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Where is the tour located?
How do we get there?
How tough is this?
Will I get dirty or wet?
What should I wear or bring with me?
How big are the group sizes?
Is food and drink included?
Can I take a camera on the tour?
Are pictures or video of me on the tour available?
Can I take this tour if I am pregnant?
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Departures Monday to Saturday from the Vallarta Adventure Center in Nuevo Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta Marina Terminal and Mismaloya.
Length of Tour: 5.5 hours
Price: $95 USD
What's Included: Roundtrip transportation from pick up locations via speed boat then 4x4, bottled water, fruit and cookies.
We recommend that you wear shorts and hiking or tennis shoes and bring a change of dry clothes and shoes, suntan lotion, mosquito repellant, towel and a sweat shirt.
Participants of this tour must be at least 10 years of age, minimum height of 4ft and be physically fit. Maximum weight 250 lbs.
Terrain will be rocky, guests will get wet and can expect an adrenaline-filled day. Cameras are not recommended for safety reasons, but photo services are available on site. Group sizes are limited to 14 people to ensure quality excursions. Lockers are available free of charge. |
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Q: Where is the tour located?
A: The Outdoor Adventure takes place at our private reserve high in the hills above an area called Las Juntas y Veranos, which is situated approximately 10 km south of Puerto Vallarta.
Q: How do we get there?
A: Our 14-passenger yellow Unimogs take you up into the forest to our base camp from our offices in Nuevo Vallarta or Marina Vallarta. The ride takes just over 1 hour and goes around the town of Vallarta before following the coastal road on the south side of the bay.
Q: How tough is this?
A: The Outdoor Adventure tour is a step up from Canopy. It is a physical tour but is not really tough. You should be in good shape and be able to walk uphill for 30 mins and climb a ladder 20 ft. straight up. There is a strict weight restriction of 250 lbs. (120 kg)
Q: Will I get dirty or wet?
A: Probably both. You will be rappelling down waterfalls and so all of your clothes will get wet. You may get dirty on some of the hiking but it's all part of the adventure.
Q: What should I wear or bring with me?
A: The most comfortable clothes to do the tour in are shorts, t-shirt and a pair of running shoes. You will get completely soaked, however, so it is important to bring a towel and a dry change of clothes, which you can keep in the lockers at the base camp while you are in the forest. We would also recommend you bring a sweater with you for the return journey.
Q: How big are the group sizes?
A: Groups are never more than 14 people on any one departure. You will be accompanied by a team of 5 guides.
Q: Is the mule ride difficult, do you need experience?
A: The mule ride is an easy going 25 minute hike up through the forest from base camp to the first zip line at the top of one of the hills. Full instructions are given at the start of the tour on how to control the mules but no experience is necessary. The mules always walk at a steady brisk pace and it is an easy ride.
Q: Is food and drink included?
A: The tour includes unlimited bottled water, fruit & cookies to give you some energy and sandwiches at the end of the tour. We also have a small snack bar at the base camp where you can buy soft drinks, chocolate bars and chips.
Q: Can I take a camera on the tour?
A: No, we do not allow guests to take cameras through the tour with them for safety reasons. (you need to keep your hands free to control your equipment) However you can take cameras up to the base camp and leave them in the lockers.
Q: Are pictures of me on the tour available?
A: Each group is accompanied by a professional camera man who is also a fully trained guide. They take a slightly different route from the main group so as to get shots of you flying across the zip lines and rappelling the waterfalls! Photos cost $15 USD each and can be paid for in cash or by credit card.
Q: Can I take this tour if I am pregnant?
A: No, unfortunately we do not allow pregnant women to participate in this tour for safety reasons. All guests are asked to sign an acknowledgement of risk form before starting the tour. | |
