Puerto Vallarta · LOS ARCOS MARINE PARK TOURS
The arches are ten minutes out of town and the protected water under them is the easiest snorkelling on the bay. The 15 below differ on departure point, time in the water and whether kayaks come along.
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Los Arcos boat and snorkel tour, with five islands, sea caves, beach time, bus details, guides, and value advice.
“This was amazing!! Our tour guide was really cool and so were the people on our boat. So many fish to see while snorkeling, a must-do!”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Los Arcos sunset and bioluminescence boat tour, with whale sightings, swimming tips, safety advice, and value.
“The bioluminescence tour was great! Couple important things: the meeting location (margarita bar) was super cute and touristy. Not sketchy like I was originally worried about. We didnt eat or drink and there was no pressure to. Our guide, viktor, was 10/10. Kind, knowledgeable, honest, etc. when we got in the water at the caves, he would bop around to everyone to make sure they were okay. But he also gave space for us to enjoy. I felt totally safe with him and learned a lot on this tour.”
A practical review of Puerto Vallarta's Los Arcos boat and snorkeling tour, with local bus tips, wildlife highlights, costs, and drawbacks.
“Wished we got to spend more time in thrbwatwr bit had a great time!!”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Los Arcos tour, with cliff jumping, snorkeling, a boat ride through caves, and a small beach stop for $49.
“Had a great time with friends! Went snorkeling, learned a lot about the native life, and went to a little cove beach to hang out at the end. Would recommend!”
Snorkel Los Arcos from Marina Vallarta with a small group, local guides, marine life, gear, snacks, and a close look at Puerto Vallarta’s coast.
“You can tell when someone truly loves what they are doing. Rodrigo was amazing on this trip. It felt like he was just taking a few friends out on the ocean to show him his favorite snorkeling spots. He told us little stories along the way and made everyone feel so comfortable.”
Paddle Los Arcos from Mismaloya, explore sea caves, snorkel with fish and turtles, and enjoy a small-group morning tour from Puerto Vallarta.
“We had an absolutely incredible day paddle boarding and snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta! Our adventure started with a peaceful paddle out to the stunning Los Arcos National Marine Park, where we were treated to panoramic views of the iconic granite islands rising dramatically from the sea. Along the way, we passed pelican nesting sites and watched these majestic birds swoop and dive around us—an amazing sight in itself. The water was calm and clear, making the paddle both relaxing and enjoyable, even for beginners. Once we reached Los Arcos, we hopped in the water with our snorkels and were immediately greeted by an abundance of sea life. We saw schools…”
Swim through blue-green bioluminescence beneath Los Arcos after sunset, with snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks, and a scenic boat ride from Mismaloya.
“Good people, very nice, very accommodating, most beautiful views. Don't be afraid to go into the water at night, they guide you, Alex and Poncho were fabulous. The beach restaurant (Las Gaviotas) was a rip off, they charged my wife $16 US dollars for a very small margarita and bottle of water. I do not like when locals take advantage of people, don't they want us to come back? or just make a few extra bucks right now? Anyway the tour was great”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s private Los Arcos snorkel tour, with a boat ride, flexible beach time, Las Ánimas lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“Great half day trip for those not in town very long. Our guide Jonathan was great and very accommodating.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s all-inclusive Los Arcos, Las Ánimas, and Quimixto cruise, with snorkeling, meals, drinks, costs, and practical tips.
“One of the crew mates was rude. Food was okay, water was too dark to see anything while snorkeling. Your was mostly in Spanish, with some English peppered in. Guide was nice. You can find better trips for the same amount.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Los Arcos snorkeling tour, with cliff jumping, a boat-only beach, cruise pickup, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Great experience with our group of kids (ages 7-12) and adults. The guides let us stay at each area for as long as we liked and we even got to see a momma and baby whale playing on our way back to the port.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s private Los Arcos snorkeling tour, with boat views, flexible timing, crew tips, costs, and booking advice.
“Excellent experience for our family of three. Friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable crew, plenty of drinks, and delicious homemade guacamole and chips. All equipment included. We felt very lucky to have our own private boat when we got to Los Arcos and saw the crowded tour boats. If you are planning to visit Los Arcos, this is the way to do it. Highly recommend”
Review of Vallarta Natours’ small-group Los Arcos snorkeling trip, with a marine biologist guide, snacks, gear, and a possible Mismaloya stop.
“We were so thankful we booked a small group snorkeling tour with Thalia. We beat the crowds and got to soak up so much knowledge from our expert guide.”
Watch humpback whales in Banderas Bay, then snorkel Los Arcos on a small-group Puerto Vallarta boat tour with drinks and snacks.
“We saw whales and dolphins. The dolphins were jumping out of the water and a whale breached right in front of us.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s private Los Arcos and Colomitos snorkeling tour, with boat views, marine life, guide details, costs, and booking advice.
“We had an amazing trip! Michael, the guide, was fabulous and very knowledgeable. The boat captain and the office staff were great too. Highly recommend this tour. It is well worth the money. It’s also a great way to see the PV coast from Nueva to “where the highway ends” and beyond where the villages are only accessible by boat. We saw many kinds of fish, a sea turtle, spotted rays, and urchins and coral. And all this without the hassles of a large tour group on a cramped boat. The personalization of the tour is a great selling point.”
Watch sunset, cruise Los Arcos, and swim among glowing plankton on a 2.5-hour Puerto Vallarta night boat tour.
“Alejandro and Fernando were amazing! Very informative about the birds and the bioluminescense. They were also able to help 2 older (70s) ladies who wanted to go into the water but struggled with balance and the ladder on the boat. 10/10 would recommend this experience and these guides. Note: this is a smaller speedboat on the open ocean, so not for people who struggle with seasickness.”
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