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hidden beach tour
By Marietas Punta Mita
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Love beach tour (hidden beach)
Description:
In this tour the entrance to hidden beach is guaranteed (only in weather issues you cannot enter which the deposit or total payment of this tour is returned).
(They only allow 30 min to enter and leave the beach in which we have to swim approximately 80 meters).
On this tour they normally go in groups of 4 to 6 people, sometimes 8 people can go, the two Marietas Islands are visited in general.
On the second island is where we do the snorkeling activity in which
we are around 30 min. After the snorkeling activity, you get off at a second beach that we know as nopalera beach, on this beach you have to swim approximately 10 meters to get there, on the beach they only allow a maximum of 20 min.
It includes:
Boat with roof.
Trained Captain and Guide.
Life Insurance (Only on board the boat).
Lifevest.
Bracelets (Mandatory to enter the Marietas Islands).
Cooler with water and soft drinks.
Visit to the 2 islands that make up the Islas Marietas National Park.
Enter the hidden beach (playa del amor) for 30 minutes.
Snorkel and equipment for your practice (swimming with the fish) for 30 minutes.
Bird watching.
Go down to "La Nopalera" beach (2nd island) for 20 minutes.
Puente de Piedra (crater similar to the hidden beach or love beach).
Get to know stone figures that make up the islands.
All in the aforementioned time of 3 hours.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 10-64, max of 8 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Marietas Islands
What's not included- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Start:
- Shark's tour punta mita, Av. Las Pangas 1, 63727 Corral del Risco, Nay., MexicoThe departure point is at the Punta de Mita Tourism Cooperative in front of the small marina.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 218207P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Pregnant women are not allowed.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 218207P4
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Itinerary
- Av. Las Pangas 1, 63727 Corral del Risco, Nay., MexicoThe departure point is at the Punta de Mita Tourism Cooperative in front of the small marina.
- 1Love beach tour (hidden beach) Description: In this tour the entrance to hidden beach is guaranteed (only in weather issues you cannot enter which the deposit or total payment of this tour is returned). (They only allow 30 min to enter and leave the beach in which we have to swim approximately 80 meters). On this tour they normally go in groups of 4 to 6 people, sometimes 8 people can go, the two Marietas Islands are visited in general. On the second island is where we do the snorkeling activity in which we are around 30 min. After the snorkeling activity, you get off at a second beach that we know as nopalera beach, on this beach you have to swim approximately 10 meters to get there, on the beach they only allow a maximum of 20 min. It includes: Boat with roof. Trained Captain and Guide. Life Insurance (Only on board the boat). Lifevest. Bracelets (Mandatory to enter the Marietas Islands). Cooler with water and soft drinks. Visit to the 2 islands that make up the Islas Marietas National Park. Enter the hidden beach (playa del amor) for 30 minutes. Snorkel and equipment for your practice (swimming with the fish) for 30 minutes. Bird watching. Go down to "La Nopalera" beach (2nd island) for 20 minutes. Puente de Piedra (crater similar to the hidden beach or love beach). Get to know stone figures that make up the islands. All in the aforementioned time of 3 hours.
About the operator
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- COtraveler333880 contributionsGreat tour by localsWe were a group of six women and had a great time on this tour. The captain and guide were amazing and very knowledgeable. One nice aspect of this company is that it's run by locals, not some huge company that's simply in it for the money. I encourage you to take this tour!Written October 15, 2024
- svassallo0 contributionsEpic Humpback AdventureFun to learn about Rudi’s unique story of arriving in Puerto Vallarta some 35 years ago and then headed off with our awesome guide Abraham. Within ten minutes, we were in the midst of a mom humpback Cindy, who visits every year and is recognized by the ladder of propeller scars on her right side, and her 3-week old baby. We then ventured off to see a handful of males breaching and flopping their pecs near the east end of Isla Marietas. We ended our tour with a quick but incredible visit with another energetic mom in the process of teaching her month-old calf how to breach and slap the surface.Written December 29, 2023
- Mike K0 contributionsVery nice, laid back trip. We saw lots of whales on the way to and from the island. The snorkeling was fun and amazing.Great fun. On time and low stress boat ride with some options given as to what we’d like to do to include go on the beach to hang out or go check out more whales. We chose whales.Written December 27, 2023
- keithk3890 contributionsJaciel knows where the fish are!!Spent a full day on the Marietta’s with Captain Jaciel and a mate, to go looking for tuna. Cruised out to the Rock, ocean was calm and lots of life. Within 30 minutes captain had me hooked into a 100lb Yellowfin. Put up quite a fight, almost an hour and a half to boat it! Spent the rest of the day chasing various species. Great boat, great captain, he worked super hard, even pitching in when my arms felt like they were going to fall off from fighting the tuna!Written December 23, 2023
- Taylor R0 contributionsLovely and Fun time on the ocean!We had a great experience with these guys! Professional and fun guides, took us to the two islands, showed us all the cool rock formations and blue footed booby birds. Went snorkeling and saw so many beautiful fish then hung out by the beach. Lovely time all around and highly recommend!Written September 7, 2023
- A9387TWgabriell0 contributionsGreat Tour for the priceThe tour was amazing and the guide made us feel safe at all times The captain handled the boat as we snorkeled. We were not able to see some of the attraction as it was closed during the weekday, something to be aware of before bookingWritten August 22, 2023
- Nathan J0 contributionsGreat tour!! Go with them!My wife and I have two young daughters ages 7.5 and 2.5. We were looking for a tour to Marietas Islands but wanted to make sure it was suitable for kids, particularly for our youngest. We knew we couldn’t swim to Hidden Beach with our kids and wanted more of a beach/swimming experience. We’re so glad we found Tour Marietas Islands - Jaciel was great!! As soon as we booked Jaciel was very responsive to our messages and confirmed he would bring life vests for the kids. Once we were at the island he went above and beyond with our kids by having our youngest in a floatie ring, which she loved! He towed her around in the water while our oldest snorkeled. He was also very accommodating with customizing the itinerary by spending more time at the island and in the water than boating around the island, which was better suited for us. And rather than wait our turn for a photo op under the crater when my daughter and I felt a little seasick, we came back and did that at the end of the tour when there were no more boats, so we were in and out in a few minutes. We really appreciated the flexibility and customization that his tour offered. Overall it was a great experience for our family - thanks so much Jaciel and crew!!Written July 24, 2023
- cindyH31540 contributionsFun from Punta MitaGreat guides, shorter trip than others which is good because you spend more time in the islands. Personal tour is great.Written May 28, 2023
- guntaskaurg0 contributionsBeautifulIt was everything we expected and more. Up and close to the exclusive islands Marietas is stunning. Our captain Eddie and guide Noah were wonderful. We all had a great time especially snorkeling. My toddler son was in the ocean floating with a safe baby tube provided by Noah. I will not forget ever. One of the most beautiful memorable times in my life. Thank you Eddie and NoahWritten May 22, 2023
- 824barbr0 contributionsAn amazing timeIt was so much fun. Both the captain and his mate were so knowledgeable and friendly. A great way to spend our last full day in Mexico.Written April 22, 2023
- Tmumf0 contributionsA trip everyone should experience!At first we were a little apprehensive because our guides were 30 mins late but the tip more than made up for it. Our guide spotted dolphins, humpback whales, sting rays and all kinds of other marine life. They made it very fun for us and we were so appreciative!Written March 21, 2023
- Guide272549099130 contributionsGreat tourGreat tour out to Marietas Island Park. Saw lots of whales along the way and dolphins too. Beautiful hidden beaches and snorkeling(although water is pretty murky). Great hosts too. Definitely recommendWritten March 7, 2023
- Jane S0 contributionsExcellent personal serviceThis was a fantastic tour! Casper was a very skilled pilot who safely guided us into some beautiful spots. Jonah took us to a place where the snorkeling was fine and the fish and coral were lovelyWritten February 10, 2023
- R4025BKjasonb0 contributionsA Simple but Fun Tour !A simple private tour is how’d I’d sum this up. The captain and guide were both great! The snorkeling was decent but the visibility wasn’t too clear. Still a fun time for a shorter tour.Written January 28, 2023
- anthonymelnick0 contributionsGreat Memories in Punta MitaBooked the day before and it was amazing! Excellent tour guides, very funny, safe driver and speak English well. They swam with us and made us feel safe the whole time. They brought drinks for us which was much appreciated. Saw whales, blue footed boobies, and amazing caves on the tour. Just 9 minutes from our hotel at Iberostar. We had Juan as a captain. Terrific!Written January 8, 2023
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Moussie_12
Ottawa, Canada13 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Our tour was great. There was only 4 people including us on the tour so got the flexibility to customize our tour a bit to do more whale watching than snorkeling. We went on a Sunday and there were not too many people. Only saw one other group out when we went. Tour was less than 3 hours which was perfect for us as no bathroom on the boat (we weren't expecting one...lol) They give you a floatation device and hamlet to protect your head for the swim through the cave to the hidden beach. We saw tones of birds, dolphins and WHALES which I was thrilled about. I felt very safe swimming through the cave with our tour guide and they take lots of pro-cautions to preserve the coral reef. If you decide to go you cannot wear footwear orsurf shirt – only your bathing suite. I recommend purchasing a reef safe sunscreen and applying it before the boat ride as you cannot reapply sunscreen once on the boat. I would highly recommend this tour over the MEGA Yacht ones as you see more and get a better experience. Lots of places in Punta Mita to go for a beverage/lunch after the tour.
Written February 5, 2024
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Anne Silsby
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The crew was very accommodating and wanted to make sure we were enjoying our tour. We saw many whales to and from our trip to Hidden Beach. The beach itself was amazingly beautiful. We thought the trip was the perfect amount of time (3 hours) not too long or too short. You don’t really get much time on Hidden Beach, but I’m glad we got to see it. The trip seemed a little pricey for the length of time, but it included the National Park entry fee plus from my understanding there are a limited number of people that get access to Hidden Beach each week so I guess you pay a premium for this exclusivity.
Written February 25, 2022
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Nathaniel
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Tour guide was fantastic. Smaller groups only is a plus (only two other people on our trip). Took us to see the wild life, a private beach with snorkeling on one of the islands, and a swim into hidden beach. Guides were helpful and friendly, would highly recommend this particular tour operator! Exceeded expectations.
Written September 10, 2021
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Alistair H
Redmond, WA6 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
A bucket list location. Amazing natural formation. Do not expect any frills on the boat trip. They were friendly and efficient. It is more expensive than other types that do not actually get you into the hidden Beach because the government restricts access and charges fees which is reasonable to protect this natural wonder.
Written May 25, 2023
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Matt S
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Just book it! We ended up with a private tour as no one else booked our time. Carlos and Jose were great! Since it is winter time, we got to see many humpback whales on our way to and from the islands and the guides really tried their best to find them for us. The hidden beach is beautiful. It does require a moderate level of swimming to get into the beach as boats are only allowed to drop you outside, but the guides are very helpful through the process if needed and you always have a life vest on regardless. Snorkeling was good, nice variety of fish. We decided to forego the last beach to go see more whales on our way back and ended up seeing some dolphins too. Highly recommend this trip, especially if staying near Punta Mita as this is the closest departure destination to the islands.
Written December 12, 2022
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AB
Denver, CO16 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Carlos and Jose were phenomenal. This was an actual private tour, and not a boat full of people. They started and finished the tour on time, we were safe and they were informative to what we were seeing. We saw all the birds we had hoped to see on the Marietas and then we snorkeled and saw dozens of fish, octopus and jellyfish. We ended with going to hidden beach and we were the only group there! This tour also leaves from Punta Mita, which was a 10 minute drive from our residence and a 20 minute boat ride to the Marietas, opposed to almost all the other tours that leave from PV (45 minute drive for us, and an hour boat ride to the islands). This is a must if you are in Punta Mita!
Written June 11, 2022
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kkrall61
Saratoga48 contributions
Oct 2022
The islands are amazing! This tour is special because the number of people on the trip is limited. We saw other boats with loads of tourists on them, while we only had 8. It made for a very private and intimate experience. The guides are very knowledgeable about the area, so we learned a lot. We saw so many different kinds of birds, and the snorkeling was fantastic! I would absolutely recommend this tour!
Written October 9, 2022
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misterj_adams
2 contributions
Mar 2023
We saw so much wildlife! Fish galore, blue footed boobies, and humpback whales too! We were very lucky to catch the end of the whale migration
Our guide was very friendly and took a ton of great pictures of us :)
Our guide was very friendly and took a ton of great pictures of us :)
Written March 16, 2023
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Leah A
2 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The hidden beach tour was fantastic. We left right away from our reservation time. Our guide took lots of pictures for us so we could capture the memory. He knew all the good spots. I would recommend anyone visiting to do this excursion.
Written June 4, 2023
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Suzanne K
San Carlos, CA13 contributions
We had an excellent experience on the Hidden beach tour. Johnny, our guide, and Jose, our captain, were excellent at answering questions and keeping us entertained. The swim into the hidden beach and out was a little bit more challenging than expected – – you need a life preserver and a helmet and the current is strong but Johnny was at our side the whole time. The snorkeling was not great and it as it was not clear the day we went but that was not the company’s fault. We would definitely go on another tour with them again.
Written November 7, 2022
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Hola. El tour se puede hacer con niños? 9 y 4 años. Gracias!
Written March 27, 2021
We would like to go on Sunday. We are four of us. Will the boat take us to the hidden beach or we have to swim there?
Written December 12, 2020
Interested in your tour. I have a group of 6 adults 2 kids. Does your boat fit 8 people?
Written June 25, 2020
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