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title: Puerto Vallarta snorkel tour at Los Arcos
lang: en
type: tour
city: Puerto Vallarta
country: Mexico
price: 72
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 125
duration_minutes: 180
duration_max_minutes: 300
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 30 (Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-snorkel-tour-at-los-arcos/
---

# Puerto Vallarta snorkel tour at Los Arcos

**Guidekin's take:** Explore Los Arcos by boat with a focus on snorkeling, birdwatching and the islands. Snorkel gear, a life vest, park permits, a conservation donation, water and snacks are included; bring ID to board and budget for the port fee. 4.96 from 125 reviews at €72 per person for 3h–5h.

In our comparison: #3 of 30 in Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Our boats are fast, comfortable and safe, our guides know perfectly how to assist you on the boat, during the in water activity and hidden beach access.
The information provided by our staff and their experience is invaluable.

We also offer a private option up to 4 pax, on this option we offer the option to go visit a beach and spend some time there.

This tour focuses on snorkeling, bird watching and getting to know our beautiful islands.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We are located at Marina Vallarta,
- Max 4 people: small group
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Age rule: Minimum age recommended 8 years

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €72 per person
- Duration: 3h–5h
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 125 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Eco Explorer Vallarta
- Group: Shared, up to 4 travellers
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.96 from 125 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 124 of 125.

- 5 stars: 122 (98%)
- 4 stars: 2 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Permits for national park
- Bottled water
- Conservancy donation fee to Bahia Unida
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Use of life vest
- Snacks such as granola bars, apples, bananas and sandwich.
- Boat ride

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Port Fee

## Itinerary

1. **Los Arcos** (2h; admission included) - We depart around 9 am from Marina Vallarta. At just 10 minutes, the Ameca river provides great views and is the perfect spot to find some dolphins having breakfast. After the first 15 minutes we arrive downtown, but during the winter, the ocean provides great wildlife on the...
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## 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

We are located at Marina Vallarta, just 2 blocks away from the Whale statue near by the airport. 

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 recommended 8 years
- People under any influence of alcohol or any drug are not permitted
- Not recommended for travelers under any drug or alcohol influence

## Compared with other Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 30** | €72 | 3h–5h | 4.96 (125) | shared, max 4 |
| [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 |
| [Hidden Beach Snorkeling Adventure](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/hidden-beach-snorkeling-adventure/?format=md) | €44 | 5h 30m | 4.97 (93) | shared |

Ranked #3 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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