Cabo: Beach Camel Ride & Tequila Tasting with Lunch

Summary

Camel rides on Cabo’s Pacific beach with tequila tasting and lunch

You’ll ride camels along Cabo’s wild Pacific shore with a local guide, feed and pet them up close, then taste tequila before digging into a hearty lunch. Expect laughter, ocean breeze, maybe some nerves—and memories that stick long after you brush off the sand.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed when we got to the beach in Los Cabos was the smell—somewhere between warm sand and something earthy (the camels, I guess). Our guide, Luis, handed out little handfuls of food for the camels and showed us how to hold our palms flat so they wouldn’t nibble our fingers. I tried saying “hola” to my camel—her name was Lola—and Luis just grinned. He said she likes soft voices. The ocean was right there, all blue-grey and loud, but somehow Lola seemed totally unfazed by it.

We climbed up onto the saddles (way higher than I thought!) and started down the beach. It’s kind of a slow, swaying ride—honestly, you feel every step—but it was weirdly relaxing once I stopped worrying about falling off. The wind kept blowing salty spray in my face. At one point, a kid in our group tried to feed his camel a tortilla chip from lunch (don’t do that) and everyone laughed, even the handlers. There’s something about being up there with these animals that makes you feel like you’re part of some old story or movie. The main keyword here is definitely “beach camel ride Cabo”—it’s not something you’d expect to do in Mexico.

Afterwards we got to pet the camels again—Lola’s fur felt rougher than I expected—and then there was a quick tequila tasting session. Not gonna lie, I’m still not sure if I liked the smoky one or if it just burned less than the others. Lunch was this huge super burro with beef and chicken; messy but good after all that fresh air. There was a lot of joking around at the table about who looked most terrified on their camel (I think I won). When we left, Luis waved us off with a big smile and said next time we should try riding two at once—pretty sure he was kidding.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Camel ride and interaction on beach

• Meet camels by the Pacific Ocean
• Feed and pet the camels
• Give camels a kiss
• Enjoy a relaxing camel ride on beach
• Take photos and create memories

Top questions

How long is the beach camel ride in Cabo?

The camel ride lasts about 30 minutes along the beach.

Is transportation included for this tour?

Yes, round-trip transportation is included from your hotel or meeting point.

Do you get to interact with the camels?

Yes, you can feed, pet, and even take photos with the camels before or after your ride.

Is food provided during the tour?

A hearty lunch is included featuring beef, pork, chicken super burros plus soft drinks and water.

Are children allowed on the camel ride?

Yes, children can participate but must be accompanied by an adult.

Is this activity suitable for people with mobility issues?

The tour is wheelchair accessible and infants can join in strollers or prams.

What else is included besides riding camels?

The experience also includes a desert safari ride and tequila tasting session.

Are there any health restrictions?

This tour isn’t recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transportation from your hotel or meeting point in Cabo San Lucas or San José del Cabo, guidance from experienced bilingual camel handlers throughout your 30-minute beach camel ride experience (with plenty of time for petting and feeding), an exhilarating desert safari ride through Baja landscapes, a full lunch featuring beef, pork & chicken super burros plus soft drinks and water—and wraps up with a casual tequila tasting before heading back home sandy but happy.