Sign in

Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos

4.7 · 1,357 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 93% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Puerto Vallarta Operated by Vallartanaturetrips Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h 30m
Group
Shared, up to 12 travellers
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Explore the five islands of Los Arcos, enter caves and stop to snorkel in a small shared group capped at twelve.

The boat ride, bus fare, park permits, life vest and snorkel gear are included; participants must be aged five to seventy. 4.73 from 1,357 reviews at €44 per person for 3h 30m.

In our comparison: #29 of 30 in Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €44 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Bus fee
  • Life vest
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Permits for National Park
  • Boat ride
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 9 October 2026.

Reviews

4.7
1,357 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,266 of 1,357

Star breakdown of all 1,357 ratings

5 stars
1,167 · 86%
4 stars
99 · 7%
3 stars
41 · 3%
2 stars
20 · 1%
1 star
30 · 2%

Latest reviews

Loading the latest reviews…

Reviews are shown as the platforms publish them and removed when they disappear there.

Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.

Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meet on the sidewalk in front of the OXXO store and the buses. NOT in the tour shop next to the bus stop! (different company!) Wait for the guide, don't go on the bus on your own. Staying south of Vallarta and want to meet directly in Mismaloya? Message me! Cruise ship: LOCAL time ≠ boat time
Departure
08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Vallartanaturetrips; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

In a small group of maximum 12 people we discover the 5 Isles of the protected national park 'Los Arcos'. The experienced guide will explain about the animals, plants and history of the area. We will even enter in some caves!

After that we will go to the best snorkel spot in the bay and observe the fish from nearby!

Ready for an immersive and personalized adventure in a cordial atmosphere?

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #29 of 30€443h 30m4.73 (1357)shared, max 12
Los Arcos Half-Day Snorkeling & 6 Hidden Beaches Tour€504h4.98 (241)shared
Puerto Vallarta: Los Arcos 5 Islands & Sea Cave Snorkeling€302h5.0 (138)shared
Puerto Vallarta snorkel tour at Los Arcos€723h4.96 (125)shared

Ranked #29 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. Compare all 30 Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours

From €44 per adult