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Sunset Boat Tour & Bioluminescence Adventure at Los Arcos Islands

4.7 · 80 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 90% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Puerto Vallarta Operated by Vallartanaturetrips Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared, up to 11 travellers
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Pair sunset at Los Arcos Islands with a nighttime swim to look for bioluminescent plankton in a small shared group capped at eleven guests.

Public transportation, drinks, fees and a life vest are included; bring a sweater, as it can get chilly. 4.69 from 80 reviews at €55 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #27 of 30 in Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €55 per adult.

Included and not included

  • All fees and taxes
  • Soda/Pop
  • Life vest
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Public transportation

    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

    4.7
    80 ratings
    Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

    90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 72 of 80

    Star breakdown of all 80 ratings

    5 stars
    70 · 88%
    4 stars
    2 · 3%
    3 stars
    4 · 5%
    2 stars
    1 · 1%
    1 star
    3 · 4%

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    Meet on the sidewalk in front of the OXXO store and the buses. NOT in the tour shop next to the bus stop! (different company!) Wait for the guide, don't go on the bus on your own. Staying south of Vallarta and want to meet directly in Mismaloya? Message me!
    Departure
    17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30 daily; 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
    Vallartanaturetrips; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    Itinerary

    About this tour, from the operator

    Experience one of Puerto Vallarta’s most unique natural spectacles — a breathtaking Pacific sunset followed by glowing bioluminescent waters in a single tour.

    Swim among sparkling blue light created by microscopic plankton in a protected marine area, far from crowds and city lights. Our experienced local guides ensure a safe, well-organized, and truly immersive nighttime adventure.

    We operate in small groups of maximum 11 guests to provide a more personal, relaxed, and high-quality experience.

    Walking, children and accessibility

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

    Walking and health

    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    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 · #27 of 30€553h4.69 (80)shared, max 11
    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 #27 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 €55 per adult