Sunset & Bioluminescence at Los Arcos

Discover Los Arcos’ sunset and bioluminescence tour—snorkel, cruise, and witness nature’s glowing spectacle. Perfect for adventurers and nature enthusiasts.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Playa Mismaloya - Mismaloya invites you to embark on a journey steeped in the rich history of this captivating locale. As the boat leaves the charming cove, the guide recounts the tale of “The Night of the Iguana,” the legendary 1964 film that brought Mismaloya to global attention. Discover how the production lured Elizabeth Taylor and Richard…
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • On-board WiFi
Additional Information

Savor a stunning sunset and marvel at the enchanting glow of bioluminescent plankton at Los Arcos—an experience that will stay with you forever!
Discover the wonder of Los Arcos Marine Geological Sanctuary as day turns to night. As the sun dips below the horizon, observe the sky become a vibrant tapestry of colors while gliding over the tranquil waters….

Location
Gasolinera Pemex Puerto Vallarta
Carretera Costera a Barra de Navidad
We’ll meet you at the listed gas station. Please make sure you’re in front of the OXXO that is at the gas station, not a different one nearby. We’ll be waiting for you in front of the OXXO. If you are staying south of the meeting point, contact us to determine where is the best place to meet you.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rigo_g
Aug 18, 2025
DO IT (you won’t regret) - Definitely recommend! Best PV tour so far, and I’ve done a lot! Such romantic views, pretty landscape, and great staff. They explain, encourage, give exceeding hospitality, and OMG very cool underwater light show. It did rain on our way back, you can blame Mother Earth for that.
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Elizabeth
Aug 17, 2025
Authentic - surprising! Such great guides, beautiful scenery and history. We loved the experience; get in the water!! - We had such a memorable evening, highly recommend this unique and personal experience. Adventurous - but safe! We had a blast, even w our 3 y/o son!
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G2116kgmichellet
Aug 17, 2025
Great guides. Smooth ride - Alfonse and Pancho (Francisco) were great guides. I appreciated the ride pick up and drop off. They had great stories and were super nice. Smooth sailing as well
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789charlesy
Aug 15, 2025
Great night boat tour! - Great night boat tour. got picked up at the Romantic Zone by their private van with AC. Comfy ride to Mismaloya beach. Alfonso was our guide, and Gustavo was the captain. They did a good job with the boat ride. We got lucky and it was a perfect cool night in August. Water temperature was perfect for swimming. We were able to see a bunch of bioluminescence planktons but nothing crazy like some photos would show. It was still a really good first time for me and my family to experience. Mismaloya Xtreme is a new company, Feb 2026 will be 1 year for them, so they do what they can to try to provide great service and experience to their customers. A+
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Crystal_w
Aug 11, 2025
One of the best... - One of the best experiences I’ve had. It rained on the way out, but it was well worth it. The operator and his family were amazing—they took good care of us.
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Shawnta_j
Aug 11, 2025
Good Time - Daniel and crew were great, be ready for music, drinks, fun, and for those who dive into the ocean there are protein bars available after lol!!!!!
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Manny1234rivera
Jul 29, 2025
Sunset and snorkeling inside the Arcos - Amazing experience. Ivan was our tour guide, he was super friendly and helpful. My family and I we had an amazing time. This is an amazing experience to see the sunset and snorkeling inside the Arcos. By the way it was covered with bioluminescent!!! Thank you Again Ivan great job!
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Gabriela_p
Jul 19, 2025
My mom and I did this... - My mom and I did this tour and had an absolute blast! Our tour guide Alfonso was very professional, friendly, and informative. Our Captain was very enthusiastic and his love for the region shows. The scenery was beautiful and serene! Thank you!
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Raymondp748
Jul 16, 2025
National geographic! - This experiance was something right out of national geographic, was a bucket list for me! My husband and I took our 10yr son, it was perfect!! The weather, the sunset, the guides, just INCREDIBLE!!! The glow from the plankton, it’s hard to put into words, just an experience that made me so happy I almost cried!! We had so much fun and I highly recommend! Bring a towel, let the guides do the rest!!
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Willowf179
Jul 1, 2025
Beautiful experience - We had a wonderful experience with Carlo and Kiki as our guide and captain! There was some rain at the beginning but they were happy to go out in the rain and told us it would make for a better experience, and they were right. We had a perfect sunset and tour around Los Arcos. Once it darkened went into an arch for snorkeling with the bioluminescent algae which was absolutely magical. I would definitely recommend this experience to everyone visiting the area!
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From $69
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).