Cabo San Lucas in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Cabo cover the sea, the desert and a magic town. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Los Cabos — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

1Day 1: El Arco & sea
2Day 2: desert ATV
3Day 3: Todos Santos
4Whales in season

Day 1: the sea

El Arco, snorkeling and a sunset cruise.

Day 2: the desert

An ATV and camel adventure.

Day 3: Todos Santos

A day trip to the bohemian Pueblo Mágico.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Cabo San Lucas

Tour condiviso all'Arco di Cabo San Lucas

Todos Santos Day Trip da Cabo San Lucas

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Cabo San Lucas in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Cabo San Lucas?

Three days is generous — the sea on day one, the desert on day two, and a Todos Santos day trip on day three, with whale watching in season.

What is there to do in Cabo beyond the beaches?

Beyond the beaches, take a desert ATV or camel adventure, a food and taco tour, and a day trip to the magic town of Todos Santos.

How do I plan a 3-day Cabo itinerary?

Spend day one on the water at El Arco, day two in the desert, and day three at Todos Santos, booking sunset cruises ahead.