Whales & Wild Dolphins in Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit

Forget about viewing mammals in captivity. See them in their natural habitat on one of our whales and wild dolphin excursions! Do you want the chance to swim with dolphins in the wild? Then check out our Snorkel with Wild Dolphins tour or our Wild Dolphin Discovery + Snorkel Banderas Bay excursion.

If you’re in the area from December to March, you will have the opportunity to join one of the most popular eco tours in Puerto Vallarta, whale watching! Whale watching in Puerto Vallarta is a real treat. Male humpback whales do tricks and show off to find mates, and female whales give birth to calves. You will get front row seats to the show on our Zodiac Whale Watching Puerto Vallarta excursion.

Want to see both? Combine whales and dolphins on our Pacific Whale Watching & Wild Dolphin Adventure combo. These are just some options we have for dolphin and whale watching in Puerto Vallarta. Regardless of which one you choose, be sure to adjust your camera settings to catch all the action.

Sea Turtle Excursions in Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit

Is there anything cuter than baby animals? Not in our book. There’s something about seeing baby sea turtles that you’ll never forget. So if you are looking for a Puerto Vallarta eco tour that is sure to warm your heart, then you’ll want to check out one of our sea turtle excursions. You can go on a search for a female laying eggs and then release a baby turtle into the wild on our Puerto Vallarta Turtle Release Adventure or combine sea turtles with other marine life on our Wild Dolphin Quest & Sea Turtle Expedition. If you come during whale watching season you can see dolphins, sea turtles & whales on this super 3 in 1 Eco Tour!

Puerto Vallarta Hiking Tours

You can’t talk about eco tours in Puerto Vallarta without mentioning hiking. It’s the best way to connect with nature and view Puerto Vallarta wildlife up close. Fortunately, we have Puerto Vallarta hiking tours that you’re sure to love!

In the mood for a challenge? Our Monkey Mountain Hiking Tour will put you through your paces while you climb boulders and rocks. That effort will be worth it when you reach the top of Cerro del Mono, where you’ll be greeted to magnificent views. Our Jorullo Suspension Bridge Hiking Adventure is also a challenge that’s rewarded with wildlife sightings and ample flora and fauna. Oh, that and a walk across the world's longest suspension bridge too!

Does the idea of hiking make you feel hot and sweaty? You may prefer a hike with a bigger reward at the end like our Private Colomitos & Las Animas Hike + Beach Break. Hike through the jungle serenaded by military macaws and parrots, then end the day with a margarita on the beach and a boat ride back to the starting point. Now that's my kind of hiking tour!

Birding Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit

Last but definitely not least is the king of all wildlife and eco tours in Puerto Vallarta, bird watching! Are you a bird lover? Then grab your binoculars because our Puerto Vallarta birding adventures are always a hit. With over 300 species, birding Puerto Vallarta is a bird lovers dream come true. And best of all, our birding guides are top-notch and passionate about sharing their knowledge with you.

Banderas Bay is expansive and the types of birds you will find depends on the location you choose. Our Banderas Bay Bird Watching Ameca River excursion is probably the most popular bird watching tour in Puerto Vallarta. The mangroves and estuaries of Sierra del Vallejo is another hit for waterfowl. For birds in higher altitudes, our Birding Sierra Madre Highlands & El Tuito Birds adventure is perfect, and the climate is much cooler too.

If you want to add a little culture into your Puerto Vallarta birding experience, Birding San Sebastian is where it's at. And if you are an avid explorer, the San Blas Nayarit Eco Adventure is the most unique birding tour in Puerto Vallarta. Forget hiking, climb into one of our safari boats! This adventure takes you down the La Tovara River seeking out the hundreds of species of birds...and a few crocodiles too! Talk about a Nat Geo photo ops guaranteed!

Know Before You Go! For a list of all the exotic tropical birds that you may encounter in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, download our handy Puerto Vallarta Birds Guide and bring it with you.

With all these incredible opportunities to get up close to wildlife, it is no wonder that Puerto Vallarta nature tours are considered among the best things to do in Puerto Vallarta. Take a look at our selection of Puerto Vallarta eco tours and book your adventure in nature today!