RAICILLA DAY TOUR

Our Puerto Vallarta-based raicilla day tour is a fun, educational, single-day experience designed for anyone curious about raicilla, rural distillation, or regional cultures of western Jalisco.

We visit two traditional raicilla distilleries (tavernas), learning about production and tasting one of the most small-batch spirits in the world. You’ll see first hand how raicilla differs from all other regional mezcals.

*MAKE IT PRIVATE: We also offer this as a private experience, for those with a strong interest and specific dates in mind. With a private group, we can also tailor the itinerary to visit more than two different raicilleros

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Two raicilla distillery visits and tastings

We make every effort to schedule visits during times of active production. Please bear in mind that the rustic, traditional nature of raicilla production means that our timing will not always be perfect.

Traditional Jaliscan lunch with a local family

Doña Juana prepares whatever is fresh —it might be fish, it might be wild game from the mountains. There will always be plenty of hand-made tortillas, local cheese, beans and rice.

Valley of Tequila Day Tour

Duration:
8 hours

Dates:
TBD, 2021

Group Size:
Up to 12

Cost (US Dollars):
$135/guest

Guided by our Guadalajara-based colleagues, these daylong experiences are the perfect introduction to tequila. Offered year round.

Payment in full is due at time of booking. If you are reserving less than two business days before your requested date, please contact us for confirmation of availability.

Valley of Tequila 4 Day Experience

Duration:
4 days, 3 nights

Dates:
TBD, 2021

Group Size:
10 guests max

Cost (US Dollars):
$200/guest

This comprehensive tequila tour is designed for tequila aficionados and their family and friends who may not know they love tequila yet.

Payment in full is due at time of booking. If you are reserving less than two business days before your requested date, please contact us for confirmation of availability.

Public Tour Details

Duration:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Dates:
TBD, 2021

Group Size:
Up to 10

Cost (US Dollars):
$225/person

We are currently requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination from all guests.

Offered seasonally, December-March.

Private Tour Details

Duration:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Dates:
By request

Group Size:
Up to 10

Cost (US Dollars):
Varies according to group size

We are currently requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination from all guests.

Offered seasonally, December-March.

Included

Professional bilingual tour leader
Private transportation
Two distillery visits and tastings
Lunch

Not Included

Tips
Raicilla to take home

Tour FAQs

When will I be picked up for the tour?

We generally try to get out of Puerto Vallarta by 10AM, but will coordinate pick-up times with you.

What tavernas will we visit?

We choose tavernas in the municipality of Cabo Corrientes, with an aim towards maximizing your exposure to active raicilla production. Raicilla production takes place during a very short season, and production schedules are unpredictable. We cannot guarantee active production on any particular day, but you will definitely see centuries-old production methods that will blow your mind.

Can I use my own transportation for the tour?

No. For reasons of safety and liability, all tour transportation is provided by our professional insured drivers in comfortable, late-model vehicles.

Can I do the tour as a solo traveler?

Private day tours have a firm minimum of two guests or $400 US dollars.

Should I bring cash to purchase raicilla?

Yes! You should carry Mexican pesos. The raicilleros are not able to accept credit cards or foreign currencies. Please be respectful and don’t attempt to haggle with the hard-working families who allow us into their homes

Still have questions? Explore our FAQ page »

No better way to experience the tequila industry. We tasted incredible tequilas, saw first-hand how tequila is made, learned about the local culture, ate amazing food and walked multiple distilleries with the owners themselves. Unbelievable experience.

If you love tequila, unrivaled hospitality and a touch of adventure, this is it. Professional yet relaxed, they have nailed the line between higher-end travel and letting your hair down.

Bring an extra suitcase for bottles of tequila, a lot of room in your stomach, an open mind, a full heart, and an inquisitive spirit and you'll have the time of your LIFE.

Valley of Tequila
Day Tour

Guided by our Guadalajara-based colleagues, these daylong experiences are the perfect introduction to tequila. Offered all year.

Valley of Tequila Four
Day Experience

A comprehensive tequila tour, designed for tequila aficionados and their family and friends who may not know they love tequila yet.

Mezcal Pechuga
Camp

An intensive annual camp for lovers of mezcal and the outdoors. For mezcal die-hards looking for an immersive experience.