Top 6 Valle de Bravo Tours from Mexico City

1.Paragliding in Valle de Bravo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143Our pick

Meet ViveValle in Valle de Bravo, travel to Monte Alto, then fly tandem with a professional instructor for about 30 minutes above the lake, town, and protected natural areas. The full outing takes about 90 minutes. Instructors named Noel, Noah, and Lazaro have led flights, though your assigned pilot is not specified.

“Lazaro was an excellent pilot. Wonderful experience. The view from the top of the mountain was exquisite and so was the ride. Highly recommend”

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2.Private Paragliding Flight in Valle de Bravo with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $131Best value

Travel by private transport through Monte Alto reserve to Valle de Bravo’s takeoff tower, then fly tandem with a certified pilot for up to about 30 minutes above town and the lake. The 90-minute outing includes a helmet, five-point harness, accident insurance, and flight photos and video. Bring at least 3 GB of phone storage; a micro SD card costs extra.

“Smooth ride from top to bottom was a great experience the views were amazing and a smooth landing at the bottom”

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3.Hang gliding in Valle de Bravo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $208

Meet at Sky Cafe in Temascaltepec de González, then ride to the forested takeoff area and fly for 30 minutes around El Peñon with a professional instructor and pilot. The outing lasts about two and a half hours and is private to your group. Pilot Potro is named by a passenger as an experienced guide who helped inspire confidence. Photos and video cost extra.

“The actual flying. "Potro" has a lot of experience doing his job, he gave me a lot of confidence. Definitely recommended.”

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4.Valle de Bravo: Velero

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 1 hour

Set out on Valle de Bravo’s lake in a captain-led sailboat for one hour, with the wind providing the movement and room to explore different areas of the water. The private boat fits up to five and includes life jackets, an ice chest, photos and video. The host speaks Spanish; food and drinks are not included.

“The tour was great! It was a lovely boat and Alejandro our guide was very kind We were able to plug in our music, it was a great time my family loved it”

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5.Monarch Butterfly Reserve: Piedra Herrada Magical Valle de Bravo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $195

Leave Mexico City at 7 a.m. for Piedra Herrada, where monarchs gather in the trees from November to March. A local guide leads the sanctuary visit, then takes you to Velo de la Novia waterfall and Valle de Bravo’s historic center. Expect a long drive and a steep hike at altitude; horses are available locally for part of the climb at extra cost.

“We had a great time with Sal exploring the area. He made sure we had great access to the monarchs at the preserve, and took on several extra stops that really made the tour special, including lunch, which was included in the cost of the tour. We would recommend Sal to anyone seeking a similar experience.”

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6.ATV to the waterfalls in Valle de Bravo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · 87 minutes - 2.5 hours

You’ll drive an ATV through pine-oyamel forest and along dirt, paved and cobblestone stretches to Velo de Novia and Molino waterfalls. A guide gives a safety briefing, leads the private group and explains the Velo de Novia environmental interpretive park. The tour includes an ATV and helmet, costs $52 for a group of up to two, and lasts between 87 minutes and 2.5 hours.

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