Itinerary
Bioluminescence is visible year-round.
Depending on the season of your visit, we will recommend visiting Los Arcos Park before sunrise or before sunset for a better appreciation of Bioluminescence.
We will row out from our beach club in Mismaloya and explore the Los Arcos marine park to observe marine life, birds, sunset or sunrise and Bioluminescence, and then row back to our beach club where we will have some amenities for you. The route is about 4 kilometers paddling approximately.
It is possible to go swimming and snorkeling during this activity.
Stop At:
• Los Arcos de Mismaloya, Puerto Vallarta 48270 Mexico
See Availability.
Paddle Zone, South End of Mismaloya Beach Fondo Sur de la Playa Mismaloya Playa Mismaloya, 48294 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
3 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
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
not recommended for overweight people
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 15 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : dannys58
This was a fabulous tour, and one of the best things we did on this vacation! I would love to do this again. The guys were amazing, and they included the pictures so we did not have to take any. Alberto, you are living the dream man! Thanks for showing us a great time. See you next trip for sure.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07
Posted By : blairp309
This tour was amazing!!!! My wife and I loved it. Our tour guide, Louis, was awesome. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, spoke english and spanish really well. We explored caves, observed beautiful birds, and swam in bioluminescent waters - it was incredible. By far the best tour I've done in the Puerto Vallarta area. What an experience!
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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : 197rebekahd
This bioluminescent kayaking trip was absolutely amazing! All of the guides were sweet and kind. I got dunked in the first five seconds (never turn your back on the ocean) and Luis found me something dry to wear. So I had a great time instead of shivering for hours. The little touches like the photos and the cocoa made this all feel like a friendly experience. Don’t hesitate to book!
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Y2782LTdouglasf
Excellent adventure. Weather was great, water just right. The paddle not too difficult. Sunset was spectacular and the night sky amazing. The staff very friendly and helpful, the place clean. Our guide Kevin was great. Another person on the tour got sea sick, puked and fell off his kayak twice after dark. Kevin kept his cool, helped this guy pack up on his kayak, all the time reassuring him that all was well. Highly recommend. Gracias!! Me la pase de pelos!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-24
Posted By : ginamattoon
This was an amazing experience. Being on the water at night is magical. It is wonderful meeting other people that enjoy being outdoors. The guides, especially Kevin, is amazing.
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Posted On : 2024-04-21
Posted By : Paula_Z
Great experience, and Kevin & Luis were great guides. Safety training was informative and entertaining! We went through several caves, first when still slightly light out, and again after night fall to experience the bioluminescence in full darkness. Moon was bright the night we went, which gave me more comfort on the open sea after nightfall. Seas were calm and winds were light, making it very enjoyable.
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Posted On : 2024-04-21
Posted By : Sofia_Z
First time kayaking and felt super safe throughout the entire experience. Felipe was friendly and always checking on us. The snacks and water were very appreciated during the paddling. Now the bioluminescent was so magical!! I also got the chance to swim at night under the moonlight✨ The bonfire with hot chocolate and cookies after the swim was very thoughtful☺️ The driver was punctual and friendly as well, everything about this experience was a 10. Completely recommend it!
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Posted On : 2024-04-20
Posted By : Sightseer320191
Amazing- well organized experience. The entire staff was very polite and attentive. Night sky close to the Arcos and bioluminescence were spectacular.
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Posted On : 2024-04-10
Posted By : jenniferrR3909CF
Unfortunately we had to cancel last minute so didn’t actually get to go, but they went above to help us out! Definitely on the list for next visit! Thank you!
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Posted On : 2024-04-05
Posted By : U6401UIbeckyb
Shout out to the Paddle Zone staff in Puerto Vallarta, for helping me make some amazing memories with my love ones! I did the Bioluminescence tour twice because it was so cool! The staff really worked hard to make sure that we had a fun experience and never tried to sell us anything else. I was a little nervous about the kayaks but they were really stable, even when I leaned over the side of them. I would defiantly do this tour again!
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Posted On : 2024-03-23
