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Tell us about your dream trip and we will make it magical for you!

Our expert travel planners on the ground can help you plan your dream vacation. Name the destination and we will be on it! Here, you will be on a 1-1 call with our travel experts on the ground.

trip planning cost

$139

ORIGINAL PRICE: $199

How it works

Schedule your slot: pay the one-time fee for this customized travel planning service.
Details: as soon as we receive your payment, we will send you an e-mail about the details of your vacation. Please describe your dream trip to so we can help you better.
Plan: we will send you a calendar where you can choose a time slot that suits your schedule. After which, we will get on a call and talk to you for 30 minutes. In this call, you can ask everything you need, so don’t be shy and ask! We will also plan a rough itinerary for your trip.
Travel: Arrive in your destination with everything you need. We also offer field assistance when you’re already there. A daily concierge service can also be added to your service at a discounted rate.

✅ 1-1 call with a travel expert (any destination)
✅ No BS advice about your trip (see our reviews!)
✅ Discounts on hotels and experiences
✅ E-mail follow up
✅ Itinerary sent to your e-mail after the call
✅ 20% discount on your next custom trip planning
✅ 2-day travel concierge for the duration of your trip

❌ Unlimited e-mail service (add on)
❌ Travel Concierge beyond 2 days

This trip planning service is non-refundable.

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Your trip planner

Trisha Velarmino is our global Editor-in-chief for Insider Media. For the last 15 years, she has traveled to over 90 countries and has stayed in each for at least a. month. Her knowledge for local culture garnered her features on CNN, BBC, and Lonely Planet.

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What our community says

I’ve been working with Trisha on a family trip to Mexico. During the call, we discussed several different vacation spots in Mexico including Sayulita and Cabo. Trisha gave me great advice and we settled on Cabo for this particular trip. But, we will certainly go to Sayulita in the future! Trisha has so many great ideas and has given suggestions for locations to stay in, hotels, car rental, and a lot of different activities. She is a huge help, answers questions thoroughly, and offers good, honest advice. I have no doubt our trip will be great!

Carolyn Caindec

United States

I met Trisha in 2018 at a gala in Mexico. Since then, she has been planning my yearly family trip to Mexico. I have never hired anyone who is so concerned with my travels and is always there to help. She also has a great team that assists us 24/7. Trisha is your girl in Mexico!

Whitney Brice

UNITED STATES

Trisha plans our trips every year so obviously, I trust her. Every year, my family and I discover different countries, even those we thought were unsafe.. She is an expert in travel – don’t look anywhere else. Just Google her and see how well-traveled she is!

Erin b.

CANADA

She planned our trip to Morocco, Brazil, Bali, and the Philippines. When she moved to Mexico, I went to Mexico as well, and she planned the whole trip for my bachelorette party! I built a long-term relationship with her. She is an amazing woman!

Bella Labilliere

AUSTRALIA

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Eric Poulson

8 March 2024

Juan was great! He was punctual, friendly, safe yet effective at negotiating traffic, and helpful with his local knowledge.

Mary Hamrick

19 February 2024

Awesome tour. Must do if you ate in Ssyulita. Loved our guide There was so much food I couldnr eat anythi g more at our last stop. We had mahi mahi. Tuna. Poblano, etc many many different kinds to choose from. Great tour for families.

Annette J

5 February 2024

Easy booking online and good communication both before the booking and the day of. We were lucky enough to have just the two of us in a boat, but I believe they take up to 6. These are fairly small fishing boats (the ones you see on South Sayulita beach) and if the seas are rough, it's a bit of a rough ride. We didn't have any issue with that, but some may not enjoy that part. Our captain Javier was very down to earth, easy to be in a boat with all day, and knowledgeable. We had some unbelievable whale interactions both on the way to and from the islands. We were able to enjoy hidden beach, a tour of the islands, and snorkeling. I would recommend this tour for anyone who is looking for a bit of an adventure, and is reasonably fit. They did bring some water and fruit and there is a cooler with ice if you want to bring your own drinks/snacks. It's about an 4 hour trip in total.

Anna Huang

2 February 2024

I had a great time, great vibes and learned alot about Mezcal. Would highly recommend! I did the tasting with my girlfriends and we all enjoyed our time/night!! 5/5

Robyn Hamaguchi

30 January 2024

I arranged for a roundtrip taxi ride from Mexico Insider from Puerto Vallarta to a small town about an hour's drive north, and could not be more happy with the booking ease, clear communication from all Insider teammates, and our stellar driver, Juan. He was a great driver and game to help me practice my terrible Spanish on the ride, and he was SO helpful with recommending the just-right supermarket stop for our particular needs before heading to our small town. I will ONLY book my taxis from PV airport through this outfit. Thank you Mexico Insider!

Cheyenne Boyd

23 January 2024

Ok so Juan saved our butts two times. When we first arrived in MX it took 3 hrs to get through customs & immigration and Juan waited for us for 2 full hours at the OXXO across the street. Then, when he picked us up at the end of our stay, he drove us 45 minutes to the airport only for us to realize we'd left something critical in our hotel room. He took my husband back to Sayulita to pick it up and back to the airport in time to catch his flight with 20 minutes to spare. He has, and I want to be very clear here, "Brass balls, a lead foot and a heart of gold". 15/10 would recommend HIGHLY.

Justin Brant

6 January 2024

Juan was great. Easy communication and seamless travel

Jill Meyers

The local guides were incredible. I had two scared kids and the guides worked with them to make them feel comfortable. So much so that by the end of the trip the kids were grinning and thanking us for the experience.

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