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Private SAFARI to Marietas Islands including Hidden Beach & Surf

Location Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
$211.18
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Overview

The Marietas Islands Tour invites small groups of less than 10 people to an unforgettable adventure guided by local experts. With options for private tours starting from groups of four, this excursion offers a unique blend of natural beauty and thrilling activities.

  • 🏖️ Swim approximately 80 meters through the Marine Tunnel to reach the stunning Playa Escondida, guided and equipped with life jackets.
  • 🐠 Snorkel at Skull Reef, exploring a vibrant marine sanctuary while learning about the fascinating underwater life from your guide.
  • 🌊 Visit Secret Beach, accessible only during certain months, and enjoy its breathtaking scenery framed by beautiful rock formations.
  • 🪨 Experience the second crater known as "Puente de Piedra," where you can marvel at its impressive arch and make a wish in this serene setting.
  • 🐦 Engage in bird watching around Isla Circular and Isla Larga, with the chance to see the famous Blue-footed Booby Bird in its natural habitat.
  • 🐋 Witness whale watching from December to March, observing mothers and their calves in this marine sanctuary, a highlight of the tour.
  • 💦 Get splashed by the marine geyser "Blowhole" La Bufadora, where our boat will position itself to catch a spectacular jet of seawater.
  • 🍤 Savor a delicious Acapulqueño Shrimp Ceviche made with fresh ingredients, accommodating dietary restrictions upon request.
  • 🏄‍♂️ Optional surfing lesson available for $30 per person, perfect for beginners looking to catch their first wave at a beach known for its friendly surf.
  • 🚤 Enjoy complimentary refreshments, including water, soft drinks, and a beer tasting during this exciting day on the water.

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Marietas Islands and Island Tour
Marietas Islands Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • water and soft drinks
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Surf class for beginners.
  • Bottled water
  • Beer Tasting.
  • lifevest
  • Gastronomic Experience: We will prepare an Acapulqueño Style Shrimp Ceviche: Boiled shrimp, orange juice, oregano, olive oil, avocado, tomato, serrano chili, ketchup and onion.
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
When you get to Playa Anclote, you have to go to the pier that is on the beach.
Return details
When you get to Playa Anclote, you have to go to the pier that is on the beach.

  • Islas Marietas
    1st Stage: Isla Redonda, to enter Playa Escondida. We will swim approx. 80 meters from the boat to the interior of the crater, in the company of our guide and wearing life jackets, to enter through the underwater tunnel and finally arrive at Playa Escondida. If the tide is not high, it is possible to enter the 2 caves that are right there in Playa Escondida.
  • Islas Marietas
    2nd stage: Snorkeling in the Calavera Reef area to learn about the marine life that inhabits this marine sanctuary. We will put on our snorkeling equipment and life jackets to carry out the activity in the company of our guide.
  • Islas Marietas
    3rd Stage. Visit to Secret Beach. Thanks to a natural phenomenon in the change of sea currents, it will be possible to visit this beach, which remains inaccessible for much of the year. We will swim about 10 meters to enjoy what many consider the most beautiful beach in the bay, framed by extravagant rock formations and truly beautiful arches.
  • Islas Marietas
    4th Stage: Second Crater on Isla Larga, called ¨Puente de Piedra¨. We will bring the boat closer until we arrive just below the arch of this impressive crater. It is a place where time seems to stop, ideal for making a wish.
  • Islas Marietas
    5th Stage: Bird Watching. Both in our passage through Isla Circular and Isla Larga, inhabit various species of birds, of which the best known is the Blue-footed Booby Bird. We will go around the islands to see the different species of birds and their nesting areas.
  • Islas Marietas
    6th Stage: Whale Watching. From December 10 to March 23 it is possible to go whale watching and see the babies with their mothers enjoying this marine sanctuary. This area is the entry and exit point for their migration to our bay.
  • Marietas Islands
    7th Stage: Marine Geyser. To the north of Isla Larga is the "Blowhole" La Bufadora. Our boat will prepare to receive a great jet of sea water.
  • El Anclote
    7th Stage: Gastronomic Experience - Acapulqueño Shrimp Ceviche: We will prepare, with boiled shrimp, orange juice, oregano, olive oil, avocado, ketchup, tomato, onion and serrano peppers. If any of the guests have any dietary restrictions, we can prepare various options so that they can enjoy something according to their preferences.
  • El Anclote
    9th Stage (optional with a special cost of 30 usd per person): Enjoy a Surf class on the best beach with friendly waves, famous for its small long waves, ideal for learning and catching your wave for the first time.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • On some occasions it may be possible that the start of the Tour must take approximately 1 hour, this is because the tide level may be high, so in order to swim through the tunnel it is better to wait for the tide to go out. We will always notify you 1 or 2 days before your trip.
  • The activity is suitable for children over 10 years old and Adults under 65 years old.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Private SAFARI to Marietas Islands including Hidden Beach & Surf

    Location Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
    $211.18
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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