Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach
Experience the Hidden Beach and Marietas Islands with Eco Explorer
Guaranteed 99% access to the Hidden Beach, thanks to more boats and permits than other providers. While access isn’t guaranteed due to weather conditions, we do our best to secure entry.
Plastic-free park: Bring your own reusable water bottle as part of our commitment to conservation.
Comfortable, fast, and safe boats with expert guides to assist you on board, during water activities, and at the Hidden Beach.
Available Tuesday to Sunday. A $30 deposit is required and refundable if access is denied due to weather or natural conditions.
Private Tour Option: 100% guaranteed access for up to 4 guests, unless weather prevents entry. Additional guests can be added for an extra cost—just let us know.
Tour Highlights: Snorkeling, bird watching, and exploring the stunning Marietas Islands.
Options
MARIETAS ECO EXPLORER 9 AM
What's included in Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Marietas IslandsPass-by Only
We depart from Marina Vallarta around 9:00 AM. Just 10 minutes into the journey, we reach the mouth of the Ameca River, a scenic spot that’s also a great place to spot dolphins enjoying their morning meal. About an hour into the trip, we arrive at the islands. During the winter months, the journey itself becomes part of the adventure, as the ocean often offers incredible wildlife sightings — including dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays, and even whales. Once we reach the islands, we’ll provide you with snorkel gear and life jackets. Our team will guide you on how to properly use the equipment and share tips to improve your in-water skills, ensuring a fun and safe snorkeling experience.
Inclusions
- Conservancy donation fee to Bahia Unida
- Scenic boat ride
- CONANP Bracelet
- Light snacks: Apples, bananas, and a sandwich
- Drinking water provided (cups available; reusable bottles encouraged for sustainability)
- Qualified guide ensuring a safe and informative experience
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Use of life vest
- Official permits for access to the Marietas Islands National Park
- Gratuities
- Full lunch (only light snacks are provided)
- Port Fee
- Entrance to Hidden Beach is optional and payment is cash only.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age to access to hidden beach is 10 years old with an adult on the same group. (Must bring ID of minor and adult)
- People under any influence of alcohol or any drug are not permitted
- Max age to access to hidden beach is 65 years old (Must bring ID)
- The snorkeling tour is for ages 6-70 years old (In this case we recommend private family tour)
- If you are traveling by cruise please be sure to ask for the arrival time in central time.
- Pregnant travelers are NOT allowed in our tours due to safety of mother and baby.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We are located at Marina Vallarta, 5 minutes from the airport. (As a reference we are nearby the Flamingos resort and 8 Tostadas restaurant)
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Must bringwiith you identification for all the travelers. Harbor fee must be paid in cash at the time of your check-in. (100 pesos per person or 6 USD per person) Hidden beach payment (600 pesos per person) must be provided upon arrival. (Refundable only if no spots available or high tide while at the island) We are in Marina Vallarta with so many options for food and drinks, so we highly recommend bringing extra cash for souvenirs or some other attractions around.