5 photosSayulita & San Pancho
A guided day in two very different beach towns: Sayulita, Mexico’s best-known surf town, and San Pancho, a secluded village further up the coast.
Starting price based on the currently published rate. Final pricing and availability require confirmation.
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- Sayulita and San Pancho
- Transport
- Air-conditioned van, round trip
- Guide
- Professional bilingual guide
- Departures
- Marina Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta or Punta Mita
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About the experience.
A modern air-conditioned van makes the short, scenic drive over the hills north of the bay, with a professional bilingual guide and a seasoned driver. A light breakfast and bottled water are on board.
In Sayulita, walk the streets of crafts and surf shops and the beach; in San Pancho, a secluded village with its own beach and a slower pace. How the time is spent in each is your call, with the guide to point the way to the best food and shops.
Departures are from Marina Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta or Punta Mita.
What’s included
- Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned van
- Light breakfast
- Professional bilingual guide
- Bottled water
Good to know
- Minimum age 8.
- Bring: closed-toe walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, a camera and swimwear if you want to swim; light clothing in spring and summer, a jacket in fall and winter.
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Answered plainly.
01Is lunch included?
No, a light breakfast is. Both towns have plenty of places to eat and the guide can recommend them.
02Can we surf or swim?
There is beach time in both towns; bring swimwear. Surf lessons are not part of the tour.
03How is this different from Sayulita Escape?
This is a guided van tour that visits both towns. Sayulita Escape drives to Sayulita in off-road buggies through the Punta Mita backroads.
04We are staying in Punta Mita. Is pickup possible?
Yes, Punta Mita is one of the departure points. We confirm the meeting point with your booking.
Plan the rest of the stay.
Sayulita Escape
Off-road buggies through the backroads of Punta Mita to Sayulita, the surf town known for its beach, its shops and its easygoing mood, then the same way home.
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