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Hiking to the Botanical Garden
⚡ Experience: Hiking to the Vallarta Botanical Garden & Los Veranos Adventure Park
📅 Availability: Tuesday to Saturday
⏰ Duration: Approx. 6 hours 2 km guided hike
📍 Departure points: Nuevo Vallarta · Puerto Vallarta
🎯 Highlights: Nature · Hiking · Botanical Garden · River · Animal Sanctuary · Tequila Tasting
💵 Note: Port fee of $40 MXN per person not included (cash payment required)
📅 Availability: Tuesday to Saturday
⏰ Duration: Approx. 6 hours 2 km guided hike
📍 Departure points: Nuevo Vallarta · Puerto Vallarta
🎯 Highlights: Nature · Hiking · Botanical Garden · River · Animal Sanctuary · Tequila Tasting
💵 Note: Port fee of $40 MXN per person not included (cash payment required)
🌄 Experience Description
Embark on a unique outdoor adventure.
Visit the Vallarta Botanical Garden, enjoy a guided 2 km hike along the Horcones River, and finish your day at Los Veranos Adventure Park with river access, an animal sanctuary, and a tequila tasting experience.
🎒 What We Suggest Bringing
👟 Comfortable walking shoes · 🧥 Towel · 👙 Light clothing or swimsuit · 🧴 Biodegradable sunscreen & repellent · 💵 Extra cash
✅ What’s Included
🚤 High-speed boat transportation
🌿 Entrance to the Botanical Garden
🚶♀️ Guided 2 km hike
🦜 Access to Los Veranos Park & animal sanctuary
🌊 River activities
🥃 Tequila tasting (adults only)
👨🏫 Bilingual guide
❌ Not included: Tips and port fee ($40 MXN)
🌿 Entrance to the Botanical Garden
🚶♀️ Guided 2 km hike
🦜 Access to Los Veranos Park & animal sanctuary
🌊 River activities
🥃 Tequila tasting (adults only)
👨🏫 Bilingual guide
❌ Not included: Tips and port fee ($40 MXN)
📅 Itinerary
- 🚤 Departure by boat from your selected meeting point
- 🌺 Visit to the Botanical Garden
- 🚶♀️ 2 km guided hike along the Horcones River
- 🐒 Animal sanctuary & river activities at Los Veranos Park
- 🍴 Optional lunch (not included)
- 🥃 Tequila tasting for adults
- 🚐 Return to departure point
📍 Departure Points
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What the experience is like
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Frequently Asked Questions
👶 What is the minimum age to participate?
This tour is suitable for guests over 5 years old. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult, and the cost is the same for all participants.
🚶 How can I avoid hiking?
You can choose to visit only the Botanical Garden without hiking, animal sanctuary, or river activities. It includes transportation, the same duration, and access to the garden restaurant.
🌺 More info: Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden Visit
👥 What is the maximum group size?
Small groups of up to 15 participants to ensure personalized service and safety during the experience.
⏱ How long is the experience?
The full tour lasts around 6 hours, including hiking, river activities, and visits to the Botanical Garden and Animal Sanctuary.
🗣 What language does the guide speak?
All guides are bilingual (English and Spanish), passionate about nature, culture, and local wildlife.
✅ What’s included in the experience?
- 🌺 Entrance to the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden
- 🌿 Guided hiking through private jungle trails
- 🌊 River activities: kayaks, natural slides, and floats (weather permitting)
- 🐒 Visit to the Animal Sanctuary
- 🥃 Artisanal tequila tasting
- 🚌 Round-trip transportation from nearby pick-up points
- 🍴 Access to restaurant area (optional consumption)
- 📸 Professional photo and video services
🍽 Is food provided during the tour?
Meals are not included, but you’ll find a riverside restaurant with local dishes, tropical drinks, and à la carte options.
🎒 What should I bring?
Comfortable walking clothes, non-slip closed shoes, swimsuit, towel, biodegradable sunscreen, insect repellent, hat or cap, camera, and extra cash for souvenirs or tips.
🌊 Is the river safe for swimming?
Yes, the swimming areas are safe and supervised.
Children should always be accompanied by an adult when entering the water.
🌧️ What happens if it rains?
The tour operates normally under light rain.
In extreme weather conditions, it may be rescheduled or refunded for safety reasons.
🚌 How does land pick-up work?
There are multiple pick-up points in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta.
Arrive 10–20 minutes before departure; our team will confirm your reservation and meet you at the selected meeting point.
⚠️ Are there any medical or physical restrictions?
Not suitable for people with heart, back, or serious medical conditions or for pregnant women.
For a calmer experience, consider the
Botanical Garden Visit option.
Real Traveler Reviews
Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden + Hiking
Botanical Garden + Hiking
⭐ 4.9 · 101 reviews
“A perfect morning surrounded by tropical gardens, jungle trails, and a guide who truly knows the area. Highly recommended.”
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“The gardens are spectacular. Our guide showed us rare plants, explained everything in detail, and the hike was excellent.”
— N. D. · 🇨🇦
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“An excellent tour. I learned so much about tropical plants, enjoyed beautiful views, and loved the relaxing atmosphere.”
— K. M. · 🇺🇸
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“The guide was fantastic, explaining every plant and the forest’s background. A light but very enjoyable hike.”
— E. G. · 🇺🇸
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“Beautiful gardens, fresh air, and a lunch that exceeded expectations. Perfect for disconnecting and enjoying nature.”
— R. V. · 🇲🇽
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CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations with at least 48 hours’ notice: full refund (minus a 1–5% administrative fee).
Less than 48 hours: non-refundable.
Date changes: subject to availability; preferably requested 48 hours in advance (in exceptional cases, up to 12 hours before the activity).
Weather: if the activity is canceled, you may reschedule or request a refund depending on the activity.
Medical reasons: with a medical receipt or certificate, a refund may be evaluated.
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