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title: 4-Hour Jungle Hike and Waterfall Swim with Nature Expert
lang: en
type: tour
city: Puerto Vallarta
country: Mexico
price: 32
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.81
reviews: 236
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Waterfall swimming
rank_in_category: 13 of 13 (Hiking & Waterfall Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-09
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/4-hour-jungle-hike-and-waterfall-swim-with-nature-expert/
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# 4-Hour Jungle Hike and Waterfall Swim with Nature Expert

**Guidekin's take:** Hike beside a river through tropical forest, swim near a waterfall and caves, then finish with a mountain-top view over the bay. The bus fee and fruit are included; moderate fitness is required and participants must be aged nine to sixty. 4.81 from 236 reviews at €32 per person for 4h.

**Waterfall swimming:** Choose the 4h jungle hike for waterfall swimming at €32 per person, rated 4.81 from 236 reviews; moderate fitness required, ages nine to sixty. Trade-off: Ages nine to sixty only. (last checked October 9, 2026)

In our comparison: #13 of 13 in Hiking & Waterfall Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover the tropical forest, hike along the river and learn about local fauna and flora. 

We 'll take a refreshing dip in the river while enjoying the waterfall and the caves. 

We finish off with a breathtaking view over the bay from the mountain top!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meet up on the sidewalk in front of the…
- Starts 10:00, 10:30: 2 departures a day
- Age rule: Minimum age 9, maximum age 60

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €32 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.81/5 from 236 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Vallartanaturetrips
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 10:00, 10:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.81 from 236 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 224 of 236.

- 5 stars: 211 (89%)
- 4 stars: 13 (6%)
- 3 stars: 7 (3%)
- 2 stars: 3 (1%)
- 1 star: 2 (1%)

## What's included

- Bus fee
- Fruit

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 10:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Meet up on the sidewalk in front of the OXXO store and the buses.

NOT in the tour shop next to the bus stop! (different company!)

Wait for the guide, don't go on the bus on your own!

Vallarta Nature Trips (location as meeting point on google maps)

Cruise ship passsengers: LOCAL time ≠ boat time

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- 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 9, maximum age 60
- Wear: sneakers or closed sandals & bathing suit, comfortable clothing
- Bring: small backpack with sunblock and water

## Compared with other Hiking & Waterfall Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #13 of 13** | €32 | 4h | 4.81 (236) | shared |
| [Coastal and Jungle Hiking Tour along 6 Beaches of Puerto Vallarta](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/coastal-and-jungle-hiking-tour-along-6-beaches-of-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) | €41 | 5h 30m | 4.98 (104) | shared |
| [Palo María Waterfalls Hike Half-Day Tour](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/palo-mar-a-waterfalls-hike-half-day-tour/?format=md) | €76 | 4h | 4.96 (94) | shared |
| [Mismaloya Waterfalls and Mountain Hike. Full-Day tour](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/mismaloya-waterfalls-and-mountain-hike-full-day-tour/?format=md) | €117 | 8h | 5.0 (36) | shared |

Ranked #13 of 13 in Hiking & Waterfall Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €32 to €117, median €66; typical length 6h. 0 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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