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Private Los Arcos Snorkel and Beach Tour from Puerto Vallarta

Name: Private Los Arcos Snorkel and Beach Tour from Puerto Vallarta
Brand: Estigo Tours
SKU: 22116P10
Price: 168.00 USD
Rating: 5.0 (62 reviews)

Badge of ExcellencePuerto Vallarta, Mexico

4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience the underwater world and sandy beaches of Banderas Bay on this half-day guided excursion. After a convenient pickup at Center Los Muertos Pier, hop in a private boat and head to Los Arcos National Marine Park. Strap on complimentary snorkeling gear and explore caves, tunnels, and a reef. Then head to the isolated Playa Las Ánimas—it can only be reached by foot or boat—and relax with a tasty lunch.

Spend a day exploring Puerto Vallarta’s beaches, reefs, and underwater caves
Enjoy a complimentary boat ride, access to snorkel equipment, and a cooler
Swim with tropical fish and other marine life at Los Arcos National Park
Get off the beaten path, soak up the sun, and enjoy lunch at Las Ánimas

What's Included

Use of Snorkeling equipment
Ice Chest

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Los Muertos Beach Pier
Francisca Rodríguez 121, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
PICKUP SERVICE IS NOT PROVIDED Meeting Location is at the top Los Muertos Pier in Zona Romantica. Address: Francisca Rodríguez, Col. Altavista, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
What to Bring - Swimsuits, Towels, Sunscreen, Mexican Pesos for: Restaurant, souvenirs, incidentals & gratuities.
* Guest are welcomed to bring beverages and snacks for the boat ride.
* REFUNDS: Refunds are not issued for any reason when cancelling less than 24 Hours.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Raymond_C

Excellent tour guide and boat captain. Highly recommended. Great snorkeling, interesting history of area, lovely towns…

Reviews

5.0

62 reviews

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A Great Day!

Robyn_I, Mar 2024

Yair and Alexis were great guides. And if you want to get away from the crowds of people, do the 9 am private tour.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Hola Robyn Thank you from Estigo Tours for your nice review, we look forward to seeing you back again soon. Gracias

Fabulous private tour!

Carmen_O, Feb 2024

My husband and I booked the private Los Arcos and Las Animas beach tour with Estigo Tours. Our guides, Gemma and Manuel, we fabulous. They shared the area background, helped us navigate the snorkeling and took us to an amazing beach restaurant. We will definitely book again with Estigo!! Muchas Gracias!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Hola , Many thank from Estigo Tours in Puerto Vallarta.. we are very happy you enjoyed our Private Los Arcos Snorkel day. We hope to see you again soon.

Our captain and our tour...

Shannon_D, Nov 2023

Our captain and our tour guide made this excursion the absolute best. Great snorkling, great lunch. Perfect day. Renting a private tour was the best.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hola , Many thanks from Estigo Tours in Puerto Vallarta. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Private, personalized tour!

Katrina_M, Jul 2023

My husband and I ended up being the only ones on the tour, so it was completely private! Chema was an awesome guide, very down-to-earth, polite, and helpful. We loved snorkeling at Los Arcos! The water temp was perfect and there was a good diversity of fish. And the private beach was beautiful, the water clear and warm, and the food from the restaurant was delicious! Overall, great experience and the time was just right!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hola Katrina, Thank you for your nice review ! This activity is operated privately to give guests the option to personalize the day .. we are very happy you were able to enjoy the sites and Chema as your guide.. we hope to see you back again soon. Gracias!

Excellent

Nicholas_H, Jun 2023

Alexis was awesome Day was amazing, both were professional and it was as advertised Beautiful place, beautiful beach

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hola , Thank you from Estigo Tours .. we are very happy you enjoyed your private tour to Los Arcos with Alexis as your guide. Please keep us in mind for your future travels not only in Puerto Vallarta but other cities in Mexico , Oaxaca, Mexico City and Guanajuato. Gracias!

Great family day!

Michael_E, Apr 2023

Our private tour to Los Arcos through Estigo Tours was terrific. Chema, our guide, and Manuel, our captain, were both friendly, interesting, and accommodating. Everything about the trip was first rate. The day was fun, relaxing, interesting for the adults and the teens as well.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hola , Many thank from Estigo Tours in Puerto Vallarta. We are very happy your entire family had a great day with us. We hope to see you all again soon. Gracias!

Nice day visiting Las Animas, but snorkeling was a bust

Adrienne_F, Apr 2023

We had a very nice day on our boat tour. Our guides were friendly and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our time on Las Animas. The only downside was the snorkeling. That was the main reason I booked the tour, but the water was super murky and no one in group saw a single fish.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hola , Thank you for taking the time to review your day with us.. We are very happy you enjoyed the boat , tour guide and also the Las Animas beach, the destination beach the quality of the boat and professionalism of our guide is what we have control over. Los Arcos National Park is the best and most popular place for snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta, however the quality and visibility of the water is completely out of our control , we wish mother nature could have provided a better and more clear day for you . Thank you again for choosing Estigo Tours and hopefully you can give us another chance to show you more beautiful places

Fantastic Tour

Jennifer_A, Mar 2023

The snorkeling was great! We really enjoyed how knowledgeable our guide, Chema, was. He answered all our questions and pointed out local wildlife. Lunch on the beach was also amazing!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hola, Thank you very much for taking the time to review your day with us. It was our pleasure taking you out and showing you part of the southern coast of Vallarta. Chema says hello =) Please come and see us again during your next visit. Gracias.

Great day on the water and beach!

Kim_O, Mar 2023

My adult daughter and I went on this day trip with Chema and Manuel. We had a great day on the water. The snorkeling was OK (clarity wasn't great) but we did see fish. Enjoying the beautiful beaches from the boat, stopping at Los Animas for beach and lunch was great - freshly caught red snapper grilled on an open fire - amazing!! Thanks Chema and Manuel for a great day

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hola Kim , Thank you for taking the time to review your day with us out in the water. We hope to see you back with us again soon. Gracias

A beautiful day

Karan_D, Mar 2023

A wonderful experience. How much time you spend on the boat, in the water or on a beach is completely your choice. Friendly accommodating and highly recommended

Response from Host, May 2023

Hola Karan , Thank you for your review.. we are happy you had a beautiful day with us. We hope to see you back. again soon. Gracias!

Excellent Trip, Guide & Captain

Raymond_C, Jan 2023

Excellent tour guide and boat captain. Highly recommended. Great snorkeling, interesting history of area, lovely towns…

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Hola, Thank you for your nice review. We look forward to seeing you again with us. Gracias

Memorable half day experience!

Victoria_D, Jan 2023

Our guide gave us a memorably and fun day of boating, snorkeling and tour the coast from Puerto Vallarta to the Arches and then to Las Animas beach where we had a great lunch at the Conos seafood restaurant. And then back by 1pm. We squeezed in a few minutes of whale watching also once we spotted a pod.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Hola, Thank you for your nice review. We are happy you were able to see whales while doing your activity. We hope to see you back with us again soon. Gracias

Amazing Family Day!

Jamie_L, Dec 2022

This was a fantastic excursion. Alexis, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The snorkeling was so fun and lots of beautiful fish. The highlights were Los Condos, where we are lunch, and Alexis taking us out to scout humpback whales. It was an amazing day for the entire family. Thank you for helping us create lasting family memories.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Hola Jamie, Thank you for your nice review. ! we are happy you and your family had an amazing day out with us in the water. Alexis is an amazing guide , we are very fortunate to have him be part of our team , we hope to see you back with us again soon . Gracias

Snorkeling

DavidLee_R, Nov 2022

Chema and boat pilot (Manuel?) were great. Both were personable and knowledgeable. Enjoyed talking with them. Manuel spotted a turtle on the way back.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Hola ., Many thanks from Estigo Tours.. please come and see us again. Gracias

I liked the snorkeling....

Lorie_J, Nov 2022

I liked the snorkeling. We saw a whale. I liked riding in the boat. Lunch was expensive but tasty. There was a parrot.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Hola Lorie, Thank you for your review.. yes, whales are already in the Bay , we are happy you got to see them. Thank you !

Amazing Private Snorkeling & Beach (& Waterfall) Tour

Shelly_S, Jul 2022

Our family had a private tour that was amazing. The boat ride to Los Arcos and then to Yelepa was great. Both Chema and Carlos, our boat captain, were amazing! We had a basic schedule but since it was private, they allowed us to spend as much time as we wanted with each activity. We had a great experience snorkeling and then we went on to Yelepa. It was a short hike to the waterfall and it really was a dream come true. Our family absolutely loved swimming under the waterfall. We loved the background and history that Chema was able to share with us. After we finished at the waterfall, we had a great meal back on the beach. I would definitely recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hola Shelly, Thank you for you nice review, it was our pleasure meeting you and showing you the area. We hope to have you back with us again soon. Gracias

Fun morning in PV

Doug_P, Jul 2022

Great half day trip for those not in town very long. Our guide Jonathan was great and very accommodating.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hola Doug, Thank you for your nice review.. we hope to have you back with us again soon. Gracias

We had such a great time thanks to Chema and Jonathan

Shilpa_M, Apr 2022

Chema and Jonathan were the perfect tour guides and our family had so much fun! Since it was April and the water was still a wee bit cold, we didn’t get to see any fish at Los Arcos but the boat ride and the snorkeling experience was fun nevertheless. The equipment was clean. Jonathan let my 9 year old daughter and I take our time to jump into the water and also guided us through. Las Animas is a hidden gem and the food at Los Conos was fantastic. My husband says the grilled octopus he had was the freshest he had during our PVR trip. This was truly a private tour because it was only our family of three all along the tour and they let us take our time snorkeling, having lunch and enjoying some time at the Las Animas beach spotting jellyfish and even a pet iguana.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Hola , Thank you from Estigo Tours. Makes us all happy to know the excursion met your expectations... there are many beautiful places to see and we believe Las Animas continues to be a hidden gem that offers so much to its visitors. Please come and see us again soon. Gracias

We had a wonderful time!!...

Pamela_C, Mar 2022

We had a wonderful time!! Estigo and Carlos are so friendly and helpful!! Estigo spoke perfect English which helped, Since we done speak Spanish.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Hola, Thank you for your nice review. Please come and see us again during your next visit. Gracias

So much fun!

Veronica_O, Feb 2022

Chema and Erick were great and very helpful! Had a good time but wished we were able to see more fish

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Hola Veronica, Thank you very much from Estigo Tours in Puerto Vallarta. We are happy to know you had fun , Chema and Erick are a great team always making sure everyone enjoys the time out in the water and see as much as possible. We hop to see you back in PV again !