Los Cabos Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Los Cabos tours, the sun-soaked tip of Baja California: boat trips to the iconic El Arco rock arch and Lover’s Beach, snorkelling and luxury sailing in the Sea of Cortez, festive sunset dinner cruises, desert ATV and camel adventures with tequila tasting, seasonal whale watching, and parasailing and jet skis off Cabo San Lucas. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Cabo getaway.
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Explore Los Cabos by interest
Whatever brings you to Los Cabos — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
El Arco & boats
The iconic rock arch.
ExploreSnorkeling & sailing
Sea of Cortez reefs.
ExploreSunset cruises
Open bar and Arch views.
ExploreATV & camel
Desert adventures.
ExploreWhale watching
Humpbacks in season.
ExploreWater sports
Jet ski and parasail.
ExploreFood & tequila
Tastings and tacos.
ExploreDay trips
Todos Santos and more.
ExploreTop attractions in Los Cabos
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
El Arco
The iconic arch.
Sea of Cortez
Snorkel and sail.
Sunset Cruises
Open bar and Arch.
Desert ATV
Dunes and trails.
Whale Watching
Humpbacks in season.
Lover’s Beach
Two seas meet.
Médano Beach
Water sports hub.
Todos Santos
Bohemian town.
Los Cabos in 2 days
- 1Day 1: El Arco & sea
- 2Day 2: Desert ATV
- 3Camel ride
- 4Tequila tasting
Los Cabos in 3 days
- 1Day 1: El Arco & sea
- 2Day 2: Desert ATV
- 3Day 3: Whales or Todos Santos
- 4Sea, desert & more
Boat trip awayEl Arco
The iconic arch.
Near the city awayDesert ATV
Dunes and camels.
Boat trip awaySunset Cruise
Open bar and Arch.
Dec–Apr awayWhale Watching
Humpbacks in season.
Near the city awayChileno Bay
Snorkel paradise.
1 hr awayTodos Santos
Bohemian town.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Los Cabos visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
October to May brings warm, dry, sunny weather — the prime time to visit Los Cabos, with whale watching from December to April.
Peak season (Dec–Apr)
Warm, dry and sunny with whale watching in full swing; the busiest and priciest season — book ahead.
Shoulder (Oct–Nov, May)
Still warm and sunny with fewer crowds and better deals — great value.
Summer (Jun–Sep)
Hot and humid with a small hurricane risk and warm seas; quieter and cheaper, with the best water temperatures.
Whale season
Humpback and grey whales visit from December to April — a magical seasonal highlight.
Sunny year-round
Los Cabos enjoys over 300 sunny days a year, so any season works for beaches and boats.
One day
El Arco and a sunset cruise.
Two days
Add a desert ATV and camel adventure.
Three days
The sweet spot: Arch, ATV and whales or Todos Santos.
Four to five days
Add water sports, more cruises and beaches.
A week or more
Relax at the resort and explore Baja.
Travelling with kids
Mix glass-bottom boats, camels and snorkelling.
Tour transfers
Most tours — boat trips, ATV tours and cruises — include hotel pickup, the easiest way to get around.
Private transfers
Pre-booked transfers and taxis are the most reliable way between the airport, San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas.
The corridor
A 30-km tourist corridor links Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, with resorts, beaches and golf along the way.
Taxis
Taxis are plentiful but unmetered; agree the fare before setting off, as resort-area rates can be high.
On foot
The Cabo San Lucas marina and San José del Cabo art district are walkable, but plan transport between zones.
From the airport
Los Cabos Airport (SJD) is about 30–45 minutes from Cabo San Lucas by transfer or taxi.
Money & currency
Mexico uses the peso, but US dollars are widely accepted; carry pesos for tips and small vendors, and cards work in most places.
Book pickup tours
Choose tours with hotel pickup, as Los Cabos stretches along a corridor between two towns.
Reef-safe sun care
Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and water for the boat trips and desert tours.
Mind the Pacific surf
The Pacific side has strong currents; swim at protected bays like Médano and Chileno, and heed the flags.
Tip your guides
Tipping guides, boat crews and drivers is customary and appreciated in Mexico.
Pre-book popular trips
Sunset cruises and whale-watching fill up in season — book ahead.
Sunset cruises
Open-bar sunset cruises sell out — book ahead.
Whale watching
Seasonal tours have limited places — reserve early.
ATV & camel
Desert adventures are popular — pre-book.
El Arco & snorkel
Boat and snorkelling trips fill up — book ahead.
Private yachts
Private charters are in demand — reserve early.
Winter high season
December–April is busy — plan ahead.
El Arco boat trips
Around €25–60 for a boat or glass-bottom trip to the Arch.
Sunset cruises
About €45–90 for a sunset cruise with open bar.
ATV & camel
Roughly €50–100 for an ATV and camel adventure.
Snorkel & sail
Around €60–120 for a snorkelling or sailing cruise.
Whale watching
About €50–90 for a seasonal whale-watching tour.
How to save
Join group tours, book combos, and travel in the shoulder season for better deals.
Los Cabos through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Sun and whales.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal; book ahead.
- Best for
- Sun and value.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great; warm seas.
- Best for
- Warm, quieter.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Excellent value.
- Best for
- Warm seas, low prices.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Humid; storm risk.