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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

“Excellent, well planned tour with an extremely knowledgeable guide. Well worth the money and time.”

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3.From Puerto Vallarta: San Pancho and Sayulita

Explore the charming towns of San Pancho and Sayulita from Puerto Vallarta with this 6-hour guided tour, featuring local crafts, beaches, and fun activities.

★ 3.7

“I enjoyed the day. Tour guide was friendly and welcoming. The bus was very comfortable and exceeded my expectations. We spent 30 mins in San Pancho and 3 hours in Sayulita. I travelled alone and chose this tour in the hopes that it would give…”

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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 is one of the best tour guides I’ve experienced, his ability to be flexible with our schedule and what we had interests in. His knowledge was extensive and he is just a great guy to spend the day with! Felt like family showing us…”

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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

“We enjoyed our excursion immensely!! The trip through the jungle was insane! when they said jungle they meant it. The UTV's were in great shape and it's a good thing because the trail was challenging. Our guide was so much fun and took great pictures.…”

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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 was a great tour! One of the best days while in Puerto Vallarta! The town was beautiful & the private vehicle was far better than a bus. Antonio was wonderful.”

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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

“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

“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

“Moisés was very knowledgeable, respectful, and friendly. Even though the birria place was closed, he made sure to take us somewhere else just as good with mole tacos and other local specialties such as local traditional cacao and even went above and beyond on the…”

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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.

“This was a full day adventure! Hugo, our guide, was very knowledgeable and friendly. Our driver David was also great. We had quite a few interesting stops on our way to Salyulita, which my friend and I enjoyed. We had lots of shopping opportunities everywhere…”

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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