Puerto Vallarta Snorkel Tour Los Arcos Animas and Quimixto
This full-day catamaran experience combines snorkeling at Los Arcos, beach time at Las Ánimas, an optional Quimixto waterfall hike, meals, and an open bar. Start with breakfast onboard, enjoy a guided snorkel in the marine park, then spend around three hours relaxing, kayaking, and having lunch at Las Ánimas. Choose to use part of your beach time for the Quimixto waterfall walk, then enjoy music, games, and an open bar on the return cruise. • 30-minute guided snorkel at Los Arcos Marine National Park • Breakfast on board: chilaquiles or pancakes with fruit, yogurt and granola • About three hours at Las Ánimas Beach with kayak and a lunch dish of your choice • Optional jungle walk to Quimixto waterfall
Your experience
Stop 1
Depart from Puerto Mágico and begin cruising across Banderas Bay. Breakfast is served onboard, with a choice of chilaquiles with scrambled eggs or pancakes with fruit, yogurt and granola, accompanied by coffee and juice.
Stop 2
Arrive at the dramatic rock formations of Los Arcos Marine National Park for a guided snorkeling session. Explore the protected waters around the islands and look for local marine life. Snorkeling is optional, and equipment and life jackets are provided. Life jackets are mandatory while in the water at Los Arcos.
Stop 3
Continue south to Las Ánimas Beach, a scenic coastal beach accessible mainly by boat or trail. Spend around three hours enjoying the beach, swimming, relaxing, or taking a kayak out on the water. Your tour also includes one lunch dish per person, with options such as fish fillet, beef or chicken fajitas, cheese quesadillas, burger with fries, or a vegan option.
Stop 4
Guests who want a more active experience can visit Quimixto village and take a jungle walk to the local waterfall. The round-trip walk takes approximately 1.5 hours and uses part of your Las Ánimas beach time, so guests can choose between spending more time at the beach or visiting Quimixto. Basic fitness and suitable walking shoes are recommended. Horse rentals may be available locally at an additional cost, and waterfall conditions vary by season.
Stop 5
Arrive back at the Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal after approximately eight hours of cruising, snorkeling, beach time, food and entertainment.
What’s included
- Kayak use at Las Ánimas Beach
- Lunch choices: fish fillet, beef fajitas, chicken fajitas, cheese quesadillas, burger, optional
- Life jackets
- Coffee and juice with breakfast
- Music and games during the return cruise
- Lunch at Las Ánimas: 1 dish per person
- Snorkeling equipment
- Shared double-deck catamaran cruise aboard Bahía Alegre
- Open bar after water activities
- Captain, crew, and certified guide
- Beer, tequila, rum, vodka, whisky, margaritas, micheladas, piña coladas, and soft drinks
- Guided snorkeling session at Los Arcos Marine National Park
- Breakfast onboard: chilaquiles with scrambled eggs or pancakes with fruit, yogurt and granola
Not included
- Port fee: 2 USD per person, payable in cash at the terminal
- Drinks at the beach restaurant
- Extra food or additional meals
- Beach chairs or sun loungers
- Crew gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Meet at Los Muertos Pier (Muelle Los Muertos) in Zona Romántica. Please arrive by 10:15 AM for check-in and wait at the pier for the catamaran pickup. Have your booking confirmation ready. This boarding point is recommended for guests staying in the Romantic Zone or south side of Puerto Vallarta.
Enter the Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal and go to Module B, Grupo Naviero de la Bahía counter. Show your booking confirmation to receive your boarding pass. Please arrive by 9:15 AM for check-in. The catamaran departs at approximately 10:00 AM.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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