Puerto Vallarta Combo: San Sebastián del Oeste & Extreme Adventure Ziplines + Polaris RZR
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
8 hours (approx.)
Fitness Level
Good cardiovascular fitness and no major joint/back issues; participants should be comfortable with heights and short, steep climbs.
Overview
Spend a day trading colonial cobbles for high-line zips and off-road RZR runs: morning in the century-old San Sebastián del Oeste, afternoon at Extreme Adventure for ziplines, a 1.2 km “Superman,” rappels and a Polaris 4x4 route. Practical, high-energy, and unforgettable.
Puerto Vallarta Combo: San Sebastián del Oeste & Extreme Adventure Ziplines + Polaris RZR
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The morning begins at Marina Vallarta with salt still on your shoes and a minivan idling beside the docks. You climb into the Sierra Madre like someone threading a needle through fog — switchbacks eat the coastline behind you and the air cools as the city falls away. An hour and a half later the pavement narrows and coffee trees start leaning into the road; San Sebastián del Oeste appears as a compact cluster of white facades, a colonial main plaza, and a church bell that seems to keep its own rhythms.
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Adventure Tips
Arrive Early
Meet at Marina Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta on time — transfers are scheduled and the tour leaves promptly; allow extra time for check-in.
Bring Cash for Insurance
A $20 USD insurance fee per UTV is charged at check-in and requires cash or card—drivers should budget for this on top of the tour price.
Wear Secure Footwear
Closed-toe hiking or trail shoes are necessary for steep trails, RZR rides, and rope-climb features; sandals are not allowed.
Mind the Health Restrictions
Not recommended for travelers with heart, spine or severe knee problems; follow staff briefings and weight/height limits for safety.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- White-tailed deer
- Various cloud-forest birds (tanagers and woodpeckers)
History
Founded in the 1600s as a silver-mining settlement, San Sebastián’s colonial architecture reflects its mining-era prosperity and Spanish influence.
Conservation
The area is part of a cloud-forest ecosystem; visitors are encouraged to stay on trails, avoid single-use plastics and support local coffee cooperatives that conserve native forest.
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Recommended Gear
Closed-toe trail shoes
Grip and ankle support for cobblestones, trails and the RZR course.
Light layering jacket
Mornings in the mountains can be cool; layers warm up quickly.
spring specific
Light rain shell
Afternoon showers are common in the rainy season — pack a compact waterproof.
summer specific
Reusable 1–2L water bottle
Stay hydrated during ziplines and off-road activities; refill after the coffee stop.