Top 13 Off-Road Safaris in Mexico

1.Jeep Safari All Inclusive Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $92Our pick

Tour Cozumel in a private, air-conditioned Jeep with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Dzul-Ha Reef, Punta Sur, El Mirador, Playa San Martín, Sabores de Cozumel, and Coco’s Beach Club, with snorkeling, tastings, lunch, and island history included.

“Fantastic day touring the island with Didi. Immediately made us feel welcomed and was entertaining and informative throughout our time. Would happily tour with him again!”

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2.Jet Ski Safari in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 242 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $159

Set out from Marina Vallarta on a guided jet ski ride along Puerto Vallarta’s coast. Guide Ever provides safety instruction, local context, and patient help for first-time riders. You’ll cruise past the Malecón toward Los Arcos, snorkel with provided gear, and watch for dolphins, turtles, manta rays, and whales.

“Wow. This is definitely something I will be doing again with some more people. Fantastic work by the team they are very professional people and know what they’re doing. Five stars from me and 100% Recommended”

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3.All Terrain Safari – UTV Tour Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Take a 6.5-hour Polaris RZR UTV trip from Puerto Vallarta into the Sierra Madre foothills. Guides such as Tommy, Emiliano, and Omar lead you through muddy trails, streams, and mountain paths, followed by a waterfall hike, swimming stop, snacks, and time at the ranch.

“We really enjoyed this all day adventure. My husband and I went with our two children, ages 8 and 11. The bus ride from Nuevo Vallarta was about 90+ min each way, but it was a fun experience to see downtown Puerto Vallarta and Tommy a”

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4.Open Ocean Safari and Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $215

Set out from Cabo San Lucas at 9 a.m. with Apex Ocean Divers for a four-hour search across the Pacific and Sea of Cortez. Expect a small group of up to 10, snorkeling with rays and reef fish, whale and dolphin sightings, a stop at El Arco, snacks, and photo and video coverage.

“I have to say, when I booked this experience I did zero research and chose it purely based on the pictures they posted. I really wasn’t sure if those photos were real or just clever advertising, but I took a leap of faith. Let me tell you — those pictures are 100% real and still don’t do justice to the moments we actually experienced. It was insane, to say the least. This was our first time doing a safari-style adventure on the water, but the fact that the rest of our small (!!!) group consisted of professional free divers and marine-life photographers with thousands of followers on social media speaks…”

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5.Sea Safari & Beach BBQ at secluded Pizota jungle beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 138 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Spend about 6.5 hours south of Puerto Vallarta by speedboat, visiting Yelapa, a seasonal waterfall, and secluded Pizota Beach. You’ll ride a mule or horse along a river path, eat a grilled buffet with drinks, and have time for snorkeling, kayaking, or relaxing. Guides such as Angel and Memo help lead the day.

“The private beach, open bar, and buffet was amazing. Amazing tour guide with great knowledge of the areas we visited. Waterfall was perfect, and the town of Yelupa was beautiful.”

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6.Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas: Safari Flamingo Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 3 hours

Spend three private hours with a native Río Lagartos guide, spotting flamingos, crocodiles, pelicans, and other birds by boat. Visit Las Coloradas, try a Mayan clay exfoliation, and swim at a Gulf beach. Brandon, Guadalupe, Christian, and other guides lead the English and Spanish tours.

“An amazing and unforgettable boat tour through Río Lagartos! The guide was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the local wildlife and nature. The landscapes were stunning: mangroves, calm waters, and so many different bird species. We were lucky enough to see flamingos, crocodiles, and beautiful pelicans up close. Our guide was very attentive and always responded to our wishes — whenever we pointed at something, he immediately steered the boat closer so we could get a better view and take pictures. This tour is perfect for anyone who loves nature, wildlife, and a bit of adventure. I highly recommend it — a must-do experience in the region!”

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7.Ocean Safari: Sea Lions, Mobula Rays, Dolphins, Orcas & Whales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $179

From La Ventana, join a six-person panga expedition with guides such as Juan, Alejandro, or Andrea. Over about five hours, you may snorkel with mobula rays and dolphins, spot humpback, sperm, or blue whales, and possibly see orcas. Lunch, snorkel gear, and fees are included.

“Our guide Alejandro was incredible, he was extremely knowledgeable and respectful of the marine wildlife. We saw MOBULA RAYS, a POD of DOLPHINS, and two HUMPBACK WHALES. amazing experience 100/10. will do again in the future!”

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8.Shark Safari & Snorkel Adventure in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $203

Join Felipe and the Orca Dive Expeditions crew for a five-hour shark safari from Cabo San Lucas. Snorkelers can enter the water near mako and blue sharks while observers watch from the boat. The trip includes gear, safety training, snacks, and underwater photos and video.

“PHENOMENAL experience. Everything was exactly as advertised and more. Felipe and crew were friendly, attentive to safety, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!”

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9.small groups SAFARI to Marietas Islands including Hidden Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $212

Join Eduardo, Lalo, Daniel, Noe, or Ismael for a small-group boat trip from El Anclote to Marietas Islands. Swim through an underwater tunnel to Hidden Beach, snorkel at Calavera Reef, watch birds and seasonal whales, then eat shrimp ceviche onshore.

“This was one of the best tours we’ve ever taken!! We saw so much in a short period of time- secret beach, hidden beach, a rare sighting of blue footed boobie mating, humpback whales jumping out of the water, snorkeling, and beautiful fish. The small group tour is definitely worth paying for vs the larger tours and Eduardo was always there to guide us and ensure everyone was having a good time. Highly recommend!!”

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10.Camel Safari Tour with Lunch and Tequila

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Ride a camel for 20 minutes along a quiet Pacific beach, hike through a turtle-breeding desert area, make tortillas, eat a Mexican buffet, and taste tequila. Guides speak English and Spanish. Pickup runs from Cabo San Lucas or San José del Cabo.

“Horrible. The food area was contaminated with flies, the camels faces were contaminated with flies. Very unhealthy and very unsanitized. They wanted to charge $50 USD for 1 photo and 119 USD for package photos for and told our peers $70 USD per photo and 160 USD for package ( all photos). Very unsettling experience”

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11.Taco Safari in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75Best value

Join Gregor and the Cabo Yummy Tours team for a 3.5-hour walk through downtown Cabo San Lucas. You will visit five local food spots, taste tacos, seafood, stews, mole empanadas, and churros, and hear practical stories about Mexican food and Cabo.

“Very good food and knowledge of the history behind it. It was nice to walk in between sampling. All the food was freshly made.”

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12.Africam safari (private tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $175

Explore Africam Safari from Puebla or Cholula with private pickup, an English-speaking guide, and general admission included. Over about five hours, you’ll see giraffes, elephants, lions, and many other species from an air-conditioned vehicle, with designated areas to walk and optional giraffe experiences available separately.

“Our guide Hiram was knowledgeable and personable. He was able to adapt to our needs very easily, and was fun to be with. It was nice to have him pick us up directly from our Airbnb! We could relax and fully enjoy the experience without any hassles. He helped us navigate our personalized plan, and purchase a private experience with the giraffes, which was amazing.”

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13.La Paz or La Ventana: Ocean Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 5 hours · from $175

Set out with a bilingual marine biologist and captain in a shaded panga, searching Cerralvo or Espiritu Santo for mobulas, dolphins, whales, sea lions, and more. The six-person trip includes snorkel gear, wetsuit, lunch, and drinks, but sightings depend entirely on the day’s sea conditions.

“Our family had a spectacular time on this tour. Juan Carlo & Berto were the best guides and took us to so many cool spots - saw humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles, marlin, stingray pod, swam with sea lions and snorkeled along the coral reef and swam in the nature’s aquarium. We got back in the afternoon as the wind kicked in and boated through a tonne of kite & wind surfers. Such a memorable day for our family!”

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