Marietas Islands Eco-Adventure: Wildlife and Water Activities

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
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Open Bar
  • Stand-up Paddle Boarding
  • Lunch
  • Use of snorkel and kayak equipment
  • Natural reserve federal tax
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Port fees (to be paid in cash at the port)
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,…

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.

Customer Ratings
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693griffing
May 25, 2025
Exceeded Expectations, Great Drinks & Food, + Amazing Crew! - We were a group of 16 friends in our mid 20s and were a little hesitant initially as we didn’t know what to expect. However, the friendly / fun staff on boat 4 with captain juan were incredible. The lunch on the beach was amazing and was located at this super cool beach restaurant with hammocks, ample seating, and delicious bbq chicken, ribs, coleslaw, salad, pasta and more, and the open bar was also great! If you’re looking for a little adventure and willing to learn a little more about the birds on the island, snorkel, and eat great food with a fun crew, this is the trip for you! While we took advantage of the open bar, there were families and kids on board and felt like it would be an equally great experience for them as well.
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Amruta_j
May 13, 2025
Great time - one of our... - Great time - one of our key highlights of our trip. Would have been nicer to have another hour at the island but the team did a fab job with experience & show.
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R
Apr 24, 2025
Fun filled day - My mother and I had a wonderful time in this fun filled boat. The water was murky, so we did not see a lot of fish but it was still fun swimming around the island. The service was amazing and very entertaining! We enjoyed relaxing at the private beach with great photo ops! The food was tasty and plentiful.
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434maiag
Apr 24, 2025
Beautiful day in the Bay - They did a really nice job with the tour. Everyone was very nice. The lunch location was picturesque and the food and drinks were yummy. Didn't see anything with the snorkeling and the water was very cold. Not the fault of the touring company of course but if snorkeling is very important to you then I would book a different tour. We saw mother and baby dolphins on the ride back which was a highlight!
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Safari10109564624
Apr 15, 2025
Dani was such an amazing guide! - Took my family here for a full day trip. Dani was such a great host and guide. He’s so knowledgeable and so entertaining! Him and his team went above and beyond to ensure that there was never a dull moment at any given time throughout the trip. Such a great experience. Thanks Dani!!
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Resa_m
Apr 7, 2025
Breaching whale - WE were on boat 3 with Pancho and had a great time. The snorkeling was cold, but nice. The entertainment from Pancho and the crew was great! The service was amazing! WE also saw a pacific mantra ray. The best was when the boat slowed down so we could watch a humpback whale slap its pectoral fins on the water, and then it breached a lot for us!!!!
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Qwlisa
Apr 3, 2025
Friendly, fun, informative - Danny and the crew of boat B4 were great hosts and kind friendly people. I can’t remember seeing an itinerary of what was going to happen and being an anal Brit I missed being informed. But Danny soon put pay to that as he gave us all the info on the days activities as we left the harbour. All in all an excellent package of fun, adventure, good food and drink and interesting info on this very special place.
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John_s
Mar 29, 2025
Fun Day On The Water - It was a fun day. Really enjoyed the snorkelling even though the water was somewhat murky. Could have been a little more information about the island and the wildlife. The beach stop felt rushed, particularly related to kayaking or paddle boarding. The lunch stop was a highlight, with great food and scenery. Despite some of the shortfalls, it was still worth it.
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Joshuabell
Apr 3, 2025
Too much boat not enough adventure - 90% plus of the time is on a boat with very little time for snorkeling (maybe 30 minutes tops) and you will need to be very fast if you are going to do any kayaking or paddle boarding. The time spent doing activities feels very rushed. However, there is good service for drinks and the lunch is excellent and the location for lunch is great. However I would not recommend this tour. Perhaps if we went to two locations rather then three it would have felt less rushed with more time for activities.
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Davidgp4913hu
Apr 20, 2025
Not the boat you think! - I was told by the representative from grey line tours that the boat taking us was a catamaran with pictures of a beautiful 35’ power sail, like you’d see in Hawaii. Instead what we got was a catamaran ferry with a 135 people on board. Not the experience I wanted or thought I was buying. I recognize that the Vallarta adventures and the sales rep are not the same company, but he was representing them. The service was good and no complaints about the trip, but be aware and look it up online before you purchase anything.
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From $119
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).