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Private Boat Tour: Scenic Trip to Yelapa with Snorkeling and Waterfall Exploration
4.9
15 Ratings
Puerto Vallarta
Embark on a private boat tour from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa, where you’ll snorkel at Los Arcos, explore secluded beaches, and visit the stunning Cola de Caballo waterfall. Don’t miss this must-see tour in Puerto Vallarta!
Embark on a private boat tour from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa, where you’ll snorkel at Los Arcos, explore secluded beaches, and visit the stunning Cola de Caballo waterfall. Don’t miss this must-see tour in Puerto Vallarta!
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Playa de los Muertos - After departing Los Muertos Pier travel south to see a view of the famous Los Muertos Beach.
- Parque Nacional Marino Los Arcos de Mismaloya - This beautiful Los Arcos National Marine Park is located out at sea between two beaches, Mismaloya beach, and Las Gemelas. At the park, you’ll find caves, deep tunnels, arches, and…
- Playa de los Muertos - After departing Los Muertos Pier travel south to see a view of the famous Los Muertos Beach.
- Parque Nacional Marino Los Arcos de Mismaloya - This beautiful Los Arcos National Marine Park is located out at sea between two beaches, Mismaloya beach, and Las Gemelas. At the park, you’ll find caves, deep tunnels, arches, and a striking reef.
- Yelapa - Las Animas”, is a beautiful beach in the southern zone of Puerto Vallarta and can only be reached on foot or by boat. You can choose from many restaruants here to enjoy a nice beach side lunch.
- Yelapa Waterfalls - Hike to Yelapa Waterfall, near the small beachfront village. A short, easy walk from the quaint town of Yelapa leads to the lower falls, where you can cool off in the clear, chilly water.
What's Included
- Snorkeling equipment provided
- Ice chest available
- Snorkeling equipment provided
- Ice chest available
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Hop aboard with our private tour guides for an exceptional Boat Tour originating from Puerto Vallarta. We’ll rendezvous with you at the Central Los Muertos Pier and speed away for a picturesque boat journey to the renowned natural marvel, ‘Los Arcos’. A snorkeling rendezvous at this breathtaking location is on the itinerary.
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Hop aboard with our private tour guides for an exceptional Boat Tour originating from Puerto Vallarta. We’ll rendezvous with you at the Central Los Muertos Pier and speed away for a picturesque boat journey to the renowned natural marvel, ‘Los Arcos’. A snorkeling rendezvous at this breathtaking location is on the itinerary.
Our next destination is the well-known Yelapa beach where we’ll veer off tourist track for a boat adventure to local spots. Enroute, we’ll uncover hidden beaches and snorkel among colorful tropical fish.
Upon arrival in Yelapa, you are encouraged to stroll through the old-world narrow cobblestone pedestrian lanes to arrive at Cola de Caballo waterfall. A rejuvenating swim or a tranquil photo session is in order.
If you are in Puerto Vallarta, this local-made tour is a must-do! Guests can bring their own beverages and munchies to relish while cruising along the stunning bay.
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- Guest are welcomed to bring beverages and snacks for the boat ride.
- What to Bring - Swimsuits, Towels, Sunscreen, Mexican Pesos for: Restaurant, souvenirs, incidentals & gratuities.
Location
Los Muertos Beach Pier
Francisca Rodríguez
PICKUP SERVICE IS NOT PROVIDED
Meeting Location is at the top Los Muertos Pier in Zona Romantica.
Address: Francisca Rodríguez, Col. Altavista, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal.
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
4.9
(15 Ratings)
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Ddlynn
Jul 25, 2024
Puerto Vallarta 2024 - Took private Yelapa boat tour and snorkeling with Mona Lisa!! Chema, Poppa Boxer and Angel were the best crew! Exceptional tour! Beautiful scenes! Chema was very informative on the history of this great place! I would book with them again!
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Stephaniefz1042ag
Jun 16, 2024
Fun activity in PV - My family and I had an amazing time. We opted for a private boat tour to avoid the party boat mentality with our daughter. We are so glad we did. Chema and the boat captain were great. Chema took the time to teach us about PV and the surrounding area. We went at our own pace and Chema offered several options about what we wanted to do. We snorkeled at Los Across and then went on to the beach. We relaxed, had lunch and went swimming in the ocean. A highlight of our vacation.
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Jodif636
Mar 19, 2024
Best water adventure in PV! - All of PV is amazing but this adventure will go down as one of the most unforgettable experiences for our large group of 32! The staff was so fun and professional! Our water stop was private and safe. We snorkeled, kayaked, lily pad, SUP board. Great food and drink. Yelapa is gorgeous and unexpected and takes your breath away. We hiked to the waterfall and played in the water. Hiked through the town and had time for lunch at a beachside restaurant. Back on the catamaran and the dance party started on our way back to PV! So much fun! We will never forget this day!
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Tracydt4923qa
Mar 15, 2024
Estigo for the Win!!!! 💯 - We simply wouldn’t trust our vacation plans to anyone but Estigo!!! We have used them for years for every wonderful excursion and have never been disappointed!!! This year we took 32 of our closest friends to PV and Gonzalo was beyond AMAZING!!! He made sure all of our arrangements were top notch and exceeded our expectations!! Estigo helped plan and execute three beautiful excursions for our spring break 2024 and amazed everyone with a week full of beautiful memories!!! Grateful does not even touch our sentiments!!! Thank you!!!!!😊🙌❤️
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Kmdawn
Mar 8, 2024
Boat tour to Yelapa - Husband and I took this private tour to Yelapa and had a wonderful laid back day. Chema hosted us and was very knowledgeable explaining the sights along the way and guided us to the famous waterfall.
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Michelle_m
Jan 5, 2024
So much fun - What a blast. Chema and Manuel were so much fun! We had an amazing time! Highly recommended. Everything was great.
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120sheldond
Dec 9, 2023
Excellent Private Tour to Snorkel Sites and Yelapa - My wife and I booked this 6-hour + private tour to snorkel some of the sites south of Puerto Vallarta in the morning and then visit Yelapa for the rest of the afternoon. Our excellent guide, Chema and the boat Captain, Manuel met us at Los Muertos pier and were great in every way. They are knowledgeable about the region, very considerate, and pleasant. Chema studied marine biology so he was especially informative and speaks good English. The waters were a bit too choppy and murky for really good snorkeling but there were several varieties of fish in the sites we visited (Los Arcos and Majahuitas). The highlight of the trip however was swimming in the beautiful and refreshing waterfalls and the soaking up the very laid-back vibe in Yelapa. Chema and one of the local vendors in Yelapa also introduced me to a wonderfully flavorful, smoky, smooth mezcal called Raicilla. Formally a type of agave moonshine, it is now locally produced and distributed. Lunch at Fanny's, which is right on the beach, in Yelapa was also a treat. I would not hestitate to book Estigo Tours again and if you're lucky enough to have Chema and Manual as your guide and captain, you're sure to be in for a wonderful time.
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Martyw468
Jul 28, 2022
A great day in PV - Jonathan and Chema were our guide and boat captain both were awesome. We had a great time snorkeling, hiking to the waterfall and a great lunch on the beach. Appreciated the local tips and knowledge they offered. Do not hesitate to go with these guys. A great day on the water!
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Freiburg97
Nov 27, 2021
Amazing Day Trip for Snorkleing and Water fall adventure - Great day spent with out Captain Chema and our boat driver. Started at 9:30 and hopped on the boat downtown PV. (Pro Tip: they have a cooler on board with water but you can bring your own drinks for the boat ride!)
A short boat trip brought us to the Arches to snorkel. This was the first time snorkeling with our 8 and 12 year old. They did great. The location was pretty busy but still had plenty of space to see some pretty interesting fish and reef. Also lots of interesting birds to see if you take a break and look up!
After snorkeling we took an approx 45 boat trip to Yelapa. Beautiful views all the way. Passed some fun landmarks. Hopped off boat at pier to hike to waterfall. Lots of sellers / vendors trying to sell items but that’s expected. They were respectful of “no”.
Waterfall hike was easy. Did it in flip flops. Nice small pool to wade into under the waterfall. Spent about 15 minutes before returning down again. At bottom took boat over to beach for lunch. It’s clear everybody is working together-the tour guides, the water taxis, the restaurants…but everybody was pleasant and helpful. Spent about 90 minutes at lunch and the boarded water taxi back to boat for return trip.
It’s a pretty long boat trip back. One kiddo slept. We did spot some dolphin-like pod! Very cool end to the trip.
We were happy to have a couple towels, sunscreen, small $ bills (they ask for pesos, but USD was fine just not the best exchange rate),
Backpack to carry items.
Would definitely recommend. Kids especially loved it. Was a great intro to snorkeling and I k ow we will be doing it on future trips. We felt safe and taken care of by Chema.
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Picassoks
Nov 4, 2022
Relaxing and fun - Jonathan and Chema captain and they were wonderful. It was a surprise that my husband and I were the only passengers!! Snorkeling was awesome! It was a much needed relaxing time with my husband since we traveled with my mother who is 81, my sister and a caretaker. I would have put 5 stars, but I am a little spoiled with spectacular waterfalls in Monterrey Mexico. I am more of an ocean versus river woman. We had lunch at an adjoining beach. It was the most relaxing day we had!Both Jonathan and Chemo for fantastic. No complaints on my end!
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