Exploration of Los Arcos National Park: Snorkelling and Cave Adventure

Embark on a small group adventure in Los Arcos National Park, exploring caves and snorkeling in the bay. Discover the diverse wildlife and immerse yourself in the beauty of the area.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Barcelo - We meet in the old center of Puerto Vallarta and we take a public bus to Mismaloya, a beautiful town 25 minutes south of Vallarta.
    At the beach we embark the boat to start our journey to ​​Los Arcos: 5 impressive islands in a protected natural area and a sanctuary for birds!
    In the caves we will learn about the fauna of the natural…
What's Included
  • Boat ride
  • Bus fee
  • Permits for National Park
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Life vest
What's Not Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

Join a small group of up to 12 individuals to explore the 5 Isles of the protected national park ‘Los Arcos’. An experienced guide will share insights about the area’s wildlife, flora, and history. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore some caves!
Following this, the group will visit the bay’s premier snorkeling location to observe the…

Location
C. Constitución 363
Calle Constitución
Meet on the sidewalk in front of the OXXO store and the buses. NOT in the tour shop next to the bus stop! (different company!) Wait for the guide, don't go on the bus on your own. Staying south of Vallarta and want to meet directly in Mismaloya? Message me! Cruise ship: LOCAL time ≠ boat time
Cancellation Policy

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

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R6608rgjordanm
Apr 10, 2026
Great experience! - We went with Bruno and he was a fantastic tour guide! He told us all about the island's, national Park, and other stories about the history in the area and made it very enjoyable! He gave us some great tips for other activities, hikes and different times of year to come and see different things! I highly recommend it! We got to see so many different birds, babies and sea creatures in the boat, arches and underwater with a huge snorkeling area! Swimming through a cave/arch was very cool!
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Andreaz071581
Apr 9, 2026
Great Time! - Bruno was amazing! Very knowledgeable and fun! We loved the boat ride and seeing all the fish. Great experience!
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Krystopher
Apr 7, 2026
Yes, you should take this tour. - As soon as we met our guide, Bruno, it was easy to tell that we were in for a great time. Bruno was friendly, kind, and attentive to all our questions and concerns. By the time we finished the tour of the islands I felt completely relaxed and enjoyed the best part of the tour - the snorkling! Swimming amoung schools of tropical fish was an incredible experience. If your looking for something unique while far away from home, this could be it.
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Liz449
Apr 7, 2026
Excellent - The guide is friendly and helpful, and the view is very nice.
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Michaelnahirnak
Apr 6, 2026
Pancho!! - Pancho is the man! Great tour and super informative. We had a excellent time
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Maryannpedersen
Apr 6, 2026
Great day at Los Arcos - Great trip! Learned lots on the boat trip to the islands. The number and types of fish were amazing. Nice group size and the right amount of snorkel time.
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Caroline_g
Apr 5, 2026
Great tour! - We had the best time. The captain and the guide were so great. Our group was great. We loved the whole thing.
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Giovannicu4269pn
Apr 3, 2026
Pancho was the Best!! Is he single?😸 - Our guide was Guillermo aka pancho took us all over the islands of the arches and showed us the caves, took pictures of us and was with us in the water!!! I take good care of the group and was with us from start to finish highly recommended and nothing better than going with Guillermo!!! Best guide ever 😍
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Cheryl
Apr 2, 2026
Attentive host and great tour! - Sebastian did a great job of explaining the 5 islands of Los Arcos. He was an attentive host and the tour was the right mix of information, activity and free time.
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Samuel_p
Apr 4, 2026
The snorkeling was just... - The snorkeling was just ok I'm a murky area. You do not get very close to the arch. The guides know the area well and that was the best part. You get to see everything but other smaller boats will bring you so much closer
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From $48
up to 13 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).