Puerto Vallarta

15 Best Puerto Vallarta Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours

Los Arcos’ granite arches shelter the bay’s best fish life, minutes from the south shore beaches. Night swims in the bioluminescence season are quietly spectacular.

1.Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

Experience a luxurious day on the water with the all-inclusive Mega Yacht tour from Puerto Vallarta, featuring snorkeling, waterfalls, and gourmet meals.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Our second time on this tour. Took my mother in law this time as she hadn't been to Yelapa before. Staff is very attentive and keep the food and drinks going non stop from start to finish. Super friendly staff. Quality of food and drinks…”

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2.Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos

Discover the beauty of Los Arcos Islands with this small-group snorkeling tour in Puerto Vallarta, including boat rides, caves, and bird sanctuaries for around $46.

★ 4.5

“Excellent experience from beginning to the end. Andres and Bruno the tour guides are very nice, welcoming and vigilant for your safety. Communication was great and efficient. The boat tour and snorkeling was a lot of fun and educative. Definitely worth every penny.”

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3.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

“Great experience. Very fun. More variety of fish than we expected and saw whales! The swim to the hidden beach was a blast.”

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5.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

“Best way to get a real experience of a new place is to be with a local. Diego has been amazing all through the day. He took us to places we would have never reached on our own, no matter how meticulously we google search.…”

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6.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

“Juan was a great guide. He went above and beyond to explain some details that would have otherwise been overlooked, such as certain types of trees and vegetation. The hike wasn't too difficult - terrain at the beginning was a bit tricky to navigate at…”

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7.Bioluminescence & sunset local boat tour to Los Arcos Sanctuary

Experience Puerto Vallarta's natural beauty on a 3-hour boat tour to Los Arcos Sanctuary, featuring stunning sunsets, birdwatching, and mesmerizing bioluminescence at night.

“I would recommend this tour if you like animals, boats, and swimming. We arrived early to the bar and had our free beer or soda. They guides met us at the bar and it was easy to check in. We walked down to the marina…”

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9.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.

“Started out a little fast as soon as we got out of the bay we did the cliff jump. It makes sense they do it first because after the snorkel you do get drinks of your choice so could make judgement a little hard. Alcohol,…”

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10.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

“Great small tour with Biologist to help explan fauna. Definitely worth it. I would recommend being a good swimmer and or have snorkeling experience to enjoy.”

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11.Half-Day Snorkeling Tour

Experience Puerto Vallarta’s stunning coastline with a half-day snorkeling tour featuring marine life, water sports, delicious food, and lively guides for a memorable adventure.

★ 4.5

“I would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone looking for a great experience in PV. The staff was incredible and made the whole experience even better for us.”

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12.Wild dolphins encounter & snorkeling

Experience wild dolphins and vibrant snorkeling on a small-group Puerto Vallarta tour. Learn from naturalists, enjoy stunning scenery, and create unforgettable memories.

★ 5.0

“Amazing tour guide! Very knowledgeable! Treated like lifelong friends. Breathtaking experience! Delicious lunch! 5 star!”

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13.Puerto Vallarta snorkel tour at Los Arcos

Discover the best snorkeling around Los Arcos with this small-group Puerto Vallarta tour. Includes gear, permits, snacks, and personalized guides for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“A must when visiting puerto Vallarta! Rodriguez was a great guide and Emilio was wonderful captain of the boat. We couldn’t have asked for a better tour.”

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14.Full-Day Private Sailing Cruise Puerto Vallarta with Snorkeling

Experience a full-day private sailing cruise in Puerto Vallarta with snorkeling, stunning views, fresh snacks, and personalized service for a memorable day on the water.

★ 5.0

“The captain and crew were attentive to all of our needs the moment we stepped abored the sailboat! Extremely welcoming throughout our trip..our whole family felt it was THE BEST EXPERIENCE..absolutely incredible time!”

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15.Paddleboard and Snorkeling Experience in Los Arcos

Experience Puerto Vallarta’s Los Arcos on a paddleboarding and snorkeling tour. Discover marine life, caves, and scenic views for an authentic aquatic adventure.

“Great experience! Must try. Felix is very professional. The Paddle board experience was great, and finish it with Snorkeling even better. Recommended to everyone specially if you have kids. Great experience.”

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More Puerto Vallarta Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours

4.5Sunset and Bioluminescence Boat Tour at Los Arcos Islands3 hours (approx.)$79.00 4.0Yelapa and Majahuitas Snorkeling Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive8 hours (approx.)$87.04 5.0Private Marietas Snorkeling Tour Hidden Beach Access Guaranteed4 hours (approx.)$650.00 5.0Private Los Arcos Snorkel and Beach Tour from Puerto Vallarta4 hours (approx.)$168.00 4.3Vallarta: Yelapa Waterfall & Majahuitas Snorkel Adventure7 hours$99 3.5Marietas Islands Snorkel Cruise from Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive9 hours (approx.)$87.04 3.5Los Arcos, Animas and Quimixto Snorkel Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive8 hours (approx.)$75.93 5.0Snorkeling at Los Arcos 5 islands Hidden Beach and Cliff Jumping$44.00 4.0Puerto Vallarta: 3-Hour Whale Watching and Snorkeling3 hours$45 5.0Private Snorkeling Tour to Los Arcos3 hours (approx.)$434.00 5.0Half Day Private Sailing Cruise Puerto Vallarta with Snorkeling4 hours (approx.)$812.50 5.0Marietas Islands Snorkeling Tour2 hours 20 minutes (approx.)$400.00 5.0Immerse yourself in paradise: Hidden Beach Snorkeling Adventure5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$54.36 4.5Small Group Snorkeling in Los Arcos, Puerto Vallarta4 hours (approx.)$85.00 5.0Yelapa Escape & Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta by Speedboat4 hours (approx.)$109.00 5.0Whale Watching and Los Arcos 5 Islands Adventure4 to 5 hours (approx.)$79.00 5.0Combina 3 actividades snorkel , todoterreno y cascada!!4 hours (approx.)$167.29 4.2Islas Marietas: Snorkel, Kayak, Paddle, and Playa Nopalera8 hours$87 5.0Puerto Vallarta: Tropical Fish Snorkeling and Zipline Tour6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$53.73 5.0Basic Marietas Islands Tour Snorkeling Playa Nopalera and more2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$71.65 4.0Catamaran Yelapa Beach Tour with Snorkeling, Food and Open Bar7 to 8 hours (approx.)$94.45 5.0Private Boat Tour to Yelapa with Snorkeling and Waterfall Hike5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$220.00 5.0Private trip: snorkeling at Los Arcos & Colomitos beach4 hours (approx.)$630.00 4.9From Puerto Vallarta: Marieta Islands Snorkeling Trip5 hours$145