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Home/Destinations/San Jose del Cabo/Los Cabos in 3 days
3 days · San Jose del Cabo itinerary

Los Cabos in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Los Cabos cover the sea, desert and culture. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: El Arco & sea
  2. 2Day 2: desert & ATV
  3. 3Day 3: old town
  4. 4Whale season

Day 1: the sea

El Arco cruise and snorkeling.

Day 2: the desert

An ATV or camel adventure.

Day 3: culture

San José del Cabo old town.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in San Jose del Cabo — prices per person.

Clearboat Cabo San Lucas Tour to the Arch
Cabo San Lucas
Clearboat Cabo San Lucas Tour to the Arch
5.0(142)·45 min
from$45/ person
via Viator
Cabo ATV & Camel Ride with Buffet, Beach Club or Full Park Pass
Baja California Sur
Cabo ATV & Camel Ride with Buffet, Beach Club or Full Park Pass
5.0(105)·3–6 hours
from$20/ person
via Viator
Cabo Whale Watching and Open Ocean Snorkeling
Cabo San Lucas
Cabo Whale Watching and Open Ocean Snorkeling
5.0(236)·4 hours
from$259/ person
via Viator
Group tour of the Cabo San Lucas Arch
Cabo San Lucas
Group tour of the Cabo San Lucas Arch
5.0(152)·1 hour
from$20/ person
via Viator
Desert safari, Dune bashing, Sandboarding, Camel With ATV Option
Doha
Desert safari, Dune bashing, Sandboarding, Camel With ATV Option
5.0(386)·4h 30min
from$122/ person
via Viator
Cabo Whale Watching: Female Crew, Guaranteed Sightings, Photos
Cabo San Lucas
Cabo Whale Watching: Female Crew, Guaranteed Sightings, Photos
5.0(2,143)·2 hours
from$96/ person
via Viator
Cabo San Lucas Paddle Board & Snorkel Adventure to the Arch
Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas Paddle Board & Snorkel Adventure to the Arch
5.0(367)·2 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Desert Off-Road UTV Tour, 2 hours, 2 people per vehicle
Scottsdale
Desert Off-Road UTV Tour, 2 hours, 2 people per vehicle
5.0(1,674)·2 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator

Los Cabos in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Los Cabos?
Three days lets you cruise to El Arco, snorkel, ride the desert, and explore San José del Cabo, with whale watching in season.
What are the best day trips in Los Cabos?
El Arco cruises, whale watching, Santa María snorkeling and desert ATV rides are the top experiences.
How do I plan a 3-day Los Cabos itinerary?
Spend day one on the sea, day two in the desert, and day three in the old town.

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