One of the trendiest water sports to hit Puerto Vallarta in recent years is without a doubt Stand-Up Paddle Boarding. Born in Hawaii and now beloved around the world, SUP has become one of Mexico’s most popular ways to explore the coastline — and one of our top-selling Puerto Vallarta tours. Hop on your board and learn the basics with a friendly, experienced instructor who will have you balancing, paddling, and smiling in no time. If you’ve ever wanted to learn to paddle surf in Puerto Vallarta, this is the perfect place to start!
Private Stand Up Paddle Board Instruction
Your Puerto Vallarta SUP lesson starts right on the beach with personalized, hands-on instruction tailored to your skill level. After a quick intro to positioning and balance, you’ll paddle out past the rolling waves on your knees until you’re ready for that exciting first stand. Within the first hour, you’ll learn how to find your center of gravity, control your strokes, and glide across Banderas Bay with confidence. It’s easier than you think — and way more fun than you expect!
Scenic SUP Tour of the Puerto Vallarta Coast
Once you’ve mastered the basics, it’s time to explore! Your guided SUP tour takes you along Puerto Vallarta’s iconic shoreline, paddling past the famous Malecón with postcard-perfect views of the city center and its historic cathedral. This peaceful, elevated perspective from the water is something you simply can’t get on land. As you glide across the bay, keep your eyes open for dolphins, sea turtles, rays, and other marine life — your guides are out on the water daily and know exactly what to look for.
Relax & Recharge on One of Puerto Vallarta’s Best Beaches
After your SUP adventure, kick back and enjoy some well-earned beach time! Your guides will handle the boards, leaving you free to settle into a lounge chair, order something refreshing from the full bar, or enjoy a bite at one of the best beachfront restaurants in Puerto Vallarta. Whether you feel like relaxing in the sun or treating yourself to a cold drink under an umbrella, it’s the perfect way to end a perfect paddle. Cheers to that!
Puerto Vallarta SUP Lessons Tour Details
Private Puerto Vallarta SUP Lessons Includes:
Departures: Departs daily at your leisure from 9:00AM to 6:00PM. Meeting point is at shop a block from the beach in downtown Puerto Vallarta near the Malecon – exact instructions will be given upon booking. During the rainy season, we only recommend early morning departures when the waves are calm. When the weather is good, and the waves are calm all day, we can do a sunset tour time.
Length: Approximately 2 hours.
Private Puerto Vallarta SUP Lesson Recommendations:
Children: All ages welcome. Children pay same as adults. Keep in mind that younger children would need to ride on their parent’s board. If this is your first-time learning SUP, you may want to re-consider taking your small children. Let us know at booking the ages of your children and we can possibly arrange to have your child with the guide. If your child is under 5, we recommend you bring your own appropriately fitting life vest with you on your vacation to Mexico.
Cruise Ship Passengers: Located just 15 minutes from the cruise pier, this is a perfect Puerto Vallarta shore excursion! You set the schedule and you end your tour at one of the best beaches in Puerto Vallarta! It doesn’t get much better than that.
Restrictions: Please note that all tours depart depending the conditions of the ocean. We cannot control Mother Nature and she loves to throw us last minute curve balls sometimes. If the waves are too strong, your guide may recommend for you to re-schedule your lesson. Early morning tours are best for calmer waters.
Insider Tip: Getting your first SUP paddle board introduction by an experienced bilingual instructor makes learning this amazing water sport so much easier on the first go. Once you get the hang of it, you are more than welcome to come back any day during your vacation and rent a paddle board with us at a discounted price. Seriously, paddling in Puerto Vallarta is an experience we guarantee you will fall in love with.
Retail: $52.00
Real Deal: $47.00
