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title: Paddleboard and Snorkeling Experience in Los Arcos
lang: en
type: tour
city: Puerto Vallarta
country: Mexico
price: 58
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 130
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Paddleboard gear?
rank_in_category: 5 of 30 (Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-09
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/paddleboard-and-snorkeling-experience-in-los-arcos/
---

# Paddleboard and Snorkeling Experience in Los Arcos

**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.

**Paddleboard gear?:** Choose Los Arcos paddleboarding at €58 per person for 4h: board, lifejacket and snorkel gear included; photos excluded. 4.94 from 130 reviews. Trade-off: Moderate fitness required. (last checked October 9, 2026)

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

## Overview

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!

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €58 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 130 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Vallarta Sup & Surf
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 08:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.94 from 130 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 128 of 130.

- 5 stars: 126 (97%)
- 4 stars: 2 (2%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

## What's included

- Bottled water
- stand up paddle
- lifejacket
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- granola bar

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Photos

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- 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

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

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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #5 of 30** | €58 | 4h | 4.94 (130) | 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 #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.

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