Embark on a private boat trip with a naturalist guide to explore the fishing village of Yelapa and its beautiful beaches. Take some time from snorkeling and discover a vibrant underwater world.

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Duration 6 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English
Private group

Highlights

Admire the beautiful views of Mexico's Pacific coast
See a variety of colorful fish while snorkeling along the shore
Learn about plants and animals of the area with a naturalist guide
Explore the secluded fishing village of Yelapa
Hike to the Cascada de Yelapa and swim in the natural pool

Full description

Enjoy a private scenic boat tour from Puerto Vallarta to the charming town of Yelapa. Learn more about local flora and fauna with your guide and snorkel beneath the waves, seeing a variety of tropical marine creatures.

Set off from Puerto Vallarta and take in the scenic views of the coastline. Take plenty of beautiful photos as you cruise along the ocean waves.

Then, make a stop at a perfect snorkeling location. Jump in the water and discover the amazing underwater world and spot a variety of colorful tropical fish and other marine creatures, with the help of your guide. Continue to the quaint fishing town of Yelapa. Explore along the shore with your guide or take a short hike to the waterfall nearby where you can cool off with a swim. After taking some time for lunch, at your own expense, hop back on the boat for the return journey to Puerto Vallarta.

Includes

Private boat trip
Snorkeling equipment
Naturalist guide

Dock fee of $40 per person (paid in cash onsite)
Lunch
Tips

Not suitable for

Children under 3 years
Pregnant women
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the entrance of the EcoTours Vallarta, next to the ramp in the Marina of Puerto Vallarta.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Swimwear
Towel
Camera
Biodegradable sunscreen
Comfortable clothes
Cash

Not allowed

Pets
Intoxication

Know before you go

All participants must be able to enter and leave the boat with the help of a ladder
All participants should be able to swim on their own
This tour will not take place in the event of adverse weather conditions, and will be rescheduled

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Our instructor, Cynthia, and our boat driver, Rafael were amazing to work with! They were extremely knowledgeable about the fishies, wild life, and towns around us! They made us feel extremely safe the entire time. They even took pictures of us on our phones, free of charge! Most other adventure companies would charge for that. I really appreciated the knowledge and the professionalism of both of them. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone looking to explore Yelapa and snorkel to see colorful fish! We even saw a huge sea turtle! 10/10!

June 21, 2022

Puerto Vallarta: Private Boat Trip to Yelapa with Snorkeling

Puerto Vallarta: Private Boat Trip to Yelapa with Snorkeling

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