OPEN AIR EXPEDITIONS

Guerrero # 339 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, México.
Tel: (322) 2 33 10
Fax: (322) 3 24 07
E-mail: openair@vivamexico.com www.vallartawhales.com

AVISTAMIENTO DE BALLENAS

The Whale Watching Center 2000
Disfrute de una experiencia inolvidable al encuentro de gigantes mamíferos marinos. Lo llevaremos por las aguas de la Bahía de Banderas a observar ballenas y delfines a través del conocimiento marino.

COSTO: $75 USD


AVISTAMIENTO DE AVES EN ALTAMIRA

Vivirá una experiencia maravillosa explorando entre las montañas una ruta semitropical, atravesaremos praderas y áreas boscosas, en la que podrá observar diferentes especies de aves migratorias y residentes.

INCLUYE: Guías especializados, desayuno continental, transportación terrestre, 3 pares de binoculares, bocadillos energéticos y lunch.

COSTO: $70 USD (50% de descuento para niños de 6 a 12 años).


AVISTAMIENTO DE AVES DE MONTAÑA

Viajará al sur hacia las montañas, a través de praderas y huertos proveedores de madera, área perfecta para encontrar a estas hermosas aves.

INCLUYE: Guía bilingüe, desayuno continental, transportación terrestre, 2 pares de binoculares y bocadillos energéticos.

COSTO: $50 USD (50% de descuento para niños de 6 a 12 años).


AVISTAMIENTO DE AVES COSTERAS


El recorrido se realizará a un estero local sobre el camino paralelo al río. Hábitat perfecto para 50 ó 30 diferentes especies de aves. Después se viajará (15 min.) a una laguna de agua dulce. En la laguna hay un restaurante en donde se podrá refrescar con unas bebidas.

COSTO: $50 USD (50% de descuento para niños de 6 a 12 años).


CAMINATA


Disfrutará de una caminata por el río y llenará sus pulmones con los frescos aromas de la exuberante vegetación de la Sierra Madre. Explorará la profundidad de la jungla y descubrirá hermosas cascadas. Tomará un descanso y se refrescará en las aguas del río y sus pozos naturales. Un picnic organizado en este pacífico paraíso, le brindará mayor contacto con la naturaleza.

INCLUYE: Guía bilingüe, desayuno continental, transportación terrestre, bocadillos energéticos, agua purificada, picnic y transportación.

COSTO: $ 65 USD (50% de descuento para niños de 6 a 12 años).


KAYAK MARINO & SNORKEL


Descubrirá el ambiente volcánico y marino con playas de tersa arena blanca en Punta de Mita.

INCLUYE: Guía bilingüe, desayuno continental, transportación terrestre, equipo de kayakismo y snorkel, chaleco salvavidas, bocadillos energéticos, comida y bebida en un restaurante a la orilla de la playa.

COSTO: $65 USD (50 % de descuento para niños de 6 a 12 años).

THE WHALE WATCHING CENTER 2000
Seasonal: open from December 15th through March.

TOUR INCLUDES: Bilingual guides specialized in Marine Science. Fruits and soft drinks during the ride. Lunch in one of the best restaurants in Marina Vallarta. Informative brochure about whale behavior and our research program in Banderas Bay.

PROMOTIONAL PRICE:
$75 USD per person.


ALTAMIRA (PARADISE OF BIRDS)

At the semitropical route you will be able to see a lot of different species of migratory and resident birds.
We will drive south into the mountains, and hike up to a dirt road that turns into a trail. We will pass through meadows, pines, and wooden areas that are a perfect habitat for these wonderful birds. After this we will move to the second site for another two hours of bird watching, where we will have a delicious lunch.

TOUR INCLUDES: Specialized bilingual guide, continental breakfast, ground transportation to the start point and back to the hotel. 3 pair of binoculars for clients use.

PROMOTIONAL PRICE:
$70 USD per person.
Children from 6 to12 years 50% off.


SONGS OF THE SIERRA

Come to observe the beautiful birds of paradise around Puerto Vallarta. We will drive you south into the mountains, behind a small village. We will hike up a trail that passes through meadows, orchids, and wooded areas.

TOUR INCLUDES: Specialized bilingual guides, continental breakfast, ground transportation to the site and back to your hotel, and two pairs of binoculars for clients use.
Breakfast 6:45 a.m.
Departure 7:00 a.m.
Arrival around 12:00 p.m.

PROMOTIONAL PRICE:
$50 USD per person.
Children from 6 to 12 years 50% off.


SONGS OF THE BAY

Come to observe the beautiful birds of paradise around Puerto Vallarta.
We will drive you to a local estuary. At the estuary we will use binoculars to scan the shores and mangroves for Egrets, Herons, Avocets and Sandpipers. Next we will drive 15 min. to a fresh water lagoon to view Rails, Coots, Jacanas and Ducks. There is a restaurant at the lagoon where drinks are provided.

TOUR INCLUDES: Specialized bilingual guide, continental breakfast, ground transportation to the site and back to your hotel, and two pairs of binoculars for clients use.
Breakfast 6:45 a.m.
Departure 7:00 a.m.
Arrival around 12:00 p.m.

PROMOTIONAL PRICE:
$50 USD per person.
Children from 6 to 12 years 50% off.


RIVER TRAIL HIKE

Fill your lungs with the fresh aroma of the lush vegetation in this beautiful Sierra Madre glen. Hike along a river trail, and explore deep into the jungle of the Sierra Madre Mountains, discovering the waterfalls. Take a break and refresh yourself in a quiet natural fresh water pool. Enjoy a picnic in this beautiful paradise, while you get in touch with yourself through nature. After the three and a half hours of trekking uphill in the Sierra Madre, enjoying the wonderful sights, you will enjoy an impressive waterfall and an enchanting picnic. (Advance hike)

TOUR INCLUDES: Specialized bilingual guides, continental breakfast, picnic, ground transportation to the start point and back downtown Vallarta, and breakfast 8:45 a.m.
Departure 9:00 a.m.
Arrival around 2:00 p.m.

PROMOTIONAL PRICE:
River Trail $50 USD p/p.
Advance: $55 USD p/p
Children from 6 to 12 years 50% off.


PADDLE JOURNEY & SNORKELING


Discover the volcanic landscape and soft sandy beaches of Punta Mita. Kayaking is a fun, minimal impact sport, easy to teach for the beginners, and enjoyable for the experienced. We can reduce or increase paddle time depending on our guests skills. This is an adventure and sport tour, where you will encounter dry tropical forest along the coastline, small embayments, and sandy beaches. Enter and discover the underwater paradise, and experience contact with marine life, while you snorkel over the reef surrounded by tropical fish.

TOUR INCLUDES: Bilingual guides specialized in adventure travel and water sports activities.
Continental breakfast, ground transportation to Punta Mita, high quality kayaking & snorkeling equipment, life vests, energetic snacks and purified water on board.
Return to shore for a break and to have lunch in a beachfront restaurant.
Menu: hamburgers, vegetarian plate, fish fillet or shrimp quesadillas, 2 drinks (soda or beer).
Restrooms and outdoor shower services.
Breakfast 8:45 a.m.
Departure 9:00 a.m.
Arrival around 4:00 p.m.

PROMOTIONAL PRICE:
$65 USD p/p per person.
Children from 6 to 12 years 50% off.