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Paddleboard and Snorkeling Experience in Los Arcos

4.9 · 130 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Puerto Vallarta Operated by Vallarta Sup & Surf Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Paddle through rocky caves at Los Arcos de Mismaloya, then swim and snorkel around the islands.

A paddleboard, lifejacket, snorkeling equipment, water and a granola bar are included; moderate fitness is required. 4.94 from 130 reviews at €58 per person for 4h.

Best for: Choose Los Arcos paddleboarding at €58 per person for 4h: board, lifejacket and snorkel gear included; photos excluded. 4.94 from 130 reviews. Diving & Watersports comparison

Trade-off: Moderate fitness required.

In our comparison: #5 of 30 in Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: October 9, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €58 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Bottled water
  • stand up paddle
  • lifejacket
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • granola bar
  • Gratuities
  • Photos

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

4.9
130 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 128 of 130

Star breakdown of all 130 ratings

5 stars
126 · 97%
4 stars
2 · 2%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 1%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Calle Paraguay 1290 Meet me on the corner just outside the restaurant barracuda we will give 15 min tolerance after the indicated hr, not arriving on time we will continue with the rest of the group out of respect
Departure
08:30, daily except Sun; 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
Vallarta Sup & Surf; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Los Arcos de Mismaloya is one of the most representative places in our bay and is a nationally protected area and that makes it even more special.
Los Arcos is a seabird sanctuary and a natural aquarium, where we cannot miss swimming and snorkeling, with an immense variety of tropical fish in the area, in addition to living the experience of paddling through its majestic rocky caves and All this together makes it a unique activity that you cannot and should not miss!

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Accessibility

  • 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 · #5 of 30€584h4.94 (130)shared
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 #5 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 €58 per adult