Bioluminescence & sunset boat tour to Los Arcos Sanctuary
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a boat ride around the bay watching a beautiful sunset or sunrise as you head to a marine wildlife sanctuary to watch birds and swim in bioluminescence at nightfall.
Just imagine you look like you're swimming in the stars or the sky.
Bioluminescence is an event where phytoplankton shines in the water, manifests as blue light, it is something you should definitely live once in your life!!
We have departures at dawn in case the dates you want to reserve is full moon time.
Limit group size: 14 people
-under 5 years old cannot attend for security.
No minors in your arms for safety.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not allowed for hours and security under 12 years
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Lifevest
Welcome drink
What To Expect
We will set off by boat to the marine park the arches On our way you can observe a magical sunset or sunrise overlooking the bay and take great photos. We will tour the park as we explain all the history and information of this marine sanctuary. We will wait until night falls to observe bioluminescence, a magical event that gives us nature that every person must live at least once in his life -Under 9 years old cannot attend for security No babies in arms for safety
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Bioluminescence & sunset boat tour to Los Arcos Sanctuary
Reviews
207 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
GLOWing review
Robert F,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Hector definitely knew his stuff. Sea was a little rough but the captain kept things calm for us. The dinoflagellates were beautiful, snorkeling was the obvious highlight of this cruise.
Choppy waters but fun
alvin r,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
4.00Not what I had expected. The tour left at 7:10pm and we barely caught the sunset. This was partly because the boat before ours was having trouble disembarking people so it wasn't the fault of our group leader. However, it is a 20-30 minute ride to Los Arcos so if we started earlier we could have still caught a beautiful sunset and avoid any potential issues. Outside of that the tour went great. Choppy waters and overcast cloudy sky but again nothing that the tour guide could control. If you go swimming (we didn't) the tour is even better. I would recommend it still.
Was a wonderful...
Bryan L,
Aug 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Was a wonderful experience, was like looking at an ocean of fireflies and was definitely worth it! Victor was our guide and he was extremely knowledgeable, respectful to the nature and friendly! Highly recommend
Bioluminisencia en vallarta
Mario M,
Jul 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great service, the boat was lilly great captain and guide tour guy was theral and helful explaining around
Fantastic! Highly recommend!
Alexandra H,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alex was an amazing tour guide! Extremely knowledgeable and made the experience unforgettable! Fernando was a great boat captain, too!
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