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Puerto Vallarta Sightseeing Excursions
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Private Cars & Vans - Puerto Vallarta
The golden sands and translucent blue water of Playa de Los Muertos. The verdant jungle flora and steep rocky climbs amidst the Sierra Madre mountains. The unforgettable shopping and sightseeing along the beachside boulevard, El Malecón. Embark on an unforgettable half-day or full-day excursion throughout Puerto Vallarta via a private car or van and experience the freedom of following your very own itinerary — at your own pace. Reserve a vehicle prior to the start of your cruise, and later when you arrive in Puerto Vallarta, have it ready and waiting to take you — and your family members or friends — to the places you most want to visit. Each private vehicle includes one English-speaking driver/guide who will rendezvous with you in Puerto Vallarta and lead you on an eye-opening tour, providing insightful information designed with your entire family in mind. Excursions last approximately four or eight hours, but you're invited to reserve additional hours if you so desire.
If you're already booked on a Disney Cruise Line® Mexican Riviera Cruise, and would like to learn more about this exciting excursion and reserve a private vehicle in Puerto Vallarta, please:
- Download the special Private Vehicle Request Form and fill it out on your computer
- Save the form to your desktop
- Attach the form to an email and send it to DCL.SHORE.EXCURSIONS@disney.com
After your Private Vehicle Request Form is received, Disney's Special Services department will contact you to confirm your private request by telephone. Please allow up to seven days for confirmation.
Activity Type: Sightseeing
Activity Level: Mild
Duration: 4 or 8 hours
Price: Adult: N/A; price based on vehicle;
Child: N/A; price based on vehicle
Ages: All Ages
Additional Information
- A beverage — bottled water — is included.
- Wheelchairs need to be standard size and collapsible; no electric wheelchairs permitted. In addition, Guests must be able to board and debark the passenger van on their own.
- The tour operator will provide Guests with a choice of four different itineraries to help Guests plan their excursion. Although these itineraries are recommeded, Guests will have the freedom to explore Puerto Vallarta as they wish in the alotted time.
- Confirmed prices include vehicle and driver/guide. It does not include tips.
- All requests are subject to availability/confirmation by the tour operator.
- Please note that refunds will not be issued once a confirmed booking has been made.
- Please be aware that 4-hour arrangements may not provide a suitable amount of time to tour two sites.
- Guests should be advised that the request for extended private vehicle hours is at the tour operator's discretion and availability. If your vehicle is available and you decide to exceed your reservation time, the tour operator will, upon completion of your excursion, advise Disney Cruise Line® of the duration that your vehicle was used so that the appropriate additional charges will be made to your stateroom account.
- Although the activity level of this shore excursion is listed as Mild, the actual activity level will vary depending on what Guests decide to see and do.
- Guests are encouraged to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, additional clothing, hats, cameras and/or backpacks.
- Guests are encouraged to bring cash or credit cards to purchase optional extras, such as souvenirs.
- Due to limited availability of private vehicles, Guests are encouraged to book early.
Teens Cruise
Join the party at sea during an afternoon sailing — for teens only.
Get lost in the picture-perfect coastline of Puerta Vallarta - where rocky cliffs mingle with endless stretches of golden sand — as you party it up aboard a luxurious 60-foot yacht. As you set sail, make your way through the breathtaking blue of Banderas Bay and marvel at the spectacular sight of the sun and surf from your special vantage point in the middle of the sparkling ocean. Feel the cool ocean breezes wash over you in every direction, breathe in the fresh coastal air, and experience a sense of serenity you never knew existed.
During your journey, enjoy a number of fun-filled games to keep you laughing and having a fantastic time. Show off your moves during a dance competition, take part in an "ap-peel-ing" banana-eating contest, or test your memory during a game you surely won't forget! Then, kick back and bask in the warm sunshine as you make your way along the captivating coastline near El Malecón — Puerto Vallarta's famous beachside boulevard — and behold a local coastal town. Finally, sit back and surrender to the sweeping sea-swept views once more as you embark on your return trip back to the ship.
Activity Type: Sightseeing
Activity Level: Mild
Duration: 3.5 hours
Price: Adult: $45 (ages 13 to 17);
Child: N/A
Ages: 13 To 17
Additional Information
- Snacks (quesadilllas, nachos, vegetables and dip) and beverages (sparkling sodas, juices, bottled water) are included.
- Wheelchairs need to be standard size and collapsible; no electric wheelchairs permitted.
- This excursion is chaperoned by Disney Cruise Line® teen counselors.
- Guests are encouraged to bring additional clothing, hats, cameras and/or backpacks.
- Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.
Puerto Vallarta City Tour
Lose yourself to the beauty and history of Puerto Vallarta during a tour of the city center and explore such famous sites as the Malecon and Our Lady of Guadalupe cathedral.
Behold a charming landscape of distant rolling hills and cobblestone city streets as you wind your way along the Mexican coastline during a 20-minute, air-conditioned motor coach ride to the city center of Puerto Vallarta. Upon your arrival, debark your air-conditioned motor coach and stroll along the picturesque waterfront boulevard known as the Malecon. Brimming with restaurants, shops, music and stone sculptures, the Malecon is arguably the most popular place to visit in town. As you make your way along the sea wall, revel in the breathtaking views of the ocean and delight in stories your friendly guide relays about the city's rich history. Step back in time during a visit to the cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, built over 12 years in the early part of the last century, and marvel at the hand-carved columns and magnificent moldings that adorn its interior. Shop and sightsee on your own for approximately 45 minutes before boarding your coach to begin the second leg of your journey.
From the city center, journey south — past sloping hills and hidden coves — to a beautiful restaurant that offers stunning views of the Mexican countryside. Savor a refreshment and peruse some of the eye-catching work from a number of local craftsmen. Your children will delight in a fun-filled piñata party where treats will be had by all. Then, simply breathe in the fresh air as you gaze out upon your hillside perch and lose yourself to the striking unspoiled panorama that surrounds you at every turn. Finally, wind down with an approximate 45-minute trip back to the ship, or return to the downtown area for even more shopping and sightseeing.
Activity Type: Sightseeing
Activity Level: Mild
Duration: 4-4.5 hours
Price: Adult: $35 (ages 10 and up);
Child: $25 (ages 3-9), under 3 free
Ages: All Ages
Additional Information
- Food (quesadillas and salsas) and a beverage (bottled water, beer or sparkling soda) are included. Additional food and beverages are available at the restaurant stop.
- Wheelchairs need to be standard size and collapsible; no electric wheelchairs permitted. In addition, Guests must be able to board and debark the motor coach on their own.
- This excursion is stroller accessible. However, some portions of the tour may require Guests to fold accompanying strollers. In addition, lightweight strollers are recommended.
- Guests should be able to walk at least three blocks across flat terrain.
- Guests choosing to stop in town will be required to embark on a 20-minute walk back to the ship.
- Guests are encouraged to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, additional clothing, hats, cameras and/or backpacks.
- Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.
Historic Towns and Tequila Making
Discover the art of tequila production at Mezcales distillery and embark on a walking tour of three villages — Porvenir, San Juan and El Valle — seemingly untouched by time.
Abandon all worries as you gaze out upon the natural grandeur of Puerto Vallarta's distinctive landscape — brimming with gentle rolling hills and sweeping rugged terrain — during a relaxing 20-minute, air-conditioned motor coach drive from the ship to the quaint village of Mezcales, home to the Leyva tequila distillery. Upon your arrival, take in an informative demonstration on the age-old production of Mexico's signature spirit, from blue agave plant to fine liquor. Savor a sip of several types of tequila, and even try your hand at the famous "mashing process." After your delightful 40-minute visit, sit back and relax as you make your way further inland for a fascinating tour of three quaint villages, well removed from the hustle and bustle of the big city.
Following a 20-minute drive, arrive at the small village of Porvenir, and delight in a sample of homemade tortillas. Wander this sleepy town and behold a way of life that hasn't changed in well over a hundred years. After your 20-minute visit, journey to another charming village, San Juan, and explore the picturesque main square and old church. Learn the history of the town from your guide, and snap a picture under the shade of an old tree. Thirty minutes later, make your way to another historic destination, the quaint town of El Valle. Once there, visit several shops boasting handcraft goods, tour the town church, and stroll through the small square in the center of town. After your 40-minute visit, travel to a local restaurant and enjoy an authentic Mexican lunch. Then, take in a visit at a wood carving studio, and marvel at the craftsmanship of the local artisans. After your 30-minute stop, wind down — and surrender to the verdant countryside — during a 45-minute trip back to the ship.
Activity Type: Sightseeing
Activity Level: Mild
Duration: 5 hours
Price: Adult: $50 (ages 10 and up);
Child: $29 (ages 3-9), under 3 free
Ages: All Ages
Additional Information
- Lunch (chicken or beef fajitas, rice, fish fillet, hamburger or fish sticks with fries or rice and one margarita, bottled beer or sparkling soda) is included. In addition, bottled water and sparkling soda are included during the tour.
- Wheelchairs need to be standard size and collapsible; no electric wheelchairs permitted.
- This excursion is stroller accessible. However, some portions of the tour may require Guests to fold accompanying strollers. In addition, lightweight strollers are recommended.
- This tour is not recommended for Guests with limited mobility.
- The restaurant stop is approximately 45 minutes.
- Guests should be able to walk a distance of approximately 200 meters.
- Guests are encouraged to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, additional clothing, cameras and/or backpacks. Guests should bring towels from the ship.
- Guests are encouraged to bring cash or credit cards to purchase optional extras, such as souvenirs.
- Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.
Mexican Cooking Experience
Discover the delectable art of authentic Mexican cuisine during a chef-led cooking class.
Cozy up to a captivating coastline of breathtaking blue skies and brilliant blue water as you embark on a 50-minute, air-conditioned motor coach drive across Mexico's picturesque countryside to a tranquil ranch nestled amidst the Sierra Madre mountains. Along the way, learn about the fascinating history of Puerto Vallarta from your friendly guide, and discover the savory history of traditional Mexican cuisine. Upon your arrival, make your way to the onsite kitchen and meet the chef — your instructor for the day's festivity — who will assign you a dish to prepare. Then, learn the secrets of cooking Mexico's most beloved dishes in an exciting "hands-on" food cooking experience. Learn how to make authentic salsas, guacamole, stuffed peppers and more, and even create your very own special recipes. Savor a sip of wine during your cooking lesson and, after the hour-long class, enjoy the fruits of your labor as you dine on your very own mouthwatering creation.
After lunch, wander the picturesque ranch, home to farm animals both big and small, and explore the traditional home located on the property grounds. Delight in a fun-filled horseback ride or spend time with your children at the on-site playground. Soak up the lush tropical landscape where colorful flowers and shady trees mingle with towering mountain peaks and panoramic seaside views, or shop for souvenirs at the gift shop. Finally, after your approximate three-hour visit, take in the unspoiled views of Mexico once more as you embark on a 50-minute return trip back to the ship.
Activity Type: Sightseeing
Activity Level: Mild
Duration: 5-5.5 hours
Price: Adult: $39 (ages 10 and up);
Child: $29 (ages 8-9)
Ages: 8 And Up
Additional Information
- Lunch (stuffed peppers, tortillas, rice, guacamole, chips and salsa) and a beverage (bottled water, sparkling soda or wine) are included.
- Wheelchairs need to be standard size and collapsible; no electric wheelchairs permitted.
- All cooking utensils and aprons are provided.
- Guests must be able to work with sharp utensils.
- A storage space is available free of charge.
- Guests are encouraged to bring additional clothing, hats, cameras and/or backpacks.
- Guests are encouraged to bring cash or credit cards to purchase optional extras, such as souvenirs.
- Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.
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