Sunset & Bioluminescence at Los Arcos

Discover Los Arcos’ sunset and bioluminescence tour—snorkel, cruise, and witness nature’s glowing spectacle. Perfect for adventurers and nature enthusiasts.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Puerto Vallarta - Puerto Vallarta – Pickup & Meeting Points
    Begin your adventure in Puerto Vallarta with three convenient meeting spots:
    5:30 PM – OXXO at the Cruise Ship Terminal
    Located just a block from the terminal, this is our initial pickup location and the most convenient for cruise ship passengers.
    6:00 PM – Gas Station in Downtown Puerto…
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • On-board WiFi
Additional Information

Savor a stunning sunset and marvel at the enchanting glow of bioluminescent plankton at Los Arcos—an experience that will stay with you forever!
Discover the wonder of Los Arcos Marine Geological Sanctuary as day turns to night. As the sun dips below the horizon, observe the sky become a vibrant tapestry of colors while gliding over the tranquil waters….

Location
Gasolinera Pemex Puerto Vallarta
Carretera Costera a Barra de Navidad
We’ll meet you at the listed gas station. Please make sure you’re in front of the OXXO that is at the gas station, not a different one nearby. We’ll be waiting for you in front of the OXXO. If you are staying south of the meeting point, contact us to determine where is the best place to meet you.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Suzanne_b
Nov 6, 2025
Fantastic experience on the Sunset Bioluminescent Tour - Great Experience with a wonderful guide Ivan. 6 of us enjoyed the easy pickup at the gas station and short ride to Mismaloya. Then the fun began in the boat watching the sunset and sleeing the pelicans return to their roost in Los Arcos. And best of all.edperiencing bioluminescent while snorkeling. A really fun night!
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Y5480uukylej
Nov 5, 2025
Awesome experience - Great experience with this tour! The guide Alfonso and the captain Hugo were fun and had a ton of knowledge of the bioluminescent plankton and surrounding area. It was amazing seeing the glowing plankton in the cave. Would definitely go again
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Hayley_t
Nov 5, 2025
Really great experience.... - Really great experience. The guide made the tour fun and was informative about the area and bioluminescence
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David_s
Nov 5, 2025
Fantastic experience!... - Fantastic experience! Guides were very helpful and it was a great way to view the Bioluminescence bay!
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Jessicasc6812hq
Nov 3, 2025
A trip meant for memory not photography - Okay! This is a night snorkeling trip!! Bring your swim suit, towel and the courage to go into the water at NIGHT in a cave! Alfonso was an awesome guide, he jumped in the water with us and had eyes on us the whole time. It was very comforting to know that my group was cared for and also made sure we had a good time. The bioluminescence is not photography worthy unless you are a professional. Just enjoy the experience and go with the flow knowing you will have fun!
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Andrew
Nov 3, 2025
Flashy Plankton and a cool tour guide. - Tour guide was fun and there was a decent amount of bio-luminescent plankton. Don’t expect TikTok levels but it was still fun.
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Vacation30411162622
Nov 1, 2025
Bioluminescence - The tour with Arnold was amazing, he explained everything patiently, he was very charismatic, I loved seeing the bioluminescence.
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L1731tujamier
Nov 1, 2025
Very good! - We had a very good experience. Arnold is funny, fun and made the whole tour great. Water was warm and the bioluminescent experience was unreal.
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Sarah
Oct 28, 2025
A Magical Experience - Efrain and Jonathan were great tour guides. The sunset cruise was beautiful and snorkeling in the bioluminescence was magical. My husband and I highly recommend this experience!
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Lauriekuntz
Nov 1, 2025
Great experience, terrible transportation mishap - We had a group of six that snorkeled at night to see the bioluminescence, and it was magical. We had done this before and simply found someone with a boat at the beach to take us out on the water, but with friends we decided to book a formal tour. Since our hotel was between the meeting point and the beach, we told them we would just meet them at the beach and they could drop us off at our hotel on the way back. Well, they did not arrange any transportation for our ride home, so we got stuck at the beach having to wait in a sketchy area in the dark for over 40 minutes while we waited for 2 Ubers. I am really angry that they just left us to figure out our own way home when we did them a favor in the first place by meeting them at the beach and paying our own way there. The tour guide asked for reviews before sending us up to get a taxi, so he got our straight off the boat feeling before we realized we had been abandoned and left to find our own way home. When we got to the taxi station he sent us to, there were no taxis around. If we paid for transportation as part of the ticket, I expect us to get transportation as promised. Be prepared to pay extra for an Uber or taxi, and make sure you have your phone in case the van leaves without you like it did with us.
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From $79
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).