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: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Playa Mismaloya - Begin your adventure by exploring Mismaloya Beach, where you’ll discover charming shops, delightful restaurants, lively bars, and more. 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…
What's Included
  • English Speaking Tour Guides
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Bottled water
  • Any other help or information about the area, before or after your tour!
What's Not Included
  • On-board WiFi
Additional Information

Our tour offers more than just an adventure—it’s an exploration of one of Mismaloya’s most cherished marine sanctuaries, along with its culture and history. Here’s what makes our tour unique:
Our guides are more than just tour leaders—they are enthusiastic locals who are intimately familiar with Los Arcos. They will share captivating stories about the…

Location
Mismaloya Xtreme
Privada del Rio
We will meet you at our Business location at Mismaloya beach where the road meets the beach. You will see our Mismaloya Xtreme logo at our location across the river. We will be waiting for your arrival.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cobie
Jun 10, 2025
Definitely take this trip! - This was a highlight of our trip! We stepped out of our comfort zones for a fun adventure, and it was worth it. My husband, daughter and I had a great time with Carlos and Efrain. They were both very kind and knowledgeable, and made the afternoon enjoyable. I had been snorkeling with another guide at Los Arcos, but these guys were much, much better. Don’t miss this trip!
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Max
Jun 8, 2025
Exciting new experience and wonderful memories - My wife and I had a truly wonderful experience snorkeling and cliff jumping. From start to finish, the adventure was thrilling and beautiful. Our guide Ivan was absolutely great – incredibly passionate, safety-conscious, funny and made the whole trip so much fun. He pointed out amazing marine life while snorkeling and helped us feel comfortable and confident during the cliff jumping. Highly recommend!
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R7249rlkylev
Jun 7, 2025
"Epic Adventure with Mismaloya Xtreme Tours!" - Had an amazing time with Mismaloya Xtreme Tours! Our guide Ivan was fantastic—knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We explored the beautiful Los Arcos islands, snorkeling, cliff jumping, and snapping photos along the way. Ivan pointed out different fish and birds, and shared cool history about the area. He even took great photos and videos for us! Drinks and snacks were provided, and just a heads-up—take Dramamine if you get seasick, as the water can get a bit rough. Highly recommend this tour for a fun, adventurous day in Puerto Vallarta! Thanks, Ivan!
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Williamwe3346na
Jun 4, 2025
Experiencing the best of Mismaloya. Best day ever!! - Ivan was a fantastic tour guide, super professional, and very down to earth. Each of the three stops was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about all the rock formations and history. When it came to snorkeling, he got in and showed us a number of different things we wouldn’t have seen on our own. All equipment and drinks were provided. We had a great time. We definitely go with Ivan again when we come next time.
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Cruiser593754
Jun 2, 2025
Best experience of our trip! - Incredible adventure with Ivan and Ricardo! Cliff jumping, amazing snorkeling and then a cool private beach. Ivan let us explore at our own pace but was always there to provide expertise about the fish and birds. They even acted as our photographer for the day taking pictures and videos! I wasn’t sure what to expect with respect to the snorkeling compared to other islands we have visited in the carribean but it was awesome! We saw dozens of different species, puffer fish, angel fish, even a water snake! It was like being in an aquarium! A must see when visiting Puerto Vallarta! Thank you ivan and Kiki!
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Goplaces40000740219
Jun 2, 2025
Off to see the fishes - It was a wonderful time for all. The guide helped a family to cliff jump, including a young girl,but I just jumped from the lowest point. Still refreshing. Then off to snorkel. The visibility was excellent. Saw lots of fish! Then off to a secret beach. The pacing of the tour was nice. It never felt rushed or dragged. Just right.
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A2209peryanb
Jun 2, 2025
Fun for the whole family! - Fantastic trip. Ivan and Arnold were amazing. The only place we found that could accommodate our family with ages ranging from 4 to 70. Getting our 4 year old to snorkel and our 8 year old to jump off the highest cliff was a trip highlight!
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Jen_f
May 26, 2025
Fabulous time. Enjoyed a lot - Ivan was our tour guide and he was amazing! She was very friendly and chatty and wanted to make sure that we were comfortable and got the best experience possible. I traveled with teenagers and they had the best time. Cliff jumping. the snorkeling was amazing and they made sure to get us there at the best time, it was starting to fill up fast by the time that we left. And he took us to the beach that we pretty much had to ourselves
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N2692xnjennyj
May 21, 2025
Two thumbs up! - Ivan was a great tour guide and this was exactly the experience we were looking for. Cliff jumping, snorkeling, and a private beach was a great way to experience Los Arcos. Highly recommend!
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Carolaneb943
May 14, 2025
Nice experience, it is very very well for family or with friend! Thank you very much for the activity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Nice experience, the people who work are very professional! Thank you very much for the avtividad! I see turtle during the activity!
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From $44
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).