The 10 Safari Trips in Mexico That Earn Their Price

1.Jeep Safari All Inclusive Private Tour

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

Private Jeep Safari in Cozumel with guided snorkeling, Punta Sur, chocolate, tortillas and tequila tastings, beach club lunch and swim.

“Chico, our guide, driver and new friend provided a professional, informative, fun tour of the "other side" of the island of Cozumel. Chico's humorous fun-loving narrative combined with in depth knowledge of the eco culture, history, current events and future of Cozumel was terrific. The beaches are beautiful, water is a distinct clear emerald green color, world class snorkeling with many fishes, the marine park was awesome, the Chocolate and Tequia factory tour was tasty, informative and fun. A huge thanks to Chico who I highly recommend.”

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2.Jet Ski Safari in Puerto Vallarta

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

Jet ski safari in Puerto Vallarta with snorkeling gear, small-group guidance, Los Arcos photo stops, and ocean views. 2 hours.

“Amazing experience! The route allowed us to see the city/shoreline as well as some sea life like sea turles and manta rays. Ever, our tour guide, also made the expereine fun and enjoyable. Highly recommend.”

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3.All Terrain Safari – UTV Tour Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $399

All Terrain Safari UTV Tour in Puerto Vallarta, a 6.5-hour off-road Polaris RZR ride, jungle hike to a waterfall, swim-hole stop, snacks.

“We had a great time with our 2 sons this was a great adventure for families. The bus ride is quite long.”

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4.Open Ocean Safari and Whale Watching

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

Cabo open-ocean safari and snorkeling in Sea of Cortez. Spot whales, dolphins, rays, sharks, with included photos. 4 hours, small group.

“The open ocean safari could not have been more spectacular! Nick & Rafa are an awesome team and ensured we had time in the water to snorkel with beautiful fish and see so many humpback whales, dolphins & sea lions! Nick also provided much information about the marine life in the area. Great drone and underwater photography to remember it too! Highly recommend this excursion! One note: I would advise packing your patience and leaving some flexibility in your schedule. Based on our experiences with a couple excursions in Cabo, they don’t always happen as “confirmed” and there may not be much notice if any at all. Do your own…”

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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

Speedboat sea safari to Yelapa and Pizota with waterfall hike, short horseback ride, snorkeling, and private beach BBQ plus open bar.

“Absolutely horrendous experience, Viator describe the experience as horse riding and beach break, this is far from the truth, the tour itself is a sea safari, which includes an unsafe and poorly controlled speed boat ride, a walk up a very steep hill for 20 min, having to jump out of boats into the ocean and swim to shore for your lunch and dinner, and on top of this an unsafe team that put members of the tour in danger, boat mooring problem caused a large section of the boat to ricachete off and hit my fathers leg at full force, causing a serious knee injury which now requires surgery…”

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6.Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas: Safari Flamingo Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 3 hours · from $11Best value

Private 3-hour wildlife boat safari in Rio Lagartos, plus Las Coloradas pink lagoons, Mayan clay exfoliation, and a Gulf of Mexico swim.

“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

La Ventana ocean safari by panga, built for mobula rays, dolphins, and possible whales or orcas, with snorkel gear and lunch.

“The captain and tour guide very helpful and good at finding animals in the ocean!we can see humpback whales, sperm whale, dolphins, mobula rays…So much fun!”

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8.Shark Safari & Snorkel Adventure in Cabo San Lucas

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

Half-day shark safari and snorkeling from Cabo San Lucas with small-group boat time, possible whales, safety briefing, and included underwater photos.

“If you’re like me and you read the reviews so you can decide on a tour, you’re in the right place. Felipe and his great team first and foremost make you feel part of the team from the first second, even before you see them in person when they contact you for details. They are fun, empathetic, have a lot of knowledge and enjoy and love what they do, so they transmit it at every moment of the activity. They speak Spanish and English perfectly. They make you feel as well as part of the family, you feel safe every moment of the tour, they take care of you a…”

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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

Small-group Safari to Islas Marietas with Hidden Beach swimming, reef snorkeling, whales in season, and shrimp ceviche onshore in Puerto Vallarta.

“The detailed description was excellent. and the tour guides themselves were amazing. We were able to see several pods of whales, nursing calves, and their activity. It was an overall delightful experience and I would recommend it to others.”

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10.Camel Safari Tour with Lunch and Tequila

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

3-hour Cabo camel safari with lunch, tortilla lesson, tequila tasting, desert hike, Pacific views, with winter whale chances.

“The memories created on this experience will live forever”

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