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15 Best Sayulita & San Sebastian Day Trips

The day trips inland and up the coast: Sayulita’s surf-town color an hour north, or San Sebastian’s cool mountain quiet from the silver-mining centuries. Both reset the resort-zone palate.

1.Full-Day San Sebastian del Oeste Tour from Puerto Vallarta

Explore San Sebastian del Oeste from Puerto Vallarta on a full-day tour featuring scenic drives, historic streets, tequila and coffee tastings, and authentic Mexican cuisine.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Really enjoyed our experience! Omar was a great tour guide, very knowledgable and gave us so much information on the History of Mexico including legends and stories about Saint Sabastian. We had so much fun!”

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2.San Sebastian del Oeste

Discover the charm of San Sebastián del Oeste on a day trip from Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy scenic drives, historic sights, authentic village life, and included lunch.

★ 4.5

“Tour guide Gabriel and driver Fidel took good care of us. We learned some Mexican history along the way and stopped at a tequila distillery and had some tasty samples. We toured the town and enjoyed the scenery. A nice day spent in the cooler…”

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4.Private Tour, Sayulita & San Pancho

Discover the charm of San Pancho and Sayulita on a private, flexible tour with expert guides, authentic food, vibrant markets, and stunning beaches.

“Alejandro was just awesome! He picked us up at our hotel as expected and in time. Provided drinks and gave us some history of the local indigenous people and culture.”

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5.Sayulita Escape ATV Tour from Puerto Vallarta

Experience an exhilarating 6-hour ATV tour from Puerto Vallarta through jungle trails to Sayulita, with guided rides, scenic views, and authentic local charm.

★ 4.5

“You start with a drive to the location for the UTVs, where you receive instruction on how to drive (only licensed drivers can drive the UTVs) the vehicle, helmets, goggles & face coverings for the dust, after which you drive to the dirt roads and…”

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6.Sayulita Surfer Beach Town and Zarandeado with Seafood Grill

Explore Sayulita's vibrant surf scene, colorful streets, and authentic Nayarit cuisine with this full-day tour featuring local markets, secluded beaches, and a traditional zarandeado grilling experience.

★ 5.0

“Great overall time the food was amazing our guide’s took us to a great beach and cooked our food over open fire”

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7.San Sebastian Tour

Discover San Sebastian del Oeste from Puerto Vallarta with this full-day tour—visiting a coffee factory, distillery, and charming town, all with local guides.

★ 4.0

“I want to get the bad out of the way. The travel was not fun, it was small 14 passenger van, full. The hotel pick up and drop off was appreciated however. Same driver and guide, private tour (my kids, wife and I) would of…”

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8.Full-Day Sayulita and San Pancho from Puerto Vallarta

Discover the charm of Riviera Nayarit with this full-day tour from Puerto Vallarta visiting Sayulita and San Pancho, with beach time, snacks, and authentic sights.

★ 4.0

“We’re picked up at the hotel which is nice, but then we have to wait for an hour at their base meeting point to wait for other travelers to join us, so we’re not start the excursion until 11am. an hour. The program said that…”

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9.Sayulita & San Pancho

Discover the charm of Sayulita and San Pancho on a 5-hour guided tour from Puerto Vallarta, featuring local markets, artisan shops, and authentic Mexican snacks.

★ 4.5

“Informative, comfortable, cultural, a nice day experiencing some Mexican culture. Our guides were informative and fun.”

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10.From Puerto Vallarta: San Sebastian del Oeste with Lunch

Discover San Sebastian del Oeste from Puerto Vallarta with this 7-hour tour featuring coffee, tequila, and charming village sights. Perfect for culture lovers.

★ 4.2

“Considering the time and distance involved, perhaps a bit more time in the village or one with more to see might have been better. (Widespread construction slowed things down for me) Tequila tasting might have been better at the end of the day as not…”

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11.Tour to the Magical Town of Sayulita and San Pancho from Pto Vallarta

Explore Sayulita and San Pancho from Puerto Vallarta with this 6-hour guided tour. Enjoy scenic beaches, artisan markets, and local culture for $100.

★ 4.5

“The tour fell short on expectations. 1. Surf or water sport lessons were listed as being part of the tour, there was nothing of that offered in reality. 2. While the guide and driver were good and courteous, the change of the vehicle and slightly…”

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12.San Sebastian del Oeste ‘Magic Town’ from Puerto Vallarta

Discover the charm of San Sebastian del Oeste on a full-day tour from Puerto Vallarta, featuring authentic food, local spirits, and historic sights.

★ 4.0

“Viator misled me about hotel pickup so I had ro travel 30 minutes to Bucerias for pickup which cost an additional $850MX. This tour does not pick up anywhere north of Bucerias. Tour itself and tour guide was fantastic.”

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13.Puerto Vallarta: Guided San Sebastian Tour

Discover the charm of San Sebastian del Oeste with this guided tour from Puerto Vallarta, including visits to a distillery, coffee factory, and authentic Mexican lunch.

★ 4.5

“We missed the booking because we were getting Mexican residency on that day. The trip was rescheduled for free after the fact! Alejandro was great. Highly recommended!”

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14.Sayulita Local Flavors

Discover Sayulita's vibrant artisan market, traditional Mexican flavors, and local cacao culture on this engaging day trip from Puerto Vallarta.

★ 5.0

“What a fun day. Sayulita is a cute little town and lunch at Mary's was outstanding. It was fun spending time with Alejandro who shared interesting anecdotes about local customs, history, food, flora & fauna, and life in Jalisco and Nayarit.”

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15.Sayulita and San Pancho Tour

Discover the charm of Sayulita and San Pancho on this 7-hour Puerto Vallarta tour, featuring scenic beaches, lively markets, and authentic Mexican culture.

“We enjoyed the tour but we expected more time in SanPancho. 30 minutes in SanPancho felt like we were mislead. We spent more time at a fruit stand and a silver store ( which you can find anywhere in PV).The distillery was informative but too…”

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More Sayulita & San Sebastian Day Trips

3.0Sayulita Beach Day Trip from Puerto Vallarta7 to 8 hours (approx.)$59.00 4.1Puerto Vallarta: Sayulita and San Pancho Beaches Tour8 hours$64 5.0Full-Day Private Tour to San Sebastian del Oeste with Guide7 to 8 hours (approx.)$474.96 5.0San Sebastian Del Oeste: Private Day Trip from Puerto Vallarta6 to 7 hours (approx.)$134.99 5.0Sayulita Magical Town Tour: Local food, and chocolate.6 hours (approx.)$95.00 5.0Private San Sebastian del Oeste Tour6 to 7 hours (approx.)$450.00 5.0Private Tour to Bucerías, San Pancho and Sayulita from Puerto Vallarta$380.00 5.0Sayulita & San Pancho: Private Day Trip from Puerto Vallarta4 to 6 hours (approx.)$116.99 5.0Private Experience to San Sebastián del Oeste8 hours (approx.)$158.41 5.0Combo Extreme Adventure + San Sebastian8 hours (approx.)$169.00 5.0Private day trip to Magical San Sebastián del Oeste.7 hours (approx.)$320.00 4.4From Puerto Vallarta: Full-Day Tour to San Sebastian7 hours$89 5.0Sayulita City Photo Tour$79.00 4.5San Sebastian del Oeste Tour7 hours (approx.)$82.10 5.0Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to Sayulita hotels – Private Roundtrip Transfer2 hours (approx.)$312.36 5.0San Sebastián del Oeste Tour Coffee Tequila and Colonial Charm6 to 7 hours (approx.)$115.00 4.5San Sebastian del Oeste, Food and Tequila from Puerto Vallarta8 hours (approx.)$78.00 5.0From Puerto Vallarta: Sayulita Escape ATV Day Tour5 hours$399 5.0A Day in the Town of San Sebastián del Oeste$99.00 5.0Private Sayulita and San Pancho Beach Towns Tour$445.00 1.0Sayulita and San Pancho Day Trip from Puerto Vallarta$57.00 5.0San Sebastian del Oeste All Inclusive Tour$110.00 5.0Tour in San Sebastian del Oeste9 hours (approx.)$88.32 5.0Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to Sayulita hotels – Private Arrival Transfer$156.39