Short Snorkeling experience at Los Arcos 4 hrs.
Max Duration
4hr
Season
April - Nov
Groups
up to 14
Offered
Eng / Spa
Embark on a brief yet unforgettable 4-hour snorkeling adventure at Los Arcos. Explore the vibrant marine life in this iconic spot, known for its stunning rock formations and crystal-clear waters.
The islets are a haven for marine and coastal birds, including brown pelicans, magnificent frigate birds, seagulls, and herons. The underwater world is equally impressive, with a vibrant marine ecosystem that features fish like the Moorish idol, king angelfish, giant damselfish, and balloon fish. Divers and snorkelers may also encounter manta rays, corals, sponges, and other invertebrates. If you’re lucky, you might even spot sea turtles resting among the rocks on the ocean floor.
Snorkeling at Los Arcos offers a unique opportunity to experience Puerto Vallarta from the sea, surrounded by the natural beauty and rich biodiversity of this protected area.
EXTRA PERSON $40 USD. UP TO 14 PASSENGERS
Private Tours Details
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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
Include
- 4 hrs private boat
- Snorkeling gear
- Biologist / naturalist guide
- Cooler and Ice
- Water to refill.
- Liability insurance
Not included
- Port fee $3 USD per person
- Gratuities for crew
- Lunch
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
- Not accessible for wheelchairs
- Lunch no included, feel free to bring any meal and drinks.
Itinerary
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 continue 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 pm
Same for departure at 1 pm and back at 4:30 pm When our water activities are finished then is time to enjoy a beer before to start our hike back to the town.
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.
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.
Cancellation Policies
- Cancellations 72 hrs in advance 100 % refund
- Cancellations 48 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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