Mexico · May 25 - 29 2023

B.A.G.'s 2023 Puerto Vallarta PRIDE Weekend Getaway

Celebrate 2023 PRIDE with us in beautiful, exciting, and very-affordable: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!

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Overview

Few festivals in the world can compare to Puerto Vallarta PRIDE! Join us from May 25 - 29, 2023, for a ton of fun in the Mexican Riviera sun! Check out the Vacationer Magazine feature on our 2022 event: https://www.vacationer.travel/mike-henderson-bag-travel-vacationer-of-the-week/

Highlights

Adventure Yacht Party !

Adventure Yacht Party !

Explore Banderas Bay with us in style on a PRIVATE cruise aboard a luxury adventure yacht - complete with an onboard chef, open bar, jacuzzi, banana boat, waterslide, sky lounge, kayaks, and more!

Luxury Boutique Hotel in Zona Romántica

Luxury Boutique Hotel in Zona Romántica

Enjoy four nights in a lovely boutique hotel in the gay-paradise beach district of Zona Romántica!

Puerto Vallarta PRIDE Festival

Puerto Vallarta PRIDE Festival

Get swept up in the "rainbow tornado" of one of the world's top-rated Pride festivals!

Explore Yelapa

Explore Yelapa

We will tour this hidden gem south of Puerto Vallarta to kayak, shop, dunk under waterfalls, splurge on coconut shrimp, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, or just lounge on what's been called the most beautiful beach in all of Mexico!

Hosts

Your Puerto Vallarta Trip Host

Mike Henderson

Mike Henderson

Hey, travelers! My name is Mike Henderson, founder and CEO of B.A.G. Travel. I am a 10+ year group travel planning veteran who has traveled to over 25 countries with a passion for allowing others to experience life-changing global adventures. 

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Schedule

Our five-day event runs May 25 - 29, 2023. $950 per person, with 4+ star double occupancy boutique hotel accommodations, right in the heart of Zona Romántica. Airfare is not included.

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Zona Romántica

DAY 1: Arrive in Puerto Vallarta

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Hotel check-in after 3 pm.  

7 pm: Vallarta Pride Parade starts in Malecon and ends in Zona Romántica.

2 pm - 2 am: Vallarta Pride Block Party on Lazaro Cardenas street absolutely and gloriously consumes this Zona Romántica section just a few blocks from our hotel(s).

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Zona Romántica

Let's see PV !

DAY 2: Friday, May 26, 2023 

Enjoy an open day to take an optional tour, eat, shop, and bar-hop among the seemingly endless choices of venues here in PV!

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Zona Romántica

Race Day !

DAY 3: Saturday, May 27, 2023 

5 pm - 8:30 pm: Annual Pulpito Drag Derby, where Calle Pulpito gets all dressed up as a drag race track and becomes PV-Pride party-central for the evening, with music performances, food booths, comedians, and more!

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Adventure Yacht Cruise and Visit to Yelapa

DAY 4: Sunday, May 28, 2023

Full-day PRIVATE luxury adventure yacht cruise in Banderas Bay. Check out the video HERE.

We will also visit the gloriously-secluded Yelapa village to shop, eat, explore waterfalls, snorkel, or just lounge on the BEST unspoiled beach in all of Mexico

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Lunch

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Depart Puerto Vallarta

DAY 5: Monday, May 29th, 2023

Hotel check-out and departure.

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Breakfast

Lunch

What's included

What's Included

Tours, meals, and activities as described in the itinerary

Local taxes on tours and accommodations

Enjoy four nights in a lovely boutique hotel in the gay-paradise beach district of Zona Romántica!

Transportation to/from Puerto Vallarta

Meals that are not listed in the itinerary

Tip and Gratuity Increase in local tax rates

Early room check-in; late room check-out

Personal Items

Gratuities

Travel Protection Insurance - strongly recommended for any trip. To purchase, add to your cart before checkout.

Airfare

Airport Transfers

See https://www.bagtravel.net/terms-and-conditions/ for our full list of exclusions.

Vallarta Pride: one of the biggest LGBTQ+ events in the world.

Get swept-up in the "rainbow tornado" of Puerto Vallarta PRIDE!

Join us for five days of sun, fun, food, and celebration in the gem of the Mexican Riviera.

Vallarta Pride: one of the biggest LGBTQ+ events in the world.

Reviews

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I joined BAG Travel to Puerto Vallarta on May 2022. It was a great trip; got to meet new friends to travel with, and got to experience new activities that haven't done before on my previous visits to PVR. Would definitely join more trips in the future.

Alex Corona

JorgeandKiariinPuertoVallarta

I had a great time in my trip to Puerto Vallarta, I would definitely do it again!

Jorge Millanes

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You'll Be Staying Here

Casa Maria Hotel Boutique & Gallery

Casa Maria Hotel Boutique & Gallery

You will love making this 4+ star, picture-perfect boutique hotel your base in Puerto Vallarta. It's also conveniently located right along the PV Pride parade route. 

Garlands del Rio Boutique Hotel

Garlands del Rio Boutique Hotel

This luxurious, 4+ star stunner is just a few blocks from Puerto Vallarta's main gay/lesbian bar area, but its lush location along Zona Romántica's Río Cuale provides a sense of tranquility.

Related Blog Posts

Check out our blog articles to help you prepare for your perfect Puerto Vallarta trip.

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  1. Please note that each traveler is responsible for finding their roommate. Please review our full Terms & Conditions page for more info on B.A.G. Travel's Roommate policy. 

  2. Passengers without a roommate will be assessed a supplement per the posted Single Occupancy pricing schedule. 

  3. When booking your package, please add all available items that you want (Travel Protection, Optional Tours/Activities, etc.). All payments shall be made in (USD).

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IMPORTANT: WITHOUT TRAVEL PROTECTION COVERAGE, ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE. Investing in Travel Protection will allow you to enjoy your trip with the confidence of coverage by one of the world's most experienced travel insurers.  If a traveler becomes ill during a tour and has not purchased insurance, all hospital and medical expenses are the traveler’s responsibility.

Fun fact: Allianz was the one who underwrote the Wright Brothers' inaugural flight in 1903, many Hollywood movies, and even the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge.

 *All cancellations must be submitted through the claim process of your chosen Insurance Company.

Getting Your Trip Covered:

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Passengers registering for the tour accept the responsibility for being in good health and able to walk and travel on tour(s). Because many of the sites are not accessible to the physically challenged, those needing oxygen, wheelchairs, or other ambulatory assistance will find the tour extremely limiting to their experiences. We reserve the right to refuse or revoke travel to anyone who is, in the sole judgment of B.A.G. Travel, incapable of group travel without causing undue demands upon the staff or other tour participants. 

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Pricing: Pricing is “Based on Los Angeles and New York Prices,” and B.A.G. Travel will look for the best routing for the group from the city(s) the group is coming from.

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Name Change Fees: will be a minimum of $200 (USD) and as high as complete ticket replacement.

Seat selection: B.A.G. Travel is not responsible for seat assignments. Seat assignments are secured on select carriers but cannot be guaranteed due to carrier restrictions. Airlines reserve the right to switch seats up until boarding. B.A.G. Travel is not responsible for seat assignments and changes. B.A.G. Travel is not responsible for airline cancellations, baggage fees, re-routings, or disruption of scheduled services or accommodations.

Air Upgrades & Deviations:

  • Economy Plus / Premium Economy: $2000+
  • Business Class: $4000+

Costs can be much higher depending on the airline and routing.

Upgrade Procedures: Any passenger choosing to upgrade or deviate from the group will not travel with the group.

  1. Must submit a passport copy before the request can be quoted
  2. Once quoted, seats can only be held for a certain period (typically by 1 p.m. the following day). Once quoted, guests must pay immediately upon accepting the terms of the upgrade or deviation. If the payment is not made within the specified time, it will have to be re-quoted

Most deviations require separate transfers to and from the group hotel. B.A.G. Travel can arrange these transfers ahead of time for an additional cost.

Travel Protection costs will increase because of upgrades or deviations. Increases must be paid with upgrade/deviation payment. B.A.G. Travel will provide an updated invoice for the additional Travel Protection cost. 

Due to limited motorcoach capacity, B.A.G. Travel requests that tour members carry one suitcase plus one carry-on flight bag. 

  • Garment bags cannot be handled. 
  • Additional baggage is subject to a supplemental charge. 
  • Porterage for one standard-sized suitcase is included at all overseas airports and hotels and is collected in advance by B.A.G. Travel. 
  • Baggage insurance is recommended to cover the possible loss or damage to guests'/passengers’ baggage or personal belongings. 

Current health and security measures around COVID-19 may impact this trip's elements and affect some travel services' operations. COVID-19 is causing constant and ongoing changes in the application of the above measures, and the way an airline, airport, or country chooses to deal with the threat of COVID is constantly changing.

The country you are traveling to may all have strict requirements on travel to limit the spread of COVID-19.

These requirements may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Wearing masks at airports, on flights, and in public.
  • Active testing for COVID-19 may include testing before permission is granted to board any flight or enter a country
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  • Subject to quarantine periods in any country subject to screening results.
  • Changing restrictions on sightseeing due to closures or other public health concerns.
  • Subject to limitation/restrictions on travel to the destination by your country of residence/citizenship.
  • Possible compulsory quarantine on return to your country of residence/citizenship.

Each traveler is responsible for keeping themselves informed of all requirements about their trip and any COVID-19-based restrictions. We suggest these are constantly monitored until departure, as they can change anytime. So that you know, B.A.G. Travel is not liable for any loss due to failure to read and understand the information and its relationship to your trip. For more information, B.A.G. Travel recommends consulting your own and the destination country’s Government websites for any specific travel advisory details about your trip.

Please keep in mind that all touring is subject to change based on the local operator's discretion. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this contract. While you see all the sites listed on the itinerary, the order of sites/or days may be altered to accommodate changes in airline schedules, hotel schedules, or local conditions. If the itinerary changes necessitate overnights, you will be charged a minimum of $125 per person in a double occupancy room or a minimum of $175 per night in a single room. Meals for extra nights are not included. 

Unless otherwise stated in the B.A.G. Travel Terms and Conditions, all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. This is because B.A.G. Travel has contractual agreements with hotels, airlines, and other vendors that will not allow us to obtain refunds. This way, we can keep Our package prices competitive will enable you to make monthly payments for your dream vacation.  


ROOMMATE CANCELLATIONS: Please note that if your roommate cancels, you will be responsible for paying the difference in room cost if you cannot secure a replacement within 30-days of departure. 


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B.A.G.'s 2023 Puerto Vallarta PRIDE Weekend Getaway

Mexico · May 25 - 29 2023 · 4 nights

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