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Yelapa Sailing Adventure Overview

Sail to the seaside town of Yelapa aboard the Tinuviel, a 54-foot sailing craft, for an incredible full-day adventure of snorkeling in splendid waters and hiking to a beautiful hidden waterfall. This sleepy town on the shores of Banderas Bay, south of Puerto Vallarta, is not connected to the rest of society by roads. The only options to reach this remote village are via hiking, on horseback, or by boat. After you arrive at this scenic town, you will have the feeling that you have traveled back to less complicated time. Yelapa is the perfect setting to escape the pressures of everyday life in our busy contemporary world. This aquatic excursion to Yelapa is the ideal way to unwind from your typical workweek back home; that’s why you’ve taken a vacation in the first place. Hike along a forest path to discover the beautiful flora and fauna that inhabit this wilderness. You will find a spectacular remote waterfall. The waters of this cascade tumble into a refreshing pool where you can enjoy a swim to cool off after your hike. The beach at Yelapa is a gorgeous stretch of sand where you can wade into the bay to snorkel above a teeming coral reef.

The English-speaking staff of the Tinuviel is committed to giving their passengers the most enjoyable excursion possible. Relax and sip a complimentary beverage from our domestic open bar from the Burmese teak deck of the Tinuviel. Be sure to look for the many marine mammals that inhabit Banderas Bay. Depending on the season, you may spot different types of cetaceans, including humpbacks and three different varieties of dolphins.