--- title: Private Marietas Snorkeling Tour – Hidden Beach Access Guaranteed lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Vallarta country: Mexico price: 591 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 86 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private boat with park permits rank_in_category: 5 of 8 (Marietas Islands Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-09 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/private-marietas-snorkeling-tour-hidden-beach-access-guaranteed/ --- # Private Marietas Snorkeling Tour – Hidden Beach Access Guaranteed **Guidekin's take:** Explore Marietas Islands by boat on a private tour for your party, with snorkeling gear, snacks and park fees included. Hidden Beach is optional, paid in cash and subject to natural conditions; the port fee is also extra, and pricing is per group. 4.79 from 86 reviews at €591 per group/vehicle for 4h. In our comparison: #5 of 8 in Marietas Islands Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Access to Hidden Beach is limited to 116 visitors per day, making it one of the most exclusive and sought-after experiences in the region. As a certified tour operator with more official permits than most providers, Eco Explorer offers more available spots daily, giving you a higher chance of accessing the beach. In fact, 99% of our guests successfully visit Hidden Beach, with rare exceptions due to weather or natural conditions. Our fast, comfortable, and safety-certified boats ensure a smooth ride, and our experienced guides support you every step of the way—from boarding the boat to the snorkeling experience, to the safe entry into Hidden Beach. Their knowledge and attention to detail provide an informative and memorable adventure. Please note that Hidden Beach access is available Tue-Sun only. It cannot be added during booking but can be requested at check-in. Access is guaranteed for those who choose this option, except in cases of unfavorable weather or natural sea conditions. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Marina Vallarta, - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Food included: Snacks: apples, bananas, and a sandwich. - Age rule: Minimum age to go to hidden beach is 10 years with… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €591 per group/vehicle - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.79/5 from 86 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Eco Explorer Vallarta - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 09:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.79 from 86 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 81 of 86. - 5 stars: 80 (93%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 3 (3%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Private Marietas Snorkeling Tour – Hidden Beach Access Guaranteed | €591 per group | Spanish, English | - | | Monday-Private Boat | €591 per group | Spanish, English | SNORKEL TOUR Duration: 4 hours 28" BOAT | ## What's included - Permits for national park - Soda/Pop - Conservancy donation fee to Bahia Unida - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Boat ride to Marietas Islands - Snacks: apples, bananas, and a sandwich. - CONANP (Federal Government) fee ## Not included - Lunch - Port Fee (Cash only) - Hidden Beach activity is optional and payment is cash only. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30 - 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 Marina Vallarta, Proa street 22A. We are located next to the fishing center and near restaurant Mariscos 8 Tostadas. 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 - Please consider that all our guests must show an ID, f you do not present it at the time of check in you will not be allowed to board the boat. - Minimum age to go to hidden beach is 10 years with an adult on the same group. - Not recommended for travelers under any drug or alcohol influence - Max age recommended for hidden beach activity is 65 years - Minimum age recommended for this tour is 10 years old - We do not allow pregnant women on our tours. - If you are traveling by cruise please be sure to ask for the arrival time in central time. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €591 | €296 | | 4 | €591 | €148 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Marietas Islands Tours start at €99 per person. ## Compared with other Marietas Islands Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 8** | €591 per group | 4h | 4.79 (86) | private | | [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 #5 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marietas-islands-tours/?format=md ## More in Puerto Vallarta - All Puerto Vallarta tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/private-marietas-snorkeling-tour-hidden-beach-access-guaranteed/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md