Los Arcos Islands: Snorkeling Adventure

Dive into Los Arcos’ vibrant marine life, explore hidden beaches, and unwind at Las Ánimas with thrilling activities and local flavors.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Playa Mismaloya - The tour kicks off at the charming Mismaloya Beach, encircled by lush green mountains and rugged cliffs. Welcoming, bilingual guides and boat captains meet guests at the shore, providing a safety briefing and itinerary overview to ensure everyone feels at ease and enthusiastic. Guests board their tour boat, equipped with…
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
  • On-board WiFi
Additional Information

Start your adventure with a trip to the famous Los Arcos islands, a protected marine sanctuary celebrated for its stunning rock formations, diverse wildlife, and lively underwater ecosystem.
Dive into the clear waters, where you can see vibrant tropical fish, coral reefs, and perhaps even encounter playful sea turtles or rays.
As the journey continues…

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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164haileyb
Jul 24, 2026
A special experience, made better by our guide and captain! - We went out on a private snorkelling tour the best guide and captain, Pablo and Ivan! From pickup to delivery home, it was smooth and thoughtful. While there are specific stops, you can customize how long you stay and make other stops along the way. Pablo was incredibly informative and made an extra special point to capture all the special memories on his go-pro. While we ate lunch at Los Animas, our captain, Ivan went and caught oysters for our trip home! He shucked them beautifully, it was such a special treat. We would definitely book again, and I would specifically ask for Pablo and Ivan!
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Philip
Jun 20, 2026
An Unforgettable Snorkeling Adventure in Puerto Vallarta - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Snorkeling Experience in Puerto Vallarta! We had an absolutely fantastic day on the water with Captain Santos and our guide Uli. From start to finish, they made the experience fun, safe, and memorable. Captain Santos was professional, knowledgeable, and handled the boat with confidence, making everyone feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the trip. Uli was an outstanding guide—friendly, energetic, and passionate about the marine life and local area. He took the time to answer questions, point out wildlife, and ensure everyone had a great experience in the water. The snorkeling itself was beautiful, with clear water, plenty of fish, and stunning scenery. What really made the trip special, though, was the genuine hospitality and enthusiasm of both Santos and Uli. Their positive energy was contagious and made the entire day feel like an adventure with friends. If you’re looking for a snorkeling tour in Puerto Vallarta, I highly recommend booking with Captain Santos and Uli. They are true professionals who clearly love what they do. Thank you both for an unforgettable day on the water!
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263jelanip
Jun 5, 2026
Good stuff - Great tour guide and trip, able to adapt to your group and do more of what you want
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Jason_h
Mar 25, 2026
Amazing experience! - Fantastic and cost effective way to see parts of Puerto Vallarta you’d be hard pressed to see on your own. First off, our guide Ivan, was amazing. So energetic, fun and informative. Was great for our entire family (6 of us, kids aged 16-22). We were apprehensive to cliff jump but he encouraged us to do it and helped us climb the rocks. So worth it. Los Arcos was lots of fun. Lots of fish, cool to swim in a cave. Ivan swam with us and guided us the entire way. Then onto Playa Animas beach where we had front row chairs waiting for us at the beach club. Amazing beach, sand and water only accessible via boat or hike. The restaurant served amazing drinks and food. The seafood tower was incredible. Felt like paradise island. On the way back he stopped again at Madagascar beach which has one Airbnb house on it. We had the beach to ourselves for about 30 minutes. Then back to Mismaloya where the 5 hour tour ended. We were not ready to leave so Ivan got us more chairs on that beach where we stayed another hour. All in all this was a fantastic adventure for our family. Did I mention we had no one else with us. Sure it’s not cheap but given the duration, the sights and the experiences and the fantastic guide as well as drinks (including beer) and snacks on the boat I’d say it was money well spent. Highly recommend! We want to do it again next year.
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Stephenom8041ph
Oct 29, 2025
We will do this again! - Fantastic time on the water. Our Captains were very accommodating and did everything they could to ensure that we had a safe and incredible day.
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N2468yjcarmenc
Jun 17, 2025
Amazing views and nice beach - The views were amazing! Our captain and guide (Carlo and Hugo) were very knowledgeable of the area and bilingual. The beach was beautiful and calm. Overall our family had a great time!
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Matt
May 9, 2025
Definitely worth the time. - This was a great trip. The water was a little murky but Brayan and Arnold showed us how to see the fish! After we snorkeled as much as we wanted, they took us to a gorgeous beach club where we ate and swam. Great food and drinks. Just a top shelf experience all the way around.
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T8582sscarolinas
Mar 2, 2025
Mismaloya Xtreme the best team. - The attention of these boys was incredible, they take you through the best corners of Puerto Vallarta, the activities are very safe and especially very beautiful, Captain Sebastian always handled the boat very well and our guide Efraín nourished us with enough information throughout the activity.
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From $69
up to 15 guests
4 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).