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The best days out on Banderas Bay.
The 15 most-booked los arcos snorkeling tours in Puerto Vallarta, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who runs it — so you can pick the right day on the bay and lock it in within a couple of minutes.
Small-group Los Arcos snorkel trip from Puerto Vallarta with cave visits, bird islands, and gear and permits included for $48.
Most Popular“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!”
Kayak or SUP at night from Mismaloya to Los Arcos Marine Park for glowing bioluminescence, plus cocoa, snacks, and free photos.
“Great kayaking tour of the arches national park and bioluminescence! It is a long tour, about 5 hours from pickup to drop off. It’s fairly physical with a lot of paddling required. You can swim in the bioluminescence which is amazing. Take a change of clothes for after and enjoy a pizza. Friendly and knowledgeable…”
Sail to Los Arcos at sunset, then swim in caves lit by bioluminescent plankton near Puerto Vallarta for a night-sky effect.
“Our guide Alex was amazing. Very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. He kept the tour interesting while giving us lots of information. His impressions of the blue footed boobies were amazing. Thanks Alex. The bioluminescent waters were amazing. Swimming is a must! Use the masks to see an amazing underwater show”
3-hour Los Arcos boat tour and snorkeling from Puerto Vallarta: five islands, bird caves, coral reef swim, guide and bus included.
“Went snorkeling to Los Arcos, and it was exactly what we were looking for! No fuss, no extra drinks, no obnoxiously huge tourist bus, no drawn out all day excursion, just transportation to snorkeling with a knowledgeable guide who gave us interesting information about the surrounding area, the park, wildlife, and tips. Armando was our…”
Thrill first, then snorkel Los Arcos: optional cliff jumping, guided reef time, and a boat-only beach stop from Puerto Vallarta.
“This excursion was disappointing overall. The water was very murky, and while the snorkeling itself was fun with plenty of fish, the visibility was poor and the area was crowded with multiple groups from different tour operators. The snorkeling time felt short and cramped compared to how long the trip took. The tour advertises a…”
Small-group snorkel at Los Arcos Marine Park from Marina Vallarta, with gear, permits, snacks, and wildlife-focused guiding.
“Staff on the boat and in the water were excellent. Of no fault of the company at all, and out of their control, there were too many jellyfish in the area for us to snorkel. They took us to an alternate place though, which helped to salvage the trip. It was a little sad we…”
Paddleboard to Los Arcos caves, then snorkel with sea turtles and manta rays in Puerto Vallarta’s marine park.
“Great energy, prepared, knowledgeable and fun. All in all, 10/10 i was solo and the size of the group was great.”
Sunset cruise to Los Arcos plus a night cave snorkel where the water lights up with bioluminescence.
“Expect for the guide everything else was horrible about this tour. You are required to take your shoes off and walk across rough stone walkway. They don't have proper way to get tourist onboard the boat, many folks tripped and got hurt but they did not care. Same thing on the way back. Transportation back…”
Paddle from Mismaloya to Los Arcos National Marine Park at night for kayaking, caves, snorkeling, and bioluminescent algae glow.
“The experience was amazing 10/10 highly recommend. Only thing I would say is there is a high chance you can get sea sick. This is completely out of the control of the guides and tour so come prepared with motion sickness medicine. Aside from that this is a must do if you are in PV…”
Marietas and Los Arcos from Puerto Vallarta with small-group scuba coaching, snorkeling, lunch, wildlife sightings, and an optional hidden beach.
“We saw and had the most amazing dolphin viewing experience in addition to the scuba. We also had a chance to see two pods of whales. It was a memorable and very exclusive trip as only a few other boats were around, not like the usual tourist swarms during other trips where you see dophins…”
Private snorkeling at Los Arcos plus a beach stop at Las Ánimas from Puerto Vallarta. Gear and cooler included; lunch costs extra.
“Our guide gave us a memorably and fun day of boating, snorkeling and tour the coast from Puerto Vallarta to the Arches and then to Las Animas beach where we had a great lunch at the Conos seafood restaurant. And then back by 1pm. We squeezed in a few minutes of whale watching also once…”
Puerto Vallarta Arcos–Animas–Quimixto boat day with snorkeling at Los Arcos, beach time at Las Animas, and an optional Quimixto waterfall.
“Definitely recommend! Views were beautiful and tour guides were great! Arcos - Animas - Quimixto. By Grupo Naviero de la Bahìa (Bahia Alegre)”
A Puerto Vallarta catamaran cruise to Los Arcos, Las Animas, and Quimixto with snorkeling, kayaks, paddle boarding, meals, and an open bar.
“Fun trip overall- The meals provided were better than expected and the open bar was great along with the staff on the boat, the hike and swim to Quimixto was awesome, minus when you get there, there is a restaurant at the entrance of the waterfall pool and they expect you to buy food or…”
Snorkel Los Arcos plus safe cliff jumping and a boat-only hidden beach from Puerto Vallarta. Small group, gear, and drinks included.
“Great time, great guide. Thanks Brian! Cliff jump was fun, but a hard climb for a semi-fat old guy. Snorkeling was fantastic, quality gear, and sooo many fish! Even a spotted eagle ray!( I had to look it up.). Ride back I got seasick, but it didn't spoil the trip. Thanks Mismaloya Xtreme!!”
Private snorkeling at Los Arcos from Puerto Vallarta with a guide, gear, and bay views for up to 8 people.
“The captain and guide were excellent. I was a struggling a little at the beginning (wasn't managing my mask correctly) and the guide came right over and helped me out. He also found a manta ray for us! So personalized and fun!”
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