Bioluminescent Bay Tour: Swim Among Stars

Experience a magical sunset boat ride to Los Arcos, swim among glowing bioluminescent waters, and explore a vibrant bird sanctuary.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parque Nacional Marino Los Arcos de Mismaloya - We will depart by boat to the Los Arcos Marine Park. On our way you will be able to observe a magical sunset or sunrise overlooking the bay and take great photos. We will tour the park while we explain all the history and information about this marine sanctuary. We will wait for night to fall to observe bioluminescence, a magical event that nature gives us that every person should experience at least once in their life.
What's Included
  • Lifevest
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Enjoy a boat ride around the bay, taking in a stunning sunset or sunrise as you journey to a marine wildlife sanctuary. There, you can watch birds and swim in the bioluminescent waters as night falls. Imagine swimming among the stars or in the sky. Bioluminescence occurs when phytoplankton emit a blue glow in the water—an experience you must have at least once in your life! We also offer sunrise departures if your preferred dates coincide with the full moon.

Location
Burros Bar & Restaurant
Olas Altas
We will meet at Burros Bar in Zona Romantica on the boardwalk (you will see a donkey statue at the entrance). When you arrive, just go in, take a seat and mention that you are coming for the bioluminescence tour and wait for your guide (Elian or Eduardo). They will go with you to your table.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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818alandram
Sep 26, 2024
Guaranteed to complete your puerto Vallarta trip! - Elain was the BEST guide you could ever ask for. He was so informative of the area, and provided a fun, laid back experience. We also lucked out and got a private tour. We came during hurricane season- so elain made sure to be extra cautious when it came to our safety in the water which I appreciated so much. I felt safe and comfortable the ENTIRE time. We started with a free beverage at the local pickup restaurant, then sailed out on the boat… which almost was the best part. The view was BREATHTAKING!!! Me and my boyfriend were stunned by what we were seeing. Felt like it came straight from a movie. And let’s not forget- The main attraction… the bioluminescence we’re so beautiful! Every time me we moved our arms and legs everything would glow blue!! We were supplied googles and life jackets, and Elain guided us in our swim through the provincial park/cave. Once in a lifetime experience. We will be back again! And to do this again in a different season.
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Christian_z
Sep 21, 2024
Andre was amazing the... - Andre was amazing the entire time and very knowledgeable! He made us feel safe at all times and very comfortable. The experience was very pleasant and beautiful. The Bioluminescence was out of this world! It was a great way to finish our trip to Mexico.
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565vinitac
Aug 30, 2024
Unforgettable experience - Elian was an amazing guide, the trip was very well planned. They take you to the exact location where you see amazing bioluminescent plankton and you get to snorkel there. It’s very convenient and not to mention exceptionally beautiful! The bioluminescence is really unforgettable
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Caitlin_s
Aug 29, 2024
Do not miss this! - So much fun swimming thru Los Arcos and seeing the glowing plankton. It was like watching glitter at night. I highly recommend this once in a lifetime experience.
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Vanessa_o
Aug 26, 2024
Bioluminescence sunset tour - We did our tour with Elian as he was Spanish speaking and my parents predominantly speak Spanish, he was an amazing guide we were so lucky to have him! My dad was a little uneasy as the ocean scares him but Elian made him feel comfortable by chatting with him and I can’t thank him enough for that. The experience itself was phenomenal and something you just have to experience for yourself to understand. I’m recommending it to everyone I know! I’ll definitely be back to do this again! Thank you!!
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Kristie_c
Aug 26, 2024
Just book it - Great experience. The tour guide was very inviting and friendly. It was super fun. Def recommend. Just do it.
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Devind437
Aug 25, 2024
10/10 recommend - I recently went on a nighttime excursion with Elian as our guide, and it was an incredible experience! Elian was the best guide we could have asked for—super knowledgeable and always made sure we felt safe and informed throughout the entire trip. The highlight was swimming under the stars, which was simply magical. Elian's passion for the area and its wildlife really shone through, adding so much depth to the adventure. I highly recommend this tour with Elian; it’s an experience I’ll never forget!
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Angellr2942xl
Aug 21, 2024
Swimming between lights - The truth is something you can not describe how amazing it is, it blew my head off, it was a magnificent thing to see how everything looked underwater, the truth highly recommended this tour totally amazing.
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459levir
Aug 6, 2024
Incredible Experience - The bioluminescence was amazing. Our guide took us out to the bird sanctuary and the national park. We had a great time on the boat going out to our spot. The guide was awesome Elian was such a good host and we jumped into the water and you can’t describe bioluminescence. It’s just one of those magical things. Snorkeling gear was provided and we got to swim in a dark cavern where the bioluminescence present was. Highly recommend doing this particular tour! If you want to photo bioluminescence you really have to have a high end camera like mirrorless camera. We learned about the islands and birds in the area while also watching the sunset.
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Casey_h
Aug 3, 2024
PURE MAGIC!! - We just went on the most magical Bioluminescence tour!! PURE MAGIC!! There are no other words to describe what we just experienced!! The camera just cannot grab it and snorkeling with such magnificent creators that we are honored to share this planet with!! Lightening bugs, blue footed boobies, and bioluminescence sea plankton!! We are in glow in the dark HEAVEN!! P.S. They were BLUE!
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