Hiking and snorkeling combo
Duration
5hr
Season
All year
Groups
up to 12
Offered
Eng / Spa
Available days:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Hiking and snorkeling Tour Details
Get to know and enjoy Nature with these complementary activities!
The south of Puerto Vallarta has great natural attractions, where the tropical coast and the low deciduous forest of the Mexican Pacific meet in enchanting landscapes, worth exploring. In this tour your guide will take you through the mountain along a path used for decades to reach the villages on the south of the Bay, while pointing out and explaining about the different types of vegetation found on the site, such as gigantic fig trees, beautiful plumerias and hibiscus, leafy cecropias and “papelillos”, as well as the most common animals of the site, among which sea and mountain birds and green and black iguanas stand out.
During the hike, beautiful views of the bay are shown and when descending from the mountain path, vegetation opens to give way to a small soft-sanded beach: Colomitos. Famous for being one of the smallest beaches on the coast of Banderas Bay, this cove is home to various underwater attractions, such as pufferfish, angelfish, damselfish, sea urchins and even, with a bit of luck, you can find rays and sea turtles. After our snorkeling activity, there will be an opportunity to enjoy a few minutes on the beach before starting our hike back.
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Highlights
- Explanations about flora and fauna of the trail and snorkeling areas
- Biologist guide
- Identification field guides for plants and animals
- Small groups
Includes
- Ground transportation in vans with a/c
- Snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel and fins) and personal backpack to carry gear during hike
- Soft drinks, juices, granola bars. Water to refill
- Light refreshment after snorkeling
Know Before You Book
- Distance Covered in Hiking: Approximately 3 miles in each direction, for a total of 6 miles.
- Terrain: The hike is natural, uneven terrain, including exposed rocks, roots, loose gravel, and unpaved surfaces, with multiple steps to ascend and descend.
- Fitness Level: A moderate to active level of fitness is recommended. Guests should be in good physical condition.
- Health Restrictions: Guests who are pregnant, have high blood pressure, or suffer from back, heart, neck, or knee issues will not be permitted to participate.
- Accessibility: This tour is not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers and is not suitable for individuals with limited mobility.
- Age Restrictions: Children under 6 years old and individuals over 65 years old are not allowed on this tour for safety reasons.
- Backpacks: Guests are required to carry their own gear during the hike or arrange for someone in their party to assist them.
- Restrooms: Restrooms are available only at the starting point.
- Alcohol and Substance Policy: Our guide will assess guests for fitness to participate in the tour. Guests who appear to be under the influence of alcohol or other substances will not be permitted to join the trip.
- Temperature from April to September: During this months the humidity is high and can make the heat feel more intense, with temperatures potentially rising above 105°F-110°F. To reduce the risk of heat stroke during the hiking tour, we recommend bringing a hat or cap, along with fresh, breathable clothing and hiking shoes (tennis). We also provide electrolytes to help keep you hydrated.
Itinerary (We have two daily departures)
8:30 am
We will head south of the Bay, passing through Puerto Vallarta’s downtown. About an hour later we’ll be arriving at the fishing village Boca de Tomatlán, here we leave our vehicle to start hiking through the town and along the trail on the mountains. Depending on how many stops to rest we have on the road and how fast we go, we arrive at Colomitos beach between 30 and 45 minutes later. Once there, snorkeling activity will take place; later, we’ll enjoy a well-deserved snack, enjoying the beach, before hiking back.
Our arrival to Puerto Vallarta is approximately at 2:30 pm.
SUPPORTING CONSERVATION
In Ecotours de México we pride ourselves on offering excellent services on all our nature tours. To achieve this, we believe it is vital to protect the most important thing we have: our environment. Therefore, throughout our more than 25 years of experience, we have participated and supported different associations, campaigns and conservation projects, both local and national. Some of them are:
ECOBAC.
– We are the main sponsor of ECOBAC (Ecology and Conservation of Whales, AC), a non-profit association that is responsible for the research and protection of humpback whales in Banderas Bay, as well as the diffusion of the NOM-131-SEMARNAT-2010, federation standard for whale watching.
– We participate in the FIBB Catalog providing photographs of humpback whales for identification.
– ECOBAC and RABEN (Network of Assistance to Entangled Whales) are responsible for dealing with cases of whales entangled in fishing gear; Ecotours has supported these activities by providing boats and trained personnel for rescue maneuvers.
– Distribution of ecological and conservation information for environmental education.
– Find more information at www.whalephoto.org
Boca de Tomatlán Sea Turtle Camp.
– Each season, Ecotours de México makes a donation of various materials necessary for the correct management of the camp (tarpaulins, buckets, boxes, rakes, diggers, etc.)
– Also, donations of teaching materials with information about turtles have been made.
– Likewise, a donation is made per person in each of our visits during our tour “Encounter with Nature at the Sea Turtle Camp”.
The Green Macaw Sanctuary.
– In 2017, an artificial nest was donated for the project of protection, conservation and reproduction of the green macaw in Las Juntas and Los Veranos, Jalisco.
– Ecotours staff also supported the assembly of the donated artificial nest.
– Also, a donation is made per person in each of our visits to the sanctuary during the “Green Macaws Sanctuary” tour.
Campaigns to clean rivers and beaches.
– Ecotours has organized and participated in various local campaigns to clean the rivers and beaches of Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay.
– In the same way, we clean the areas we visit in our tours.
Fishing Garbage Tournament at Marietas Islands.
– Ecotours has promoted and participated of the cleaning activities organized by CONANP (National Commission of Protected Natural Areas) and the National Park managers.
Distribution of organic products.
– To further support the care of our environment, at our shop we have biodegradable products (Newen organic soap, solid shampoo, handmade soaps), environment-riendly products (bamboo toothbrushes) and reusable products (aluminum bottles, mesh bags and jute bags).
We do this because we really care about Nature.
What to bring to your Hiking and Snorkeling combo
Bring your refillable water bottle to your trip or buy one with us and get a 10% discount on our shop. Check our section with Ecofriendly products Link
Comfortable clothing, swimming suit, comfortable shoes for hiking, insect repellent, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, biodegradable sunscreen), small towel, camera.
Cancellation Policies
- Cancellations 72 hours before, 100% refund
- Cancellations 48 hours before, 50% refund
- Cancellations the day of tour, no shows or being late, No refund, forfeit the entire amount
- Activities can be changed due to natural conditions (hurricane alert, storms or swell)
- All guests must sign a risk acknowledgment
- No tour is refundable once it is taken
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