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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

“Great chance to see an old mining town and Sierra madre mountain range The tequila distillery and lunch was also 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.

“Alfonso was a wonderful driver and a great tour guide. He gave much information about the areas that we went into. The chocolate tasting and eating at Mary’s restaurant was wonderful. He was very polite and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him to anybody…”

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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

“This is such a fun trip! Antonio was amazing and thought of everything. Saulita is a funky bohemian town that is so picturesque. The wonderful lunch on the beach was superb. The food just kept coming, and it was so delicious. This truly is a…”

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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

“Miguel was a great tour guide. Very funny and gave a lot of cool information about the different areas as we traveled to San Sebastian. The town was great to walk through and the meal provided was probably the best meal we had during our…”

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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

“Great guides, comfortable transportation, beautiful towns, wonderful food, and very friendly welcoming people! I will be taking this tour again in the future.”

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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

“Such a wonderful tour. The guides were so knowledgable and the stops unforgettable. So much fun! One point of note was the challenge finding public bathrooms. At the places that did have public washrooms you were charged money to use them and given the amount…”

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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

“Great tour. Ceasar was a delightful guide. Hit the highlights. Wonderful trip into rural Mexico to a sleepy village. Stops at bakery and Tequila Factory were fun. Small group of only 6 allowed us to meet other travelers.”

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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

“The food on the tour was excellent, especially the La Birria. Our tour guide knew where to take us where the food was amazing. He was also very passionate about the culture of the area and always had a smile. I would highly recommend this…”

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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.

“Brace yourself for bumps. Take snacks as don’t eat lunch till 1:30. Silver stop is boring. Be prepared for guide to speak more to Spanish people than to English speaking people by quite a bit.”

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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