Top 10 Sightseeing Tours in Riviera Nayarit, Nayarit

March 19, 2022 Hector Krause

Discover the best top things to do in Riviera Nayarit, Pacific Coast including Bicycle Tour to San Juan from Bucerias, Private Best of Nayarit, Private San Blas and La Tovara Tour, Rural and beach towns of Nayarit, Dolphin Encounter, Bucerias Cultural Day Tour: Local Artisans, Handcrafts and Mexican Lunch, SINGLETRACK MOUNTAIN BIKE - Guided through the jungle, ChicaFun WATERSLIDES ALL INCLUSIVE 7-Hour OPEN Tour to Yelapa, Whale Watching and Snorkeling in Marietas Islands National Park, Snorkeling in Hidden Beach on Marieta Islands.
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1. Bicycle Tour to San Juan from Bucerias

Calle Lázaro Cárdenas 40, Flamingos, 63732 Bucerías, Nay., Mexico Bici Bucerias
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Riding in Mexico is a wonderful experience especially when you ride with a local #veloguide who has insider knowledge. Any apprehension will quickly disappear as you head on a beautiful and quiet ride east of Bucerias.  You will ride for a 40kms round trip and stop whenever necessary. This ride includes small snacks and water along the way.  There is a 2 hour time limit so the kms may be cut back a bit. Depending on the speed of the group, we sometimes add a stop in San Jose de Valle which will add a bit of distance. Your VeloGuide(s) will give support to all levels of riders and you will see a part of the Mexican countryside you haven't seen before.  Beautiful farms, quaint towns, and amazing riding.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Professional guide, Guide, Use of bicycle, Use of helmet

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By 432caillej

This experience was awesome! Definitely recommend doing this tour in the beginning of your stay, so you know all the spots to hit! So many good restaurants and local food, and so much history!

2. Private Best of Nayarit

Superior Tours Vallarta
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Visit La Peñita, San Pancho and the surf town of Sayulita located North of Puerto Vallarta. Included in the tour: Pick up and drop off at your holiday address Private guide/driver All permits paid Complementary cooler with bottled water on ice. Not included: Personal expenses, Lunch and Gratuities

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Complementary cooler with bottled water, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Personal Expenses, The listed price does not include a $20.00USD harbor fee in case you arrive by ship, payable at the time of tour check-in.

Reviewed By 331austini

Amazing all around! Most responsive tourism company I've dealt with. Quick, easy, affordable, and friendly. What more could you ask for.

3. Private San Blas and La Tovara Tour

Superior Tours Vallarta
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Included in private tour: Private Van for up to 12 passenger Round trip transportation, bilingual certified guide, bottled water. Not Included: Lunch, personal expenses, gratuities, boat Trip (approx 12usd (200 pesos), entrance to Fort. (2usd)

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Lunch, cost for boat ride

Reviewed By 331austini

Amazing all around! Most responsive tourism company I've dealt with. Quick, easy, affordable, and friendly. What more could you ask for.

4. Rural and beach towns of Nayarit

Avenida Francisco Medina Ascencio, Av. Francisco Medina Ascencio, Puerto Vallarta, 48313 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico Vallarta Natours
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On this day trip, we will be exploring the north side of Bahía de Banderas Different stops will enhance the learnign about the sectors on which the economy of the area relies on: tourism, Agriculture and Construction.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Light refreshments, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance fees: The Cocoa farm offers a workshop, which can be paid and taken on the premises.- HIGHLY Recommended. The cost is 35 usd per person. It includes: explanation, full workshop, beverage and snacks cocoa based, Food and drinks at the beach for lunch time, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By Svahidmoore

Anyone get go snorkelling with xyz tours. What sets vallarta natours from the rest is your guide Thalia. She is a polyglot and marine biologist, thus super knowledgeable about the marine life you'll encounter.

5. Dolphin Encounter

Villa Vera, Av. Paseo de la Marina Sur 210, Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico La Vida Bella Boat Tours
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Offering you the opportunity to visit these fabulous animals in their natural environment. You may be treated to a fun show with dolphins jumping, playing and doing tricks.

Inclusions: Lime margarita, vodka lemonade & beer, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Guacamole and chips

Exclusions: Private transportation, Restroom on board, Gratuities

Reviewed By 712tiffanyw

We had the best time on our private snorkeling tour! While we wished we'd seen more fish, we really enjoyed the sightseeing along the coastline. Fernando and his son were exceptional hosts, and made the day great for our entire family! Even better, we saved a boatload of money (no pun intended) by going with La Vida Bella Boat Tours vs one from Vallarta Adventures! It literally cost us about half, and I can't imagine we'd have had any better experience with theirs. But no doubt, the best part of all was Fernando Jr.'s guacamole! Holy schmoley! It was the best chips and guac of our lives. We highly recommend them!

6. Bucerias Cultural Day Tour: Local Artisans, Handcrafts and Mexican Lunch

Human Connections, Av. Héroes de Nacozari #2, Centro, 63732 Bucerías, Nay., Mexico Human Connections
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The Bucerias Cultural Tour is unique as it will give you the opportunity to explore tucked-away neighborhoods, and to engage with families of local artisans in their homes and workshops. Through translated conversations, you will develop deeper insights into the livelihoods of these artisans, and experience the vibrant cultural richness within Bucerías. You will also be able to try your hand at some local trades – such as painting or weaving – and learn about the gastronomic diversity of Mexico through an interactive workshop and a family-made Mexican meal.

Inclusions: Visits and fair payments to three local families, Transportation during the tour, Guide and interpretation (from Spanish to English, and vice versa), Interactive workshop, Full Mexican meal

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By MustangMary67

This is always one of the highlights of my trip and I really missed it last year during COVID. What Elly and her team do through this program is exceptional! They have found ways to stay safe in the pandemic and continue to support their artisan partners. Please review their website and get to know the artisans who soon will be offering their goods through an e-commerce store. The artisans are so hospitable and share their stories so well. They are so willing to answer questions and tell us about their lives and work. It is so special to be able to purchase directly from the person who made it!

7. SINGLETRACK MOUNTAIN BIKE - Guided through the jungle

WildMex Surf & Adventure, Calle Pelícanos 150-G, 63734 Sayulita, Nay., Mexico WildMex Surf and Adventure
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4.9 based on 21 reviews

Mountain biking in Sayulita and Punta Mita area is a great way to experience the local jungle and explore nearby beaches and towns. The benefit of living in a tropical paradise is that we get to enjoy the exotic nature with great weather. Our MTB tours range from novice to experienced, with trails that go from mellow dirt roads to Technical Singletrack. Tours are available from November to July every year. We have two great mountain bike trail system options for our tours: either the Malpaso Singletracks MTB Tour for intermediate or advanced bikers or the Punta Sayulita MTB Tour for beginner riders, although both options can be adjusted to suit your needs and ability level. What really makes us unique is that 100% of the profits from our MTB tours and rentals go towards creating, cleaning and maintaining these local mountain bike trails.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Tour Guide, Bottled water, Helmet, Gloves

Exclusions: Biking Shorts, Camelback (Optional), Biking Shoes (Optional), Clipless Pedals (if brand other than Shimano)

Reviewed By paulpS7983YD

Wild Mex is the best surf camp in Sayulita / Punta Mita area and I took lessons from 4 places over 1.5 months. They are professional, affordable, and the teachers are top notch. I am intermediate and my girlfriend is a beginner, and we both had great lessons. Octavio was our absolute favorite instructor. He was a great surfer but more importantly a great teacher who gave perfect advice and knew how to push you more or less based on your desired experience. Request him if you visit!

8. ChicaFun WATERSLIDES ALL INCLUSIVE 7-Hour OPEN Tour to Yelapa

Chica Locca Marina, Av de la Langosta M1, Marina, 63734 Nay., Mexico Chica Locca
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The 65 x 30 ft super stable trimaran welcomes you to its sun-soaked party surrounded by the blue waters. Decked with perfect amenities, the 2800-sq ft boat boasts a top-deck jumping board and two waterslides. Plush water toys, splash nets, and fishing gears make the sailing trip a pure fun on the sea. Enjoy the beautiful views of the bay, swing in a hammock, sit on bean bags enjoying the breeze sipping cocktails, enjoy the sunshine, or hit the dance floor. The trimaran can host 85 people on board for a sea party. Join the Chica Fun boat sailing trip to Yelapa. Make your tour a once-a-lifetime fairy tale with ample enjoyments on kayaks, SUPS, floaty mats, hammocks, rafts, waterslides, and onboard dive. Enjoy your day with a smooth sailing, on-sea party, tantalizing food, open bar, and all-inclusive fun on sparkling waters.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), Live commentary on board, All Inclusive Activities, Use of snorkel equipment, Kayaks and Paddle-boards, Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Unlimited drinks (Premium open bar and soft drinks)

Exclusions: Gratuities are not included (optional), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Souvenir Photos (Available for Purchase)

Reviewed By JordanJ1369

This trip is highly recommended. My wife and I were staying in Sayulita and met with the tour operators and driver right off the town square across from Coco Banana. The van ride to the marina was about 20 minutes. The boat/catamaran was awesome! Came with a lower and upper deck, two water slides from the top deck, a couple hammocks and comfy seating all around. The service and crew were top notch. Everyone was polite, funny and welcoming. They started off serving us fruit, pastries and whatever you wanted to drink for breakfast (alcohol or nonalcoholic) and provided nonstop fun and service the whole way to the islands. Once you get to the islands, you are transported in a smaller boat to an area where it is safe to swim to the islands themselves where you you can get some amazing pictures and see sights not many will ever experience. The ride back is just as fun, if not more so. You continue with as many drinks as you'd like. We had fajitas for lunch, which were delicious, and we did a bit of fishing off the back on the way home. Overall 6 outta 5 rating. Love these folks and will definitely be back for more tours

9. Whale Watching and Snorkeling in Marietas Islands National Park

Calle Miramar & Manuel Rodriguez Sanchez, Sayulita, Nay., Mexico Sayulita Entourage
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Located at the north end of Banderas Bay, the Marietas Islands are the ideal spot for whale watching and snorkeling. Brought to the international attention by scientists like Jacques Cousteau, the Marietas Islands are an UNESCO protected area since the late 1960's.

Inclusions: Snorkeling equipment, Certified guide on board, Lunch and drinks, Transportation by authorized and licensed taxi from departure point

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hidden Beach/Playa del Amor

Reviewed By andyfR2857CC

Despite some rough seas and murky water, we still had a great time exploring with the Sayulita Entourage team. Our dive master (Jamie) was fantastic - we all felt safe the entire time, and the boat crew was excellent as well, even letting one of us borrow a thermal layer for the second dive after getting cold during the first dive.

10. Snorkeling in Hidden Beach on Marieta Islands

Puerto Magico, Blvrd Francisco Medina Ascencio, Zona Hotelera Nte., 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico Vallarta Adventures
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Take a walk on the iconic Lover's Beach in Banderas Bay. The Marietas Islands are an ecologically diverse sanctuary with a stunning hidden beach nestled just out of sight. Take advantage of a small group format as you journey to the islands in our comfortable boat transportation. Swim through cave formations and rock archways, admiring the extraordinary terrain and more than 100 species of unique birds and fish that call these islands home. On your return journey, watch for playful wild dolphins jumping out of the water and putting on a show. Get up-close to see these beautiful creatures from the sea-level perspective of our small boat excursion in an incredible and unforgettable experience.

Inclusions: Use of snorkel equipment, Purified water, Snacks

Exclusions: Dock and port fees are not included (Approximately 30 Mexican pesos per person), Hotel pickup and drop off, Natural reserve federal tax ($90 Mexican Pesos), Gratuities

Reviewed By M7200XZrachelw

The overall trip was great. The snorkeling wasn’t amazing and the water was freezing but still okay after that the trip to the island and the ride home with great crew entertainment made this trip 5 star. The crews service and hospitality was on point, the photographers did awesome and the rock show on the way back to the port was INSANE!!! want to mention David, he basically lead the entire day and all the crew members and Henry the captain!!

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