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Puerto Vallarta by speedboat: Yelapa, whales and the jungle

Three days out on the Pacific coast of Mexico. Pick your trip, book online and choose your departure point.

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How your day works

Each trip has its own departure points, times and minimum age: check the trip page before you book.

  • Book online

    Pick a date and a departure point with live availability and pay securely.

  • Speedboat

    Small boats with local guides, life jackets and snorkelling gear where the trip includes it.

  • Cruise passengers welcome

    Departures and check-in point next to the cruise terminal. Times are Puerto Vallarta local time, not ship time.

Your day, step by step

  1. 1Book online and choose your departure point.
  2. 2Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the time shown.
  3. 3Check in and enjoy the trip with your guides.
  4. 4Back in town, with plenty of day left.
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Map and key points

  • Meeting pointLos Veranos main officeBlvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2735, in the Chedraui Playa de Oro car park. About 5 minutes on foot from the cruise terminal gate.Directions ↗
  • Meeting pointNuevo Vallarta (Pier E)In the La Joya hospital car park, opposite the Hard Rock Hotel. Departure for the Yelapa trip and whale watching.Directions ↗
  • Public transportCruise terminal and Puerto MágicoBoat check-in is on the 2nd floor of the Puerto Mágico mall: look for the Los Veranos logo.Directions ↗

Before you set off

Exact meeting point

Departures are from the Los Veranos main office, Nuevo Vallarta (Pier E) or the cruise terminal, depending on the trip: the options are on each trip page and on the map.

Address: Los Veranos Canopy Tour, Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2735, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, México

Good to know

  • Whale season runs from December to March.
  • Minimum ages, weight limits and health restrictions differ per trip: check each page before you book.
  • The Yelapa trip adds a port tax of 33 pesos (about 2 USD) per person on departures from Puerto Vallarta.
  • Cruise passengers: times are Puerto Vallarta local time (CST), not ship time.

What to bring

  • Swimsuit and towel.
  • Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
  • Comfortable shoes (a must for the canopy tour).
  • Some cash for tips, lunch or souvenirs.

What you will see

Bahía de Banderas, the largest bay on the Mexican Pacific coast, and the jungle behind it.

  • Yelapa

    A fishing village reached only by sea, with a beach, a waterfall hike and good snorkelling.

  • Los Arcos de Mismaloya

    Rock arches and marine life on the way to Yelapa.

  • Humpback whales

    From December to March they come to the bay to breed and give birth.

  • Jungle canopy

    19 zip lines over the Los Horcones river, then tequila tasting and swimming in the river pools.

Experiences from Puerto Vallarta

Choose between a speedboat day at Yelapa, a whale-watching trip or the canopy tour.

Enjoy with peace of mind

  • Local operator

    The trips are run by Los Veranos Canopy Tour, a Puerto Vallarta operator.

  • Live availability

    Real dates and times, straight from the operator.

  • Clear prices online

    The price you see is the price you pay.

  • WhatsApp support

    Message us and we will answer your questions before and after you book.

Ready to sail?

Pick your experience and book direct, or message us and we will help you choose.

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