Puerto Vallarta Snorkeling: Hidden Gems Tour

Explore Los Arcos’ hidden gems with local guides. Snorkel, cliff jump, and uncover Puerto Vallarta’s best-kept secrets.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Playa Mismaloya - Begin your adventure with a tour of Mismaloya Beach, where charming shops, delightful restaurants, and lively bars await. Once aboard the tour boat, the guide will share the fascinating history of Mismaloya Beach. For the adventurous, there’s an optional cliff-jumping experience near the ruins of the old movie set from “The Night…
What's Included
  • English Speaking Tour Guides
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Any other help or information about the area, before or after your tour!
What's Not Included
  • On-board WiFi
Additional Information

The adventure begins at Mismaloya Beach, where the group boards a boat to embark on an exciting journey. The day kicks off with a thrilling and safe cliff jumping experience at a picturesque location near the iconic Night of the Iguana film set. Following this, participants can dive into the breathtaking waters of the Los Arcos Marine Geological…

Location
Mismaloya Xtreme
Privada del Rio
We meet you at our office at Mismaloya Beach located at the entrance of Mismaloya next to the taxi site.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Journey758458
Nov 7, 2025
Had such a good time we're already booking another - We loved this tour!!! My friend and I had such a great time from start to finish. Alfonso and Hugo were awesome guides! Kind, helpful, positive, didn't laugh too hard at my struggles getting back into the boat, etc. Alfonso gave nice clear directions for all of the safety aspects and was really good at making everyone feel comfortable whatever their experience level. First stop was a cliff jumping spot 5min from the beach. You can go tiny hop or full send and Alfonso helps you climb up in one piece either way. After we all jumped we got back in the boat to Los Arcos and got to see so many pelicans and blue-footed boobies as we pulled up to the boulders. The snorkeling is wild. We swam through the giant boulder archways and saw so many fish (and birds!!!), and the water visibility was crystal clear the whole time. There were a lot of other snorkeling tours around and I was pleasantly surprised that it never felt too crowded or rushed. We saw a little green eel, a few huge needlefish, and a bunch of other species that Alfonso could name but I have since forgotten! After a while we got back in the boat and Hugo took us by some bigger arches so we could take pictures, then we went to a small beach where you can lay out on the sand or swim/snorkel more. The swim area was small because of the boats waiting nearby, but there were still tons of fish in the shallow rocks and it was a much calmer snorkel than near the arches. If you want something a little more active but not stressful or intense, this is the perfect tour. Plus snacks, beer, and cookies on the boat! We started planning to bring our other friends on this tour next month before we even got off the boat if that tells you anything! Will definitely book with these guys again and check out some of their other tours as well.
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Discover37468789889
Nov 5, 2025
Puerto Vallarta must - Alfonso and Chito were amazing host! Hesitant to book due to a bad experience. Alfonso was so quick to help us get through our fear and had an amazing experience! He made sure everyone was safe and guided us through the cave and the cliff jumping. Highly recommend. 10/10
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18cassandrar
Nov 4, 2025
More than a 5 stars ! 10/10 - this excursion was beyond amazing! From cliff jumping, to swimming in a cave, snorkeling(plenty of fish) and lastly, a beautiful beach with amazing clear blue water. Brought my daughter for her 16th birthday and it was my best itinerary yet, our tour guide Alfonso made it 10 times better! He was so sweet, very interactive and with you every step of the way. Alfonso thank you, and your crew for everything you do , you are truly amazing thank you for being so kind and gentle with us.
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William_l
Oct 30, 2025
Great guide. Mask and... - Great guide. Mask and snorkel are provided and good quality. Free water and corona. Enjoyed this very much.
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Joe
Oct 27, 2025
Beautiful, safe, and highly recommended - Very well organized and good communication. We had a blast with this adventure and definitely recommend Masmaloya Xtreme. Great groups of folks taking you on your tour
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Jesús
Aug 23, 2025
Excellent tour - Excellent tour , very friendly staff and an unforgettable and very nice experience. Recommended 100% , my girlfriend and I are delighted and eager to share one more experience with mismaloya Xtreme 🫰🏻♥️
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Denisemj2934dp
Aug 16, 2025
Cool experience - Great experience! Professional guide and captain! And super kind since they waited for us for over an hour due to a traffic complication. Thank you it was a great experience !
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Shenquan_z
Nov 14, 2025
Fun trip - Guide is fantastic. All staff members we interacted with are friendly and helpful. Beautiful view of the islands. Plenty time to snorkel and swim around. Didn't see fish except a very small one. Other tourists voiced the same sentiment. We spent a lot of time and money to get to the first meeting point by the address provided in the voucher. Somehow the taxi driver we hired couldn't recognize the address. Might be helpful to add a note the OXXO shop next to the gas station directly across from Puerto Magico port entrance.
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R7279gxbrians
Oct 14, 2025
Great fun and reasonably priced. - Great fun. Enjoyed it very much. Very reasonably priced too. Pickup and drop off were very smooth and punctual. Would do it again.
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Cheryl_f
Aug 24, 2025
Rock jump/ crowded snorkeling. - There were alot of other tour groups snorkeling at the same area at the same time. It was not cliff diving, it was rock jumping. They were very nice and informative about the area.
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From $39
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).