Top 13 Waterfall Tours in Mexico

1.Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,515 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $117Our pick

Cruise from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa aboard Chica Locca’s spacious catamaran. Enjoy breakfast, fajitas, an open bar, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboards, a waterfall walk, and beach time. The lively crew, including host Ricky Ricardo and DJ David, keeps the six-hour trip moving.

“We had a great time however not a bough time to swim and explore beach! We haven’t received our photos that were paid for to this email!!”

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2.Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 892 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Dirty Monkey’s private 3-hour ATV tour takes you from Paso Ancho into the Sierra Madre with guides such as Uriel, Roberto, Chema, and Sergio. Expect mountain trails, creek crossings, a waterfall swim, tortilla making, a tequila tasting, and plenty of dust. Food, drinks, transport, insurance, and photos cost extra.

“It was lots of fun. Ivan and Sergio explained everything necessary for a great excursion. You will get dirty!!!”

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3.Yelapa Waterfall, BBQ at Exclusive Majahuitas Beach & Open bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 760 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about seven hours cruising Banderas Bay, hiking to Yelapa’s waterfall, and enjoying snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, and a BBQ at secluded Majahuitas Beach. Guides such as Danny, Dani, and Poncho lead the day, with breakfast snacks, drinks, and an entertaining finale aboard.

“Have been here before about 10 years ago. Was kind of sad to see that it now sits on a Tennis court. Also the band was loud enough that you couldn't talk or hear what the waiters were asking. Staff was not friendly.”

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4.Hiking at the Fox Canyon with Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $165

Leave Los Cabos for Fox Canyon with guides such as Luis, Marco, Hugo, or Maury. Expect a rocky, moderate hike through Baja’s desert, freshwater pools, waterfall swims, plant and animal stories, a local taco lunch, and a stop at the Tropic of Cancer.

“Awesomeee tour!!! Super beautiful must see and really great food! I highly recommend!! Will be booking again next time :)”

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5.Tamul waterfall and water cave on a wooden canoe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $86

Travel from Ciudad Valles to the Tampaón River, paddle a wooden canoe upstream to Tamul Waterfall, swim in Cueva del Agua, then enjoy a local lunch. Guide Toño has earned special praise, though low rainfall can reduce or stop the waterfall. Hotel pickup, gear, snacks, and lunch are included.

“The waterfall was gorgeouse, and having a smaller group enhanced the experience. It was deffinently one of my favorite travel moments.”

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6.4-Hour Jungle Hike and Waterfall Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $35

Travel south from Puerto Vallarta’s old center by local bus, then hike rocky jungle trails across shallow river crossings to Palo Maria’s waterfall. Guides including Juan Carlos, Alex, Diego, and Víctor explain local plants and wildlife. Swim in the clear pool, then climb to a bay lookout.

“One of the funnest, most memorable things I’ve ever done! Our guide, Rocco, was amazing - chill, knowledgable, and fun. We saw so many beautiful, interesting things in this little village be took us to. The hike itself is on a variety of terrain, and relatively short, but challenging. The waterfall swim was super-fun and unique, and then we went to a nearby beach and hung out, swam, and had food and drinks. Cannot recommend highly enough!”

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7.4-Hour Jungle Hike and Waterfall Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 163 reviews · 4 hours · from $30Best value

Meet near Puerto Vallarta’s old center, ride a local bus south, then hike a rocky river trail to waterfalls, caves, and natural swimming pools. Guides such as Juan, Alex, Diego, and Rocco point out plants, birds, and wildlife. The second waterfall and bay viewpoint require extra climbing.

“Alex was incredible, getting to the waterfall was a nice fun urban hike. Just a note that the second hike requires a lot of climbing so make sure you are prepared for a bit of a challenge before starting it”

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8.Puerto Vallarta Waterfall Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk about 3 kilometers beside a river to a Puerto Vallarta waterfall, stopping for plants, wildlife, swimming, photos, and possible rock jumps. Guides including Isaac, Diego, Juan, Rocco, and Alex lead the route. Wear shoes that can get wet and bring water and snacks.

“Beautiful waterfall and swimming spot. Nice, helpful guide who told us about the flora and fauna. Not 5 hours tho.”

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9.Vallarta: Yelapa Waterfall & Majahuitas Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 74 reviews · 7 hours · from $99

Cruise from Puerto Vallarta to boat-only Majahuitas and road-free Yelapa with guides such as Chai, Omar, and Alejandro. Snorkel, kayak, hike to Cola de Caballo waterfall, eat a deli lunch, and enjoy music and a lively onboard show. Bring cash, ID, and patience for a full seven-hour day.

“This was such a fun day. All the crew on the boat was so nice but the real surprise is they were also so fun. They kept our interest on the boat ride by providing breakfast, music, pointing out landmarks, dancing, alcohol and a show at the end. The snorkeling was fun and felt like an adventure. The beaches were nice, and the meal was delicious. Would definitely recommend to a friend or a stranger.”

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10.Waterfall Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $80

Leave Huatulco for Copalitilla Falls with a local guide such as Oscar, Edgar, Carlos, or Saul. Walk to clear swimming pools, explore small caves and spots behind the falls, then enjoy a generous Oaxacan meal. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and English service are provided.

“Great experience! Oscar was an excellent guide. It was great to see the villages on the drive up and stop at the local co-op. The falls were beautiful, peaceful and fun.”

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11.Private/Group Cola de Caballo Waterfall & Santiago (Premium SUV)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Ride from Monterrey to Cola de Caballo Waterfall, then explore Santiago’s church, cobblestone center, and La Boca Dam lookout. The five-hour trip includes park admission, water, round-trip transport, and a bilingual guide such as Polo, Emmanuel, Manny, or Deme. Lunch is extra.

“We were lucky to have Emmanuel as a tour guide. He picked us up on time in a clean car and told us all about the history of Monterrey. He got some great pictures of us at the waterfall and in the “Magic Village” we stopped at afterwards. We had afternoon plans and Emmanuel was very accommodating in modifying the tour based on our needs. Would definitely recommend!”

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12.ATV Tour in Puerto Vallarta, waterfall and tequila tasting.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 57 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $103

Drive an easy-to-use ATV from Puerto Vallarta through rural roads, jungle trails, and mountain villages. Stop at a waterfall with natural pools, enjoy time by the river, then sample several tequila flavors. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with helmets, goggles, fuel, and a guide included.

“My family had a fun experience even though we had rain towards the end of the tour. The people at the stops we’re great.”

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13.Small Group 3 Waterfall Cenotes Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $67

Visit three Yucatan cenotes with guides such as Henry, Chris, Kevin, or Mati, enjoying swimming, jumping platforms, and a simple zipline. Hotel pickup, life jackets, cenote entry, a Mayan snack, and tequila tasting for adults are included. Expect a lively group outing with optional food, drinks, photos, and shopping.

“The whole experience was great! The guides were a lot of fun and took great care of us. The only downside was the taco tasting. It was not good and you could really tell the people who got the tacos included in the tasting compared to the tacos that people were ordering. They were much much smaller portions of meat. We would have rather ended the tour and headed right back to the resort.”

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