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The best days out on Banderas Bay.
The 15 most-booked riviera nayarit & sayulita day trips in Puerto Vallarta, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who runs it — so you can pick the right day on the bay and lock it in within a couple of minutes.
Puerto Vallarta whale watching by catamaran with open bar, breakfast and lunch, live narration, and real time chances to see whales in the Bay of Banderas.
Most Popular“The boat's captain and crew were very good at spotting whales. We saw quite a few mother and calf pods. They took good care of us with drinks and the food was pretty good.”
Horseback through Sayulita’s jungle trails to Playa Escondida, plus tequila tasting and pickup from town. Small group and sunset options.
“Danny was our guide and he was great. The Beach he took us to was incredible. They did a lot to make sure we got good photos. Super memorable experience. Highly recommend!”
See San Pancho’s Huichol crafts and beaches, then ride waves in Sayulita on a guided day trip from Puerto Vallarta.
“Our tour was so good! For the price you couldn’t even get an Uber to those towns and our guide was so much more than that! Eric was wonderful in both English and Spanish sharing facts, history and great tips in both San Pancho & Sayulita. We loved this tour- great value and a great…”
Ride an e-bike through Bucerías for espresso, agua fresca, tacos, ceviche, and beer, with a small-group guide and local sights.
“Was a great experience to try the traditional foods,staff was awesome and the ebikes were fun!pepe was very informative and fun”
Private tour from Puerto Vallarta to San Pancho and Sayulita: beach strolls, craft market, free time, and private transport for up to 4.
“Alejandro was absolutely excellent!!! Extremely professional and knowledgeable. We appreciated his flexibility. Awesome tour. Would highly recommend!! And make sure Alejandro is your guide!”
Taste Sayulita’s best tacos and drinks on a small 2–3 hour guided walk with local hosts, history on each bite, and an easy start.
“First I want to say and acknowledge Marco was an excellent tour guide, all the taco spots were exquisite but most of all we appreciate his knowledge of the town, nice way to get to know Sayulita. 100% satisfaction.”
Private 4-hour beginner surf lesson in Puerto Vallarta with pickup, board gear, snacks, and guided photos at top Nayarit beaches.
“Very accommodating! They kept very clear communication and picked us up and dropped us off at our resort! They were very kind and knowledgeable and let me ride along for $30USD since I did not want to surf. Surf location and time was amazing! They brought along waters and protein bars as well as an…”
Luxury yacht cruise in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit with swim stops, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, snacks, and an open bar.
“We loved it. However the yatch wasn’t Hatteras. It was MER-SEA. Crew was outstanding, great photographer that was paid separately.”
Guided UTV ride from Punta Mita to Sayulita with back-road thrills, dust-proof gear, and free time in town.
“The day was awesome and I highly recommend this excursion. The guides were so friendly. The ride through the jungle was beyond fun. Then the little town they took us to was so cute and we enjoyed a beautiful breakfast near the beach. Put this on your to do list u won’t regret it.”
Small-group Punta Mita tour to Islas Marietas’ Hidden Beach via a guided swim, plus snorkeling and Playa Nopalera caves.
“Memorable adventure to the Marietas hidden beach under the excellent guidance and navigation by Reuben & Chuy. While accessing the beach requires a strong swim through a cave with active currents, we enjoyed the thrill and felt very safe under Reuben’s watch. Beautiful boat ride and we got very lucky to see whales up close.…”
A small-group 4:30 pm Sayulita walk with tacos, margaritas, and an agave tasting, plus snacks and drinks included for $99.
“This was a great tour that took us out of the normal areas we would have went to. We had fantastic food and drinks. Marco was an amazing tour guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable and a good time. I highly recommend this tour.”
ATV adventure from Sayulita through Higuera Blanca’s jungle trails with ocean views, plus a tequila tasting. Pickup included. 2.5 hours.
“We really enjoyed the ATV tour! Danny was a fantastic guide and the photographer, "Bacon" (that's his nickname in town), was equally great. They do a nice job keeping folks safe but it's also fun and adventurous. Highly recommend.”
2-hour private surf lesson in Punta de Mita with English coaching, all gear and rash guards included, beach technique warmup, small group.
“Alejandro was awesome the day we had planned our lessons there were no waves. So we rescheduled for a couple days later. I have been trying to surf for years, he had me up and surfing in 30 minutes. Very friendly respectful instructor.”
Ride 13 zip-lines over Sayulita jungle, hit 125 m heights, then unwind with tequila tasting and pool time in a local ranch.
“The guides were hilarious and made the day even better.”
Private Puerto Vallarta photo session with Tania Melissa Photography. Scenic beach stops near Nuevo Nayarit and Playa del Holi for up to 15.
“I looked at several different photographers before deciding to go with Tania. Zero regrets! She was amazing - professional, creative, and great with our family. Also, we appreciated that she was able to come directly to our hotel. We were looking for someone who could capture our extended family reunion (16 people ranging in age…”
The bay, the Sierra, the old town and the coast north — and the best way to do each.
