim shorts. Wife wore her bathing suit underneath her clothes and wore leggings for the horse riding. I was fine in my trunks. We all wore tennis shoes and packed crocs/flip flops along with other items like sunblock into 1 backpack. But they provide you with a towel for the lunch buffet at the beach. Looking back, my wife wished she had brought her small fanny pack to carry small things. CHECK-IN Definitely arrive at least 45 minutes before departure. We felt a little overwhelmed when we had only arrived 30 minutes prior as noted on the instructions. The check in line went through pretty quick but as we were informed we needed to pay for the port fee ($32 pesos per person) at a separate booth, I had left to get in another line to pay for the port fee while my wife finished checking us in. Use restroom before boarding too! BOARDING OK, so while I was waiting in line to pay for the port fee, my wife was listening to a guy with a microphone calling out Boarding passes #. My wife definitely felt anxious as the guy spewing out numbers. Going through the actual security was easy. Once we got to the other side, there were Vallarta Adventures Staff guiding us where to wait. Surprisingly we actually ended up waiting 10-15 minutes for another late couple. SPEED BOAT The introductions happen when you're in the speedboat and the ride (30-35 mins) to the was amazing. We saw the tales of a whale breaching. ARRIVAL It was safe to leave our back backs in the speed boat and we just carried money. Then you walk along the beach towards the horses. HORSE/ MULE RIDING They go over basic instructions and then you hop on. You go around the village and through a small creek. The overall ride felt like 15 minutes. A couple locals were walking alongside our group the whole route. My wife got to talk to them a little bit with her broken Spanish. The best part was finding out the names of the horses they were riding. It was my son's first time riding and he absolutely loved his horse, Garbanzo. BREAK TIME After riding, Daniel our tour guide told us that we get to rest for 20-30 minutes and order a quick snack before heading to Yelapa. When I think of a snack, I think of chips and a bottled drink. But this is not the case, they had a full menu. We ordered, the Aquachile recommended by Daniel. It was a ceviche in green sauce. It did feel like it was more on the raw gray side so eat with caution. It ended up being a 45 minutes break time. Then you walk back for the dock, transfer back to the speed boat and ride to Yelepa. If you want the local experience, you can go barefoot. YELEPA Daniel was awesome at explaining the history behind Yelepa. It's nice to learn about their history and culture. HIKE TO WATERFALL There's a slight incline going up but very manageable. We're very glad we wore shoes though! On the way there are local vendors selling souvenirs. Wait until you return to shop. There's a mini bar that Daniel stopped by to teach us about a local alcohol called Raicilla (rye-see-ya), apparently a mixed between mezcal and tequila. I bought a shot for a walk up and a shot for the walk down. I sipped it along the way, very smooth. WATERFALL The waterfall wasn't exactly breathtaking but it was fun for my son to get in. Water was very cold. It felt rush at the waterfall and for the time go shops walking down. LUNCH BUFFET After the waterfall is a short ride to another beach, there you have to transfer to another boat (the waters are too shallow for the speed boat). Whoa were we impressed with the lunch and open bar. (Especially in comparison to the pirate ship) They served chips with salsa and guacamole, baked potatoes, vegetables, chicken, and the most delicious beef we've ever had! The beef was so tender and perfectly seasoned. The drinks were actually strong. We enjoyed our margaritas. RETURN On the ride back we got to see dolphins, what a pleasant surprise! They dropped us off at the dock and this is where you TIP! Then the rest of the group left to Nuevo Vallarta. CONCLUSION It was well worth the money. We learned so much about Yelapa and had so much fun! Our family would have much rather stayed at the waterfall or at the beach longer than spending 45 minutes during the morning break time or possibly extending the trip an hour later?

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    Sergio and crew were great. Great time on sunset cruise and I highly recommend their experience

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    Pay $250 for snorkeling and they made you pay for the snorkeling equipment. This place is a joke.

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    Vallarta Adventures - Salad bar, fish, shrimp, chicken and steak options

    Vallarta Adventures

    4.2(830 reviews)
    4.8 km

    We signed up online before traveling and found the office after we arrived - so you can book in…read moreperson too. Very good organization from the beginning. With the boat tours they tell you exactly when to show up. The computers have all your details and if there's a problem or if you have questions, they help you and are very professional about it. Your ticket is clear- which boat number and trip you're on. They make announcements ahead of time and it's in an orderly fashion. Once on the boat, it's party time. They have different styles of boats depending on your trip but they all are clean and operated by professionals. I'm saying this a lot because when safety matters, you want to know that people are trained for their jobs. We had a highly skilled captain, very entertaining and informative tour guide and many helpful deckhands. We snorkeled (clean equipment), bird watched, saw many whales, sea turtles and went to a secluded beach. All food and drinks provided were tasty and abundant. We arrived back at port safely and highly enjoyed our excursion. If we had more time, we would have done more.

    We were in PV for 7 days and our first adventure here was the dolphin swim which was a definite…read morebucket list for me. Our swim was VERY interactive and hands-on and they spent a lot of time explaining dolphin behavior. My dolphin's name was Paco, a 7-year-old male. My girlfriend's dolphin's name was Shany, she was a 30 year old female. The trainers we had were absolutely AMAZING!!! For an additional $30 we were also able to book a swim with the sea lions. The entire staff was extremely helpful and thoughtful. We had such a great experience with the dolphin swim that before we left we booked our next adventure to Rhythms of the Night. This was yet another fantastic experience. The boat ride there and back were both a complete blast. Dinner on the island was more than we expected. The show itself blew us away. We will definitely be booking with them when we return to Puerto Vallarta!

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    Pelicans hanging out on the shore at Ocean Mania

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    Chica Locca Tours - This is not a yacht.

    Chica Locca Tours

    4.7(101 reviews)
    29.5 km

    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.

    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!

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    Chica Locca Tours - This is the "mega yacht" they put us on.

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    This is the "mega yacht" they put us on.

    Los Veranos Canopy Tour - by boat

    Los Veranos Canopy Tour

    4.8(165 reviews)
    2.0 km

    We took a boat to a small town and then a truck up to Los Veranos, where we were greeted by…read moreenthusiastic and friendly staff. My husband and child went zip lining while I enjoyed a couple of margaritas (best I had in PV) and read in the restaurant. The food was delicious, my daughter loved playing in the river, and we got to hold a toucan, a lemur, and a marmoset. Overall, a fantastic experience at a reasonable price! Something to be aware of--the seats on the boat aren't very comfortable and my back and hips hurt a lot by the time we were halfway across the bay. Taking the truck might be better for people who need a backrest and leg room.

    This review is specific to the restaurant and animal area. We were on a separate van tour in Puerto…read moreVallarta that ended at Los Veranos for lunch. Our guide told us "go order your food, then go enjoy your photos with the animals while you wait for your food" this was smart advice. I am not one that is a huge fan of animals, but I will say that the staff was very friendly and really was patient with us and the animals. The food was amazing! It may be a little pricer than other areas, but you are paying for the experience with the animals too. There is no cell reception at this location, and there are signs to swim at your own risk in the water below the restaurant. I really wish I could have done a canopy tour that included the zip lining as it looked awesome from afar! But I was still happy to settle for eating sat the restaurant and interacting with the animals. Pro tip: if you're American and paying with a credit card with no foreign transaction fees, be sure to have them charge you in pesos to your card. You'll thank me later

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    Vallarta Vamonos - Mercado en Buscerias

    Vallarta Vamonos

    4.9(24 reviews)
    2.2 km

    We ordered airport transfer service to go to the Conrad. We booked through Antonio over email. Our…read moreflight got in and we walked outside to Mary in the pink shirt. She had a sign with our name on it outside the airport. Paid her in cash for the full round trip service, They offered us drinks and took us to Sebastian who would be driving us. The drive took about 45 minutes to the Conrad. They returned to pick us up like promised. Arrived when they said they would and took us back in a private car. Definitely worth the service and peace of mind.

    We had a good experience with Vallarta Vamonos, thanks to Alvaro! The booking process was done…read morethrough email prior to our trip, they wanted us to pay for our round trip in cash when we got to the airport. At the Puerto Vallarta airport, we walked past all the drivers with their signs until we exited the airport and was outside. Right outside, we found our name and Vallarta Vamanos representative. He double-checked our information, reminded us to pay the amount in cash, and offered us bottled water. Then, he directed us over to the side of the road where our driver would meet us. Alvaro was the one who picked us up and drove us over to Punta de Mita which is about 45 minutes away. He was friendly and told us about the surrounding area, like the new Vidanta World that is being built in Puerto Vallarta. He asked if we wanted to stop for some great seafood, there was no extra cost to make a little stop before we got to our destination. So we said sure, and he brought us to Bucerias and we ate at a nice restaurant where he said they go out to get fresh oysters. The oysters were huge! We enjoyed the meal and he sat with us and he told us some stories. The view was nice since it was sunset time. Afterwards, we went on our way again and he brought us to our hotel. He was super nice and friendly! Our ride back to the airport after a few days of vacation was also pleasant. Our driver was someone else and he was also professional and friendly.

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    Antonio with VV

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