Desert and Sea Camel Safari Tour in Los Cabos: Ride and Lunch

Feel the camel’s rhythm beneath you as you explore Baja’s wild coast and savor authentic Mexican flavors.

A five-hour camel safari tour in Los Cabos combines a guided ride through Baja California Sur's desert and coastal paths with a walking tour of the region's flora and fauna, a tortilla-making class, and a traditional Mexican lunch with tequila and mezcal tasting overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Hotel pickup from Cabos San Lucas or San José del Cabo is included. The guide speaks English or Spanish. The entrance fee to Tierra Sagrada ranch is separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Camel safari and Mexican lunch experience

• Hotel pickup to Tierra Sagrada ranch
• Meet and ride camels through desert and coast
• Observe local wildlife and ocean views
• Stop to meet camel kisser and take photos
• Travel coastal paths with guide
• Enjoy traditional Mexican lunch with handmade tortillas
• Tequila and mezcal tasting overlooking Pacific Ocean
• Guided hike through tropical Baja landscape

The experience

You start from your hotel in either Cabos San Lucas or San José del Cabo and arrive at Tierra Sagrada ranch to meet your camel by name before mounting. The ride takes you through rugged desert terrain and along the ocean, where you'll pass ancient cacti, spot foxes, deer and squirrels, and during winter months, watch humpback whales from the water's edge. A brief stop lets you pose for a photo with the ranch's camel, the one known for giving kisses, before the caravan continues along coastal paths.

After the ride, your guide leads a walking tour through the tropical landscape to point out the region's diverse plant and animal life. You then reach a typical house where a tortilla-making class teaches you to prepare handmade tortillas from scratch. A traditional Mexican buffet follows, with pot beans, spicy sauces and views of the Pacific. The day ends with a tasting of tequila, mezcal and Damiana liquor, all served at the same oceanside location.

An air-conditioned vehicle handles the round-trip transport from your hotel. The guide is live and speaks both English and Spanish. The entrance fee to Tierra Sagrada (20 USD for adults, 10 USD for children) is not included in the tour price.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel pickup from Cabos San Lucas or San José del Cabo.
• guided camel ride through desert and coastal paths.
• guided nature walk.
• tortilla-making class.
• traditional Mexican buffet with handmade tortillas, pot beans and spicy sauces.
• tasting of tequila, mezcal and Damiana liquor.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 15:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 20

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Amigo Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to spend most of your time actually riding a camel through the landscape rather than taking a short ride as part of a larger itinerary. The five-hour format gives you the full experience (the ride itself, the nature walk, the hands-on cooking class and the meal) all in one outing.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4).

What's it actually like to ride a camel for the first time?

You mount at the ranch and feel the camel's stride as it walks through desert and along the coast. The ride is steady and rhythmic, not jarring. Most travelers find the motion manageable, though the experience requires at least moderate physical fitness and comfort being on an animal's back for an extended period.

Can I bring my phone or camera on the camel?

Cell phones and cameras, including GoPro-type devices, are not allowed on the camel for security reasons. You can take photos during the walking tour, at the typical house and during the tasting.

Is the tortilla-making class hands-on, or do I just watch?

The tortilla-making class is hands-on. You learn to prepare handmade tortillas yourself as part of the experience at the typical house before lunch.

What wildlife might I see during the camel ride?

The desert and coastal paths are home to foxes, deer, squirrels and ancient cacti. During winter months, humpback whales are visible from the ocean side of the route.

How much time do I spend actually riding the camel versus other activities?

The camel ride is the centerpiece of the five-hour tour, followed by a guided nature walk, the tortilla class, lunch and the tequila tasting. The ride itself takes up the majority of the morning portion.

Do I need to be in great shape to do this tour?

You need at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, back or neck problems, pregnant travelers, those under 5 years old, those weighing over 120 kg, or people with limited mobility.