Sample Itinerary

Sample Itinerary

Puerto Vallarta Backroad Adventure
Suggestions for 10 nights/11 days
Back Road Adventure with John (or on your own)
“For people with a spirit of adventure who love nature & would like to experience the real culture & flavors of Mexico.”
Offered November – May ( best weather )
DAY 1 Puerto Vallarta
Depart SFO on Alaska or United non-stop (3.5 hours) to Puerto Vallarta or whatever city your coming from. Greeted by John & private transport from the airport to our hotel. After a refreshing dip in the ocean, pool or Jacuzzi, we’ll have a Sunset Dinner on the famous Malecon. Overnight Vallarta Shores or Casa Suzanna.
DAY 2 Puerto Vallarta
Mexican style breakfast followed by time to swim & relax on our private beach & pool. In the afternoon, John will give a casual tour of some of his favorite places of interest. Today’s sunset hour will feature John’s famous guacamole & jumbo shrimp cocktail. Overnight Hotel Vallarta Shores or Casa Suzanna.
DAY 3 Puerto Vallarta & Yelapa
Mexican style breakfast followed by our all day adventure via 1 hour boat ride to the remote coastal village of Yelapa. Your choice to relax on the Yelapa beach or for those anxious to stretch your legs, join John for a leisurely one hour hike following the Tuito River to his favorite swimming hole & waterfall. Then afternoon seafood lunch/dinner on the Yelapa beach, then sunset boat ride back to P.V. NOTE an included alternative is a trip to the Botanical Gardens near PV. Overnight at Hotel Vallarta Shores or Casa Suzanna.
DAY 4 Talpa de Allende
Mexican style breakfast followed by our Private Van back road adventure to Talpa de Allende to experience the real culture & flavors of Mexico. Our transportation will take us up and over the majestic Sierra Madre mountain range. After checking into our Hotel Real Posada we’ll enjoy lunch in the Molino Rojo Restaurant followed by a walking tour of Talpa’s points of interest. A highlight of this town is a sunset dinner overlooking the famous Cathedral & Plaza at the La Burrita Café.
DAY 5 Talpa de Allende
Breakfast at the Molino Rojo Restaurant followed by an excursion through the countryside to the 80 year old unique hand made adobe brick factory. Returning to Talpa to purchase some handicrafts or leather goods at the Mercado Principal. Our sunset Dinner tonight will be at the Casa Grande Restaurant overlooking the town & valley. After dinner John has a special treat. A visit to one of the oldest and still active horseshoe factories in Mexico that still uses 18 century equipment. Take a few home to share some good luck with friends. Overnight at Hotel Real Posada
DAY 6 Mascota
After breakfast at the Molino Rojo Restaurant in Talpa, we’ll take a short 45 minute ride to our next back roads town of Mascota. After checking into our hotel, we’ll have a pick me up of any style of coffee, at the famous Napoli Café followed by a local tour with John. Dinner will be at the Navidad Restaurant. Overnight at Encanta de la Sierra Hotel.
DAY 7 Mascota
After breakfast at the Navidad Restaurant, we’ll take a safari style transport to visit the 350 year old silver mining town of Navidad with a visit to the moonshine “Raicilla” factory.
Returning to Mascota to have the experience of ringing the bell of the 250 year old church that can be heard 5 miles away. Dinner at Sonya’s Restaurant with the Ex President of Mascota. Overnight at Encanta de la Sierra Hotel.
DAY 8 San Sebastian del Oeste
After breakfast at the Molina Roja Restaurant, we’ll travel back in time to the 450 year old silver mining village of San Sebastian del Oeste. Upon arrival we’ll have a tour of the organic coffee plantation before checking into our 300 year old Hotel del Puente. We’ll visit the local silversmith can stretch our legs with a 1mile hike to the abandon silver mine. Dinner overlooking the Plaza then off to bed.
DAY 9 San Pancho
Rosters get up early in San Sebastian and so will we. After breakfast overlooking the Main Plaza, we’re off to San Pancho to relax on the beach and reminisce about your back road adventure. Dinner at Maria’s Restaurant. Overnight the Bungalow Hotel
DAY 10 San Pancho
After breakfast at Los Dos Cafes Restaurant, we’ll relax on my favorite beach. Today’s mid day snack will be a local Marlin ceviche at the La Perla Beach Side Restaurant. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at the Bungalow Hotel.
DAY 11 (Home or choose to extend your vacation)
After breakfast at Los Dos Cafes., You’ll have the morning to relax on the beach, until departing San Pancho to catch your return Alaska or United Airlines flight to SFO.
“Join us to experience the real culture & flavors of Mexico & secrets of its backroads”
DETAILS for Small groups of 6-8 persons
This suggested itinerary is for 10 nights & 11 days (Excluding airfare on Alaska or United)
$1,850 per person based in double occupancy (Single Supplement $ 2,100) includes all accommodations, land transfers, breakfasts, dinners & tours by John, plus souvenir Backroads Safari Shirt.
NOTE: A deposit of $ 500 per person is required to confirm your space.
Payable to: Puerto Vallarta Backroads, 269 Scenic Rd. Fairfax, CA 94930
Fully refundable, if canceled 60 days prior to departure or cancellation fee of $450, if canceled after.

AIRFARES on Alaska (limited seats at reduced prices on Alaska)
or choose your airline for these dates or stay longer)
“All you have to do is relax, have Fun & keep breathing”
Any questions or possible dates you’d like to join us, please just send your reply via Email: WHCalendars@yahoo.com or call me. (415) 331-0100 in US/Canada
John Benus, Trip Leader