--- title: Bioluminescence & sunset local boat tour to Los Arcos Sanctuary lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Vallarta country: Mexico price: 56 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 426 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Sunset and a swim rank_in_category: 21 of 30 (Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-09 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/bioluminescence-sunset-local-boat-tour-to-los-arcos-sanctuary/ --- # Bioluminescence & sunset local boat tour to Los Arcos Sanctuary **Guidekin's take:** Head by boat to Los Arcos Sanctuary for birdwatching and a swim to observe bioluminescence, with sunset or dawn departures described. A life vest, welcome drink and all fees are included; children under twelve cannot join. 4.85 from 426 reviews at €56 per person for 3h. **Sunset and a swim:** Book the sunset departure to swim and look for bioluminescence: 3h at €56 per person; ages twelve and up. 4.85 from 426 reviews. Trade-off: Children under twelve cannot join. (last checked October 9, 2026) In our comparison: #21 of 30 in Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Enjoy a boat ride around the bay watching a beautiful sunset or sunrise as you head to a marine wildlife sanctuary to watch birds and swim in bioluminescence at nightfall. Just imagine you look like you're swimming in the stars or the sky. Bioluminescence is an event where phytoplankton shines in the water, manifests as blue light, it is something you should definitely live once in your life!! We have departures at dawn in case the dates you want to reserve is full moon time. Limit group size: 14 people -under 5 years old cannot attend for security. No minors in your arms for safety. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will meet in Margaritapv… - 6 start times: between 17:20 and 18:20 - Food included: Welcome drink - Age rule: Not allowed for hours and security under 12 years **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €56 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 426 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Vallarta Bionature Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 17:20, 17:30, 17:40, 17:55, 18:10, 18:20 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.85 from 426 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 413 of 426. - 5 stars: 384 (90%) - 4 stars: 29 (7%) - 3 stars: 6 (1%) - 2 stars: 4 (1%) - 1 star: 3 (1%) ## What's included - All Fees and Taxes - Lifevest - Welcome drink ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17:20, 17:30, 17:40, 17:55, 18:10, 18:20 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We will meet in Margaritapv (margaritagrill)” in romantic area. If you arrive before check in time mention and inform the staff (waiters or hostesses) that you are coming to the bioluminescence tour and wait at a table for your guide. Your guide will be right at the entrance to the restaurant. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Not allowed for hours and security under 12 years ## Compared with other Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #21 of 30** | €56 | 3h | 4.85 (426) | shared | | [Los Arcos Half-Day Snorkeling & 6 Hidden Beaches Tour](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/los-arcos-half-day-snorkeling-6-hidden-beaches-tour/?format=md) | €50 | 4h | 4.98 (241) | shared | | [Puerto Vallarta: Los Arcos 5 Islands & Sea Cave Snorkeling](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-los-arcos-5-islands-sea-cave-snorkeling/?format=md) | €30 | 2h | 5.0 (138) | shared | | [Puerto Vallarta snorkel tour at Los Arcos](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-snorkel-tour-at-los-arcos/?format=md) | €72 | 3h | 4.96 (125) | shared | Ranked #21 of 30 in Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €30 to €153, median €56; typical length 4h. 5 of 30 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/snorkeling-los-arcos-puerto-vallarta/?format=md ## More in Puerto Vallarta - All Puerto Vallarta tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/bioluminescence-sunset-local-boat-tour-to-los-arcos-sanctuary/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md