Puerto Vallarta

15 Best Marietas Islands & Hidden Beach Tours

The Marietas trips: the beach hidden inside a collapsed volcanic crater, reached by swimming a short tunnel at low tide. Daily permits are capped, so this is one to book before you fly.

2.Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach

Discover the stunning Marieta Islands from Puerto Vallarta with this snorkel tour featuring Hidden Beach, marine wildlife, and eco-friendly conservation efforts.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely beautiful experience! The Marietas Islands are stunning—crystal clear water, incredible marine life (whales & dolphins), and breathtaking scenery. The boat ride was fun, the guides were knowledgeable and friendly, and everything felt well organized and safe. Swimming and snorkeling here was unforgettable. Definitely a…”

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3.Full-Day Trail to 6 hidden Beaches, Colomitos and Snorkel

Discover Puerto Vallarta’s hidden beaches with a guided full-day hike, snorkeling, and authentic local scenery—perfect for adventurous travelers.

★ 5.0

“The first two beach treks are advanced hiking. Rock scrambling, steep up and down grades. The remaining beach path more level. You can take a water taxi to any beach along the route for 50-100 pesos pp. There is food to purchase at Colimitos and…”

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4.Puerto Vallarta: Full Day Hike to 6 Hidden Beaches & Snorkel

Discover Puerto Vallarta’s hidden beaches on a guided full-day hike, including snorkeling, stunning views, and local food for an authentic experience.

★ 4.8

“This experience was absolutely incredible! The hike struck the perfect balance between adventure, breathtaking coastal scenery, and exploring beautiful hidden beaches that felt untouched. Our guide José made the day unforgettable. He was friendly, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area, always making sure everyone…”

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5.Los Arcos 5 islands Snorkeling Cliff Jumping and Hidden Beach

Discover the beauty of Puerto Vallarta’s Los Arcos islands with snorkeling, cliff jumping, and a hidden beach. Small-group adventure for all thrill levels.

“A Great tour all around. After removing our shoes and having them stored in the Mismaloya Xtreme Tours secondary harbour office; we boarded a reversed facing boat through the breaking waves on the beach. Alfonso was our 'no nonsense' Guide and kept the group moving…”

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6.Marietas Islands snorkeling & Hidden beach (w/ restrictions)

Discover the beauty of Puerto Vallarta's Marietas Islands with this snorkeling tour featuring wildlife, hidden beach access, and expert guidance—all for $120.

★ 4.5

“I recommend doing this in the AM, otherwise I would think the boat might be a little crowded. We were lucky enough to pick a morning tour and it turned private because no one else booked that time. I had a great time with my…”

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7.hidden beach tour guaranteed!

Experience the stunning Marietas Islands with a guaranteed entry to Hidden Beach, snorkeling, bird watching, and breathtaking views—all in a 3-hour tour for $145.

★ 5.0

“This was a fabulous excursion and a great experience. Jorge and Daniel were fantastic! The whales we were able to see made it extra special. Would highly recommend booking with them.”

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8.Marietas Islands Tour: enter the hidden beach 100% GUARANTEED

Discover the Marietas Islands with this small-group tour, featuring guaranteed access to the hidden beach, snorkeling, birdwatching, and more for an authentic adventure.

★ 5.0

“This was a fantastic VIP experience. The service was excellent and our guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, which made the entire tour smooth and enjoyable. The visit to the hidden beach was everything we hoped for—and yes, access was 100% guaranteed as promised. I…”

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9.Six Hidden Beaches Hike

Discover the rugged beauty of Puerto Vallarta on this guided six beaches hike, combining local transport, jungle trails, and stunning coastal scenery for an authentic adventure.

★ 5.0

“Our guide, Rocco, was amazing! Friendly, patient, knowledgeable, fun, and fluent in both English and Spanish”

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10.Private Marietas Snorkeling Tour Hidden Beach Access Guaranteed

Experience the private Marietas Islands snorkeling tour with guaranteed access to Hidden Beach, including snacks, gear, and personalized service near Puerto Vallarta.

★ 5.0

“My family most enjoyed the adventure into the Hidden Beach. If you stay calm, breast stroke in, and follow your guides instructions you will be fine. It only takes seconds to clear the lowest point and then your clear as the cave opens up. It…”

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11.Scuba Diving Puerto Vallarta Undersea Arcos or Marietas

Discover the beauty of Banderas Bay with this all-levels scuba tour to Los Arcos and Marietas Islands, featuring expert guides, stunning wildlife, and flexible options.

★ 5.0

“Our dive master, Nahum, was excellent, as was our boat captain Martin and other tour guide Rodrigo. We have booked different excursions with this group and are always pleased. We left at 9:00 am and returned around 2:00 pm. There were 4 divers and 8…”

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12.small groups SAFARI to Marietas Islands including Hidden Beach

Explore the Marietas Islands with a small-group safari including hidden beach, snorkeling, bird watching, whale sightings, and a tasty ceviche—adventure awaits.

★ 5.0

“We had the most incredible day visiting Marietas Islands with Eduardo and crew! Highly recommend this experience to anyone and everyone as long as you’re comfortable with the swimming component. Without question it was the highlight of an incredible week in Punta Mita and a…”

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13.Marietas Islands Snorkel Cruise from Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

Discover the Marietas Islands on a full-day snorkeling cruise from Puerto Vallarta, featuring all-inclusive food, drinks, kayaking, and stunning island views.

★ 3.5

“Overall, it was a very fun experience. The boat ride of about 2 1/2 hours was a bit long but that's how long it takes to get to the island. The open bar and activities on the way back made the trip back much more…”

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14.Snorkeling at Los Arcos 5 islands Hidden Beach and Cliff Jumping

Experience thrilling cliff jumping, vibrant snorkeling at Los Arcos, and a secluded beach escape on this 3.5-hour tour from Puerto Vallarta for an authentic adventure on the water.

★ 5.0

“We went with a group of 9. Instructions were easy to follow. We had no problem finding where to go to meet Jason where he took us to our boat. Ivan was our guide. He was great, very informative about the area and things to…”

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15.Marietas Hidden beach trip from Puerto Vallarta

Experience the stunning Marieta Islands from Puerto Vallarta with snorkeling, birdwatching, and the famous hidden beach on a small-group tour for lasting memories.

★ 4.0

“The island was beautiful and the crew was extremely informative about all of it. They ensured everyone stayed safe and together in our group. The boat ride out and back was fun and they stopped to let us observe and take pictures and videos of…”

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More Marietas Islands & Hidden Beach Tours

4.0Full Day Tour Isla Marietas with Meals and Open Bar6 to 7 hours (approx.)$115.00 5.0Marietas Islands Snorkeling Tour2 hours 20 minutes (approx.)$400.00 4.5Hidden Beach – Marietas Islands5 hours (approx.)$205.00 5.0Puerto Vallarta : Hidden Beaches & Adventure Park6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$44.80 5.0Immerse yourself in paradise: Hidden Beach Snorkeling Adventure5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$54.36 4.2Islas Marietas: Snorkel, Kayak, Paddle, and Playa Nopalera8 hours$87 5.0Basic Marietas Islands Tour Snorkeling Playa Nopalera and more2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$71.65 3.5Sea Mi Amor Marietas8 hours (approx.)$99.00 4.5Puerto Vallarta: Marietas Islands with Open Bar and Food8 to 9 hours (approx.)$95.64 5.0Remote Hidden Beaches Hike of South Shore (Puerto Vallarta)6 to 8 hours (approx.)$49.50 3.5Marietas Sail, Snorkel and Beach7 hours (approx.)$99.00 4.7Puerto Vallarta: Marietas Island, Breakfast, Lunch, Open Bar6 hours$128 4.5Marietas Islands PRIVATE for 2 px hidden beach 100% GUARANTEED3 hours (approx.)$880.10 4.5Islas Marietas PRIVATE enter hidden beach 100% GUARANTEED3 hours (approx.)$1,185.47 3.5Half-Day Tour to Marietas Islands, Playa Nopalera by Speedboat6 to 7 hours (approx.)$106.53 5.0Puerto Vallarta: Hidden Beaches & Adventure Park$41 4.0Islas Marietas – Incredible Tour Catamaran from Puerto Vallarta$92.00 5.0Exploring Hidden Beach Marieta Islands from Punta de Mita3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$150.42 5.0Tour islands Marietas Snorkeling and Nopalera Beach2 hours (approx.)$75.00 3.5Isla Marietas Catamaran Tour! Full Day Nature Adventure$90.00 5.0Private Tour Hidden Beach3 hours (approx.)$550.58 3.5Catamaran Islas Marietas – Snorkel & Open Bar$92.00 3.5Marietas Islands with Guaranteed Entry to Playa Escondida$210.00 4.5Puerto Vallarta: Hiking Trail, 6 Hidden Beaches & Zipline.$35