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Bay of Banderas: Wildlife Eco-Adventure Tour
4.3
1,136 Ratings
Puerto Vallarta
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.
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:
24 hours
Highlights
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Marietas Islands - Discover the breathtaking Islas Marietas National Park, a volcanic archipelago located off the coast of Puerto Vallarta.
Join an all-inclusive eco-adventure that includes kayaking, snorkeling, and birdwatching, all led by bilingual experts.
After exploring the islands, relax at the pristine Majahuitas Beach, where a BBQ buffet…
- Marietas Islands - Discover the breathtaking Islas Marietas National Park, a volcanic archipelago located off the coast of Puerto Vallarta.
Join an all-inclusive eco-adventure that includes kayaking, snorkeling, and birdwatching, all led by bilingual experts.
After exploring the islands, relax at the pristine Majahuitas Beach, where a BBQ buffet and refreshing drinks are ready for you. Unwind under the palm trees, enjoy panoramic views, and partake in activities like paddleboarding or snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters.
With its stunning landscapes, vibrant marine life, and exceptional service, this tour provides the ideal blend of nature, adventure, and relaxation, promising an unforgettable experience in Mexico’s ecotourism paradise.
What's Included
- Stand-up Paddle Boarding
- Use of snorkel and kayak equipment
- Lunch
- Stand-up Paddle Boarding
- Use of snorkel and kayak equipment
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Port fees (to be paid in cash at the port)
- Admission fees
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Port fees (to be paid in cash at the port)
- Admission fees
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,…
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!
- 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
Puerto Magico
Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio
Please contact Vallarta Adventures if you have any questions regarding meeting details and check in instructions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(1136 Ratings)
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Tyralee_m
Mar 4, 2026
Outstanding Day Trip - It was a perfect day! Met at the port and everything was simple with clear directions. The boat was amazing. Our drinks were always refilled and the food/snacks were always available. The staff were extremely friendly, attentive and entertaining. They shared lots of information on the wales, dolphins, and birds we encountered during our trip. The snorkelling was perfect and the lunch at the private beach was beautiful. The day was absolutely perfect!
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Michel_d
Feb 27, 2026
Wonderfull Day - We had so much fun
The personnel made sure of our safety
We sent snorkling then lunch and relaxing on the Beach
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Floresjaureguiy
Feb 24, 2026
Late but sure... - The waiting time to start the tour was very long, we were quoted 8:00 the tour started at 10:00 am (it was the only bad point)
Everything else was amazing, the drinks, watching whales, the different animals we managed to see!
In the Marietas you spend enough time snorkeling, after that the food in Majahuitas was delicious.
Returning the waiter Blacky remembered the drinks my brother and I ordered (excellent service).
The show that those of the boat do before arriving at the port was very funny, a lot of personality and enthusiasm.
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Omarrparedess
Feb 19, 2026
A-m-a-z-i-n-g - The tour was great and the crew of Boat 4 for Monday Feb 16 2026 was fenomenal.
Every member of the crew wants youth get the experience by taking care of you and make sure you are alright.
Couple of notes, there's activities at the beach you can do at no cost and there's basic diving at an extra cost but make sure you do it with Israel as he's the real deal.
Note this tour does NOT take you inside of the Marietas Island. The pictures showing the tour are deceiving. Though, it clearly noted you will not go there so they are covered.
Again, it was an awesome tour! Solo, couples, families, it's definitely for everyone.
And welcome to Mexico everyone! Love it!
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Maps58576947843
Feb 17, 2026
The best tour you can have - Excellent treatment from all the staff, would definitely come back a thousand times. Super recommended!
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215betsyd
Jan 21, 2026
A must do in Puerto Vallarta - Such a fun trip - we had a shore excursion from Royal Caribbean in Puerto Vallarta and didn’t know what to expect - but dang so well beyond our expectations - from the whales that they made sure we saw - pseudo whale tour I would say to the snorkeling to the relaxing beach afternoon. Sexy Mexy and his crew made sure no one’s drink went empty and kept things livened up with multiple entertaining shows. Thank you!
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Doriantoy
Jan 19, 2026
Stunning Views, But the Crew of Boat 4 Stole the Show! - While the Marietas Islands and Majahuitas Beach were stunning, it was the crew of "Boat 4" that truly made our day unforgettable. From the moment we stepped on board, our "fearless leader" Daniel and his team prioritized our comfort and entertainment with a level of hospitality we've never experienced before.
The day was a perfect balance of thoughtful service and unexpected magic. We enjoyed great food and drinks, insightful nature talks, and even a surprise musical performance at the end. The captain even expertly detoured for some unplanned whale watching, and the crew's attention to detail—like rinsing the sand off our feet before we re-boarded—did not go unnoticed. We’ve been on many snorkeling tours, but none compare to the camaraderie of this team. We felt like family and left with memories to last a lifetime. Viva Familia Tequila!
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Garotabrasilia
Jan 26, 2026
Nice day! - Nice day! It was cold on the boat. Don't forget to tie couoe-vent and sweater.
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Jean
Feb 20, 2026
For discerning travellers - We were well received on board, small pastries, fresh fruit and drinks.
As for the snorkeling activity, it is very beautiful but when we were there, very agitated. This is not a place for people who are not used to apnea.
On Majahuitas, very, very beautiful, paradise.
We docked on the other side of the beach. 10 minutes walk. Bring some good shoes.
We were told we were going to return by sailboat, we waited for the sailboat until we were almost alone on the beach.
We took a catamaran that was leaving and told them we were waiting for our boat. We were two couples and we boarded this catamaran.
When buying the package, we were told that the return was on a sailboat, it was a show off. There was no sailboat. We were supposed to come back by catamaran.
We were 2 couples on the beach waiting for our guide for guidelines.
After the last catamaran left the beach, we wondered where our number three catamaran was. He was already gone. So we took the last catamaran that wasn't our group. We had to ask the captain to notify our boat of the departure. The return went well, but we had to wait for the other catamaran to collect our bags, luggage we had left in the latter.
Fortunately, everything ended well, we heard our boat at the marina to take back our bags we had left on board.
With taxes, fees of any kind, it wasn't worth $400 Canadian.
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Vacation43866634874
Feb 3, 2026
Spent most of the day on the boat - The pros: The islands were very interesting, with good snorkeling and lots of bird life. We saw quite a few whales on the boat rides, though they were too far away to see really well.
The cons: We spent about 45 minutes snorkeling at the islands, and 90 minutes at Las Caletas for lunch and a bit of beach time. The whole of the rest of the day (7:15 am arrival at the marina, and returned around 4:30 or so, I can't remember exactly) was spent on the boat. To be fair, the boat had engine trouble and didn't go at full speed, so maybe on other days there would have been more time at Las Caletas. But we had a replacement boat for the last leg from Las Caletas back to the marina, and it still took over an hour to get there.
Another note:
The 7:15 arrival time was so early we couldn't eat breakfast at our hotel. I asked and was told there was no breakfast provided, but it turned out that there was in fact some fruit and a tiny pastry, and then some delicious salsa and chips after the snorkel. If the morning pastry had been larger they could have been justified in saying that the tour included a continental breakfast, which would have saved us bringing muffins all the way from home.
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