Cabo: UTV Adventure & Camel Ride Combo with Tequila Tasting

Summary

UTV rides, camel encounters and tequila by the Pacific in Baja

You’ll feel Baja’s energy as you drive a UTV through desert trails near Cabo San Lucas, then slow down for a camel ride along the Pacific beach—with plenty of laughs from local guides. End your day swapping stories over a tequila tasting before heading back with sand in your shoes (and probably your hair).

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to laugh so hard trying to say “Migriño” the way our guide, Carlos, did—he just grinned and told me to stick with “Cabo.” The drive out from town only took about 20 minutes, but it felt like we’d landed on another planet once we hit the sand. There’s this dry, salty smell in the air and you can hear the ocean even before you see it. I kept fiddling with my helmet strap while Carlos explained how not to flip the UTV (I appreciated his honesty). When we finally took off over those ridiculous dunes, I could taste dust in my teeth and my hands were buzzing from gripping the wheel too tight. My friend screamed every time we hit a bump—pretty sure she’ll never let me drive again.

The camel ride was… honestly, I thought it would be awkward? But there’s something weirdly calming about plodding along next to the waves on a giant animal who seems totally unimpressed by everything. The camels’ fur was rougher than I expected, and one of them tried to sniff my backpack (probably hoping for snacks). The guides joked around with us in Spanish and English—one of them showed me how to do that two-finger whistle locals use to call their friends. Didn’t manage it, but he said I get points for effort.

Afterwards they poured us tiny shots of tequila back at Cactus Tours Park. It burned a bit going down, but maybe that’s part of the fun—or maybe it was just relief after not crashing the UTV. We sat around swapping stories while kids ran circles around us and someone played music from their phone. I still think about that stretch of beach where nothing happened except sun and wind and camels chewing quietly beside us. If you’re looking for a day trip from Cabo San Lucas that feels both wild and kind of hilarious, this is it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — UTV and camel ride adventure

• Travel 20 minutes from Cabo San Lucas
• Check in quickly at Cactus Tours
• Drive UTV through sand dunes and desert trails
• Enjoy peaceful camel ride along Pacific beaches
• Meet and feed friendly camels
• Relax and taste authentic Mexican tequilas

Top questions

How far is Cactus Tours Park from Cabo San Lucas?

It’s about 20 minutes by car from Cabo San Lucas.

Is round-trip transportation included in this tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

How long do you spend riding camels on the beach?

The camel encounter and beach ride lasts about one hour.

Do you need experience to drive a UTV?

No experience is needed; guides give instructions before you start.

Is there a minimum age for driving the UTV?

You must be at least 16 years old to drive a UTV.

Are children allowed on this tour?

Yes, children can join if accompanied by an adult.

What languages do the guides speak?

The guides are bilingual—Spanish and English.

Is there food or drink included?

Bottled water during the tour and a complimentary tequila tasting are included.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transportation from your hotel in Cabo San Lucas, all safety equipment for both UTV driving and camel riding, bottled water during activities, guidance from friendly bilingual staff throughout Migriño’s desert trails and Pacific beaches, an hour each with camels and behind the wheel of a UTV, plus a complimentary tequila tasting before heading back home.