ATV riding in Cabo San Lucas: Private 25 km route

Ride your own ATV on a route most Cabo operators don't reach

ATV riding in Cabo San Lucas on a private 25 km route designed by the operator, where you ride a semi-automatic Honda 420 through mountain terrain and coastal viewpoints overlooking the Pacific. The property is closed to other vehicles, so you ride without sharing the trail. A trained guide leads the experience in English or Spanish, with pickup from your hotel and two quesadillas and water included; the ride takes about two hours.

The Experience

Rancho San Cristobal sits only 10 minutes from Cabo San Lucas, but the route itself is something most ATV operators in the area don't use. You ride a semi-automatic Honda 420 on a custom-built 25 km path that passes through the mountains and vegetation of the region, with viewpoints that open onto the Pacific. Because the property is private and one-way, you don't encounter other vehicles or groups on the trail — the ride stays focused on the terrain and the views.

Your trained guide rides with you and handles the commentary in English or Spanish, pointing out the landscape and the second arch of Los Cabos, which sits visible from the route. The ride lasts about two hours and includes hotel pickup from Cabo San Lucas. Two quesadillas and seasonal water come with the experience, so you're fed and hydrated for the drive back.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Cabo San Lucas.
• a trained guide in English or Spanish.
• the semi-automatic Honda 420 ATV for the full 25 km route.
• two quesadillas and seasonal water.

Good to know

Demanding physical levelStroller friendlyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Rancho San Cristobal

Is this one for you?Book this ride if your guide needs to speak English or Spanish — the commentary on the landscape and the landmarks comes in one of those two languages, so you follow the route and the views as they unfold. The private property and one-way trail mean no other groups on the terrain, which matters if you want the ride to feel unhurried and the viewpoints to stay quiet.

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Top questions

What's the second arch of Los Cabos that you see on this ATV ride?

The second arch is a natural rock formation visible from the route — it's one of the distinctive landmarks in the Los Cabos area and part of what makes this particular trail unique compared to other ATV rides in the region.

Do I need ATV experience to book this ride?

No prior experience is required. The Honda 420 is semi-automatic, which means you don't shift gears manually, and your guide leads the ride and handles instruction on the terrain and the route itself.

How far is the ranch from Cabo San Lucas town?

Rancho San Cristobal is only 10 minutes from Cabo San Lucas, so pickup and dropoff don't eat into your riding time.

What happens if I'm not comfortable on an ATV?

The operator does not recommend this ride for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. Riders should have a high level of physical fitness, as the terrain and the duration require sustained balance and core strength.

Is lunch or a meal included?

Two quesadillas and seasonal water are included with the ride. The experience doesn't include a sit-down meal, but the food covers the midpoint of the two-hour outing.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup from Cabo San Lucas, the trained guide in English or Spanish, the ATV rental, two quesadillas, and seasonal water are all included. Photos and tips are not covered.