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Sunset Boat Tour & Bioluminescence Adventure at Los Arcos Islands

By Vallartanaturetrips
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,756 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Experience one of Puerto Vallarta’s most unique natural spectacles — a breathtaking Pacific sunset followed by glowing bioluminescent waters in a single tour.

Swim among sparkling blue light created by microscopic plankton in a protected marine area, far from crowds and city lights. Our experienced local guides ensure a safe, well-organized, and truly immersive nighttime adventure.

We operate in small groups of maximum 11 guests to provide a more personal, relaxed, and high-quality experience.

Activity location

  • Playa Mismaloya
    • Eje Vial Carretera Costera a Barra de Navidad Km 11, Zona Hotelera Sur
    • 48390, Mismaloya, Jalisco, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • C. Constitución 363
    • 363 Calle Constitución
    • 48380, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

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Sunset Boat Tour & Bioluminescence Adventure at Los Arcos Islands

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 18:00
Price details
P 3,755.95 x 1 AdultP 3,755.95
Total
Price is P 3,755.95

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    All fees and taxes
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    Soda/Pop
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Life vest
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Alcoholic Beverages
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Public transportation

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • To bring: towel, sweater (it gets chilly)
  • Wearing: bathing suit (under comfortable clothing), sandals (best) or sneakers

Activity itinerary

Playa Mismaloya

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Meet your guide and receive a welcome drink on the beach to set the tone for a magical evening

Bay of Banderas

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
As the boat moves through the Bay of Banderas, the sunset becomes one of the highlights of the evening. The sky fills with warm colors as daylight fades, and the ocean slowly darkens around you. It’s a relaxed and enjoyable moment on the water, offering a beautiful transition from the daytime cruise to the nighttime experience.

Los Arcos de Mismaloya

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Los Arcos de Mismaloya is a protected marine sanctuary known for its impressive rock formations and sea arches rising from the ocean. During the nighttime portion of the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to observe—and optionally swim in—the calm waters as natural bioluminescence begins to appear. With each movement, the water glows blue, creating a unique and memorable experience. Guided by a local expert, the group explores this area in low light, allowing the bioluminescence to stand out clearly against the surrounding rock formations. Whether swimming or observing from the water nearby, you´ll enjoy the glow as it surrounds hands and movement, turning the sea into a natural light display

Muelle de Playa Los Muertos

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Return to Vallarta, taking in the lights of the city from the ocean. End point: the iconic pier of Los muertos beach, Zona Romantica.

Location

Activity location

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    Playa Mismaloya
    • Eje Vial Carretera Costera a Barra de Navidad Km 11, Zona Hotelera Sur
    • 48390, Mismaloya, Jalisco, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    C. Constitución 363
    • 363 Calle Constitución
    • 48380, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

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