Full-Day Trail to 6 hidden Beaches, Colomitos & Snorkel
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6 hours 30 minutes
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Discover the hidden beaches close to Puerto Vallarta for an amazing vacation and Instaworthy sights—places only locals can visit. And immerse yourself in a real hiking adventure!
Follow a trail through the untouched jungle and mountains to some of the most hidden beaches of Puerto Vallarta. As experienced guides and biologists we ll show you about different species of plants and animals. After a refreshing break on Colomitos Beach we follow the trail in search of secret Snorkel spots!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age 8, maximum age 60
Wear: sneakers or closed sandals & bathing suit, comfortable clothing
Bring: small backpack with sunblock and water
What To Expect
In this hike we will explore different hidden beaches following a Beach/Jungle trail ABOUT: We meet in Zona Romantica, old center of Puerto Vallarta. Here we take an urban transport just like the locals do! After a pleasant 25 min ride along the coast we get off at a picturesque fisher town. Here we start our hike following the riverbank and ascent in the tropical forest with some amazing views! A short 40 minute hike brings us to our first destination: Colomitos Beach, officially the smallest beach in Mexico! After a rest and pictures we continue our path and leave the many tourist behind us to explore more hidden beaches. Here we have the opportunity to swim alone and feel in paradise. If the sea is calm, we will visit a secret place where to snorkel and observe a great diversity of fish! After this refreshing break we continue to our final destination: 'Playa las animas'. Here we can have an incredible local seafood plate. (Not included) Last but not least we take the boat back to where we started the hike. Here we will see the bay from a total different perspective! *Min age: 10 yrs/max: 60 yrs **Cruise ship passengers: take in account LOCAL time vs BOAT time!
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Full-Day Trail to 6 hidden Beaches, Colomitos & Snorkel
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
583 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Journey with Juan
W9840YEleslied,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Juan was an absolute pleasure. He gave us interesting facts about the terrain and had a fun attitude throughout. Everyone should experience the Puerta Vallarta coast with Juan!
Amazing
jahazielr2026,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very fun tour, something new and different. The places you visit are very good, and the guides are very attentive to your questions, providing information and guiding you through the locations they take you to. In our case, Isaac was our guide, very kind, pleasant, and fun; he was attentive to us. Highly recommended to schedule; we would definitely return.
6 Hidden Beaches
Ruth C,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alex was super knowledgeable and helpful. I was a bit slow during the hike compared to others in our group, and Alex showed genuine concern, always making sure I was okay, and I made it to the end. It was a fun day!
Thank you very much, Alex, for this incredible tour! 👍
evelynbC891NB,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best gift you can give yourself 🤗 is a getaway to nature, with beautiful beaches and stunning landscapes 🤩 Thank you very much to our guide Alex for the support, patience, and learning 🙏 we had an amazing time, 100% recommended, excellent attention and atmosphere, it is totally worth experiencing this super experience. 🍃
Must Do!!
saulp550,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Isaac was a great guide!! He was knowledgeable and we all felt safe thru out the trail. He told us where to be extra careful. Gave us time to catch our breath. 10/10 tour for sure!! As a solo traveler , I really did enjoy being around other great people
A beautiful way to spend the day
jessicao505,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was one of my favorite experiences in Puerto Vallarta. The landscape was gorgeous, and everywhere we looked there was something new to see — birds, iguanas, butterflies, flowers. Armando was a warm and welcoming guide who shared interesting details about the flora, fauna, and history of the area throughout the hike. If you hike regularly, the trail is very manageable. Cooling off in the water and swimming with the tropical fishes was a great experience! Lunch was delicious as well. I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone who wants to see the quieter, more natural side of Puerto Vallarta.
Hidden Beach Puerto
Richard H,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is definitely not for the faint of heart. When that sun peaks over the mountains, it can get pretty hot!! Lots of electrolytes during the hike, and save the alcohol for the end.
A taste of the original Puerto Vallarta beach experience
David S,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Not a long hike (maybe 2.5 miles), but has some ups and downs of a couple of hundred feet. In cool conditions, it's no problem even for a casual hiker. But when the outside temp is 90 degrees F (like the day I went), the hike feels strenuous. Prepping for a hot hike (e.g., good hat, sunscreen, a bottle or two of electrolyte drink) will definitely make it easier to do the hike. Although the guide did the entire hike barefoot (completely amazing), I don't recommend it. Plenty of rocks, tree roots, branches, leaves, old boards, etc. on the trail, so good shoes will keep you happy. The Viator trip is well worth the cost since the guide makes everything easy. The bus out to the starting point and the boat ride back are covered. The guide helps you with any food/water/bathroom needs, and takes you to a good restaurant at the end (you'll be hungry). He makes sure you don't go off trail and checks on how you're doing. Lastly, there's plenty of time at each beach to get in the water or lounge on the beach. Overall, a great trip at a very reasonable cost.
This was a great hike and...
KARL S,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great hike and the beaches were beautiful. I really enjoyed the snorkeling experience on the first beach, there was so many fish around us! And watching the pelicans dive for them. Alex was an excellent guide, very bubbly, patient and professional throughout. He was very knowledgeable about the landscape. Highly recommend this tour.
Great hike!
jaimecB8918XF,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great hike that allows you to see the beaches from a different perspective, suitable for people who exercise.
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