--- title: Private SAFARI to Marietas Islands including Hidden Beach & Surf lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Vallarta country: Mexico price: 177 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 81 duration_minutes: 240 duration_max_minutes: 300 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private for four rank_in_category: 1 of 8 (Marietas Islands Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/private-safari-to-marietas-islands-including-hidden-beach-surf/ --- # Private SAFARI to Marietas Islands including Hidden Beach & Surf **Guidekin's take:** Swim through the Marine Tunnel to Playa Escondida and snorkel at Skull Reef. A beginner surf class, ceviche and snorkeling gear are included; a private tour for your party requires at least four guests, and tides may delay departure. 4.88 from 81 reviews at €177 per person for 4h–5h. **Private for four:** Choose the private Safari for snorkelling and ceviche at €177 per person for 4h–5h; private from four guests, surf inclusion unclear. Trade-off: Private from four; surf inclusion is unclear. (last checked October 9, 2026) In our comparison: #1 of 8 in Marietas Islands Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview It is an adventure SAFARI, organized by local people, for small groups of less than 10 people per boat. From groups of 4 people the Tour can be Private for you and your guests. Entrance to Playa Escondida : We will swim approx. 80 meters (6 to 7 minutes round trip) crossing the Marine Tunnel that will take us inside the crater. Snorqueling will be at Skull Reef. Everyone falls in love with the blue-footed Bobo Bird during bird watching. We will visit the idyllic Secret Beach, which is only accessible a few months of the year due to changing sea currents. We will visit the second crater known as ̈Stone Bridge ̈, when the tide drops it is possible to visit a Marine Geyser and get wet with its. Whale Watching (Dec to March) is a great event. (Optional) Experience a beginner surfing lesson on a beach with friendly waves and enjoy our Traditional Shrimp Ceviche & Beers Sea View. ## Before you book - Meeting point: When you get to Playa Anclote, - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: Beer Tasting., water and soft drinks - Age rule: The activity is suitable for children over 10… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €177 per person - Duration: 4h–5h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 81 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: OCEANUS Lifetime - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.88 from 81 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 79 of 81. - 5 stars: 76 (94%) - 4 stars: 3 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## What's included - Gastronomic Experience: We will prepare an Acapulqueño Style Shrimp Ceviche: Boiled shrimp, orange juice, oregano, olive oil, avocado, tomato, serrano chili, ketchup and onion. - lifevest - Beer Tasting. - Bottled water - Surf class for beginners. - Use of Snorkelling equipment - water and soft drinks ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Islas Marietas** (30m; admission included) - 1st Stage: Isla Redonda, to enter Playa Escondida. We will swim approx. 80 meters from the boat to the interior of the crater, in the company of our guide and wearing life jackets, to enter through the underwater tunnel and finally arrive at Playa Escondida. If the tide is... 2. **Islas Marietas** (35m; admission included) - 2nd stage: Snorkeling in the Calavera Reef area to learn about the marine life that inhabits this marine sanctuary. We will put on our snorkeling equipment and life jackets to carry out the activity in the company of our guide. 3. **Islas Marietas** (30m; admission included) - 3rd Stage. Visit to Secret Beach. Thanks to a natural phenomenon in the change of sea currents, it will be possible to visit this beach, which remains inaccessible for much of the year. We will swim about 10 meters to enjoy what many consider the most beautiful beach in the... 4. **Islas Marietas** (15m) - 4th Stage: Second Crater on Isla Larga, called ¨Puente de Piedra¨. We will bring the boat closer until we arrive just below the arch of this impressive crater. It is a place where time seems to stop, ideal for making a wish. 5. **Islas Marietas** (25m; admission included) - 5th Stage: Bird Watching. Both in our passage through Isla Circular and Isla Larga, inhabit various species of birds, of which the best known is the Blue-footed Booby Bird. We will go around the islands to see the different species of birds and their nesting areas. 6. **Islas Marietas** (30m; admission included) - 6th Stage: Whale Watching. From December 10 to March 23 it is possible to go whale watching and see the babies with their mothers enjoying this marine sanctuary. This area is the entry and exit point for their migration to our bay. 7. **Marietas Islands** (15m; admission included) - 7th Stage: Marine Geyser. To the north of Isla Larga is the "Blowhole" La Bufadora. Our boat will prepare to receive a great jet of sea water. 8. **El Anclote** (1h; admission included) - 7th Stage: Gastronomic Experience - Acapulqueño Shrimp Ceviche: We will prepare, with boiled shrimp, orange juice, oregano, olive oil, avocado, ketchup, tomato, onion and serrano peppers. If any of the guests have any dietary restrictions, we can prepare various options so... 9. **El Anclote** (1h) - 9th Stage (optional with a special cost of 30 usd per person): Enjoy a Surf class on the best beach with friendly waves, famous for its small long waves, ideal for learning and catching your wave for the first time. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - 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 When you get to Playa Anclote, you have to go to the pier that is on the beach. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - On some occasions it may be possible that the start of the Tour must take approximately 1 hour, this is because the tide level may be high, so in order to swim through the tunnel it is better to wait for the tide to go out. We will always notify you 1 or 2 days before your trip. - The activity is suitable for children over 10 years old and Adults under 65 years old. ## Compared with other Marietas Islands Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 8** | €177 | 4h–5h | 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 | | [Guaranteed hidden beach-marietas islands.](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/guaranteed-hidden-beach-marietas-islands/?format=md) | €143 | 3h | 4.81 (161) | shared | Ranked #1 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-safari-to-marietas-islands-including-hidden-beach-surf/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md