Tickets & tours

Yelapa Tours & Boat Trips

Choose between all-inclusive catamarans, speedboats, and private guided hikes. Water taxi tickets are sold separately at the pier.

Two people snorkeling in clear water near a large tour boat

Most booked

Boat tour6 h to 7 h4.8 (2,559)Free cancellation

Yelapa & Secluded Private Beach ALL INCLUSIVE Adventure

Welcome aboard our All-Inclusive Mega Catamaran! Spend a full day on the water exploring the south side of Banderas Bay, cruising in style and comfort to places you can...

Fresh in season fruit, pastries, coffee, juices.
Our beach also features luxury, air-conditioned restrooms.
Brand Name Open Bar: Anything from water, coffee, juices, sodas, mineral water, to Pina Colada margaritas, beer, wine, tequila, champaign or whatever you choose to drink.

From$135per person

Viator$135 GetYourGuideCompare

Best for: luxury cruise and all-inclusive relaxation

Aerial view of a beautiful sandy beach cove surrounded by lush trees

Best value

Combo7 h4.4 (795)Free cancellation

Puerto Vallarta, Yelapa Waterfall, BBQ & Open Bar at Majahuitas

Discover the best of Yelapa and Majahuitas on a full-day coastal adventure from Puerto Vallarta. Cruise approximately 1 hour from Puerto Mágico to Yelapa, where you’ll...

Beverages aboard the boat
Snorkeling and kayaking equipment
BBQ lunch at Majahuitas with refreshing drinks

From$79per person

Viator$79 GetYourGuideCompare

Best for: families and budget travelers

People jumping and playing off a small white boat in the water

Top rated

Private tour5 h 30 min4.9 (24)Free cancellation

Private Boat Tour to Yelapa with Snorkeling and Village Hike

Join one of our guides for this Private Boat Tour from Puerto Vallarta, we will pick you up at City Center Los Muertos Pier and whisk you away to enjoy a scenic private...

Use of Snorkelling equipment
Ice Chest

From$220per person

Viator$220 GetYourGuideCompare

Best for: couples and exclusive private groups

Aerial view of a tour boat near a rocky shore with dense vegetation

Small group

Activity4 h4.9 (36)Free cancellation

Yelapa Escape & Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta by Speedboat

Personalized service from expert local guides Small groups for a more intimate, crowd-free experience Top-quality snorkeling gear for maximum comfort and...

Bottled water
Life jacket
Sandwich, Granola Bar, and Fish Ceviche

From$109per person

Viator$109 GetYourGuideCompare

Best for: thrill-seekers and fast access

Guided tour7 h4.8 (17)Free cancellation

Yelapa Hidden Waterfall Adventure

This experience is a chance to discover a more natural and lesser-visited side of Yelapa. Unlike traditional tours, this adventure combines local transportation, jungle...

Water taxi, Boca de Tomatlan-Yelapa-Boca de Tomatlan
Light snack
City bus, travel like a local.

From$120per person

Viator$120 GetYourGuideCompare

Best for: hikers and nature lovers

Boat tour7 h to 8 h4.6 (7)Free cancellation

Yelapas and Colimilla Catamaran Tour with Lunch and an Open Bar!

Ready to spend a relaxing day in the south part of the bay and experience a little bit of the coastal life of Mexico? Then you won’t want to miss out on this amazing...

Breakfast and Lunch
Travel insurance
Bilingual guide

From$120per person

Viator$120 GetYourGuideCompare

Best for: relaxing coastal sightseeing

Tour prices shown are starting rates and often change based on the season.

What will it cost your group?

Enter your group and compare totals on both platforms. From-prices; children are priced as adults unless the listing gives a child rate.

Adults

Children

Option	Viator total	GetYourGuide total
mega catamaran tour	$135	Compare
waterfall and bbq tour	$79	Compare
private boat tour	$220	Compare
speedboat escape	$109	Compare
hidden waterfall adventure	$120	Compare
yelapa and colimilla	$120	Compare

Viator and GetYourGuide side by side

Compare the main guided options below.

Option	Duration	Viator from	GetYourGuide from	Rating	Best for
mega catamaran tour	6 h to 7 h	$135	Compare	4.8 (2,559)	luxury cruise and all-inclusive relaxation
waterfall and bbq tour	7 h	$79	Compare	4.4 (795)	families and budget travelers
private boat tour	5 h 30 min	$220	Compare	4.9 (24)	couples and exclusive private groups
speedboat escape	4 h	$109	Compare	4.9 (36)	thrill-seekers and fast access
hidden waterfall adventure	7 h	$120	Compare	4.8 (17)	hikers and nature lovers
yelapa and colimilla	7 h to 8 h	$120	Compare	4.6 (7)	relaxing coastal sightseeing

How to choose

If you want unlimited drinks and food: book the mega catamaran tour.
If you want to combine snorkeling at Majahuitas: take the waterfall and bbq tour.
If you prefer a private experience: choose the private boat tour.
If you want a rugged jungle hike: book the hidden waterfall adventure.

Ticket questions

Do tours include the port tax?

Most tours do not include the port tax. You must pay this fee in cash at the marina before boarding.

Are meals included on boat tours?

Many full-day catamarans include lunch or a beach BBQ. Speedboat tours typically only offer light snacks.

Do I need to book a tour to visit Yelapa?

No. You can take a public water taxi from Puerto Vallarta and explore the village on your own.

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Recent reviews

4.9

24 reviews of the private boat tour on Viator

Amazing experience and easy to get to. Had such fun dancing and snorkel. Would do again for sure. Thanks again.

Tracy_J2026-08Viator

this was a fantastic excursion. the food and drinks were great. the people who worked the venue were kind and attentive. i highly recommend this event

Extraordinary7826342026-04Viator

Wonderful boat ride, nice beach with ample water activities available, interesting walk thru the village of Yelapa to see the waterfall.

voldog722026-10Viator