Hiking to the Botanical Garden | Land Transportation

Explore the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden, hike along trails by the Horcones River, visit the rescued animal sanctuary, enjoy river activities, and an artisanal tequila tasting. Land transportation included for a complete nature and adventure experience

Price per vehicle, available for ages 5 and up.

$83.00
Hiking to the Botanical Garden — Vallarta To Explore
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 hike)
🎯 Highlights: Nature · Jungle Hiking · Botanical Garden · River · Animal Sanctuary · Tequila Tasting
⚠️ Activity Level: Moderate — requires light physical condition.
🌄 Experience Description
Enjoy an unforgettable outdoor adventure surrounded by jungle, rivers, and mountains. Visit the Vallarta Botanical Garden, then follow a beautiful 2 km hiking trail along the Horcones River. Your day continues at Los Veranos Adventure Park, featuring an animal sanctuary, river access, natural pools, and a tequila tasting experience.
🎒 What We Suggest Bringing
👟 Comfortable walking shoes · 👙 Swimsuit · 🧴 Biodegradable sunscreen & insect repellent · 🧢 Hat · 💵 Extra cash
✅ What’s Included
🚌 Round-trip transportation
🌺 Entrance to the Botanical Garden
🚶‍♀️ 2 km guided hike along the Horcones River
🦜 Animal sanctuary at Los Veranos Park
🌊 Access to river, kayaks & natural pools
🥃 Tequila tasting (adults only)
👨‍🏫 Bilingual guide
❌ Tips and personal expenses not included
📅 Itinerary
  • 🕗 Pick-up from designated meeting point
  • 🌿 Botanical Garden: guided tour through gardens and orchid displays
  • 🚶‍♀️ Hiking: 2 km walk along the Horcones River
  • 🐒 Los Veranos Adventure Park: animal sanctuary, river access & lunch by the water
  • 🥃 Tequila tasting for adults
  • 🚐 Return to meeting point around 3:30 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions
👶 What is the minimum age to participate?
This experience 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 the Botanical Garden visit only option — it skips the hiking and river activities while still including transportation, the same duration, and access to the restaurant.

🌺 Learn more: Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden Visit
👥 What is the maximum group size?
The experience is limited to 15 participants to ensure personalized attention and safety during the hike and activities.
⏱ How long is the experience?
The full tour lasts approximately 6 hours, including hiking, river exploration, and visits to the Animal Sanctuary and Botanical Garden.
🗣 What language does the guide speak?
All guides are bilingual (English & Spanish) and are passionate about nature, wildlife, and the cultural heritage of Puerto Vallarta.
✅ What’s included in this experience?
  • 🌺 Entrance to the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden
  • 🌿 Guided hiking on private jungle trails
  • 🌊 River activities: kayaks, natural slides & floats (weather permitting)
  • 🐒 Visit to the Animal Sanctuary
  • 🥃 Tequila tasting experience
  • 🚌 Round-trip transportation from designated meeting points
  • 🍴 Access to the restaurant area (optional consumption)
  • 📸 Photo & video services available
🍽 Is food provided during the tour?
Meals are not included, but you can enjoy the riverside restaurant offering fresh, local dishes and tropical drinks à la carte.
🎒 What should I bring?
Wear comfortable walking clothes and closed-toe shoes. Bring a swimsuit, towel, biodegradable sunscreen, insect repellent, hat, camera, and extra cash for tips or souvenirs.
🌊 Is it safe to swim in the river?
Yes, all swimming areas are safe and supervised. Children should always be accompanied by an adult during river activities.
🌧️ What happens if it rains?
The experience operates normally under light rain. In case of extreme conditions, it will be rescheduled or fully refunded for your safety.
🚌 How does land pick-up work?
Multiple pick-up points are available across Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta. Please arrive 10–20 minutes early at your selected point. Our team will verify your reservation and guide you to the transport vehicle.
⚠️ Are there any medical or physical restrictions?
Not recommended for guests with heart, back, or serious medical conditions or for pregnant women. For a calmer alternative, check the Botanical Garden Visit .

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Cancellations with at least 48 hours’ notice: full refund (minus a 1–5% administrative fee).

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