Bioluminescence by kayak or SUP to Los Arcos Puerto Vallarta

4.9
(359 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This activity is unique because it combines the magic of nature with an unforgettable sensory experience

Bioluminescence on the move – You don’t just watch it, you live it. Every row and every brush with water ignites an ethereal blue glow, as if the ocean responds to your presence.

Silent, immersive experience – Without engine noise, you’ll only hear the sound of water, night birds and sea breezes. This allows you to connect with nature in a deep and serene way.

Respect for marine life – Motor boats can disturb the ecosystem with noise and pollution. Rowing, we minimize our impact.

A sense of adventure and achievement – Sliding with your own effort on water makes you part of the experience, not just a spectator. It’s a journey that feels authentic and rewarding.

This is not just an excursion, it is a pure encounter with the ocean, with its secret light and serene rhythm. Here, you and nature become one.

What's Included

Bottled water
Snacks
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please contact us to confirm your pickup.

We meet one hour before the scheduled departure time outside the Vibin Bar & Grill, located at Calle Morelos 527, Downtown, Puerto Vallarta.

Please note that the 3 hours of the tour do not include transportation time.

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Meeting point

Our Beach Club location for all tours, classes and rentals. The Beach Club is located at the southern end of Mismaloya Beach, seven miles (11 km) south of the Romantic Zone in Puerto Vallarta. Once we see the sea head on, we find ourselves at the end of the left side.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

For more than eight years, we have guided adventurous souls through the waters of Mismaloya, revealing the secrets of bioluminescence in its fullest glory.

This natural phenomenon, visible all year round. Depending on the season of your visit, we recommend you to leave before dawn or evening

We will paddle from our beach club in Mismaloya to Los Arcos Marine Park, a marine life sanctuary where birds and fish weave their own legends. There, in the stillness of the sea, they will witness an unparalleled spectacle: bioluminescence transforming every row, every movement, into flashes of liquid magic.

Upon returning, the warmth of our beach club will greet you with a feast for the soul: cookies, chocolates, seasonal fruit and a comforting hot chocolate. The night becomes even more special next to our campfire, where fire and sea breezes intertwine in an embrace of tranquility.

In addition, photos taken during the tour are completely free. And for your convenience, roundtrip transportation is included.

If at the end of the evening your spirit still craves more, we invite you to taste the pizzas of our restaurant

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Snorkeling
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Kayaking Tours
On the Water
Swimming
Sea Caving
Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy

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

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