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Wild Dolphin Encounter & Snorkeling Adventure

4.9 · 160 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Puerto Vallarta Operated by ECOTOURS VALLARTA Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:00, 08:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Look for wild dolphins with a biologist or naturalist in a small shared group capped at ten, with an educational session and snorkeling.

Snorkel gear, a box lunch and drinks are included; children under six cannot join, and the boarding fee is extra. 4.91 from 160 reviews at €104 per person for 4h.

Best for: For wild dolphins at sea, book the boat trip with a biologist: 4h at €104 per person; boarding fee extra. Dolphins & Marine Wildlife comparison

Trade-off: Hotel transfers excluded.

In our comparison: #12 of 30 in Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: October 9, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €104 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Educacional session
  • Bottled water
  • Biologist/naturalist professional guide
  • Box lunch: sandwish, granola bar
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Soft drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Boarding fee

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

4.9
160 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 157 of 160

Star breakdown of all 160 ratings

5 stars
151 · 94%
4 stars
6 · 4%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
2 · 1%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
8:00 am Meeting time Plan to be 15 minutes early for the check in. Located near the ramp at the end of Calle Proa, 1/2 block beyond the " 8 Tostadas" restaurant in Marina Vallarta.
Departure
08:00, 08:30 on Mon, Wed, Fri; scheduled through December 2027 (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
ECOTOURS VALLARTA; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • kids under 6 years old are not allowed on this tour.

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included Box lunch: sandwish, granola bar, Soft…
  • Age rule kids under 6 years old are not allowed on this tour.

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 · #12 of 30€1044h4.91 (160)shared
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 #12 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 €104 per adult