Puerto Vallarta

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

“It’s a lot of time in the car which we did not know. Hotel pickup at 840am and got to village at 1145am or so. Long time to go without bathroom break. The restaurant on the tour is incredible as is the little town but…”

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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

“Loved this tour and the only reason for a 4 star rating is the confusion about pick up location. Bus, driver (Rafa) and guide (Antonio) were excellent as were the stops along the way to San Sebastián especially the craft tequila distillery which was entertaining…”

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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 such a gracious, knowledgeable, and easy going guide for our trip to San Pancho and Sayulita! His recommendations were great, and he did not rush us at any moment during our trip. We really enjoyed our time at the beach towns, and getting…”

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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

“Just to echo what the other reviewers have already said, Antonio executed the absolutely perfect tour to Sayulita. I had the absolute pleasure of being the only one on the tour, and my private tour went flawlessly. After being picked up, we made a stop…”

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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

“We had a very kind and knowledgeable tour guide. Asked us up front what we expected from the tour. Told stories and was very friendly. Driver was polite and helped all of us ladies on and off van.”

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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

“A unique experience that culminated with a lovely lunch (w/drinks) on the Sayulita beach. Both towns, San Pancho and Sayulita, are charming Mexican towns. The tequila tasting was fun, and the visit to an opal jewelry store was good (lots of beautiful pieces). The driver…”

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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 a lot of fun. We preferred San Pancho to Sayulita as it was a smaller town but it felt like there was a lot more to see. We also booked on a Tuesday and there was a lovely flea market happening. Would recommend…”

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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

“Enjoyed the tour. The restaurant was excellent and we liked the coffee stop and tequila tasting was great. Cesar did a great job telling us about the area and history.”

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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.

“Great service! Very friendly customer service. All the stops had great food & drinks. Would recommend to anyone.”

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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