Meet the Famous Hidden Beach by Speedboat with Snorkeling
Overview
Our tour to Playa Escondida in the Marietas Islands is an exclusive and regulated experience, designed for adventurers looking to explore one of Mexico’s most iconic destinations.
Unlike other tours, this tour allows you to access the famous Playa del Amor, a natural crater hidden in the heart of the island, only accessible by swimming through a rocky passage.
Experience the thrill of a speed boat ride through Banderas Bay, with possible sightings of dolphins and humpback whales in season.
Swim in crystal clear waters, snorkel in a protected ecosystem, and explore the biodiversity of Marietas Islands National Park with expert guides.
This tour is the only safe and certified way to get to Playa Escondida, with small groups for a personalized experience.
Book in advance and live an unforgettable adventure!
What's Included
- Exciting speedboat ride across the bay to the Marietas Islands
- Life jacket
- Snorkeling and safety equipment
- Lightweight snack on board
- Guided swim through the rock arch, towards Playa Escondida
- Restroom on board
- Conservation Bracelet $180 mxn per person
- Port Tax $33 mxn per person
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Bay of Banderas
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Marietas Islands
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Bay of Banderas
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Participants must be in good shape and able to swim 200 feet (60 meters) from the boat to the beach. Distance may vary depending on sea conditions.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age: 12 years / Maximum age: 65 years
- In compliance with federal regulations, access to Playa Escondida is limited to 15 to 20 minutes.
- Access to the beach is subject to sea conditions and is not guaranteed.
- Please refrain from using sunscreen, even biodegradable, as it is harmful to marine fauna and flora.
- Due to federal regulations and for your safety, life jackets and helmets are required to pass through the rocky passage to the beach.
- In accordance with National Park regulations and in an effort to protect the flight path of endemic birds, drones are prohibited on this tour.
- This tour is not suitable for pregnant women and people with back, neck, heart, balance or vertigo problems.
- WHAT SHOULD I GET? Swimsuit and towel Clothing with sun protection Light sweater (during the winter months) Additional money for dock fees, conservation rate and photos.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Will I get seasick on Meet the Famous Hidden Beach by Speedboat with Snorkeling?
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Activity code: C-311079P27
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Puerto Vallarta customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Exciting speedboat ride across the bay to the Marietas Islands.
- Life jacket.
- Snorkeling and safety equipment.
- Lightweight snack on board.
- Guided swim through the rock arch, towards Playa Escondida.
- Restroom on board.
- Conservation Bracelet $180 mxn per person.
- Port Tax $33 mxn per person.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Meet the Famous Hidden Beach by Speedboat with Snorkeling is as follows:
- 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
- Participants must be in good shape and able to swim 200 feet (60 meters) from the boat to the beach. Distance may vary depending on sea conditions.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Meet the Famous Hidden Beach by Speedboat with Snorkeling will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Puerto Vallarta. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Exciting speedboat ride across the bay to the Marietas Islands
- Life jacket
- Snorkeling and safety equipment
- Lightweight snack on board
- Guided swim through the rock arch, towards Playa Escondida
- Restroom on board
- Conservation Bracelet $180 mxn per person
- Port Tax $33 mxn per person
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Participants must be in good shape and able to swim 200 feet (60 meters) from the boat to the beach. Distance may vary depending on sea conditions.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age: 12 years / Maximum age: 65 years
- In compliance with federal regulations, access to Playa Escondida is limited to 15 to 20 minutes.
- Access to the beach is subject to sea conditions and is not guaranteed.
- Please refrain from using sunscreen, even biodegradable, as it is harmful to marine fauna and flora.
- Due to federal regulations and for your safety, life jackets and helmets are required to pass through the rocky passage to the beach.
- In accordance with National Park regulations and in an effort to protect the flight path of endemic birds, drones are prohibited on this tour.
- This tour is not suitable for pregnant women and people with back, neck, heart, balance or vertigo problems.
- WHAT SHOULD I GET? Swimsuit and towel Clothing with sun protection Light sweater (during the winter months) Additional money for dock fees, conservation rate and photos.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
