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Islas Marietas Eco Discovery: Explore Wildlife in The Bay of Banderas and Mexican Pacific
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1,026 Ratings
Nuevo Nayarit
Embark on an eco-adventure in the Bay of Banderas and Mexican Pacific. Discover dolphins, whales, manta rays, sea turtles, and tropical fish in their natural habitat. Enjoy bird watching, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking in the Marietas Islands.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Islas Marietas - Explore rocky caverns and archways by kayak, snorkel, or even scuba diving. Observe abundant multi-colored fish, dolphins, sea turtles, and the unique blue-footed booby birds that can only be found in two places on Earth: Marietas and Galapagos Islands.
After a morning spent with wildlife and doing water activities, head over to Majahuitas beach where an enticing lunch awaits! A visit to the secluded oasis of Majahuitas, with its golden sand and turquoise waters, is the perfect way to close out an amazing day packed with exciting ocean adventures!
But the fun doesn’t end there… on your way back, enjoy an open bar and our crew’s famous on-board show! This is by far, the best Marietas tour you’ll ever find!
What's Included
- Open Bar
- Stand-up Paddle Boarding
- Lunch
- Use of snorkel and kayak equipment
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Scuba Diving (additional fees)
- $40 - Port fee to cover in cash at check in
Additional Information
This thrilling day tour lets you explore the immense diversity of wildlife found in the Bay of Banderas and the Pacific side of Mexico. Experience the beauty of nature firsthand as you search for dolphins, whales, giant manta rays, sea turtles, and tropical fish in their native habitats! You’ll also get to enjoy bird watching, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking in the balmy waters around the Marietas Islands. This eco-adventure adds an exhilarating twist to your vacation in Puerto Vallarta!
- An additional $100-peso conservation fee per person will be collected at check-in. A portion of the proceeds go toward local surveillance and conservation of the islands
- Due to federal regulations, and in an effort to protect the flight path of endemic birds, drones are prohibited in this tour
- Please be advised that Mexico’s Federal Maritime Ports operate a strict No-Drug Policy, including electronic cigarettes, vapers, and all kinds of drugs. Please be advised not to bring them to any of our tours. We cannot offer a refund or change of day for any guest to whom Federal Security has denied access.
- This option is not suitable for cruise ship passengers due to time conflicts with our local schedule
- There isn’t a dock at any of the locations we visit in this trip so we jump off the boat and to get back on board we use small metal ladders.
- We spend most of the duration of the trip on the boat, if you suffer from seasickness this might not be the best adventure for you, please contact one of our adventure advisors.
Location
Vallarta Adventures Nuevo Vallarta
Paseo de las Palmas
Please give us a call so we can assist you in confirming the closest meeting location, you can choose to depart from either our Nuevo Vallarta Adventures center or the cruise port in Puerto Vallarta. Please keep in mind that meeting times may be subject to change based on availability.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(1026 Ratings)
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455lennardj
May 28, 2024
100% recommend great bang for the buck - Top experience with a great bang for the buck. Saw a lot of dolphins and overall great experience to snorkel and visit a beautiful beach. Drinks are all included so great to get drunk with a group of friends during the day. We didn‘t see many fish during snorkeling unfortunately. Other activities included were banana boat (not super fast but still fun) and stand up paddle. Would definitely recommend this tour as the crew goes out of their way with outstanding service and performance.
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Liracarl
May 18, 2024
Great experience - A very good tour, the experience was the best, great views, I did diving on this tour (with extra charge) the diver was really very attentive, always attentive, the only thing that would improve would be the snack.
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Melissacq2240ym
May 14, 2024
Great! - Everything was very good, I really liked the attention of the entire crew of boat #1 during the entire snorkeling trip in marietas and majahuitas beach, the only thing I would like is that during the lipsync show that they organize during the boat, they sang songs in Spanish, since they were all in English more directed towards foreigners and there were a lot of Mexicans there 😅
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868cristyr
May 12, 2024
The best experience of my life - They have personalized and personal attention, we loved the tour
Personally, I had never been on a boat and for me it was a challenge that invited me to overcome my fear, which at first scared me and in the end I was able to do it so wooowww I defeated myself. Thank you very much 🙏
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Judithhf8215ij
May 8, 2024
Unforgettable - Very well organized. They are aware of your safety at all times, as well as any need. The guide explains the history and fauna of the islands very well.
Stunning hidden beach. And the view of the two islands is magnificent.
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E6729wbbenb
Apr 26, 2024
A great trip to the islands - Brian and the team put on a great tour. It was very well organized and easy to participate in. Once we were on the boat, we were looked after really well. Commentary was in English and Spanish. The lunch spread was simple but tasty. There was plenty of alcohol (if you wanted it). The reef snorkeling was great, as was the beach time. The on board entertainment was great. I'd happily recommend this to my friends.
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Rachaelsl4053ru
Apr 24, 2024
Amazing trip and great staff - The tour was amazing. If you aren’t used to being on a boat in the ocean I recommend anti-nausea medication. I got a little sea sick but the staff and the group we were with were helpful, attentive, and supportive. Brian was an incredible MC, very knowledgeable and was skillfully bilingual.
The staff always made sure we were happy and comfortable with a full drink in our hands. They made sure we were fed (the food was delicious, you could tell they had homemade bread and desserts) and entertained. During the boat ride they surprised us with multiple dance numbers that were hilarious and so entertaining.
The snorkeling and the islands were beautiful and we got to take a break at the Vallarta adventures private beach where there were more drinks and beautiful water and sands. They had kayaks and items available for use and let us relax and enjoy the beach.
I highly recommend this trip!
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Kriston_s
May 19, 2024
Not bad - This is my third out on the water experience and it’s probably my least favorite. I felt like it was rushed a lot of the time and I probably wouldn’t recommend it to others. The crew did their absolute best and the performances at the end were the best part. Lunch was also good as well, but I wish there were some breakfast options like muffins or bagels because it’s an early excursion and getting to breakfast may not be possible. When it came to snorkeling the time to get in the water (which was super cold) and when the boat had to move was a quick turn around. The bird watching was cute, but short, and I wish they allowed more time and had some snacks on the island. There is room for improvement, but it’s not a bad excursion.
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M2409haphils
Apr 17, 2024
Vallatra Adventures - Eco Tour - This tour was well run; the staff was friendly, fun and helpful. The itinerary was great! The Marietas were beautiful! The boat was very near the island and we were able to snorkel. The food, drinks and service on the boat were good,
The disappointing part of this tour was the number of people on the boat. I would estimate the group was more than 100 people.
The stop at the private beach was also frustrating. A large section of the beach was roped off for use by another company. Our group was left with little seating and very few drink options.
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Gsdtad
Apr 27, 2024
Fun boat ride! Freezing water!! - The boat and the boat crew were the highlight of this adventure!! The snorkeling was very short, the water was freezing and there were hardly any fish. There were a TON of baby jellyfish that you could t see the stung you like crazy. Maybe April isn’t the best time for this trip. The beach they bring you to is full of tons of people with no seating. Not to mention you have to jump off the boat and swim to shore in the freezing cold water. Again, the crew was wonderful! The boat ride was fun but any of the water/snorkeling was a definite do not recommend.
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