Boat Ride: Sunset & Bioluminescent Swim

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 - Embark on a boat journey to the stunning marine park, Los Arcos. During the trip, enjoy the enchanting views of either a sunset or sunrise over the bay, perfect for capturing memorable photos. As we explore the park, we will share the rich history and fascinating details of this marine sanctuary. As…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lifevest
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Experience a delightful boat ride around the bay, taking in the stunning views of a sunset or sunrise as you journey to a marine wildlife sanctuary. Here, you can enjoy bird watching and swim amidst the enchanting bioluminescence at nightfall. Imagine the sensation of swimming among the stars or the sky. Bioluminescence is a phenomenon where…

Location
Margarita Grill
Pino Suárez
We will meet EN Margaritapv (margaritagrill)” EN romantic area. When you arrive, just take a seat and mention that you are coming to DE Bioluminescence Tour and wait POR your Guide.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Andres_r
Sep 26, 2025
Amazing, once in a lifetime experience that you should not pass up! - My wife and I are on our honeymoon and this has been one of the coolest things we've done, not only on this trip, but in general as well! We had to reschedule the tour because of weather, but Alejandro, the tour guide, immediately confirmed that we could go on the tour the next day, so its great that they can be flexible! The entire tour was amazing from the boat ride, sightseeing, and Alejandro's knowledge of the area and ocean, to the swimming and getting to see the bioluminescence in the water. Truly an incredible experience!
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W7220bhandreas
Sep 25, 2025
Super recommended - We loved it! Our group was 5 people and our guide was Alex and they were all excellent! He was super dad. One of the best experiences. Apart 10/10 your photos lol
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Malia_r
Sep 21, 2025
This was such a special... - This was such a special tour out to the wildlife preserve at night! It was a beautiful boat ride at sunset, which gave us a gorgeous view of the shore, and we learned so much from our tour guide along the way. Once we arrived, the education continued, and we got to see the blue-footed boobies who made this area a wildlife preservation. Jumping in the water to see the bioluminescence was absolutely a highlight. There's something very different about seeing it in person! One of our party couldn't jump in the water to swim, and our tour guide was creative about showing him the bioluminescence from the boat. Overall, this was an amazing tour and I would highly recommend doing this!
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Gavin_l
Sep 8, 2025
Gorgeous sunset.... - Gorgeous sunset. Absolutely wild to swim in the bioluminescent waters. Amazing time. Can not recommend swimwear enough.
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Vincenzo_g
Sep 6, 2025
Bioluminescence is must do in PV - Honestly a must do, the trip out to los arcos was quick and beautiful at sunset. The bioluminescence was easily seen at night, engulfing you body as you swim. The guide was great with explaining the significance of the natural habitat and those who inhabit it. Well worth the money and time, genuinely enjoyed the tour.
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Maia_h
Sep 6, 2025
Safe, educational, and FUN! - Victor was an incredible tour guide and this tour was totally worth it. He was extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and friendly. I was the only guest due to less than ideal weather, and was honestly very nervous, as a solo female traveler. But my anxiety was eased as Victor and the captain made me feel very comfortable and gave me an unforgettable experience. Victor’s knowledge as a marine biologist really enhanced the tour! He taught me a lot about the local flora and fauna and his explanations of the science behind bioluminescence were thorough but easy to understand. His passion for the topic made me even more excited to see the dinoflagellates. It was really an amazing experience to see them, especially underwater with the snorkel mask. We also saw unique birds and Los Arcos itself was beautiful. The ride back was relaxing and offered a super cool view of PV at night. We even saw fireworks! I 100% recommend this tour, especially with Victor. It’s something you won’t be able to replicate elsewhere. Even if it’s rainy, I highly suggest sticking it out! I’m once again very grateful for the professionalism and enthusiasm Victor and the captain showed. I would love to do another tour with them in the future!
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Kylar
Sep 4, 2025
A memory of a life time - The bioluminescence trip was absolutely magical! From start to finish, everything was well-organized and the guides made us feel safe, comfortable, and excited for the adventure. Paddling through the water and seeing it light up with every stroke was breathtaking—it felt like we were surrounded by tiny stars. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and shared fascinating details about the science and history of the glowing waters, which made the experience even more special. It was peaceful, beautiful, and unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before. Truly a must-do adventure—I’ll be talking about this for years!
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Vacation369511
Sep 4, 2025
Fun with glowing plankton - We had a fun time and learned a lot about bioluminescence and Los Arcos. And yes, we could see it and touch it! Alejandro was a cool tour guide and very knowledgeable.
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Ira_r
Aug 31, 2025
Must do in Puerto Vallarta - Amazing experience. Victor and Luis were both excellent. Victor is incredibly knowledgeable about the area and the bioluminescence. 1000% recommended.
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Carolbf4119lw
Aug 29, 2025
A very cool thing to do - While the transport is not luxurious, timing a little delayed and the advertised beer not available, the tour itself was enjoyable with the highlight definitely being to swim amongst the bioluminescence. That was a bucket list thrill for us and Victor was an excellent guide.
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From $77
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).