Private SAFARI to Marietas Islands including Hidden Beach & Surf
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- lifevest
- LunchGastronomic Experience: We will prepare an Acapulqueño Style Shrimp Ceviche: Boiled shrimp, orange juice, oregano, olive oil, avocado, tomato, serrano chili, ketchup and onion.
- Alcoholic BeveragesBeer Tasting.
- Soda/PopWater and soft drinks
- Bottled water
- Surf class for beginners.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Av. El Anclote 20, 63734 Corral del Risco, Nay., Mexico
When you get to Playa Anclote, you have to go to the pier that is on the beach.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Islas Marietas
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Islas Marietas
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Islas Marietas
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Islas Marietas
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Islas Marietas
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Islas Marietas
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Marietas Islands
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
8
El Anclote
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
9
El Anclote
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- On some occasions it may be possible that the start of the Tour must take approximately 1 hour, this is because the tide level may be high, so in order to swim through the tunnel it is better to wait for the tide to go out. We will always notify you 1 or 2 days before your trip.
- The activity is suitable for children over 10 years old and Adults under 65 years old.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Keith_M
The detailed description was excellent. and the tour guides themselves were amazing. We were able to see several pods of whales, nursing calves, and their activity. It was an overall delightful experience and I would recommend it to others.
Reviews
4.9
based on 78 reviews
tyson_C, Mar 2026
This tour was so worth it. We got to see hidden beach all to ourselves as no one else had arrived yet. Eduardo was a great host on the boat and made the experience super fun while teaching us about the nature and history of the area. Our tour coordinator Eduardo (other Eduardo). Took into account our food preferences for lunch and even helped us with arrangements for transportation back to Puerto Vallarta after the tour. Truly above and beyond service and experience!!
Bob_T, Feb 2026
There was a cartel uprising in Puerto Vallarta and as the boat captain had family there, the excursion was terminated early. Completed 2 of 7 activities. No communication from Viator
Diane_H, Feb 2026
My friends and I booked this excursion for a bachelorette trip and had so much fun! Our guide was extremely kind, patient and knowledgable. One of my friends was hesitant to swim to shore and Daniel strapped her to him and safely brought her to the island. He also took the best pictures of us in the limited time we were allowed on the hidden beach. After swimming to the 2nd beach, another friend got her hair tangled on a necklace and Daniel spent so much time and effort to get it untangled. We felt so cared for and safe under his guidance. The ceviche lunch onshore at the end was also delicious. Eduardo also made sure to have gluten free tortilla chips and beer for one of my friends. We also were able to see some dolphins and a whale!
Travis_M, Jan 2026
Fantastic trip. Eduardo was very responsive to questions prior to the trip. Hidden beach, whales, and snorkeling was great! The small group (4 for our trip made it very special and was well worth it). The Ceviche at the end slapped! 10/10.
Keith_M, Jan 2026
The detailed description was excellent. and the tour guides themselves were amazing. We were able to see several pods of whales, nursing calves, and their activity. It was an overall delightful experience and I would recommend it to others.
Charles_R, Jan 2026
Had a great morning with Lalo and Daniel! The tour was about 3 hours long and was 3 hours of fun! Hidden beach is just a cool experience like no other. It’s not to be missed! Our Captain Lalo and first mate/guide Daniel did a great job showing us all the sights around the islands as well as information about the sights. Lalo also found multiple pods of whales to watch including a mating pod and a mother and baby whale. He was an excellent, safe captain! It was amazing how close he was able to get to the blowhole without putting us at risk! Daniel showed us all the nooks and crannies around the islands. He was very helpful with my wife who is not a strong swimmer. He was also a great photographer and knew all of the best spots for pictures. The snorkeling was just awesome even though they told us that it wasn’t the best spot due to the conditions. We saw so many schools of different fish and a variety of different fish as well as a stingray. The boat is not a luxury boat but feels very safe and fits a small group of people. We only had 8 people in our group. We also got to meet Eduardo, the owner who provided a great lunch and information on the beach after the tour. Great customer service from Eduardo! We would certainly take this tour again! You can’t go wrong with Oceanus Lifetime!
Stephanie_M, Dec 2025
Eduardo was fantastic. Great communication and even helped us find a driver to get to the meeting point. The snorkeling was fantastic! And the lunch- oh my goodness, the shrimp ceviche was amazing!! So good. Eduardo even made special lunch accommodations for our vegetarian daughter Her sandwich was delicious!! Loved the experience
scott_w, Nov 2025
Seeing the islands was such a great experience! The islands were beautiful and we got to see a whale breach, which we were fortunate to see. Eduardo, our guide, was very friendly and helpful.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hello Scott,
Thank you so much, we are really glad your family Group enjoyed the Safari to Marietas Islands.
Megan_O, Aug 2025
We had the most incredible day visiting Marietas Islands with Eduardo and crew! Highly recommend this experience to anyone and everyone as long as you’re comfortable with the swimming component. Without question it was the highlight of an incredible week in Punta Mita and a truly unforgettable experience! Thank you to Eduardo for making this a day we will never forget! Can’t wait to return and do it again with our teenagers, and also try the other tours you offer. This was a first rate operation with five star service! A+++++
David_W, Aug 2025
This was such a cool adventure. The water was so amazing to swim and snorkel in. The hidden beach was magical and we really enjoyed seeing the blow hole too. Eduardo was a great guide. He was accommodating, knowledgeable of the area, and even provided the best lunch we had all trip with the shrimp ceviche. He even gave us surf lessons! Great, great experience all around.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you Dave,
We are.glad your family had a great Safari to Marietas, It was a great day with good weather conditions... We were able to share with your family all the good Things the Marine ecosystem of the area has to offer to visitors...
Keep Surfing..!!!
michogio, Jun 2025
We did this as a group of 5. All of us loved the experience. Eduardo was a great tour guide. Lunch was great as well. Highly recommend this tour!
caroline_g, Apr 2025
Wow! We were smiling ear to ear the entire time. Everything about this excursion was top notch. The visit to the Hidden Beach is not to be missed on a trip to Puerto Vallarta. We felt so lucky to have Eduardo as our guide. He was super knowledgeable, very friendly, and really went a over and beyond to make this a special trip. Not to mention the ceviche after spending so much time in the water was *chefs kiss* perfection. You will not regret going!
Alise_C, Jan 2025
This was one of the best tours we’ve ever taken!! We saw so much in a short period of time- secret beach, hidden beach, a rare sighting of blue footed boobie mating, humpback whales jumping out of the water, snorkeling, and beautiful fish. The small group tour is definitely worth paying for vs the larger tours and Eduardo was always there to guide us and ensure everyone was having a good time. Highly recommend!!
Stella_B, Dec 2024
Eduardo had vehicle trouble so we started the trip with ship captain Jesus and guide Noe. We swam out to the beach and had it all to ourselves. Did some snorkeling afterward saw fish, an eel and a baby blue-footed boobie (a bird). Eduardo met us after the boat ride was over and had a delicious meal prepared along with our favorite beverages. We visited and had a wonderful time with him. VERY enjoyable, HIGHLY recommend.
KAREN_A, Dec 2024
This tour went above and beyond. The hidden beach was an incredible! After Hidden Beach, we got to snorkel and go to another exclusive beach, only accessible by boat. On our way back we even saw whales! Lunch was delicious and even though we ran out of time for surfing because we were on a cruise ship and had to get back I’m sure that would’ve been incredible too. The whole experience was fantastic and I highly recommend it. My 13-year-old said it was one of his favorite days of his entire life.
Michael_v, Nov 2024
My husband and I had a wonderful day with Eduardo and his team. The snorkeling was fantastic. Eduardo shared interesting details about some of the fish and made sure we didn't miss seeing the unusual ones. The islands were beautiful and I would definitely recommend doing this tour with a small group. The experience was unforgettable. The crew made sure we had the best photos at each stop. The ceviche for lunch was delicious. I would definitely recommend taking this tour when visiting the area.
Jamie_R, Jul 2024
Everything about this personalized excursion was great! Our boat had a max of 10 people so it was great with our party of 8 and 2 more guests. Eduardo was our boat guide and Ismael was our snorkeling guide. They took us to the hidden beach and it was beautiful! They both were very knowledgeable of the location and Ismael even took pictures for us while there! Plenty of time to see this hidden treasure. It’s a short swim from the boat to the hidden beach with a life vest and Ismael guided us the whole way. Then they took us to 2 other spots to snorkel and then to another beach. Once done, Eduardo fed us shrimp ceviche and cold beers, sodas and water on the beach. Jesus then taught the 4 teenage girls to surf! They had an absolute blast! Jesus was patient and got them going fast! I highly recommend Oceanus Lifetime and this excursion!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hi Jamie, good day ..
Im super glad your family enjoyed the Safari Tour at its Best
Your teenagers were awesome at the Beginner Surf Experience... When I looked at them doing It I realized thats exactly the feeling we want all of our guests Experience...that sense of Joy & Freedom...
I didnt have Time to take photos or videos that day,,, If you would like to share some would be great for us because we could show future guests whats is this about It...!!
Thank you so much for all...
My email Is oceanus.lifetime@gmail.com AND my Mobile Is (+52) 33 3323 2630
Camille_A, May 2024
Eduardo & team was so kind! This was a very personalized tour, we did so much in one day and never felt rushed. We were some of the first to try the Subwing and it was AMAZING. May be the best snorkeling I’ve ever experience. Crazy fish! The island blew my mind. I highly recommend this water Safari.
Joshua_J, Oct 2023
The guides were friendly and knowledgeable about the marine life and the history of the area. The snorkeling and cave excursions were beautiful, with lots of birds, crabs, fish and coral. We felt we were able to have a more personalized experience in the smaller group setting compared to some of the larger groups we saw. We were originally a little nervous about accessing the hidden beach by swimming through the cave entrance but the guides made it all very safe and easy to navigate. We had a great experience. The cold beer and freshly-made ceviche at the trip’s end were a special touch and made the trip even more memorable. We wouldn’t hesitate to do another tour with them in the future.
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