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Board a catamaran from Puerto Vallarta for a day of snorkeling at Los Arcos and a relaxed beach stop at Madagascar Island—with paddleboards, kayaks, lunch and an open bar. Expect clear water, marine life, and a mix of active exploration and easy lounging.
Board a catamaran from Puerto Vallarta for a day of snorkeling at Los Arcos and a relaxed beach stop at Madagascar Island—with paddleboards, kayaks, lunch and an open bar. Expect clear water, marine life, and a mix of active exploration and easy lounging.
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Operated by ParaViajantes Tours · Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
You step onto the catamaran as the bay opens beneath a wide Pacific sky; the boat hums forward and the rock arches of Los Arcos resolve from blue into jagged silhouettes. Salt wind pushes at your hair, the smell of sunscreen and rum wafts up from the open bar, and the crew gestures toward turquoise pockets where visibility can reach several meters.
easy.
5–6 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be comfortable swimming short distances and managing short periods on the water.
The tour includes the catamaran trip, snorkeling equipment, paddleboards and kayaks, lunch, umbrellas/canopies on the island, and an open bar.
No—basic swimming ability is sufficient; guides brief participants and provide flotation if needed, making it suitable for beginners.
The tour is suitable for most ages, but not recommended for those with serious heart or spinal conditions, and pregnant travelers should avoid it; infants must sit on laps.
You must inform the operator of your chosen meeting point when booking; reservations are only confirmed after meeting point selection.
Los Arcos are eroded volcanic dikes—rock formations shaped by past lava flows and persistent wave action—now frequented historically by local fishers and, more recently, guided tourism.
Operators typically follow no-touch rules and avoid anchoring on coral; use reef-safe products and listen to guides to reduce your impact.
ParaViajantes Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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