---
title: Marietas Islands Tours
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Puerto Vallarta
country: Mexico
tours: 8
price_from_eur: 99
reviews_total: 2481
as_of: 2026-10-18
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marietas-islands-tours/
---

# Marietas Islands Tours

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## Guidekin's verdict (last checked October 9, 2026)

We compared 8 listings for Marietas Islands trips by Hidden Beach access, duration, inclusions and shared or private pricing.

- **Hidden Beach entry:** [Guaranteed Hidden Beach, Marietas](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/guaranteed-hidden-beach-marietas-islands/?format=md). Choose this shared tour for Hidden Beach entry listed by the operator as guaranteed, with snorkel gear at €143 per person for 3h; lunch is excluded. Nonalcoholic drinks included. Trade-off: Lunch excluded. — now €143 per person, 4.81 (161)
- **Full day with food:** [Marietas Islands Full Day All Inclusive](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/marietas-islands-national-park-full-day-all-inclusive-tour/?format=md). Choose the shared Nuevo Vallarta Meeting Point option for food, open bar and snorkel gear: €117 per person for 6h; Hidden Beach costs extra. No hotel pickup. Trade-off: Hidden Beach access costs extra. — now €117 per person, 4.81 (771)
- **Private for four:** [Private Marietas Safari, Hidden Beach & Surf](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/private-safari-to-marietas-islands-including-hidden-beach-surf/?format=md). Choose the private Safari for snorkelling and ceviche at €177 per person for 4h–5h; private from four guests, surf inclusion unclear. Ceviche included. Trade-off: Private from four; surf inclusion is unclear. — now €177 per person, 4.88 (81)

Also compared:

- [Marietas Islands Snorkeling Tour](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/marietas-islands-snorkeling-tour/?format=md): Private snorkelling. Trade-off: Breakfast and alcoholic drinks excluded. — now €389 per group/vehicle, 4.88 (51)
- [Private Marietas Snorkeling, Hidden Beach](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/private-marietas-snorkeling-tour-hidden-beach-access-guaranteed/?format=md): Private boat with park permits. Trade-off: Hidden Beach costs extra and depends on natural conditions. — now €591 per group/vehicle, 4.79 (86)
- [Marietas Snorkeling & Hidden Beach Experience](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/marietas-islands-snorkeling-hidden-beach-experience/?format=md): Naturalist, max ten guests. Trade-off: National park and port fees excluded. — now €127 per person, 4.69 (192)
- [Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/marietas-islands-snorkel-tour-hidden-beach/?format=md): Snorkelling with light snacks. Trade-off: Hidden Beach is extra in cash and depends on weather. — now €99 per person, 4.76 (1033)
- [Scuba Diving, Undersea Arcos or Marietas](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/scuba-diving-puerto-vallarta-undersea-arcos-or-marietas/?format=md): Certified Marietas divers. Trade-off: From price covers Los Arcos; Marietas is a separate option. — now €114 per person, 4.77 (106)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 8 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Private SAFARI to Marietas Islands including Hidden Beach & Surf](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/private-safari-to-marietas-islands-including-hidden-beach-surf/?format=md) | Surf Lessons, Private Tours | €177 per person | 4.88 (81) | 4h–5h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 2 | [Marietas Islands Snorkeling Tour](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/marietas-islands-snorkeling-tour/?format=md) | Private Tours | €389 per group/vehicle | 4.88 (51) | 2h 20m | daily exc Mon 09:00–15:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 3 | [Marietas Islands National Park: Full Day ALL INCLUSIVE Tour](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/marietas-islands-national-park-full-day-all-inclusive-tour/?format=md) |  | €117 per person | 4.81 (771) | 6h | daily exc Mon 07:15–08:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 4 | [Guaranteed hidden beach-marietas islands.](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/guaranteed-hidden-beach-marietas-islands/?format=md) |  | €143 per person | 4.81 (161) | 3h | daily exc Mon 08:10–14:30 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 5 | [Private Marietas Snorkeling Tour – Hidden Beach Access Guaranteed](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/private-marietas-snorkeling-tour-hidden-beach-access-guaranteed/?format=md) | Private Tours | €591 per group/vehicle | 4.79 (86) | 4h | daily 09:30 | private · up to 4 · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 6 | [Scuba Diving Puerto Vallarta Undersea Arcos or Marietas](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/scuba-diving-puerto-vallarta-undersea-arcos-or-marietas/?format=md) | Diving & Watersports | €114 per person | 4.77 (106) | 4h–6h | daily 09:00 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · en/es |
| 7 | [Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/marietas-islands-snorkel-tour-hidden-beach/?format=md) |  | €99 per person | 4.76 (1033) | 4h–5h | daily 09:00–09:30 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · en/es |
| 8 | [Marietas Islands Snorkeling & Hidden Beach Experience](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/marietas-islands-snorkeling-hidden-beach-experience/?format=md) |  | €127 per person | 4.69 (192) | 4h–5h | daily exc Mon 08:30 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · en/es |

## Why each made the list

- **Private SAFARI to Marietas Islands including Hidden Beach & Surf** — Swim through the Marine Tunnel to Playa Escondida and snorkel at Skull Reef. A beginner surf class, ceviche and snorkeling gear are included; a private tour for your party requires at least four guests, and tides may delay departure. 4.88 from 81 reviews at €177 per person for 4h–5h.
- **Marietas Islands Snorkeling Tour** — Explore the Marietas Islands on a private tour for your party with a personalized snorkeling route. Snorkeling equipment is included; breakfast and alcoholic drinks are excluded, and pricing is per group. 4.88 from 51 reviews at €389 per group/vehicle for 2h 20m.
- **Marietas Islands National Park: Full Day ALL INCLUSIVE Tour** — Cruise to the Marietas Islands on a trimaran with waterslides, kayaks and paddleboards. Food, an open bar and snorkel gear are included; Hidden Beach access costs extra and is limited, and you must select a meeting point when booking. 4.81 from 771 reviews at €117 per person for 6h.
- **Guaranteed hidden beach-marietas islands.** — This Marietas Islands outing includes entry to hidden beach-love beach alongside snorkeling. Snorkel gear, a life jacket and non-alcoholic drinks are provided; moderate fitness is required, and bags, food and drinks cannot be taken onto the beaches. 4.81 from 161 reviews at €143 per person for 3h.
- **Private Marietas Snorkeling Tour – Hidden Beach Access Guaranteed** — Explore Marietas Islands by boat on a private tour for your party, with snorkeling gear, snacks and park fees included. Hidden Beach is optional, paid in cash and subject to natural conditions; the port fee is also extra, and pricing is per group. 4.79 from 86 reviews at €591 per group/vehicle for 4h.
- **Scuba Diving Puerto Vallarta Undersea Arcos or Marietas** — Choose diving at Los Arcos or Marietas Islands, with certification required for Marietas Islands. The boat ride, park permits and box lunch are included; SCUBA equipment and the port fee are listed as extra. 4.77 from 106 reviews at €114 per person for 4h–6h.
- **Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach** — Snorkel around the Marietas Islands with an optional visit to Hidden Beach. Snorkel gear, light snacks, water and conservation fees are included; Hidden Beach entry costs extra in cash and depends on weather. 4.76 from 1033 reviews at €99 per person for 4h–5h.
- **Marietas Islands Snorkeling & Hidden Beach Experience** — Explore Marietas Islands marine life with a biologist or naturalist in a small shared group capped at ten. Snorkel gear and a box lunch are included; Hidden Beach access depends on regulated entry, weather and tides, and park and port fees are extra. 4.69 from 192 reviews at €127 per person for 4h–5h.

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## FAQ

**Does Hidden Beach in a Marietas Islands tour name mean entry is included?**

For Hidden Beach, choose a booking with entry included: the shared Guaranteed Hidden Beach, Marietas includes it; Private Marietas Snorkeling, Hidden Beach charges extra. For example, Guaranteed Hidden Beach, Marietas: €143 per person, 4.81 from 161 reviews; the operator lists entry as guaranteed. Private Marietas Snorkeling, Hidden Beach: €591 per boat, 4.79 from 86 reviews; park permits are included, but beach access costs extra and depends on natural conditions. Compare listed entry inclusions: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marietas-islands-tours/?tickets=included

**How should two or four people budget for a Marietas Islands tour?**

For two or four, divide the private Marietas Islands Snorkeling Tour's boat price by your party size. Shared seats and some private trips are priced per person. Per-boat pricing applies to 2 of 3 private tours. Shared per-person median: €117; private per-person median: €177. This is a spread between different products, not a premium. For example, Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach: €99 per person, 4.76 from 1,033 reviews. Private Marietas Islands Snorkeling Tour: €389 per boat, 4.88 from 51 reviews. Browse private Marietas trips: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marietas-islands-tours/?tour_type=private · Compare Marietas ticket prices: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marietas-islands-tours/

**Are Marietas Islands tours a half day or a full day?**

Allow half a day for a Marietas outing; reserve a day of its own for Marietas Islands Full Day All Inclusive. The private Marietas Islands Snorkeling Tour suits a shorter plan. The median listed duration is 4 hours across 8 tours. For example, private Marietas Islands Snorkeling Tour: €389 per boat, 4.88 from 51 reviews. Marietas Islands Full Day All Inclusive: €117 per person, 4.81 from 771 reviews. Allow separately for travel to the meeting point. Find short Marietas outings: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marietas-islands-tours/?duration_max=3 · Compare all Marietas durations: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marietas-islands-tours/

**What extra fees should I budget for on a Marietas Islands snorkelling tour?**

Budget beyond the ticket price: Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach charges cash for beach entry; Marietas Snorkeling & Hidden Beach Experience excludes park and port fees. For example, Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach: €99 per person, 4.76 from 1,033 reviews; light snacks are included and beach access depends on weather. Marietas Snorkeling & Hidden Beach Experience: €127 per person, 4.69 from 192 reviews. The entry filter does not establish that every park, port or beach charge is covered. Review Marietas inclusions and fees: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marietas-islands-tours/

**Is hotel pickup included on Marietas Islands tours?**

Plan your own transport to the meeting point for Marietas Islands Full Day All Inclusive's shared Nuevo Vallarta option; hotel pickup is excluded. Hotel pickup is listed on none of 8 tours. For example, Marietas Islands Full Day All Inclusive: €117 per person, 4.81 from 771 reviews. The shared Nuevo Vallarta Meeting Point option includes food, open bar and snorkel gear, but you need to reach its meeting point independently. Review Marietas departure options: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marietas-islands-tours/

**Can I take a Marietas Islands tour with English or Spanish guiding?**

For English or Spanish, choose by Hidden Beach access and trip format first: both languages are listed across the Marietas Islands tours on this page. English and Spanish are listed on 8 tours. For example, Guaranteed Hidden Beach, Marietas: €143 per person, 4.81 from 161 reviews. A language listing does not establish a separate departure in that language; confirm the guiding language for your chosen departure with the operator. Find English guiding: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marietas-islands-tours/?language=en · Find Spanish guiding: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marietas-islands-tours/?language=es


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