From$459 USDper boat · 6 h · 4 guests included
Yelapa is a one-of-a-kind paradisiac fishing village with no more. Let’s go and adventure this amazing town while riding down the south of the bay on your own private boat. Don’t forget about snorkeling, swimming at secluded, virgin beaches, lunch at the beach, trying out the local crafted moonshine (Raicilla), hike to the Yelapa waterfall (20min), and a lot more.
Los Arcos, declared a Refuge Zone for the Protection of Marine Flora and Fauna in 1975 by the then Ministry of Industry and Commerce, is one of the most amazing places in the Bahia (bay) de Banderas has to offer. Great spot for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding and taking lots of pictures! Home to a large variety of tropical sea life and endemic birds and ducks.
One of the best beaches in Puerto Vallarta is Colomitos, a short stretch of sand with legendary beauty. No roads lead to this hidden gem. Only accessible by boat or hiking from Boca de Tomatlan (45min). Considered one of the most beautiful and smallest beaches in the Bay.
Majahuitas Beach is the place par excellence if you desire to just turn off your cell phone, forget about the clock and completely disconnect from it all – except nature and relaxation, of course. This place has some of the best snorkeling all around.
Yelapa is a small fishing Village, in the South part of the Bahia (bay) de Banderas, where about 1500 people live, from which roughly 500 are now foreigners from all over. This beautiful village has a very colorful town, filled with jungle, leading to the waterfall there is a lot of local businesses and vendors. The beach is perfect for swimming and having great lunch and drinks.
Only by boat — no road reaches Yelapa. Our private charter sails south from Los Muertos Pier along the coast, stopping at Los Arcos, Colomitos and Majahuitas on the way.
6 to 8 hours, with a 6-hour minimum — it's a full day. On our smallest panga that's $459 USD total for the whole boat with up to 4 guests, never per person. The calculator on this page shows your exact total.
No — it's about a 20-minute walk from the beach through the colorful village, passing local shops and vendors. Comfortable shoes are all you need.
Yelapa's local agave spirit — a hand-crafted 'moonshine' the area is known for. You can try it in the village during the tour.
Lunch is not in the price: you eat right on the sand at Yelapa's beach restaurants, so bring cash for food, drinks and tips. If you'd rather eat on board, the team can put together a drinks and food package for your group and quote it on WhatsApp. The cooler and your own drinks are welcome too.
Available boats
Boat has safety equipment, snorkel gear and a cooler. BYOB or drinks upon request. Phone pictures and videos are taken by the guide for free and sent on a dropbox link
Duration: 6 hours
Starting at
$459 USD
4 guests included · max 8
Boat has safety equipment, snorkel gear and a cooler. BYOB or drinks upon request. Phone pictures and videos are taken by the guide for free and sent on a dropbox link
Duration: 6 hours
Starting at
$659 USD
4 guests included · max 14
Boat has safety equipment, snorkel gear and a cooler. BYOB or drinks upon request. Phone pictures and videos are taken by the guide for free and sent on a dropbox link
Duration: 6 hours
Starting at
$1,049 USD
6 guests included · max 8
Gorgeous 44ft charter, perfect for a luxury day out at sea with smaller groups (under 15).
Duration: 6 hours
Starting at
$1,319 USD
8 guests included · max 14
Extra spacious, extra comfortable and an amazing crew. If you're looking to party, relax, or just have a great day out at sea and enjoy the extra comfort, this is your perfect boat. With incomparable space, designed to sit back and enjoy the breathtaking views from the front of the boat or the back.
Duration: 6 hours
Starting at
$1,595 USD
10 guests included · max 25
Boat has safety equipment, snorkel gear and a cooler. BYOB or drinks upon request. Phone pictures and videos are taken by the guide for free and sent on a dropbox link
Duration: 6 hours
Starting at
$1,979 USD
6 guests included · max 12
Gorgeous 60ft Yacht, perfect for a day out at sea, with amazing lounge areas in the front and back of the boat. Amazing option for anyone looking to have a Luxury Charter without breaking the wallet.
Duration: 6 hours
Starting at
$2,089 USD
6 guests included · max 20
Planning your trip? Read these first
Yelapa is a fishing village on the south side of Banderas Bay with a waterfall, a beach, and no road in. Everyone arrives by boat. Here are your three options, honestly compared.
South of Boca de Tomatlán the road ends and the Sierra drops straight into the sea. From there on, almost every beach is reached by boat, which is exactly why they look the way they do. Here is what each one offers and how far it is from the pier.
Quotes in this town are hard to compare because everyone prices differently — per hour, per person, per boat, plus extras. Here is how to read them, and what we charge.
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