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Surf trips / La Lancha Beach
LA LANCHA BEACH SURF TRIP · ALL LEVELS
La Lancha Beach surf trip from Sayulita.
Hop in our open-top truck for a 25-minute ride to a quiet jungle beach near Punta de Mita, Nayarit. Surf on your own with a board and a local guide, then relax on the beach before the ride back.
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★ 4.9 on Google & TripAdvisor · Daily at 2 p.m. & 7 a.m. · From $700 MXN
Prices per person in MXN, including the ride there and back in the open-top truck.
Want a lesson? Add a 90-minute lesson with an experienced local instructor when you book. Group $1,700, semi-private $2,000 or private $2,500 per person, including the trip. Kids welcome from age 5 (basic swimming required).
Beginners welcome · Max 4 surfers per instructor
PRICES
Surf it, or just come along.
FOR NON-SURFERS
Tag along
$600
Round-trip ride in the open-top truck
Beach time on a stunning jungle beach
Watch your crew surf
Max 2 tag-alongs per trip. Tag-alongs don’t count toward the 4 surfers for 7 a.m.
FOR SURFERS
Surf on your own
$700
Round-trip ride in the open-top truck
Surfboard and rash guard
Local surf guide with tips before you paddle out
About 4 hours, plenty of water time
For surfers who can catch waves on their own. The 7 a.m. trip is for groups of 4+ surfers.
7 a.m.
Daily
Groups of 4+ surfers
DEPARTURES
Two departures a day.
The 2 p.m. trip leaves every day, for any group size. Early riser? The 7 a.m. trip runs for groups of 4 or more surfers (tag-alongs don’t count). Fewer than 4? Please book the 2 p.m. trip.
The departure time can shift a little to match the surf.
2 p.m.
Daily
Any group size
HOW THE TRIP GOES
Boards on top, music on.
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Surf
Your guide explains the break from the beach, then the waves are yours.
05
Beach time
Relax on the sand, then ride back to Sayulita.
About 4 hours in total
01
Meet at the shop
Check in at our shop, Calle Pelícanos 5 by the river in the center of Sayulita (around 1:45 p.m. for the 2 p.m. trip), and pick your board and rash guard.
02
Ride south
25 minutes in the open-top truck, past jungle and ocean views.
03
Walk the jungle path
A short walk through the jungle brings you to the beach.
La Lancha is surrounded by jungle and mangroves, about 25 minutes south of Sayulita. Look out for rays, dolphins, sea turtles and, in winter, whales. Depending on swell, tide and wind, the trip can also go to one of these breaks nearby.
MOST TRIPS
La Lancha
Lefts and rights over a sandy bottom. Forgiving for beginners, fun for experienced surfers.
Burros
A long right-hand point break with smooth walls and longer rides. Popular with intermediates.
Stinky’s
A reef break near Punta de Mita with long, mellow rights. Best on bigger swells and lower tides.
El Anclote
A mellow point break in Punta de Mita with soft, long waves on smaller days.
Litibú
A beach break with clean, playful waves on smaller days.
THE BEACH & NEARBY BREAKS
A jungle beach near Punta de Mita.
INCLUDED
On every trip.
Round-trip transport from Sayulita
Surfboard and rash guard
Local surf guide
Small groups
BRING
What to pack.
Swimsuit and towel
Water
Reef-safe sunscreen: cream or stick, no spray
Some cash for snacks or drinks
Dry clothes for after the surf
REVIEWS
4.9 on Google and TripAdvisor.
★★★★★
“The La Lancha trip was the best surf trip I've ever been on! Playa La Lancha was such an amazing beach to surf, and Marea had the best vibe and some of the nicest people you'll meet. The staff are all super knowledgeable and great teachers in and out of the water.”
Connor · La Lancha Beach trip
★★★★★
“Gabo is an incredible instructor and was able to get me up catching my own waves with confidence (in choppy conditions no less) even though it was only my second time on a board. Can't recommend highly enough!”
Drew · La Lancha Beach trip
★★★★★
“These guys MADE our trip to Sayulita… We rode to La Lancha with them 3 times and had the greatest time. I love their truck, I loved talking to them and walking through the woods with them… They are local surfers, well-loved and respected in the lineup and full of excellent experience and info.”
Harper · La Lancha Beach trip
GOOD TO KNOW
La Lancha trip FAQ
More questions?
From our blog
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Yes. The sandy bottom and forgiving waves make La Lancha a great beach to learn. Experienced surfers love the longer rides. New to surfing? You can add a lesson when you book.
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About 4 hours in total, including the ride there and back, surfing and beach time.
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At our shop in Sayulita, Calle Pelícanos 5, by the river in the center of town. You pick your board there and we leave together.
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Yes. Add a 90-minute group, semi-private or private lesson when you book. Lessons at La Lancha start at $1,700 MXN per person, including the trip.
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Yes. Non-surfers can tag along for $600, with a maximum of 2 per trip. Tag-alongs don’t count toward the 4 surfers needed for the 7 a.m. trip.
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Please book the 2 p.m. trip. It leaves every day, for any group size.
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Our prices are in Mexican pesos (MXN).
