--- title: Sunset Boat Tour & Bioluminescence Adventure at Los Arcos Islands lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Vallarta country: Mexico price: 55 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.69 reviews: 80 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 27 of 30 (Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-09 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/sunset-boat-tour-bioluminescence-adventure-at-los-arcos-islands/ --- # Sunset Boat Tour & Bioluminescence Adventure at Los Arcos Islands **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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet on the sidewalk in front of the… - Max 11 people: small group - 4 start times: between 17:00 and 18:30 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €55 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.69/5 from 80 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Vallartanaturetrips - Group: Shared, up to 11 travellers - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.69 from 80 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 72 of 80. - 5 stars: 70 (88%) - 4 stars: 2 (3%) - 3 stars: 4 (5%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 3 (4%) ## What's included - All fees and taxes - Soda/Pop - Life vest - Alcoholic Beverages - Public transportation ## Itinerary 1. **Playa Mismaloya** (45m; admission included) - Meet your guide and receive a welcome drink on the beach to set the tone for a magical evening 2. **Bay of Banderas** (1h; admission included) - As the boat moves through the Bay of Banderas, the sunset becomes one of the highlights of the evening. The sky fills with warm colors as daylight fades, and the ocean slowly darkens around you. It’s a relaxed and enjoyable moment on the water, offering a beautiful transition... 3. **Los Arcos de Mismaloya** (1h; admission included) - is a protected marine sanctuary known for its impressive rock formations and sea arches rising from the ocean. During the nighttime portion of the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to observe—and optionally swim in—the calm waters as natural bioluminescence begins to appear.... 4. **Muelle de Playa Los Muertos** (15m; admission included) - Return to Vallarta, taking in the lights of the city from the ocean. End point: the iconic pier of Los muertos beach, Zona Romantica. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30 - 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 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! Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - To bring: towel, sweater (it gets chilly) - Wearing: bathing suit (under comfortable clothing), sandals (best) or sneakers ## Compared with other Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #27 of 30** | €55 | 3h | 4.69 (80) | shared, max 11 | | [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 #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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/snorkeling-los-arcos-puerto-vallarta/?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/sunset-boat-tour-bioluminescence-adventure-at-los-arcos-islands/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md