Quimixto & Los Arcos Adventure Tour

The Los Arcos and Quimixto Adventure Tour combines a boat trip, snorkeling and a nature hike in one outing of about 360 minutes. It starts at Marina Puerto Vallarta, from where the boat takes you to the town of Quimixto, and finishes at the National Marine Park of Los Arcos.

In Quimixto a guide accompanies you along a rugged hiking trail for around 35 minutes. The operator says nature offers chances to photograph landscapes along the way. At the end of the walk there is a restaurant serving local food and drinks, and next to it a waterfall of about 33 feet. The source notes that the waterfall is there from August to January, so in other months it may be dry or reduced.

If the walk is too much, horses are available to rent on this tour. The rental is an extra cost, paid in cash on arrival to a separate entity, so bring pesos if you plan to use it. Lunch is not included, so the restaurant stop is where you would pay for food and drinks.

The final stop is Los Arcos, a National Marine Park described as a natural sanctuary home to a colorful variety of tropical fish and one of the most iconic places in Puerto Vallarta. Snorkeling is available there for those interested, and the itinerary gives about 60 minutes for that stop. Snorkeling equipment is included.

The tour suits travelers who want walking, swimming and boat time in a single day and have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Service animals are allowed and public transportation options are available nearby. The price includes bottled water and the use of snorkeling equipment; lunch, gratuities, towels, landing and facility fees are extra, and the source lists no restroom on board. A port entrance fee of 41 MXN pesos per person applies. No meeting point is stated beyond the marina, so confirm it at booking.