Marietas Eco-Discovery
Duration
5 hour(s)
Languages
English
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Included
Snorkeling at the Marietas Islands in a protected marine park
Delicious lunch on board with aguachiles, ceviches, and chicken salad
Educational insights about the UNESCO-protected Marietas Islands
Scenic views and photo opportunities throughout the tour
€ 86.79
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Enjoy an unforgettable day filled with wildlife and adventure as you cruise through the sparkling waters of Banderas Bay. Start with a continental breakfast while keeping an eye out for humpback whales during the season, playful dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays, and a variety of marine birds. This scenic journey sets the perfect stage for an immersive experience in one of Mexico’s most beautiful coastal areas.
Arrive at the famous Marietas Islands and dive into crystal-clear waters for an incredible snorkeling experience in a protected marine park. Guided by an expert, you’ll explore the vibrant underwater ecosystem, swimming among colorful fish and spotting unique marine life. If you’re lucky, you might even see the rare Blue-Footed Booby, a bird found only here and in the Galapagos Islands. After the water activities, return to the boat for a delicious lunch featuring aguachiles, ceviches, and chicken salad, accompanied by drinks from the open bar, while your guide shares fascinating insights about this UNESCO-protected paradise.
Friendly bilingual guide
Continental breakfast
Lunch served on the boat
Premium open bar after snorkeling
Life jackets
Mask & snorkel
Gratuities
Camera
Swimsuit & towel
Sunglasses and hat
Biodegradable sunscreen
Cash
Minimum age of participants 6
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All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
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Activity Provider: Puerto Vallarta Net
Customer Reviews
Matt
What an amazing experience! This smaller, simpler operation won't be the biggest boat at the islands, many of which had much longer treks across the bay from Vallarta. But you will have the best, most authentic time and be made to feel like a guest in their home. Salvador was a great guide and timed things just perfectly. He's also a really good photographer. If you're in the Punta de Mita area and looking for a little adventure (and you're a decent swimmer), this is your crew!
Ed
Had an awesome experience with Echo Aventours the guides were helpful and took great photos of us. we were able to make reservations early in the morning for the same day tour but i would recommend to make reservations at least a day or two ahead of time to get the day and time you want.
Melissa
This is definitely an experience you should try! I was able to contact them via WhatsApp from their Facebook information, Sandra was very helpful in booking me a last minute private boat to the Islas Marietas. They took us to the entrance of Playa Escondida which is a separate reservation, but then we went to the Playa de la Máscara and were able to snorkel. After that, our captain and guide Salvador took us over to Playa Nopalera. It was a unique experience to "park" the boat and swim up to the beach, the water is super blue, clear, and the beach is well kept now that it is protected by the government. Overall the experience was amazing, hands down my favorite part of our one week trip to Nayarit. I wish I could have stayed in Punta Mita longer but it was a short 30 min drive from Sayulita which is another must-see. Thank you for the experience! Salvador had good chat! 👍🏼
Farnoosh
This tour was not appropriate for my toddler and elderly person. We couldn't go to the beach as we were required to jump out of the boat and swim to the beach. My husband and I could do it not my child and mom. We definitely enjoyed the scenery though 😀
MIKE
Great tour! About a 45 minute ride from our hotel to the marina. Well prepared captain and snorkel guide. Great ride out, lots of whales on our way to the Marietas Islands to snorkel and explore the Hidden Beach. Overall great experience and would definitely do it again.