--- title: Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens Hiking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Vallarta country: Mexico price: 93 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 135 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Gardens and tequila rank_in_category: 10 of 13 (Hiking & Waterfall Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-09 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-botanical-gardens-hiking-tour/ --- # Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens Hiking Tour **Guidekin's take:** Combine the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden with riverside trails and activities on the Horcones River. Garden admission, transport and tequila tasting are included; river activities depend on weather and hotel pickup is excluded. 4.81 from 135 reviews at €93 per person for 6h. **Gardens and tequila:** Book the shared gardens hike with entry, transport and tequila tasting at €93 per person for 6h, with no hotel pickup. 4.81 from 135 reviews. Trade-off: No hotel pickup or drop-off. (last checked October 9, 2026) In our comparison: #10 of 13 in Hiking & Waterfall Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview More than just a hike — this is a full-spectrum nature and culture immersion. Botanical Wonders: Includes full access to the renowned Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden, home to Mexico’s most visited orchid collection. Wild Encounters: Walk private riverside trails and meet exotic rescued animals at our on-site sanctuary. Riverside Playground: Swim, slide, paddle, or just unwind in the pristine waters of the Horcones River. Tequila with a Story: Taste handcrafted tequila made exclusively by Los Veranos — and learn how it’s made. Locally Guided, Intimately Sized: Small groups, led by passionate native guides who know every trail and tale. This isn’t just a tour — it’s a taste of Vallarta’s soul, with nature, adventure, and flavor all in one unforgettable day. ## Before you book - Pickup differs by option: Hotel pickup only on 1 of 4 options (Hiking - Sur /Romantica 9:35) - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 4 start times: between 08:30 and 09:35 - Food included: Traditional tequila tasting - Age rule: Our ground transportation option is recommended… **Pickup:** Hotel pickup only on 1 of 4 options (Hiking - Sur /Romantica 9:35) ## Key facts - Price: from €93 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.81/5 from 135 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Los Veranos Canopy Tour - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:30, 08:45, 09:00, 09:35 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.81 from 135 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 130 of 135. - 5 stars: 116 (86%) - 4 stars: 14 (10%) - 3 stars: 4 (3%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Hiking - Nuevo Vallarta Land | €93 / person | English, Spanish | Hiking - Nuevo Vallarta by Land 8:30: The meeting point is in the parking lot of the Centro Empresarial (Business Center) in Nuevo Vallarta | | Hiking - Marina Vallarta Land | €93 / person | English, Spanish | Hiking - Marina by Land 9:00: Our main office is located in the Chedraui Plaza (Playa de Oro) parking lot | | Hiking - Sur /Romantica 9:35 | €93 / person | English, Spanish | Romantic Zone: The meeting point is at the OXXO convenience store in Conchas Chinas Pickup included | | Hiking - Marina Departure Sea | €93 / person | English, Spanish | Sea transportation: Our main office is located in the Chedraui Plaza (Playa de Oro) parking lot | ## What's included - Entrance ticket to the Botanical Garden - Traditional tequila tasting - Kayaks, slides, and river activities (weather permitting) - Transportation ## Not included - Photography and video services - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Drink and Snack - Port fee $2 required for boat departure in Marina (either in cash or by card in the office) ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 08:30, 08:45, 09:00, 09:35 - 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 We offer several pickup points in Puerto Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta; please select the most convenient option based on your location. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure time. - Marina Area - Nuevo Vallarta - South PV / Zona Romantica Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Please arrive at our meeting point 15 minutes before your selected departure time - It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and a swimsuit and towel, sunscreen, insect repellent, a camera with a strap, extra money, a debit or credit card for lunch or souvenirs - Duration: Approximately 6 hours, depending on the selected collection point - Adults over 285 lbs / 129 Kilo - Our ground transportation option is recommended for pregnant women, children under 5, or people with heart, back, or shoulder problems so they can enjoy all other activities. - The minimum age for alcohol consumption in Mexico is 18 years - Not recommended for travelers over 285 lbs. / 129 Kilo ## Compared with other Hiking & Waterfall Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 13** | €93 | 6h | 4.81 (135) | 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 #10 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/hiking-waterfalls-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/puerto-vallarta-botanical-gardens-hiking-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md