---
title: Yelapa Escape & Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta by Speedboat
lang: en
type: tour
city: Puerto Vallarta
country: Mexico
price: 99
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 36
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Yelapa and Los Arcos
rank_in_category: 15 of 30 (Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/yelapa-escape-snorkeling-in-puerto-vallarta-by-speedboat/
---

# Yelapa Escape & Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta by Speedboat

**Guidekin's take:** Take a speedboat outing to Yelapa with snorkeling, a waterfall hike, beach time and a stop at Los Arcos de Mismaloya. Water, a life jacket, a sandwich, a granola bar and fish ceviche are included; Puerto Vallarta departures incur an extra port tax. 4.92 from 36 reviews at €99 per person for 4h.

In our comparison: #15 of 30 in Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Personalized service from expert local guides

Small groups for a more intimate, crowd-free experience

Top-quality snorkeling gear for maximum comfort and safety

Exclusive access to less-trafficked snorkeling spots rich in marine life

A scenic journey that includes a waterfall hike, beach time, and a stop at the iconic Los Arcos de Mismaloya

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup only on 1 of 3 options (From Cruise Terminal)

## Key facts

- Price: from €99 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 36 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Los Veranos Canopy Tour
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 09:45, 10:00, 11:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.92 from 36 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 35 of 36.

- 5 stars: 34 (94%)
- 4 stars: 1 (3%)
- 3 stars: 1 (3%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Cruise Terminal | €99 / person | English, Spanish | Arrivals must check-in: Choose this option if you arrive by Cruise. Our check-in location is on the second floor of the Cruise Terminal. Pickup included |
| From our Main Office | €99 / person | English, Spanish | In Chedraui playa de Oro |
| From Nuevo Vallarta Dock-C | €99 / person | English, Spanish | - |

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Life jacket
- Sandwich, Granola Bar, and Fish Ceviche

## Not included

- Port tax of $33 pesos or $2 USD per person on departures from Puerto Vallarta
- Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Thu
- Departures: 09:45, 10:00, 11:00
- 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

You can't miss our office inside the Chedraui Playa de Oro parking lot

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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #15 of 30** | €99 | 4h | 4.92 (36) | shared |
| [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 #15 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

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