Cabo San Lucas Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Cabo San Lucas tours, where the desert meets the sea at the tip of Baja California: cruise to the iconic El Arco rock arch and Lover’s Beach, snorkel in turquoise bays, sail into a Pacific sunset with open bar, watch migrating whales breach offshore, and race ATVs across desert dunes. Compare top-rated experiences and plan your perfect Los Cabos getaway.
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Explore Cabo San Lucas by interest
Whatever brings you to Cabo San Lucas — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Cabo San Lucas
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
El Arco
The rock arch.
Lover’s Beach
Twin beaches.
Santa María Bay
Snorkel spot.
Sunset Cruise
Golden-hour sail.
Desert ATV
Dune adventure.
Whale Watching
Winter migration.
The Marina
Cabo’s hub.
Todos Santos
Magic town.
Cabo San Lucas in 1 day
- 1El Arco boat trip
- 2Lover’s Beach
- 3Snorkel a bay
- 4Sunset cruise
Cabo San Lucas in 2 days
- 1Day 1: El Arco & sunset
- 2Day 2: ATV & camel
- 3Snorkel or whales
- 4Marina & tacos
Cabo San Lucas in 3 days
- 1Day 1: El Arco & sea
- 2Day 2: desert ATV
- 3Day 3: Todos Santos
- 4Whales in season
Cabo San Lucas with kids
- 1Glass-bottom to El Arco
- 2Snorkel a calm bay
- 3Camel beach ride
- 4Whale watching
45 min awayEl Arco
The rock arch.
Half day awaySnorkel Cruise
Santa María Bay.
2 hrs awaySunset Cruise
Open-bar sail.
Half day awayDesert ATV
Dunes & tequila.
Dec–Apr awayWhale Watching
Winter migration.
1 hr awayTodos Santos
Magic town.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Cabo San Lucas visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
October–November and April–May bring warm, dry weather, fewer crowds and good prices between the peak and the heat.
Winter (Dec–Apr)
Peak season with warm, dry days, whale watching and lively crowds — book ahead and expect higher prices.
Shoulder (Oct–Nov & May)
Pleasantly warm and quieter, with great value and still-warm seas — among the best times to visit.
Summer (Jun–Sep)
Hot and humid with warm seas, quieter and cheaper, though September is the wettest, hurricane-prone month.
Whale season
For whale watching, visit between December and April when humpback and gray whales migrate to the Baja waters.
Sunshine year-round
Cabo is one of the sunniest spots in Mexico, with warm, dry weather most of the year.
One day
El Arco, a snorkel and a sunset cruise.
Two days
Add a desert ATV and camel adventure.
Three days
The sweet spot: sea, desert and Todos Santos.
Whale season
Add a winter whale-watching trip.
Beach break
Add relaxed days on the beaches and marina.
With kids
Mix glass-bottom boats, snorkeling and camels.
On foot
The marina, downtown, shops and restaurants of Cabo San Lucas are walkable and compact.
Water taxis
Water taxis and boats from the marina reach El Arco and Lover’s Beach, which have no road access.
Tours & transfers
Most tours include hotel pickup; transfers and shuttles link the airport, Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo.
Taxis & apps
Taxis are plentiful for hops along the Cabo corridor; agree fares in advance as meters are rare.
Getting there
Los Cabos International Airport is about 45 minutes away, with private and shared transfers to your hotel.
The corridor
The Tourist Corridor links Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, lined with resorts and beaches.
Pesos & dollars
Mexico uses the peso, but US dollars are widely accepted in Cabo; cards work in most places — carry some cash for tips and small buys.
Sun protection
The Baja sun is strong — bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and water for boat and desert tours.
Sea conditions
The Pacific side can be rough with strong currents; swim where it’s safe and follow guides on boat tours.
Book cruises ahead
Popular sunset cruises and whale-watching trips fill up in peak season — reserve early.
Bring water gear
For snorkeling and boat tours, bring a swimsuit, towel and waterproof phone case.
Tipping
Tipping guides, crew and drivers is customary in Cabo — budget around 10–15%.
Sunset cruises
Popular open-bar and dinner cruises sell out — book ahead.
Whale watching
In-season trips are in high demand — reserve early.
ATV & camel tours
Desert adventures have limited daily places — book ahead.
Snorkeling cruises
Top sailing and snorkel trips fill up — reserve early.
Todos Santos trips
Day tours run on set days — book ahead.
Winter peak
December–April is very busy — plan ahead.
El Arco boat trip
Around €25–50 for a glass-bottom or water-taxi trip to the arch.
Snorkel cruise
About €50–90 for a snorkeling cruise with lunch and open bar.
Sunset cruise
Roughly €40–80 for a sunset cruise with open bar.
ATV & camel
Around €60–110 for a desert ATV and camel combo with tequila.
Whale watching
About €45–80 for a seasonal whale-watching boat trip.
How to save
Join group cruises and book combos to cut the per-tour cost.
Cabo San Lucas through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Whales, sunshine.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak; book ahead.
- Best for
- Warm, whales early.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great value in May.
- Best for
- Hot, warm seas.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Humid; cheaper.
- Best for
- Quiet, warm.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Sep wettest.