Private SAFARI to Marietas Islands including Hidden Beach & Surf

4.9 (81 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Personalized Service. A family enjoying the crystal waters in Hidden Beach. Stage 1 SAFARI. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The Blowhole. Stage 4 SAFARI to Marietas Islands. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

It is an adventure SAFARI, organized by local people, for small groups of less than 10 people per boat. From groups of 4 people the Tour can be Private for you and your guests.

Entrance to Playa Escondida : We will swim approx. 80 meters (6 to 7 minutes round trip) crossing the Marine Tunnel that will take us inside the crater. Snorqueling will be at Skull Reef. Everyone falls in love with the blue-footed Bobo Bird during bird watching. We will visit the idyllic Secret Beach, which is only accessible a few months of the year due to changing sea currents. We will visit the second crater known as ̈Stone Bridge ̈, when the tide drops it is possible to visit a Marine Geyser and get wet with its. Whale Watching (Dec to March) is a great event. (Optional) Experience a beginner surfing lesson on a beach with friendly waves and enjoy our Traditional Shrimp Ceviche & Beers Sea View.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: OCEANUS Lifetime

Ages: Adults (9–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch: Gastronomic Experience: We will prepare an Acapulqueño Style Shrimp Ceviche: Boiled shrimp, orange juice, oregano, olive oil, avocado, tomato, serrano chili, ketchup and onion.
Included: lifevest
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Beer Tasting.
Included: Bottled water
Included: Surf class for beginners.
Included: Use of snorkeling equipment: Use of Snorkelling equipment
Included: Carbonated beverages: water and soft drinks

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Islas Marietas

30 min Admission included

1st Stage: Isla Redonda, to enter Playa Escondida. We will swim approx. 80 meters from the boat to the interior of the crater, in the company of our guide and wearing life jackets, to enter through the underwater tunnel and finally arrive at Playa Escondida. If the tide is not high, it is possible to enter the 2 caves that are right there in Playa Escondida.
Islas Marietas

35 min Admission included

2nd stage: Snorkeling in the Calavera Reef area to learn about the marine life that inhabits this marine sanctuary. We will put on our snorkeling equipment and life jackets to carry out the activity in the company of our guide.
Islas Marietas

30 min Admission included

3rd Stage. Visit to Secret Beach. Thanks to a natural phenomenon in the change of sea currents, it will be possible to visit this beach, which remains inaccessible for much of the year. We will swim about 10 meters to enjoy what many consider the most beautiful beach in the bay, framed by extravagant rock formations and truly beautiful arches.
Islas Marietas

15 min

4th Stage: Second Crater on Isla Larga, called ¨Puente de Piedra¨. We will bring the boat closer until we arrive just below the arch of this impressive crater. It is a place where time seems to stop, ideal for making a wish.
Islas Marietas

25 min Admission included

5th Stage: Bird Watching. Both in our passage through Isla Circular and Isla Larga, inhabit various species of birds, of which the best known is the Blue-footed Booby Bird. We will go around the islands to see the different species of birds and their nesting areas.
Islas Marietas

30 min Admission included

6th Stage: Whale Watching. From December 10 to March 23 it is possible to go whale watching and see the babies with their mothers enjoying this marine sanctuary. This area is the entry and exit point for their migration to our bay.
Marietas Islands

15 min Admission included

7th Stage: Marine Geyser. To the north of Isla Larga is the "Blowhole" La Bufadora. Our boat will prepare to receive a great jet of sea water.
El Anclote

one hour Admission included

7th Stage: Gastronomic Experience - Acapulqueño Shrimp Ceviche: We will prepare, with boiled shrimp, orange juice, oregano, olive oil, avocado, ketchup, tomato, onion and serrano peppers.

If any of the guests have any dietary restrictions, we can prepare various options so that they can enjoy something according to their preferences.
El Anclote

one hour Admission not included

9th Stage (optional with a special cost of 30 usd per person): Enjoy a Surf class on the best beach with friendly waves, famous for its small long waves, ideal for learning and catching your wave for the first time.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

When you get to Playa Anclote, you have to go to the pier that is on the beach.

End point

When you get to Playa Anclote, you have to go to the pier that is on the beach.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
On some occasions it may be possible that the start of the Tour must take approximately 1 hour, this is because the tide level may be high, so in order to swim through the tunnel it is better to wait for the tide to go out. We will always notify you 1 or 2 days before your trip.
The activity is suitable for children over 10 years old and Adults under 65 years old.