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title: San Sebastian del Oeste Tour from Puerto Vallarta
lang: en
type: tour
city: Puerto Vallarta
country: Mexico
price: 45
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.56
reviews: 347
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: A full day
rank_in_category: 8 of 8 (Day Trips from Puerto Vallarta)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/san-sebastian-del-oeste-tour-from-puerto-vallarta/
---

# San Sebastian del Oeste Tour from Puerto Vallarta

**Guidekin's take:** Follow mountain roads through the Sierra Madre Mountains to San Sebastian del Oeste, passing rural Mexican scenes along the way. A guided visit, lunch and bottled water are included; hotel transfers and the access fee are extra. 4.56 from 347 reviews at €45 per person for 8h.

**A full day:** For a full day, choose San Sebastian del Oeste: 8h, a guided visit and lunch at €45 per person; hotel pickup is excluded. Trade-off: Hotel pickup and access fee excluded. (last checked October 9, 2026)

In our comparison: #8 of 8 in Day Trips from Puerto Vallarta, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Madre Mountains, San Sebastian's remote location and historic appeal have made it one of Mexico's last great getaways. As the road weaves through the mountains, you'll enjoy fantastic scenery and typical scenes of rural Mexican life, making this journey both breathtaking and relaxing.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please contact Vallarta Adventures if…
- Starts 08:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €45 per person
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.56/5 from 347 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Vallarta Adventures
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 08:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.56 from 347 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 305 of 347.

- 5 stars: 271 (78%)
- 4 stars: 34 (10%)
- 3 stars: 18 (5%)
- 2 stars: 14 (4%)
- 1 star: 10 (3%)

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Lunch

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Access fee

## Itinerary

1. **Puerto Vallarta** (pass by, no stop) - This tour can depart from Puerto Vallarta
2. **Nuevo Nayarit** (pass by, no stop) - This tour can depart from Nuevo Vallarta
3. **San Sebastian del Oeste** (3h) - Marvel at this beautiful remote village and the mountains carpeted in dense tropical vegetation. To arrive in San Sebastian del Oeste is to take a step back in time. This antiquated town dates back to 1605 and was made famous by its plentiful silver mines. Today, with only...

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Departures: 08:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Please contact Vallarta Adventures if you have any questions regarding meeting details and check in instructions.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes and a light sweater are recommended
- IMPORTANT: this tour is not available to cruise ship passengers
- You must contact Vallarta Adventures to confirm the check in time & location on your booking. It may change according to our operation

## Compared with other Day Trips from Puerto Vallarta

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 8** | €45 | 8h | 4.56 (347) | shared |
| [Private Tour, Sayulita & San Pancho](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/private-tour-sayulita-san-pancho/?format=md) | €309 per group | 6h | 4.96 (184) | private |
| [Sierra Vallejo Birdwatching & Chocolate Experience](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/sierra-vallejo-birdwatching-chocolate-experience/?format=md) | €114 | 6h | 5.0 (32) | shared |
| [Sayulita Local Flavors](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/sayulita-local-flavors/?format=md) | €291 per group | 6h 30m | 4.94 (36) | shared |

Ranked #8 of 8 in Day Trips from Puerto Vallarta by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €143, median €81; typical length 6h. 1 of 8 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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