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Puerto Vallarta in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Puerto Vallarta covers the sea, adventure and culture. Here is how to spend three perfect days on Banderas Bay — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Los Arcos & sunset
  2. 2Day 2: Marietas Islands
  3. 3Day 3: ATV or Sayulita
  4. 4Sea, adventure & culture

Day 1: bay & sunset

Los Arcos snorkelling and a sunset cruise.

Day 2: Marietas

The Hidden Beach islands.

Day 3: ATV or Sayulita

Sierra Madre adventure or a beach town.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Puerto Vallarta — prices per person.

Puerto Vallarta snorkel tour at Los Arcos
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta snorkel tour at Los Arcos
5.0(122)·5 heures
à partir de$79/ personne
via Viator
Private SAFARI to Marietas Islands including Hidden Beach & Surf
Puerto Vallarta
Private SAFARI to Marietas Islands including Hidden Beach & Surf
4.9(80)·5 heures
à partir de$208/ personne
via Viator
Combo Horseback Riding in Vallarta with ATV and Ziplines.
Puerto Vallarta
Combo Horseback Riding in Vallarta with ATV and Ziplines.
5.0(22)·5 heures
à partir de$190/ personne
via Viator
Puerto Vallarta: Gay Luxury Sunset Cruise with Premium Open Bar
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta: Gay Luxury Sunset Cruise with Premium Open Bar
5.0(28)·3 heures
à partir de$140/ personne
via Viator
Private Los Arcos Snorkel and Beach Tour from Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta
Private Los Arcos Snorkel and Beach Tour from Puerto Vallarta
5.0(80)·4 heures
à partir de$168/ personne
via Viator
Guaranteed hidden beach-marietas islands.
Puerto Vallarta
Guaranteed hidden beach-marietas islands.
4.8(161)·3 heures
à partir de$166/ personne
via Viator
ATV-Zip Line Combo Adventure Tour from Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta
ATV-Zip Line Combo Adventure Tour from Puerto Vallarta
5.0(293)·4 heures
à partir de$160/ personne
via Viator
Puerto Vallarta: Luxury Yacht Sunset Cruise with Premium Open Bar
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta: Luxury Yacht Sunset Cruise with Premium Open Bar
5.0(12)·3 heures
à partir de$140/ personne
via Viator

Puerto Vallarta in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Puerto Vallarta?
Three days is ideal — Los Arcos and a sunset cruise on day one, the Marietas Islands on day two, and an ATV adventure or Sayulita on day three, covering the sea, adventure and culture.
What is the best day trip from Puerto Vallarta for 3 days?
The Marietas Islands are the most scenic, an ATV ride the most thrilling, and Sayulita the most charming; all reward your time.
How do I plan a 3-day Puerto Vallarta itinerary?
Spend day one on Los Arcos and a sunset cruise, day two on the Marietas Islands, and day three on an ATV ride or Sayulita, booking the popular tours ahead.

Explore more in Puerto Vallarta

Los Arcos & SnorkelingMarietas IslandsATV & RZR AdventureSunset & Bay Cruises