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.

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

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Glass Bottom Boat to the Arch and Lovers Beach: Pickup opcional

4.5(8)·1 hora

a partir de$11/ pessoa

via Viator

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ATVs, UTVs e Camel Ride em All Access Adventure Park and Beach

4.9(68)·6 horas

a partir de$299/ pessoa

via Viator

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Cabo Glass Bottom Boat Arch Tour para passageiros de cruzeiro

4.5(2)·1 hora

a partir de$25/ pessoa

via Viator

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Combo Camel Beach Ride e UTV 4X4 Cabo Adventure, Tequila &

3.7(18)·3 horas

a partir de$118/ pessoa

via Viator

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.

Cabo San Lucas in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

At a glance

Day 1: the sea

Day 2: the desert

Day 3: Todos Santos

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Cabo San Lucas in 3 days — FAQ

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