Eco Tours in Puerto Vallarta
Vallarta Discovery offers the highest quality eco tours in Puerto Vallarta. Experience the wildlife of our wonderful city by taking one of our exquisite eco tours. Get closer to Puerto Vallarta's native animals on our bird watching, Whale watching or dolphin tours!
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EcoTours Birdwatching
Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay host a great variety of birds species in its varied habitats and ecosystems that range from mountains, tropical forests, rivers, mangroves, creeks and shorelines. The diversity is so great that the region boasts up to 350 different bird species in this area. That’s almost HALF of all bird species found in the U.S. and Canada combined! These are great birding tour . . .
Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay host a great variety of birds species in its varied habitats and ecosystems that range from mountains, tropical forests, rivers, mangroves, creeks and shorelines. The diversity is so great that the region boasts up to 350 different bird species in this area. That’s almost HALF of all bird species found in the U.S. and Canada combined! These are great birding tour . . .
Personal Tour Guide
Personal Guided Tours by Ventura, our Executive Director of Tourism. From Deep Sea Fishing and Scuba Diving to Bull Fighting and Night Club Tours, Ventura is your man. He has been voted the \"Best Tour Guide\" in Puerto Vallarta for the past six years. And all of his work is done at absolutely no charge (tips appreciated) including transportation in his air conditioned Jeep. Hourly, half day o . . .
Personal Guided Tours by Ventura, our Executive Director of Tourism. From Deep Sea Fishing and Scuba Diving to Bull Fighting and Night Club Tours, Ventura is your man. He has been voted the \"Best Tour Guide\" in Puerto Vallarta for the past six years. And all of his work is done at absolutely no charge (tips appreciated) including transportation in his air conditioned Jeep. Hourly, half day o . . .
EcoTours Wild Dolphin Encounter
All aboard for an encounter with our oceans´ most fascinating creatures: Wild Dolphins! Visit a specialized marine laboratory where skeletons of different cetaceans are displayed and then board a motorized boat in search of these widely loved animals. Watch them play in their natural habitat while in the company of our expert naturalist guides. Time permitting; we will also have the opportunity t . . .
All aboard for an encounter with our oceans´ most fascinating creatures: Wild Dolphins! Visit a specialized marine laboratory where skeletons of different cetaceans are displayed and then board a motorized boat in search of these widely loved animals. Watch them play in their natural habitat while in the company of our expert naturalist guides. Time permitting; we will also have the opportunity t . . .
Sea Lion Adventure
Our Sea Lion Adventure is a fun way to really get to know our fantastic flippery friends! Designed to be both fun and educational, our sea lion programs give you the chance to learn more about sea lions on land, then slip into waist-deep water to interact with these awesome animals. This hands-on program begins with a poolside informative introduction that will help you understand the sea lions . . .
Our Sea Lion Adventure is a fun way to really get to know our fantastic flippery friends! Designed to be both fun and educational, our sea lion programs give you the chance to learn more about sea lions on land, then slip into waist-deep water to interact with these awesome animals. This hands-on program begins with a poolside informative introduction that will help you understand the sea lions . . .
Dolphin Signature Swim
Our Signature Dolphin Swim allows you to develop a personal relationship with your dolphin in the smallest group sizes anywhere! Take a journey into the intriguing world of the dolphin through amazing face-to-face encounters in which you can touch, feed, play, learn and swim with dolphins. Your 90 minute journey of discovery transports you to a place where people and dolphins make lifelong conn . . .
Our Signature Dolphin Swim allows you to develop a personal relationship with your dolphin in the smallest group sizes anywhere! Take a journey into the intriguing world of the dolphin through amazing face-to-face encounters in which you can touch, feed, play, learn and swim with dolphins. Your 90 minute journey of discovery transports you to a place where people and dolphins make lifelong conn . . .
Dolphin Swim Experience
Our Dolphin Adventure Center in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is home to more than 25 Pacific Bottlenose dolphins, and our Swim Experience gives you a chance to talk, touch, play and swim with these gentle and amazing marine mammals. The 60 minute program begins with an interactive presentation on dolphin characteristics, how to use hand signals and positive reinforcement to communicate with your dol . . .
Our Dolphin Adventure Center in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is home to more than 25 Pacific Bottlenose dolphins, and our Swim Experience gives you a chance to talk, touch, play and swim with these gentle and amazing marine mammals. The 60 minute program begins with an interactive presentation on dolphin characteristics, how to use hand signals and positive reinforcement to communicate with your dol . . .
Dolphin Encounter
The first encounter; learn and have fun! This interactive program allows non-swimmers to learn more about dolphins while standing in waist-deep water in the seawater lagoon at our dolphin center in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Your experience begins with an educational session introducing you to the dolphins where you will learn about the bottlenose dolphin’s anatomy, physiology, natural history and . . .
The first encounter; learn and have fun! This interactive program allows non-swimmers to learn more about dolphins while standing in waist-deep water in the seawater lagoon at our dolphin center in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Your experience begins with an educational session introducing you to the dolphins where you will learn about the bottlenose dolphin’s anatomy, physiology, natural history and . . .
Dolphin Kids
Our fascinating and friendly family of Pacific Bottlenose dolphins are always ready to meet and play with new friends, so we have developed Dolphin Kids, a special dolphin interaction program that gives children ages 4-8 the chance to get closer to dolphins than they ever dreamed possible! Dolphins are gentle and intelligent marine mammals and Dolphin Kids, our FOR KIDS ONLY dolphin adventure, . . .
Our fascinating and friendly family of Pacific Bottlenose dolphins are always ready to meet and play with new friends, so we have developed Dolphin Kids, a special dolphin interaction program that gives children ages 4-8 the chance to get closer to dolphins than they ever dreamed possible! Dolphins are gentle and intelligent marine mammals and Dolphin Kids, our FOR KIDS ONLY dolphin adventure, . . .
Dolphin Trainer For A Day
If you love dolphins, or have ever thought about being a dolphin trainer, the adventure of a lifetime awaits you in Puerto Vallarta Mexico! Developed for people who want to learn more about training marine mammals, our Trainer for a Day program gives you the chance to spend an exciting day working beside our dolphin trainers at our dolphin center in Nuevo Vallarta. As an active member of our te . . .
If you love dolphins, or have ever thought about being a dolphin trainer, the adventure of a lifetime awaits you in Puerto Vallarta Mexico! Developed for people who want to learn more about training marine mammals, our Trainer for a Day program gives you the chance to spend an exciting day working beside our dolphin trainers at our dolphin center in Nuevo Vallarta. As an active member of our te . . .
Reptile Eco-Adventure
Have you ever wanted to learn about reptiles? EcoTours in Puerto Vallarta offers you the opportunity to learn about these magnificent animals, as well as help in their conservation. Observe humongous crocodiles enclosed in a reptile facility and in marshy lagoons and estuaries. A few of the highlights you will encounter on this tour: Visit to the University of Guadalajara Crocodile and Rept . . .
Have you ever wanted to learn about reptiles? EcoTours in Puerto Vallarta offers you the opportunity to learn about these magnificent animals, as well as help in their conservation. Observe humongous crocodiles enclosed in a reptile facility and in marshy lagoons and estuaries. A few of the highlights you will encounter on this tour: Visit to the University of Guadalajara Crocodile and Rept . . .
Hiking in Puerto Vallarta
Venture into one of Puerto Vallarta´s most beautiful and ecologically fascinating sites. In the company of one of our knowledgeable guides you will visit the town of El Nogalito. RIVER HIKE AT “EL NOGALITO” Our friendly staff will take you to El Nogalito a small village amidst the jungle south of Puerto Vallarta, From there, we will take you hiking 1 ½ hrs, in and around a refreshing clear wat . . .
Venture into one of Puerto Vallarta´s most beautiful and ecologically fascinating sites. In the company of one of our knowledgeable guides you will visit the town of El Nogalito. RIVER HIKE AT “EL NOGALITO” Our friendly staff will take you to El Nogalito a small village amidst the jungle south of Puerto Vallarta, From there, we will take you hiking 1 ½ hrs, in and around a refreshing clear wat . . .
Hiking and Snorkeling in Colomitos
TWO ACTIVITIES IN ONE TOUR! Visit a fishing village South of Puerto Vallarta, from this point we will start our hike in a tropical deciduous forest and we will be able to observe different species of flora and fauna, some species that we may encounter include tropical birds, butterflies, small lizards and some small land mammals, until we reach a crystal clear water beach called Colomitos, where . . .
TWO ACTIVITIES IN ONE TOUR! Visit a fishing village South of Puerto Vallarta, from this point we will start our hike in a tropical deciduous forest and we will be able to observe different species of flora and fauna, some species that we may encounter include tropical birds, butterflies, small lizards and some small land mammals, until we reach a crystal clear water beach called Colomitos, where . . .
EcoTours Sea Kayaking Adventure
Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay offer many different options for water activities; and without doubt, kayaking combined with snorkeling, is truly an inviting one, sound fun? (well, it is!) This tour begins on the south end of the bay, from this point we depart and begin our paddle adventure toward our snorkeling destination, Colomitos, a gorgeous small soft-sanded cove. In the clear waters of . . .
Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay offer many different options for water activities; and without doubt, kayaking combined with snorkeling, is truly an inviting one, sound fun? (well, it is!) This tour begins on the south end of the bay, from this point we depart and begin our paddle adventure toward our snorkeling destination, Colomitos, a gorgeous small soft-sanded cove. In the clear waters of . . .
EcoTours Snorkeling to Marietas Islands
GET READY TO EXPLORE! Marietas Islands are a protected wildlife reserve off the northern coast of Banderas Bay. Under its azure crystalline waters multicolored fish, rays, eels, turtles, soft corals, and urchins can be encountered. On land, life is equally abundant, the islands offer sanctuary for a great number of sea birds, among which are: cormorants, frigates, brown boobies, and the ever gr . . .
GET READY TO EXPLORE! Marietas Islands are a protected wildlife reserve off the northern coast of Banderas Bay. Under its azure crystalline waters multicolored fish, rays, eels, turtles, soft corals, and urchins can be encountered. On land, life is equally abundant, the islands offer sanctuary for a great number of sea birds, among which are: cormorants, frigates, brown boobies, and the ever gr . . .
Whale Watching Puerto Vallarta
Since ancient times, Banderas Bay has been an important breeding and calving ground for humpback whales. These amazing leviathans will thrill you with their breaches, songs and behavior displays. You’ll have the opportunity to see their impressive courtship displays as well as the tenderness between mothers and their calves. Help us with our photo-identification project and support the Humpback Wh . . .
Since ancient times, Banderas Bay has been an important breeding and calving ground for humpback whales. These amazing leviathans will thrill you with their breaches, songs and behavior displays. You’ll have the opportunity to see their impressive courtship displays as well as the tenderness between mothers and their calves. Help us with our photo-identification project and support the Humpback Wh . . .