--- title: Full Day Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden Tour lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Vallarta country: Mexico price: 72 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.78 reviews: 45 duration_minutes: 420 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Guided garden interpretation rank_in_category: 6 of 10 (City & Sightseeing Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-09 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/full-day-puerto-vallarta-botanical-garden-tour/ --- # Full Day Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden Tour **Guidekin's take:** Explore the Botanical Gardens through plant biology, Mexican history and mythology, with a restaurant break afterward. Guided interpretation and admission are included; bus fares and meals cost extra, and the stated duration includes travel. 4.78 from 45 reviews at €72 per person for 7h–8h. In our comparison: #6 of 10 in City & Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Don't just visit the Botanical Gardens alone and wonder aimlessly. The Gardens are so much more then just pretty flowers. Tour with our university educated guide who will mix biology, Mexican history and ancient Mexican mythology digging into the rich cultural to discover the roots of the essence of Mexico. After the guided tour, enjoy a leisurely break for lunch at the award-winning restaurant, where delicious food pairs (not included) with breathtaking views of the river canyon and gardens. Afterward, a gentle 15 to 20 minute (optional)easy guided walk leads you to the sparkling river, where you can swim, relax, or simply admire the peaceful river float by. The day concludes with time to browse the gift shop, nursery, and a final stroll through the Gardens before returning refreshed and inspired. Discover the fascinating history and rich ancient mythology rooted in the unique bond between Mexico and its flora and fauna that only this meticulously researched guided tour can unveil. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet in the courtyard of the ground… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: All food and beverage are responsibility… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €72 per person - Duration: 7h–8h - Rating: 4.78/5 from 45 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Puerto Vallarta Walking Adventures - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.78 from 45 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 42 of 45. - 5 stars: 40 (89%) - 4 stars: 2 (4%) - 3 stars: 2 (4%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ## What's included - University educated guide of the Gardens - Botanical Gardens Admission Fee ## Not included - All food and beverage are responsibility of traveler. - Trip does not include price of scenic bus ride about $2.5 usd each way) ## Itinerary 1. **Conchas Chinas** (pass by, no stop) - We will drive through along the beautiful vacation homes, oceanside villas and spectacular beaches. 2. **Los Arcos de Mismaloya** (pass by, no stop) - We view the Massive pink granite islands and the wave carved arches through them as we pass by along the stunning coast commonly know as "South Shore" of the Banderas Bay. 3. **Mismaloya** (pass by, no stop) - We will catch a introductory look at the old fishing village of Mismaloya as we pass by. See the famous hotel painted pink and the setting in the hit TV show Acapulco. 4. **Boca de Tomatlan** (pass by, no stop) - Catch an introductional look at Boca de Tomatlan as we pass by. Notice all the yachts and boats in the protected cove of the bay where the river canyon meets the bay. 5. **Jardin Botanico de Vallarta** (7h; admission included) - After a beautiful drive along the south coast of the bay and through the spectacular river canon surrounded by a jungle canapy arrive to the Botanivcal Gardens. Spend the first 2 hours with a university educated naturalist guide exploring the most significant and popular... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - 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 in the courtyard of the ground floor at 8:30 am Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The total tour duration includes the travel time. ## Compared with other City & Sightseeing Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 10** | €72 | 7h–8h | 4.78 (45) | shared | | [South Shore Private Sightseeing Cruise in Puerto Vallarta](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/south-shore-private-sightseeing-cruise-in-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) | €616 per group | 5h | 4.99 (95) | private | | [1 to 6 Passengers Vallarta Private City Tour](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/1-to-6-passengers-vallarta-private-city-tour/?format=md) | €318 per group | 5h | 4.94 (172) | private | | [Half day Private tour of Puerto Vallarta with a Local Guide](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/half-day-private-tour-of-puerto-vallarta-with-a-local-guide/?format=md) | €272 per group | 5h 15m | 5.0 (37) | private | Ranked #6 of 10 in City & Sightseeing Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €20 to €109, median €59; typical length 5h. 6 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/city-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md ## More in Puerto Vallarta - All Puerto Vallarta tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/full-day-puerto-vallarta-botanical-garden-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md