Exploration of Los Arcos National Park: Snorkelling and Cave Adventure

Embark on a small group adventure in Los Arcos National Park, exploring caves and snorkeling in the bay. Discover the diverse wildlife and immerse yourself in the beauty of the area.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Barcelo - We meet in the old center of Puerto Vallarta and we take a public bus to Mismaloya, a beautiful town 25 minutes south of Vallarta.
    At the beach we embark the boat to start our journey to ​​Los Arcos: 5 impressive islands in a protected natural area and a sanctuary for birds!
    In the caves we will learn about the fauna of the natural…
What's Included
  • Bus transportation fee included
  • Snorkeling equipment provided
  • All permits for National Park access
  • Scenic boat ride included
  • Life vests provided for safety
What's Not Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

In an intimate group of up to 12 participants, we explore the 5 Isles of the protected national park ‘Los Arcos’. Our knowledgeable guide will share insights about the local wildlife, flora, and the area’s history. We’ll also venture into some intriguing caves!
Following this, we’ll head to the bay’s prime snorkeling location to get a close-up view of…

Location
C. Constitución 363
Calle Constitución
Meet on the sidewalk in front of the OXXO store and white/green buses NOT in the tour shop next to the buses! (different company) Wait for the guide, don't go on the bus on your own! Staying south of Vallarta and want to meet directly in Mismaloya? Message me! Cruise ship: LOCAL time ≠ boat time
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Paradise641857
Aug 13, 2025
Amazing time! - Our tour guide was Guillermo "pancho". The water was so calm and was not very busy. Guillermo made the whole experience 10 times better! We will definitely book with him again next time we are in PV.
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Y2708mbpaolam
Aug 12, 2025
Amazing! - The boat & snorkel tour with Guillermo was amazing! Since the very beginning he made us feel very welcomed, attentive & accommodate to our needs throughout the whole tour! We had a beautiful view of Los Arcos & saw all kind of marine life! He’s also very knowledgeable about good places to eat & other tour activities!
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Karlaps5716zu
Aug 12, 2025
Great time! - Guillermo was an excellent guide! Very courteous and respectful, took well care of us and had no issues. Charlie the boat man was also great. Definitely recommend!
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789charlesy
Aug 12, 2025
Good short boat and snorkeling trip - Good boat trip. We had party of 5 and total of 13 on the boat and space was fine. We take off from the Mismaloya beach for a short boat ride to the Los Arcos Islands. Pancho and Captain Charlie did a good job. We felt comfortable and safe. They provide regular mask and fins. Bring your own full face snorkel masks if that’s what you want. They don’t want any type of shoes in the boat so you don’t need water shoes. Sandals are probably better. There is a rinse tower outside but not covered shower. Couple of urinals and covered toilets. We had to take Public Bus from the meeting point in the Romantic Zone so ride is about 20 mins. A bit bumpy and no AC. So keep that in mind if you come on a hot day. Not too many species of fish to be seen but a good short snorkeling trip. About 30 mins in the waters near one of the Islands. Boat will take you around to the islands as well.
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Hanarosep
Aug 11, 2025
Nice and Easy Snorkeling - Guillermo was our tour guide and did awesome! Very friendly and good energy. The bus ride did take a while because of traffic, but that was out of their control.
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J155rberinf
Aug 11, 2025
Fun time seeing beautiful los arcos - The tour was full of beautiful views and a fun time snorkeling. Los arcos truly is amazing to see up close. Visibility in the water wasn’t great when we went due to recent storms, but it you could still see fish and swimming beneath the tunnel was stunning. Guillermo (aka Pancho) was a fantastic tour guide as well. He was incredibly knowledgeable and had personal stories throughout the tour.
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Aliciaew6199qs
Aug 10, 2025
PERFECT DAY! - Had a blast! Guillermo was a top tier guide and I’m glad I booked it. The water was so warm and not choppy like at all! We saw beautiful birds and swam with sting rays! DEF GO! It’s beautiful. Thanks for the experience 💕
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Christian_d
Aug 10, 2025
We booked a boat tour and... - We booked a boat tour and snorkeling trip in Puerto Vallarta and had an incredible time! Poncho was our guide, and he went above and beyond to make the day unforgettable. From the moment we stepped on the boat, he was friendly, welcoming, and full of knowledge about the area. We visited Los Arcos Marine Park, and the snorkeling there was absolutely stunning — views , colorful fish, and beautiful rock formations. Poncho made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable in the water, and he pointed out different marine life so we didn’t miss a thing. The whole experience was relaxed, fun, and well-organized. You can tell Poncho really loves what he does, and it made all the difference. Highly recommend this tour if you’re in Puerto Vallarta — ask for Poncho, you won’t regret it!
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Charles_c
Aug 9, 2025
Great time, very helpful... - Great time, very helpful and experienced. Will Come back. Tour guide and caption extremely knowledgeable
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Candice_c
Aug 13, 2025
Misled about what we get. - Caught an uber to meet at location which was a bus stop where we then we're told to get on the public bus. We had expected a tour bus. It was very crowded and we did not feel it was safe with kids do we then took another u er, ironically back past our hotel where we started. Because the guide was on the bus, we waited a long time at the beach. Boat and gear was fine. Guide was good. But we felt very misled. The actual tour with snorkeling and boat was about 1.5 hours - a far cry from the 3.5 hour tour.
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From $46
up to 13 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).