Marietas Islands snorkeling & hidden beach with restriction

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Marietas Islands snorkeling & hidden beach with restriction

Closed on Monday and tuesday the hidden beach. The entrance is not warranty in each departure.

From $110.00

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Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more

Safety measures

4 to 5 hours (Approx.)

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English and 1 more

Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

If you are serious about snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters off Puerto Vallarta, this is the excursion for you. Visit the wildlife sanctuary of the uninhabited Marietas Islands, (Long Island and Round Island) by boat. Enjoy the beauty of the marine wild life found in abundance in the pristine waters. A boxed lunch, guided instruction and use of the snorkeling gear is all included.

Spend roughly 5 hours snorkeling off a boat in a wildlife sanctuary
Groups are kept small to maximize personal attention from the instructor
If possible, visit Hidden Beach (access is limited by the government)
Visitors must be able to swim 656 feet (200 meters) to visit Hidden Beach

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What's Included

Tour lead by biologist/ naturalist

Use of Snorkeling equipment

Boat trip

Box Lunch: Sandwish, granola bar, snack, fruit.

Bottled water

Alcoholic Beverages

Entrance to the national park and conservation fee $100 pesos

Port fee $40 pesos

Gratuities

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Proa sn-Local 20, Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Address: Proa Street Location 20 in Marina Vallarta. Located near the ramp at the end of Calle Proa, 1/2 block beyond the "8 Tostadas" Restaurant

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Only 116 persons by day are permit to get in to the hidden Beach and we do our best effort on every visit to get places for our tourists to enter, but it`s not always possible due bad weather condition or places not available, so we can`t warranty the entrance in each departure
At the check in will be collected the entrance and conservation fee $100 mx pesos per person (federal and local taxes)
Only for hidden beach, age limit 10 to 65 years old. Allowance 10 minutes visit on the beach. The use of a helmet and a vest are mandatory
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
All participants must be able to enter and leave the boat with the help of a ladder.
Must be followed the rules was established by the by the CONANP (National Commission of Protected Natural Areas) to visit the Islas Marietas National Park. Drones are prohibited in this tour.
Safety measures have been added for all activities and Covid-19 protocols are implemented. Face masks required for traveler at the check in.
All participants must be able to enter and leave the boat with the help of a ladder.
Not allowed for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
OPERATED BY ECOTOURS DE MEXICO

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local 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.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Marietas Islands snorkeling & hidden beach with restriction?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

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What is the policy on sanitization during Marietas Islands snorkeling & hidden beach with restriction?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

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What is the social distancing policy during Marietas Islands snorkeling & hidden beach with restriction?

A:The policies on social distancing are:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Marietas Islands snorkeling & hidden beach with restriction?

A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

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Don’t spend the extra money

Leah_F

, Dec 2021

We didn’t get to visit the hidden beach, which was disappointing to me. Our guide was 30 minutes late, and then after leaving the harbor we had to stop and wait for half an hour for a passenger who had been put on the wrong tour. You pay a 100 pesos per person fee for the national park, so when I asked afterwards if they refund that fee, they got angry (no it’s not refunded, not that I really cared about the 100 pesos). But I also found out that they learn the day before if they got the permits to visit the beach. But they don’t tell you, and pretend that they are hurrying you out there to see the beach. I would prefer if they were up front about it. The snorkeling was nice, but cold. Bring a sweatshirt and pants or something, because the boat ride is chilly. Bring a towel. There is no bathroom on the boat. Water was calm, no one got sea sick. The guide didn’t seem like a biologist/naturalist. Choose the cheapest company because I doubt there’s a difference.

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Response from Host , Jan 2022

We are sorry for your disappointment. It´s important for you and everybody to know that no tour operator knows about the availability of the hidden beach in advance, spaces depend on demand and also on weather, tide, etc. The $100 pesos as you mention is a National Park fee and is not related to the entrance to Hidden Beach. Previous to the trip and on our pre-trip information we inform that the entrance to Hidden beach is not guaranteed and you signed a release that you agreed with it. Your guide Michael is a marine biologist and has worked with us for many years and this is the first complaint of this kind we receive about him. This day he was late and this caused a lot of trouble. We already addressed the issues about this day with him to assure this won´t happen again. We have been running Ecotours de Mexico for 25 years and we take pride in being professional and providing personal attention to our guests. We hope you can give us the opportunity to serve you again and prove this to you.

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Hidden beach!

Eddie_R

, Nov 2021

We went in a small group which was nice we got to see the hidden beach! Then we snorkeled and saw pretty fish, waves were a little bumpy so I recommend medicine if you get sea sick.

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Response from Host , Nov 2021

Thank you so much Eddie, it was a pleasure to be part of your vacation! Kind Regards, Ecotours

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A must do!

Aileen_T

, Jul 2021

We enjoyed this excursion very much! The tour operator and boat captain were fantastic. We saw some dolphins and sea turtles on our way to the island so that was a bonus. Swimming to the island from the boat was challenging but well worth it to see the hidden beach! The snorkeling was fun and we got to see a baby nurse shark as well as other beautiful fish. The blue footed boobies on the other islands and other sea birds were wonderful to see as well. Thank you for the staff for a wonderful experience.

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Highly recommend

Gabrielle_R

, Jun 2021

We had a great time, our tour guide Cynthia was very sweet and knew a lot about the wildlife. The boat ride was nice and calm and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking. Lunch was included and very tasty as well.

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Marieta Island Tour

Susan_A

, Apr 2021

Great tour! Our guide Maggie was amazing. Very knowledgeable and took us to the best sightseeing. Captain Martin was also wonderful. Highly recommend taking this tour.

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Once in a lifetime chance!

Patricia_V

, Feb 2020

Maggie, our guide, and Raphael, our Captain, made the excursion professional, educational, and safe. It is an excursion to savor forever...swimming into a hidden sand beach...we made “sand angels” in the sand!

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