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Sunset Kayak: Bioluminescent Arcos Adventure
Experience the enchantment of a bioluminescent kayaking tour at Arcos de Mismaloya Marine Park. Witness the mesmerizing glow of microorganisms in the sea water while kayaking or paddleboarding.
Experience the enchantment of a bioluminescent kayaking tour at Arcos de Mismaloya Marine Park. Witness the mesmerizing glow of microorganisms in the sea water while kayaking or paddleboarding.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Paddle Zone - Bioluminescence can be observed throughout the entire year.\nYour visit’s timing will influence our suggestion to either head to Los Arcos Park before dawn or dusk to enhance your experience of Bioluminescence.\nOur journey begins at the beach club in Mismaloya, from where we’ll paddle towards the Los Arcos marine park. There, we’ll…
- Paddle Zone - Bioluminescence can be observed throughout the entire year.\nYour visit’s timing will influence our suggestion to either head to Los Arcos Park before dawn or dusk to enhance your experience of Bioluminescence.\nOur journey begins at the beach club in Mismaloya, from where we’ll paddle towards the Los Arcos marine park. There, we’ll take in the sights of aquatic creatures, avian species, the setting or rising sun, and the Bioluminescence, before making our way back to the beach club. Here, we’ll provide certain conveniences for you. The total paddling distance is around 4 kilometers.\nSwimming and snorkeling are activities you can partake in during this excursion.
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Tasty snacks included
- Snorkeling equipment provided
- Free tea and coffee
- Complimentary bottled water
- Tasty snacks included
- Snorkeling equipment provided
- Free tea and coffee
Additional Information
Experience the enchanting chance to paddle a kayak or board in the sea and watch the sunrise or sunset from the awe-inspiring Arcos de Mismaloya marine park. Additionally, you’ll get to marvel at the glowing bioluminescent microorganisms twinkling throughout the sea water. You have the choice of either swimming with these creatures or viewing them…
Experience the enchanting chance to paddle a kayak or board in the sea and watch the sunrise or sunset from the awe-inspiring Arcos de Mismaloya marine park. Additionally, you’ll get to marvel at the glowing bioluminescent microorganisms twinkling throughout the sea water. You have the choice of either swimming with these creatures or viewing them safely from your kayak or paddle board.
- not recommended for overweight people
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Scottjs8810wr
Oct 1, 2024
A incredible experience! - An incredible experience and must-do when visiting the Puerto Vallarta area! The whole Paddle Zone team were super friendly and a great laugh. We did the bioluminescence kayak tour at sunset, including snorkeling and it was spectacular! It was our first time kayaking and we were made to feel really comfortable being shown all the ropes. Thank you guys for a truly epic evening that will stay in our memories for many years to come, we will be back!! Highly recommend!
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Matthewfz6607uv
Sep 28, 2024
Great people spectacular views - Nice paddle out to Arcos, with bioluminescence along the way (morning) followed by snorkeling in the area (lots of fish). This was a highlight of my trip, definitely worthwhile to go.
I recommend paddle zone bc they were flexible with rescheduling due to bad weather. Kevin & Corinna were kind knowledgeable and friendly. Kevin took photos along the way and made sure to transfer asap. Moreover sunrise/sunset is the way to go. Arcos and bioluminescence alone are amazing, but experiencing them together is simply magic.
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Ayushi_y
Sep 26, 2024
Amazing experience - It was an incredible experience for me. The instructors were super helpful and friendly. It is an once in a lifetime experience.
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961rileyf
Sep 5, 2024
A must see for PV - This was such an amazing experience with great people! The bioluminescence was so cool and a must see for PV. The snorkeling was great too! Our guide Kevin found us a clear spot to snorkel in and was very knowledgeable on the history of the area and the different types of birds we saw. Such a fun time!
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Matthieuppl
Aug 30, 2024
Bioluminescence was so cool - Amazing experience. Paddling out at sunset then seeing the bioluminescence - had never seen anything like it.
The set up at Mismaloya beach is welcoming. There’s a great atmosphere and the paddle zone crew are great people, extremely friendly and trustworthy. Alberto and Corinna made great cocktails and food, Noah and Felipe helped us get set up with our kayaks and made us feel welcome!
The guide Ulises was friendly, knowledgeable and knew what he was doing. He took pictures of us so that we didn’t have to risk our phones out on the water, and sent us the pictures immediately. Great pictures too!
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Elizabethy319
Aug 21, 2024
Absolutely Breathtaking - Absolutely amazing! We got to see the sunset in the middle of the ocean, swim in the bioluminescent, and gaze at the beautiful stars!
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Susanga9744is
Aug 8, 2024
Magic and Above the Sea! - My family went out in 2 person kayaks for the bioluminescence tour in July. Every one of us has said that it was the best experience of our entire trip to PV! Our guides Kevin and Ulysses (I hope I have that right) were professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and had safety as their no. 1 priority. The bioluminescence was fascinating. Snorkeling in the dark and seeing the bioluminescence below the surface was an experience like no other (you can see it without snorkeling too). We also were fortunate that the skies were clear without a moon which allowed us to see the stars - so humbling. And I got to see the green flash as the sun set! Would definitely do this tour again and any other one offered by Paddle Zone. Just do it!
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Ann_r
Aug 3, 2024
We loved it and would go again! - We had an amazing time and our guide Kevin was excellent. I was a bit nervous about our 12yo going on a single kayak but he did so well and Kevin was impressed he even paddled over to pickup floating plastic out of the ocean (his grandmothers would be so proud!)
Our original trip was on a Sunday night, but being the rainy season - it rained and was cancelled. The staff was very accommodating though and fit us in on the Wednesday tour which was one of the best sunsets we saw over Mismaloya during our stay.
We paddled through a number of cave openings in the Los Arcos rocks and took photos at sunset. The guides were very safety conscious and kept track of everyone and how they were doing.
After dark, we saw the bioluminescent waters (like a pretty blue glitter) and they took us into the cave one at a time to experience it at its fullest. Afterwards, they issued us all red lights and we padded back in the darkness - but again the guides kept good tabs on everyone and made sure the pace was appropriate.
We loved the trip and would definitely do it again on our next visit to Mismaloya. Thanks Paddle Zone!
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Queenmac75
Aug 3, 2024
We loved this kayak trip! - We had an amazing time and our guide Kevin was excellent. I was a bit nervous about our 12yo going on a single kayak but he did so well and Kevin was impressed he even paddled over to pickup floating plastic out of the ocean (his grandmothers would be so proud!)
Our original trip was on a Sunday night, but being the rainy season - it rained and was cancelled. The staff was very accommodating though and fit us in on the Wednesday tour which was one of the best sunsets we saw over Mismaloya during our stay.
We paddled through a number of cave openings in the Los Arcos rocks and took photos at sunset. The guides were very safety conscious and kept track of everyone and how they were doing.
After dark, we saw the bioluminescent waters (like a pretty blue glitter) and they took us into the cave one at a time to experience it at its fullest.
Afterwards, they issued us all red lights and we padded back in the darkness - but again the guides kept good tabs on everyone and made sure the pace was appropriate.
We loved the trip and would definitely do it again on our next visit to Mismaloya. Thanks Paddle Zone!
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Marcosanchez28
Aug 1, 2024
Excellent tour and service - Unbelievable. Don't miss it!!!
Excellent service, place and an amazing, quiet and interesting tour. Excellent guide!!
I recommend the tour in the morning, very worth it.
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