Sunset Boat Tour & Bioluminescence Adventure at Los Arcos Islands

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Overview

Available languages

English
Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience the rare combination of a Pacific sunset and natural bioluminescence in one tour. Swim in a protected marine reserve guided by local experts for a truly immersive nighttime adventure.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

To bring: towel, sweater (it gets chilly)

Wearing: bathing suit (under comfortable clothing), sandals (best) or sneakers

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

1

Playa Mismaloya

Meet your guide and receive a welcome drink on the beach to set the tone for a magical evening

30 minutes • Admission Included
2

Bay of Banderas

As the boat moves through the Bay of Banderas, the sunset becomes one of the highlights of the evening. The sky fills with warm colors as daylight fades, and the ocean slowly darkens around you. It’s a relaxed and enjoyable moment on the water, offering a beautiful transition from the daytime cruise to the nighttime experience.

45 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Soda/Pop

Life vest

Alcoholic Beverages

Public transportation

Options

Sunset Boat Tour & Bioluminescence Adventure at Los Arcos Islands

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great experience with Pancho

    589spaceg,,Feb 14, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I went on this excursion by myself and it was unbelievable experience, the way this plankton glows and the sunset at Mismaloya beach was a whole blast plus the great service of my guide Guillermo A.k.A Pancho who is really knowledgeable made this an experience you can live once in a life

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  • Loved this experience, we...

    Luc V,,Feb 3, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Loved this experience, we actually got to see the bioluminiscense in the darkest places under the cave. For sure something you should do at least once! Great staff providing this all in a great atmosfere!

  • 100% recommended experience

    diegomN572QY,,Feb 1, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Wonderful experience!! I did this trip with Diego and was awesome, learned lots of information of the national park, saw lots of different kinds of birds and beautiful landscapes at the incredible sunset of Puerto Vallarta in the boat, after the sun touched the ocean and came the night the bioluminescence was something amazing, we went into a cave and the experience went to the next level, swimming at the islands of the national park at night time was something really fabulous, loved it. My twin Diego has lots of knowledge about the area, a 100% recommend tour guide in PV, see you next year!

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  • Excellent guide, thank you

    Nvr Z,,Jan 26, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    An amazing experience from start to finish. The guide was excellent; very attentive and with a very positive energy. Starting with a drink at the beach at sunset was lovely, and seeing the bioluminescence in the caves was just magical. Definitely a unique experience that I totally recommend.

  • Perfectly executed experience — highly recommended

    annie l,,Jan 25, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    From the very first moment, this bioluminescence tour felt special. Alex was an amazing guide who brought such a calm, positive energy to the group. Starting the evening with a drink on the beach while watching the sun set over the Pacific was simply beautiful. Seeing the bioluminescence glowing so clearly in the dark caves was pure magic — something I’ll never forget and had never experienced before. A truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thank you, Alex!

  • Don't skip this!

    Coastal18521045780,,Jan 23, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This bioluminescence tour was absolutely unforgettable. Guillermo was an excellent guide who made everyone feel comfortable and created a really nice atmosphere. Starting the evening with a welcome drink on the beach while watching the sunset over the Pacific was the perfect touch. Once night fell, the bioluminescence in the caves was incredibly visible and truly magical — something I had never experienced before. This is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thank you so much, Guillermo!

  • More Than a Tour — A Memory for Life

    770karolp,,Jan 21, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This experience was truly magical. From the very beginning, our guide blended in so naturally that it felt like he was part of our group of friends, not just a tour guide. We never felt like tourists. We enjoyed a few drinks on the beach and then headed out by boat to watch one of the most beautiful sunsets we’ve ever seen. Experiencing bioluminescence for the first time was absolutely incredible. Being able to get into the water made the experience even more special. It was not only the highlight of our stay in Puerto Vallarta, but a memory we’ll carry with us forever.

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