Private Snorkeling Tour to Los Arcos: A Unique Marine Park Adventure
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53 Ratings
Puerto Vallarta
Embark on a private snorkeling tour to Los Arcos, a stunning marine park reserve. Explore the vibrant underwater world, encounter a variety of fish species, and enjoy a safe and unforgettable snorkeling experience.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Los Arcos de Mismaloya - The captain will meet you at the front entrance of Villa Vera Hotel in Marina Vallarta. You will bored the boat and the tour will begin. Heading directly to Los Arcos National Marine park to snorkel and enjoy the scenery and wildlife. The captain will answer your questions and we’ll explain the history of this natural Marine park.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Beer
- Snacks
- Snorkel equipment
- Life jackets
- Lime margarita, tequila & beer
- Soft drinks
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Towels
- Gratuities
- Port entrance fee $2.25 USD per person
Additional Information
Embark on an intimate 3 hour boat journey to Los Arcos, a protected underwater national marine park. Experienced and novice snorkelers alike will find Los Arcos a fantastic and secure site to commence their adventure. The reef varies in depth between 3 to 30 feet, with visibility extending from 15 to 50 feet throughout the year. Among the aquatic creatures you’re likely to encounter are angel fish, puffer fish, cornet fish, parrot fish, and damsels, all of which thrive on the shallow reefs of Los Arcos.
- Snorkel visability is subject to change
- If arriving on a cruise ship please notify us by sending us a message. Pick up for cruise passengers will be at the cruise terminal at the pier located in front of the harbor master. Please look for the boat (La Vida Bella) and Captin or Crew with uniform.
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Port entrance fee $2.25 USD per person
Location
Los Peines
Please meet the captain at the second security entrance. At the first security entrance, please let them know you have a boat tour with La Vida Bella.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(53 Ratings)
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Za_a
Mar 31, 2024
Worth it!! - Felt very safe and awesome boat ride. Very knowledgeable, fun and attentive guides. Make sure to bring towels however, they do not provide them.
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Cyc928
Mar 29, 2024
Book La Vida Bella - La Vida Bella was the perfect boat for our group or 7. It was a smooth and beautiful ride from the Marina to Los Arcos. Unfortunately, due to global warming, the water was rougher, murkier, and colder than usual at this time of year so snorkeling was not the best. Fernando and Fernando were great and made some delicious guacamole.
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Cole
Jan 15, 2024
Amazing! - Amazing! Our hosts were great, and it was a great price for a private boat. We even saw dolphins and whales! 5 stars overall, I think they could add more goggles and swimming fins.
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Amanda_a
Jan 4, 2024
The highlight of Puerto Vallarta - Excellent experience for our family of three. Friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable crew, plenty of drinks, and delicious homemade guacamole and chips. All equipment included. We felt very lucky to have our own private boat when we got to Los Arcos and saw the crowded tour boats. If you are planning to visit Los Arcos, this is the way to do it. Highly recommend
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Kristin_b
Nov 25, 2023
Excellent experience for our group of 8! - The captain and guide were excellent. I was a struggling a little at the beginning (wasn't managing my mask correctly) and the guide came right over and helped me out. He also found a manta ray for us! So personalized and fun!
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Kayla_r
Sep 23, 2023
So Fun! - A lot of fun! Love that locals guide the tour:) so beautiful! There were iguanas on the way down the dock too, loved the cultural experience(:
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F4965rxruthg
Sep 8, 2023
Awesome snorkeling for a great price - This is an awesome private group snorkeling trip for a great price! The snorkeling was fabulous at Los Arcos. So many fish! The hosts are great and weren’t in a hurry for us to leave.
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Joseph_r
Aug 30, 2023
Great value, super friendly and knowledgeable crew! - Fernando and Mitzan were great! Guacamole was delicious! We were a party of 7 and the boat was just the right size.
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Megan_e
Aug 14, 2023
PV Trip Highlight - This was an exceptional trip for our family of 4. The crew were fantastic. We got to the snorkling spot before all the larger boats/tourists arrived and had a more private experience. After snorkling, we were treated with fresh guac/chips and margaritas (other non-alcohol options also available). The crew pointed out different animal species (above and below water), as well as other sites along the way. Thoroughly enjoyed this trip and highly recommend to anyone looking for a more VIP/private experience away from larger crowds.
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Ranjit
Aug 10, 2023
Worth trying out! - Excellent. Particularly impressed by the way the crew showed us the ropes and kept tabs on all six of us while snorkeling at Los Arcos, and helped out where needed. A memorable experience.
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