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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Constantine_p
Jan 19, 2026
So much fun in mexico - So much fun! We loved snorkeling and seeing all this fish! Thanks so much Bruno! Learned so much about the area, one of the most fun things we did while in Mexico
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Crista_b
Jan 16, 2026
Great experience! - We did not expect the long drive-first from our accommodations via taxi, then with city bus from the meeting point. That said - ‘poncho’ was an outstanding guide! We saw many varieties of reef fish and guide was helpful with inexperienced snorkelers.
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Annelies_r
Jan 16, 2026
A fun morning spent in... - A fun morning spent in and on the water! Bruno was very knowledgable and helpful- always ensuring guests were safe and enjoying themselves. There were lots of fish to see while snorkeling!
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E2587resheilar
Jan 16, 2026
Great tour! - We had a great experience. Bruno was an excellent guide. The road was closed because of a protest so we had to take a boat caught at the pier(5 min) walk away. That was a bonus! We did some whale watching on the way. Saw a mom and baby hump back whale. Snorkeling was good. Saw lots of fish. Then we landed at the beach and were able to purchase a cerveza and lunch. The road was still closed so we took the same boat back to the pier. Beats taking the public transit.
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Scott_r
Jan 15, 2026
An amazing time and experience! - Armando took great care of us. He made sure we all understood where we were going and what we would see. Our whole trip was about 3-3.5 hours. We enjoyed the views of Los Arcos, the many fish we saw, and the views of beautiful Mismaloya. However, we especially enjoyed Armando as our guide. His passion for his city and its beauty, its people and its history is contagious and we loved learning all about PV/Mismaloya. You won’t want to miss this experience!
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Joe
Jan 15, 2026
Do it! - It was a great experience. Hernando was an excellent guide. It was a fun, safe trip, including the bus ride with local people to and from Mismaloya. I loved it!
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E8515zgedwardg
Jan 15, 2026
Great experience with Bruno - Bruno is the tour guy. He is very friendly, professional and patient. He picked up at the town. The small group is 10 people, and we had an amazing tour in the morning. A lot of colorful sea fishes in the snorkeling area. The current was a bit strong in the morning, and he really took care of everyone. After snorkeling we had time to walk around the beautiful mismaloya beach and taste some local food. Recommend this tour!
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T2966apbrianc
Jan 15, 2026
Fantastic! - What a great experience! Bruno was an excellent tour guide, it was nice mix of a boat tour of the national park followed by great snorkeling in the area. Highly recommended
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Leona_b
Jan 15, 2026
Great day - We had a great time, saw a lot of different fish, so many colors, even saw a stingray. The beach experience took us back 50 years. Enjoyed lunch ,Great food. Sabatian was very knowledgeable, he grew up in the remote area. Friendly and anxious to share his knowledge of all the surrounding areas.
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Angelapy4799ro
Jan 18, 2026
Very fun - The bus ride to the location could have been better. They use a city bus instead of a private bus. So we ended up standing for 30 min. Once we got to the boat, it was great. It was a nice ride to the islands. Our guide was great. I'm not a big swimmer, but the snorkeling was awesome. There were a lot of fish.
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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).