Spend 5 unforgettable hours with Vallarta Best Tours at Mexico’s Marietas Islands, home to rare seabirds and vibrant marine life. Snorkel, birdwatch, and ride the waves in this protected national park close to Puerto Vallarta.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; light swimming and boat rides involved
Wildlife
History
Declared a national park in 2005, the Marietas Islands protect vital breeding grounds for seabirds and marine species.
Conservation
Strict visitation limits and no-touch policies help preserve the sensitive ecosystems of this protected marine area.
Vallarta Best Tours
Spend 5 unforgettable hours with Vallarta Best Tours at Mexico’s Marietas Islands, home to rare seabirds and vibrant marine life. Snorkel, birdwatch, and ride the waves in this protected national park close to Puerto Vallarta.
Vallarta Best Tours is a San Vicente, Nayarit-based tour operator offering a broad range of guided day trips and outdoor experiences across the Puerto Vallarta and Punta Mita region. The company organizes adventures that include canopy and zip line courses, RZR and ATV excursions, horseback riding along beaches and waterfalls, dolphin interactions, pirate-ship dinner cruises, hiking routes, and cultural visits such as the San Sebastian del Oeste Pueblo Mágico.
Guides for Vallarta Best Tours lead guests on both adrenaline-focused outings — like multi-line zip courses, rappelling and free fall activities — and family-friendly experiences such as dolphin swims and boat-based wildlife trips. Several excursions include on-site tequila tastings and local lunches, and some itineraries indicate included round transportation. Safety gear and guided instruction are provided where required, for example on RZR and UTV tours.
Operating from San Vicente, Nayarit, Vallarta Best Tours connects travelers to coastal, jungle and historic destinations: Punta Mita, the Bay of Puerto Vallarta, Cerro del Mono, Marietas Islands excursions, and inland pueblos. The operator lists a diverse catalog of more than 30 tours, spanning short two-hour trips to full-day cultural outings.
Travelers can expect third-person, guided programming focused on local scenery, wildlife viewing, and hands-on activities. Information about each trip — including duration, inclusions and safety details — is provided per experience to help guests choose excursions that match fitness levels and interests.
Base Location
San Vicente, Nayarit
Operating from San Vicente for regional tours
Tours Offered
33+ trips
Land, sea and cultural experiences
Featured Trips
Zipline · RZR · Pirate Ship
Highlighted experiences in listings
Family Friendly
Dolphin & beach options
Activities suitable for families
Secure spots for ziplining, RZR/ATV rides, dolphin swims, pirate ship dinners and cultural day trips departing from San Vicente, Nayarit.
Wear water shoes for rocky shorelines
Footwear with good grip helps navigate volcanic rock areas near the hidden beach.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Protect marine life while enjoying snorkeling under the sun.
Use a hat and sunglasses on the boat
The boat ride can be exposed to direct sunlight; sun protection is important.
Pack a waterproof camera
Capture underwater scenes and seabirds without worrying about splash damage.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and the delicate marine ecosystem from harmful chemicals.
summer
Water shoes
Provide grip and protection on volcanic rocks and uneven shorelines.
Snorkel mask and fins
Essential for viewing underwater life comfortably and efficiently.
Waterproof camera
Ideal for capturing vibrant marine life and island landscapes without water damage.