Four guests in helmets ride a mud-splashed open buggy along a track walled by green jungle.

Experiences · Banderas Bay · Puerto Vallarta

All Terrain Safari an ATV tour south of Puerto Vallarta.

An ATV jungle tour in the Sierra Madre: a vintage Unimog down the coast, a hand-cut off-road route at the wheel of a Polaris RZR, and a walk to a waterfall.

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6 hoursDuration

Sierra MadreAbout 6 miles south of Puerto Vallarta

Ages 8 +Drivers 18 + with a licence

Waterfall walkWith a natural pool

Polaris RZRUp to two drivers each

The route

Through town, then into the hills.

All Terrain Safari is an ATV tour in Puerto Vallarta’s mountains, on a private reserve in the Sierra Madre about six miles south of town. The day starts in one of Vallarta Adventures’ yellow Unimog trucks, through downtown and along the coast road past Conchas Chinas, Mismaloya and the view of Los Arcos, to a base camp beyond Boca de Tomatlán.

At base camp you take the wheel of a Polaris RZR and follow your guide along a route cut by hand into the hillside: rocky trails, steep climbs, stream crossings and tight turns. Along the way the engines go off for a short walk to a waterfall with a natural pool.

The route is cut by hand, and it asks something of whoever is at the wheel.

Seen head-on, a buggy climbs a wet rutted track with tall green jungle closing in above. — Straight up the ruts.

The tour

One route, at the wheel.

All Terrain Safari runs as a shared small-group tour, operated by Vallarta Adventures and booked through us.

A buggy with headlights on pushes through a shallow creek under dense overhanging jungle.

Shared · small group

All Terrain Safari

6 hours Small group Ages 8 +

Unimog drive through Puerto Vallarta and down the coast
Polaris RZR on the hand-cut off-road route
Short hike to a waterfall
Fresh fruit and water

A damage waiver per vehicle is paid at check-in.

Reserve Ask us

Operated by Vallarta Adventures

Our concierge confirms availability and books it for you.

For a villa group, allow one vehicle for every two drivers; our concierge books them together. For a private ride, see the ATV Punta Mita & Sayulita tour on our Sayulita ATV page.

The film

All Terrain Safari Through The Sierra

The All Terrain Safari: side-by-side buggies on dirt tracks through the Sierra Madre, a river crossing, a village seen from the air and a swimming hole at the end of the trail.

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All Terrain Safari

The day, in order.

Unimog through town

Downtown, the Malecón and the Romantic Zone

ii.

The coast road

Conchas Chinas, Mismaloya and Los Arcos

iii.

Off-road by RZR

The hand-cut route in the Sierra Madre

iv.

Walk to the waterfall

Engines off, a short hike and a natural pool

The order of the day as the operator runs it; exact times are confirmed when you book.

The gallery

See it for yourself.

Good to know

Before you go.

Drivers

Drivers must be 18 or over with a valid driving licence; learner’s permits are not accepted.

Per vehicle

Up to two drivers per vehicle, and guests from age 8 can ride.

What to bring

Closed-toe shoes, swimsuit and towel, a change of clothes and shoes, biodegradable sunscreen and bug spray.

At check-in

Arrive at least 45 minutes early; the damage waiver per vehicle is paid then.

Our take

“This is the ATV day for guests who want to drive: the route is technical, and the driver must be 18 with a valid licence. Pack a swimsuit for the waterfall pool and a change of clothes for the ride home.”

Founder, Villa Experience

Before you go, a transfer from the villa to the check-in point, arranged by our concierge.

Questions

Before you ask.

Do I need a driving licence?

Yes. Drivers must be at least 18 and hold a valid driving licence; learner’s permits are not accepted. Passengers can join from age 8.

Can two people share an ATV?

Yes. Each vehicle can have up to two drivers, so you can share the driving. The number of seats per vehicle is confirmed when you book.

Is there a damage waiver?

Yes. A damage waiver per vehicle is paid at check-in. It is not part of the tour booking and is not refundable.

Will we get dirty?

Yes. The route climbs dusty hills, and in the rainy season it can be muddy. You are given a dust mask, goggles and a helmet, and a cool towel afterwards.

Who can join?

Guests from age 8, up to 118 kg (260 lbs). Vallarta Adventures' booking conditions exclude pregnancy, limited mobility and back or neck conditions.

Is there a private ATV tour?

This tour is shared. For a private ATV tour, Vallarta Adventures runs ATV Punta Mita & Sayulita for your party only; see our Sayulita ATV page.

Villa Experience Concierge