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15 Best Sayulita & San Sebastian Day Trips

Two opposite escapes: 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

“Fredericho was a safe and efficient driver and Jorge was a lovely guide! He is passionate about this region, the history, and the people. The tour felt intimate and informative.”

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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

“A wonderful guide and driver. Lots of interesting scenery and a nice lunch. An historical look at San Sebastian. Recommended.”

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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.

“Miguel was a fantastic tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and attentive. The areas he took us to were beautiful. Great shopping and food as well. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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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

“Staff was very friendly and fun to be with. The tour was exciting with right amount of adrenaline without feeling like your boundaries are being pushed. They do an excellent job at maintaining a safe environment while also maximizing the 4X4 experience. The trails are…”

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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

“The tour was everything we had hoped and probably even better. We had time alone to explore and watch some surfing from the beach. The grilled fish on the beach was outstanding! I would highly recommend.”

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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

“Interesting way to learn some history, see some sites, and sample a few things. Adam was a great tour guide.”

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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 service, travel, sites...not a lot of history but a little bit...the driver was very pleasant and helpful...the only thing is driver said there was a mandatory stop at an opal jewelry store...which of course they told us about local opal history but they were…”

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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

“This was one of the best tours I’ve taken. The guide was professional and very knowledgeable. The places we stopped were perfect absolutely would recommend to people traveling solo or as a couple.”

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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

“This is a very nice tour, small group vans. All the stops are a learning experience and our group enjoyed all of them. Bring money, you can't believe how good the fresh out of the oven bakery is. The Fresh made corn tortilla made in…”

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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 had a great time in the towns. The gentleman that drove us were very informative and Nice. The towns were beautiful, but I wished the time between the towns were split evenly. When we stopped for the tequila tasting we had to eat there,…”

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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 5.0A 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 5.0Sayulita & San Pancho: Private Trip from Puerto Vallarta6 hours$122