Visit the National Park ''The Arches of Mismaloya'' Private Tour

5.0 (7 reviews)2 h 30 minPuerto VallartaWildlife & natureSnorkelingFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 11:30 am, 5 h before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 4 h to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Puerto Vallarta20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 20 min to the start point
  3. 8:40 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 2 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 12:40 pm.
  4. 11:10 am
    Tour ends20 min back to the pier
  5. 11:30 am
    Back at the gangway5 h before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Puerto Vallarta call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 2 h 30 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:40 am and be back at the gangway around 11:30 am — 4 h to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 12:30 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

We don't have a verified start point for this tour yet, so we assume 20 min each way from the pier — the typical ride in Puerto Vallarta. Check the meeting point on the booking page.

Among the 400 Puerto Vallarta shore excursions we track, this is one of the shorter ones (the median runs 4 h); 86% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Puerto Vallarta call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Join us on an unforgettable and unique adventure in the Arches of Mismaloya. And enjoy an immersion in the nature and beauty of this iconic place.

With a focus on fun and exploration, our tour combines the thrill of snorkeling in crystal clear waters with the serenity of a coastal boat ride.

Our guides will take you to discover the secrets and wonders of the arches, from bird watching to interaction with marine life.

And to ensure an even more comfortable experience, our groups are small, with a maximum of 10 people. This will allow you to enjoy closer and more personalized attention from our guides, and a deeper connection with nature and other members of the group.

So if you are looking for an experience that allows you to connect with the natural beauty of Mexico and create unforgettable memories, join us on this unique adventure in the Arches of Mismaloya!"

Private tour English, Spanish

What's included

  • Soda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee
  • life jacket
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Guide

Not included

  • Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
We will meet at the Los Muertos Pier, an emblematic and easy to find place in Puerto Vallarta. You will meet your guide in the circular area of the Pier, your guide will have your digital tickets and the "PuertoVallartaExperience" shirt.
We will meet at the Los Muertos Pier, an emblematic and easy to find place in Puerto Vallarta. You will meet your guide in the circular area of the Pier, your guide will have your digital tickets and the "PuertoVallartaExperience" shirt.
From the cruise pier
About 20 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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