Tour at Los Arcos: a paradise between sea and land
Duration
4hr
Season
April-Nov
Groups
up to 10
Offered
Eng / Spa
Available days:
From Monday to Sunday
Tour at Los Arcos Details
Discover this magnificent snorkeling site and watch Puerto Vallarta from the sea!
Los Arcos is a group of five islets, between 15 and 150 feet high, located in the waters of Bahía de Banderas, about 6 miles south of Puerto Vallarta city. Three of these islets have natural tunnels from which their current name comes; once they were known as Las Peñas.
This site presents a great scenic beauty, because among its rocks and vegetation nest and rest various marine and coastal birds such as brown pelicans, magnificent frigate birds, seagulls, herons, among others. It also has an important diversity of marine life, since dozens of fish species live here, such as the Moorish idol, the king angelfish, the giant damselfish, balloon fish and even manta rays; also, we can observe corals, sponges and many other marine invertebrates and, with a bit of luck, sea turtles can be seen resting among the bottom rocks.
Other routes for Private Tour?
- 5 HRS $ 500 USD
- 6 HRS $ 550 USD
Highlights
- Comfortable boat.
- Biologist or naturalist guide
- Small groups
- Snorkeling activity and observation of the city and its surroundings from the boat
- Observation of marine fauna
Includes
- 4 hrs private boat
- Snorkeling gear
- Biologist / naturalist guide
- Cooler and Ice
- Water to refill.
- Liability insurance
No Includes
- Port fee $ 3 usd p/p
- Lunch
- Gratuities for crew
Know Before You Book
- Pregnant women are not allowed
- People with back, neck, heart or knee problems are not recommended
- For snorkeling: All participants must be able to enter and leave the boat with the help of a ladder
- All participants should be able to swim on their own and feel comfortable putting their face in the water
- Maximum weight for this tour is 250 lbs
- Not accessible for wheelchairs
- Lunch no included, feel free to bring any meal and drinks.
Itinerary (2 OUTINGS DAILY)
08:30 am
- 8:30 am Meet your guide at our office in Marina Vallarta, where we begin with a brief explanation about the activities and deliver your snorkeling equipment.A little later we’ll go on board and left the port. On the way to our snorkeling site we will see the city of Puerto Vallarta, the beautiful mountains that surround it and various attractions of the place. One at Los Arcos, the best places to snorkeling and enjoy nature. When our water activities are finished, we’ll continuo to Colomitos beach to relax on the beach or just swim. Our approximate arrival at the pier in Marina Vallarta will be at 12:45 p.m.
- Same for departure at 1 pm and back at 4:30 pm
SUPPORTING CONSERVATION
In Ecotours de México we pride ourselves on offering excellent services on all our nature tours. To achieve this, we believe it is vital to protect the most important thing we have: our environment. Therefore, throughout our more than 25 years of experience, we have participated and supported different associations, campaigns and conservation projects, both local and national. Some of them are:
ECOBAC.
– We are the main sponsor of ECOBAC (Ecology and Conservation of Whales, AC), a non-profit association that is responsible for the research and protection of humpback whales in Banderas Bay, as well as the diffusion of the NOM-131-SEMARNAT-2010, federation standard for whale watching.
– We participate in the FIBB Catalog providing photographs of humpback whales for identification.
– ECOBAC and RABEN (Network of Assistance to Entangled Whales) are responsible for dealing with cases of whales entangled in fishing gear; Ecotours has supported these activities by providing boats and trained personnel for rescue maneuvers.
– Distribution of ecological and conservation information for environmental education.
– Find more information at www.whalephoto.org
Boca de Tomatlán Sea Turtle Camp.
– Each season, Ecotours de México makes a donation of various materials necessary for the correct management of the camp (tarpaulins, buckets, boxes, rakes, diggers, etc.)
– Also, donations of teaching materials with information about turtles have been made.
– Likewise, a donation is made per person in each of our visits during our tour “Encounter with Nature at the Sea Turtle Camp”.
The Green Macaw Sanctuary.
– In 2017, an artificial nest was donated for the project of protection, conservation and reproduction of the green macaw in Las Juntas and Los Veranos, Jalisco.
– Ecotours staff also supported the assembly of the donated artificial nest.
– Also, a donation is made per person in each of our visits to the sanctuary during the “Green Macaws Sanctuary” tour.
Campaigns to clean rivers and beaches.
– Ecotours has organized and participated in various local campaigns to clean the rivers and beaches of Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay.
– In the same way, we clean the areas we visit in our tours.
Fishing Garbage Tournament at Marietas Islands.
– Ecotours has promoted and participated of the cleaning activities organized by CONANP (National Commission of Protected Natural Areas) and the National Park managers.
Distribution of organic products.
– To further support the care of our environment, at our shop we have biodegradable products (Newen organic soap, solid shampoo, handmade soaps), environment-riendly products (bamboo toothbrushes) and reusable products (aluminum bottles, mesh bags and jute bags).
We do this because we really care about Nature.
What to bring
- Biodegradable Sunscreen (you can get it on our shop)
- We suggest you to wear your swimsuit
- Bring a towel
- Sandals or water shoes
- Camera (if not waterproof camera please bring something to protect it from ocean spray)
- Hat and Sunglasses
- Extra Cash for Tips, personal expenses, extras, etc.
- Keep in mind you may need to take a taxi to the meeting location for this tour
Bring your refillable water bottle to your trip or buy one with us at cost and get a 10% discount on our shop. Check our section with Ecofriendly products Link
Comfortable clothing, light windbreaker or jacket, sunscreen, cap and lenses, camera. If you’re concerned about seasickness please consult your physician or pharmacist about preventatives that might be good for you.
Note
All departures are at Marina Vallarta Proa S/N Loc. 20, Condominio Marina del Rey
Request for special pick up services at other marinas, if you need it for extra cost.
Cancellation Policies
- Cancellations 36 hrs in advance 100 % refund
- Cancellations 24 hrs in advance 50% refund
- Cancellations the day of tour or no shows or be late, forfeit the entire amount, No refund
- Activities may change due to weather conditions (hurricane, storm, swells)
- All guests are required to sign an acknowledgement of risk.
- All tours are non-refundable once taken.
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