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title: Marietas Islands Snorkeling & Hidden Beach Experience
lang: en
type: tour
city: Puerto Vallarta
country: Mexico
price: 127
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.69
reviews: 192
duration_minutes: 240
duration_max_minutes: 300
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Naturalist, max ten guests
rank_in_category: 8 of 8 (Marietas Islands Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-09
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/marietas-islands-snorkeling-hidden-beach-experience/
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# Marietas Islands Snorkeling & Hidden Beach Experience

**Guidekin's take:** 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.

In our comparison: #8 of 8 in Marietas Islands Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover the spectacular Marietas Islands National Park, one of Mexico's most protected marine reserves and a paradise for snorkeling and wildlife.

Join our marine biologist and naturalist guides as they share insights about the islands' ecosystem, marine life, seabirds, and conservation efforts. Travel aboard a comfortable, safe, and fast boat in a small group of no more than 10 guests for a more personal experience.

Hidden Beach access is regulated by the Mexican government and depends on permits, weather, ocean conditions, swimming ability, and age restrictions. Only 116 visitors per day are allowed, so access cannot be guaranteed. If conditions allow, your guide will take you there at no additional cost.

Whether or not you visit Hidden Beach, this tour offers an unforgettable way to explore one of Puerto Vallarta's most extraordinary natural wonders.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Address: Proa Street Location 20 in…
- Max 10 people: small group
- Starts 08:30: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Age rule: kids under 8 years old are not allowed on this tour.

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €127 per person
- Duration: 4h–5h
- Rating: 4.69/5 from 192 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: ECOTOURS VALLARTA
- Group: Shared, up to 10 travellers
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 08:30
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.69 from 192 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 176 of 192.

- 5 stars: 170 (89%)
- 4 stars: 6 (3%)
- 3 stars: 3 (2%)
- 2 stars: 5 (3%)
- 1 star: 8 (4%)

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Super panga 30 fts
- Box lunch with a sandwich, granola bar, snack, and one fruit
- Mask, snorkeling and fins. Helmet and life jacket is mandatory for the hidden beach
- Tour led by a Marine Biologist/Naturalist

## Not included

- Marietas Islands national park
- Port fee
- Optional gratuities for the guide and crew.
- Alcoholic Beverages

## Itinerary

1. **Marina Vallarta** (15m) - Our certified guide will meet you at the office for check in
2. **Marietas Islands** (3h) - Our Marietas Islands snorkeling trip is different from other trips! We only take small groups and our trip is really focused on snorkeling and enjoying the beauty of the islands. Discover great beaches and beautiful scenary amongst blue footed boobies and other wildlife.

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 08:30
- 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

Address: Proa Street Location 20 in Marina Vallarta. Located near the ramp at the end of Calle Proa, 1/2 block beyond the "8 Tostadas" Restaurant

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Must be followed the rules was established by the by the CONANP (National Commission of Protected Natural Areas) to visit the Islas Marietas National Park. Drones are prohibited in this tour.
- The number of visitors that can enter can vary depending on demand, weather, and tide, among others.
- It´s important for you to acknowledge that tour operators cannot guarantee the entrance to the Hidden Beach ahead of time. We do our best effort on every visit to get places for our tourists to enter, but it`s not always possible. If we don’t get spots for the entire group, we`ll do a bingo raffle on board in order to offer the same possibility to everybody on the trip. Visitors who don’t get a spot to enter (or that decide not to enter), have to stay on board our boat with the captain for approximately 30 minutes. Park regulations doesn´t allow to snorkel or swim in the Hidden Beach area. During this time, you can relax and enjoy the scenery and the magnificent birds that inhabit the islands.
- Only for hidden beach, age limit 10 to 65 years old. Allowance 10 minutes visit on the beach. The use of a helmet and a vest are mandatory
- All participants must be able to enter and leave the boat with the help of a ladder.
- kids under 8 years old are not allowed on this tour.

## Compared with other Marietas Islands Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 8** | €127 | 4h–5h | 4.69 (192) | shared, max 10 |
| [Private SAFARI to Marietas Islands including Hidden Beach & Surf](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/private-safari-to-marietas-islands-including-hidden-beach-surf/?format=md) | €177 | 4h | 4.88 (81) | private |
| [Marietas Islands Snorkeling Tour](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/marietas-islands-snorkeling-tour/?format=md) | €389 per group | 2h 20m | 4.88 (51) | private |
| [Marietas Islands National Park: Full Day ALL INCLUSIVE Tour](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/marietas-islands-national-park-full-day-all-inclusive-tour/?format=md) | €117 | 6h | 4.81 (771) | shared |

Ranked #8 of 8 in Marietas Islands Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €99 to €177, median €122; typical length 4h. 3 of 8 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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