Private SAFARI to Marietas Islands including Hidden Beach & Surf

4.9 (81 reviews) Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Duration4h - 5h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

It is an adventure SAFARI, organized by local people, for small groups of less than 10 people per boat. From groups of 4 people the Tour can be Private for you and your guests.

Entrance to Playa Escondida : We will swim approx. 80 meters (6 to 7 minutes round trip) crossing the Marine Tunnel that will take us inside the crater. Snorqueling will be at Skull Reef. Everyone falls in love with the blue-footed Bobo Bird during bird watching. We will visit the idyllic Secret Beach, which is only accessible a few months of the year due to changing sea currents. We will visit the second crater known as ̈Stone Bridge ̈, when the tide drops it is possible to visit a Marine Geyser and get wet with its. Whale Watching (Dec to March) is a great event. (Optional) Experience a beginner surfing lesson on a beach with friendly waves and enjoy our Traditional Shrimp Ceviche & Beers Sea View.

What's included

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

What to expect

  1. Islas Marietas
    30m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  2. Islas Marietas
    35m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  3. Islas Marietas
    30m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  4. Islas Marietas
    15m
    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.
  5. Islas Marietas
    25m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  6. Islas Marietas
    30m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  7. Marietas Islands
    15m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  8. El Anclote
    1h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  9. El Anclote
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

End point

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

Additional information

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.9 (81)

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