Cabo San Lucas UTV & Camel Ride 3-Hour Desert Tour
Three hours driving dunes and riding the beach
A 3-hour activity in Cabo San Lucas where you drive a UTV through desert trails and golden dunes, then ride camels along the Pacific coastline, with round-trip hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, and tequila tasting at the end. Minimum age to drive is 16. Riders on camels must be at least 5 years old and weigh no more than 125 kg (270 lb). The experience operates in all weather and includes safety equipment and water throughout.
Step-by-step itinerary
Adventure and culture tour in Cabo
- Travel from hotel to tour location
- Check in quickly with bilingual guides
- 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
- Return to hotel
What’s included
- Safety equipment and water during the activity.
- one hour of UTV driving, shared with another participant.
- one hour of camel riding along the Pacific beaches.
- complimentary tequila tasting at the facility afterward.
- round-trip hotel transportation.
- bilingual guide throughout.
- complimentary childcare for children 6 months–11 years (available upon request).
Times
- Every day 09:00 10:00 12:00 13:00 15:00 16:00
Before you book
Operated by CACTUS TOURS
Prices and times updated 7 days ago
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The experience
You drive a UTV yourself across over 7,000 acres of Baja California landscape: golden sand dunes and desert trails that sit about 20 minutes from Cabo San Lucas. The vehicle is yours to operate for the full hour of UTV time, shared with one other participant. Safety equipment comes with it, and a bilingual guide leads the way. The terrain is open enough that you're not following a single track. You're navigating the dunes and trails under instruction, which is what makes the difference between watching and doing.
After the UTV portion, you move to the camel ride along the Pacific beaches. This is a separate hour-long experience where the pace shifts entirely: the camels walk the shoreline, and the guide handles the animals while you sit and take in the coast. It's the same guide throughout, so there's no transition between operations. You hand off one vehicle for another. The beaches here are described as pristine and largely unspoiled, which is the draw for this leg.
The day wraps at the operator's facilities with a complimentary tequila tasting: a chance to sample authentic Mexican varieties while you cool down. Round-trip transportation from your hotel is included. Pickup happens 35 minutes to an hour before your selected start time, depending on where you're staying. The operator handles the fastest check-in process they claim to run in Los Cabos, so the logistics don't eat into your three hours on the equipment. If you're traveling with children under 6 months to 11 years who aren't participating, complimentary childcare is available on request at the facility.
Is this one for you?The bilingual guide speaks both English and Spanish, so you can follow every instruction and safety briefing in whichever language you're comfortable with. Book this if you want to operate the UTV yourself rather than ride along, and if you're 16 or older (or 5 or older for camel riding only).
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
What's the minimum age to drive the UTV in Cabo San Lucas?
The minimum age to drive is 16 years old. Drivers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the experience.
Can I bring my phone during the UTV and camel ride?
Cell phones are not allowed during shared tours for safety reasons. If you need to use your phone, you can book a private tour instead.
How much does the camel weigh limit matter?
The maximum weight for camel riding is 125 kg (270 lb). For the UTV, the seat belt must fit and the maximum weight is also 125 kg (275 lb). A fit test ensures the driver can reach and hold the hand grips securely.
Is the tequila tasting included, or do I pay extra?
The tequila tasting is complimentary and happens at the facility after your UTV and camel ride are finished.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The experience operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for the conditions on the day you go. The operator will advise you on what to wear when you book.
Does the three hours include the drive from my hotel?
No. The three-hour duration covers the UTV driving and camel riding only. Round-trip transportation from your hotel is separate and included. Pickup is 35 minutes to an hour before your tour time, depending on your hotel location.
Cabo San Lucas UTV & Camel Ride 3-Hour Desert Tour
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