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The bucket-list things to do — and the private, expert-led way to do each.
Here’s the bucket list for your day ashore: the most extraordinary thing to do at each stop, and the private, small-group, or expert-led way to make it yours — your own pace, real access, none of the crowd.
Slip through a sea tunnel to reach the legendary hidden beach — a collapsed volcanic crater with its own private sky. Snorkel pristine reefs teeming with tropical fish and rays in a UNESCO-protected biosphere.
Fly across eight heart-pounding zip lines — including a 450-metre mega-line — above a roaring Sierra Madre river canyon. Rappel a waterfall and hike through primary jungle with an expert naturalist guide.
Reach John Huston's legendary private jungle beach — accessible only by boat — for a full day of kayaking, snorkelling, paddleboarding and hammock time at an immaculate eco-retreat. The lush setting was the backdrop to 'The Night of the Iguana.'
Explore the cobbled streets of El Centro with a private licensed guide — from the iconic Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the Malecón's world-class sculpture walk and the Zona Romántica's buzzing local markets and mezcal bars.
Ride sure-footed mountain horses through the Sierra Madre jungle to a thundering freshwater waterfall and natural swimming pool hidden deep in the canopy. One of Puerto Vallarta's most magical and memorable half-day adventures.
Set sail across the golden waters of Banderas Bay as the Sierra Madre glows at dusk — one of Mexico's most spectacular sunsets, best witnessed from the deck of a premium catamaran with dolphins riding the bow wave.
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