Sailing Excursion in Sayulita

Arrive at the airport in Puerto Vallarta and look for your local guides who will be there to greet you and welcome you to Mexico! Upon arrival, your guides will take you to get settled into your hotel for the night. Enjoy an authentic Mexican lunch before heading out to explore the city. Take a stroll along the oceanfront boardwalk of Malecó to take in the fresh ocean breeze and take in the senses of your new home for the week. After you’ve become acquainted with the oceanfront side of Puerto Vallarta, make your way to the historic old town as you wander the vibrant cobblestone streets. Spend the rest of the evening free, and relax on the beach or head out shopping in the bustling city and shopping zone.

Rise early for a tempting breakfast and get ready for your early departure to the hipster surf town of Sayulita. Explore the lively cobblestone streets of Sayulita before making your way down to the beach and immerse yourself in a day filled with suntanning, snorkeling, and surfing — if that’s what calls you! Spend the day relaxing in this chilled-out atmosphere until dinner where you will meet your local guides and eat your way through this bohemian town.

Today’s the day you’ve been waiting for: sailing around some of Mexico’s finest beaches. Start your tour in Sayulita where you will board your adventure at sea and head to the beach of San Pancho, where the neighboring jungle meets the ocean. Take in the picturesque views as you approach from the open waters and get ready for an experience-packed afternoon as you snorkel in these pristine waters and visit a sea turtle sanctuary and learn about conservation efforts.

Continue your journey at sea to the exquisite Las Marietas Islands, a diverse area bursting with a vast variety of marine fauna including humpback whales and dolphins. Feeling adventurous? Grab some snorkeling gear and explore these beautiful blue waters firsthand as you swim around the natural caves enclosing the island. Spend the day swimming or kayaking as you search for life under the sea in this biodiverse island.

Enjoy breakfast at sea and with the possible whale or dolphin sightings as you prepare for another blissful day in the Las Marietas Islands. Today you will go on a whale watching excursion and get to observe these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Afterward, continue sailing around the beautiful Banderas Bay and discovering its most hidden and beautiful beaches with your guides looking for manta rays and Ridley turtles along the way.

Continue your journey back to Puerto Vallarta with a stop in Yelapa along the way, an intriguing beach in the Sierra Madre Occidental, located at the foot of these majestic mountains. Explore the jungle as you “go chasin’ waterfalls” on this magnificent beach. After your adventure, treat yourself to a tranquil afternoon on the beach that inspires many writers and creatives around the globe. Head back to Puerto Vallarta and spend the evening as you wish, whether it’s relaxing, shopping, or going on a booze tour around town!

Enjoy one final breakfast in Puerto Vallarta and a quick trip for any needed souvenirs before your guides transport you to the airport to catch your return journey home as you reminisce on the adventure-filled week!