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title: Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos
lang: en
type: tour
city: Puerto Vallarta
country: Mexico
price: 44
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.73
reviews: 1357
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Boat trip, max twelve guests
rank_in_category: 29 of 30 (Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/boat-and-snorkel-tour-to-5-islands-of-los-arcos/
---

# Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos

**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 1357 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 (table below).

## Overview

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?

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meet on the sidewalk in front of the…
- Max 12 people: small group
- 7 start times: between 08:30 and 14:30

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €44 per person
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.73/5 from 1357 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Vallartanaturetrips
- Group: Shared, up to 12 travellers
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.73 from 1357 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1266 of 1357.

- 5 stars: 1167 (86%)
- 4 stars: 99 (7%)
- 3 stars: 41 (3%)
- 2 stars: 20 (1%)
- 1 star: 30 (2%)

## What's included

- Bus fee
- Life vest
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Permits for National Park
- Boat ride

## Not included

- Air-conditioned vehicle

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30
- 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

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

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- min age: 5 years, max age: 70 years
- Staying south of vallarta and want to go directly to Mismaloya? let me know!

## Compared with other Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #29 of 30** | €44 | 3h 30m | 4.73 (1357) | shared, max 12 |
| [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 #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.

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