Los Arcos, Las Ánimas or Yelapa: Which Boat Trip Should You Choose?

Looking for a swim stop, lunch on the beach, or time to explore a village? Los Arcos, Las Ánimas and Yelapa offer different ways to spend the day. Here's how our trips compare, with departure and return at Marina Nuevo Vallarta.

The three trips at a glance

• Los Arcos — four hours: a shorter outing around the rock formations, with swimming or snorkeling when conditions allow.
• Las Ánimas — six hours: a beach stop with the option to eat at a restaurant ashore.
• Yelapa — seven hours: a longer coastal trip with a beach and village to explore.

These are the minimum lengths for each route, including the journey back to the marina. You can extend the trip in whole-hour steps up to fourteen hours. They aren't the amount of time you'll spend at the destination.

Los Arcos: plan around time in the water

If swimming or snorkeling is what you're looking forward to, start here. Bring your swimsuit and towel; you can also stay aboard and enjoy the view of the rocks.

Water activities depend on sea conditions that day. The four-hour charter includes water and ice, and you can bring food and drinks.

Las Ánimas: leave room for lunch

Las Ánimas is a good option if you'd like to break up the boat ride with a beach stop and a meal ashore. If a relaxed restaurant lunch is the main plan, mention it when arranging your trip so there's room for it in the day.

A restaurant meal is paid for separately. The six-hour charter includes snacks, beer and soft drinks aboard.

Yelapa: enjoy the journey and a village visit

Choose Yelapa if you'd like a longer ride along the coast and time to wander beyond the beach. The village has small shops to explore, so bring shoes you're comfortable walking in if you plan to go ashore.

The seven-hour charter includes snacks, beer and soft drinks. Meals bought ashore are separate.

Before choosing your boat

If anyone in your group needs help getting ashore or has difficulty walking, tell us before booking so we can discuss the destination. Share any particular stop or activity you have in mind, too.

Once you've chosen the kind of day you'd enjoy, use the trip links below to compare boats and prices for your group.

About Reel Action Vallarta

Correy Wissenback is the owner and operator of Reel Action Vallarta. Have a question about a trip? Get in touch with our team.