Paddleboard to Arch of Cabo San Lucas: Small-Group Snorkel Tour
Paddle your own board to the Arch, then snorkel one of Los Cabos's best reefs
A small-group paddleboard tour from Empacadora beach in Cabo San Lucas takes you out to the famous Arch on your own stable board, with stops at Lovers Beach, Divorce Beach, and Pelican Rock for snorkeling. Your guide, a local, points out sea lions at the Arch, identifies marine life in the water, and captures photos of you at the landmark. The tour runs 2.5 hours and includes all snorkel gear, water, a snack, and transportation to the beach.
What’s included
- Your tour includes use of a stable paddleboard and all snorkel equipment.
- bottled water and a granola bar.
- professional photos taken at the Arch of Cabo San Lucas.
- and an air-conditioned vehicle for hotel pickup and transport to the beach.
Times
- Every day 08:00
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The experience
You start at Empacadora beach and paddle your own board out to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, learning about the rock formations and beaches along the way. When you reach the Arch, you'll have time to watch the sea lion colony and take pictures with the landmark behind you. The guide handles the camera work. The paddleboards are built to be stable, and the guides are locals who know the region well enough to point out what you're seeing as you go.
On the return paddle, you'll stop at Lovers Beach for water and a snack, then walk over to Divorce Beach to see the Pacific's power up close. After that, you head to Pelican Rock, one of the best snorkeling reefs in Los Cabos. You'll use the snorkel gear provided and spend time in the water before paddling back to Empacadora beach to finish. Groups stay small so the guides can give you real attention and help you spot what's in the water.
The tour is offered in English or Spanish, and pickup from your hotel is included. Children from age 14 are welcome. Bottled water and a granola bar come with the tour, along with the photos taken at the Arch.
Is this one for you?Small groups mean your guide can give you real attention and help you read what you're seeing in the water. Choose this if you want to paddle your own board and snorkel without feeling rushed through either one.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years). Children under 14 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What's the Arch of Cabo San Lucas like when you paddle up to it?
The Arch is a natural rock formation where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. When you reach it by paddleboard, you'll see a sea lion colony resting on the rocks and have time to take photos and observe the landmark from the water before paddling on.
Do I need paddleboarding experience to join this tour?
No. The paddleboards are highly stable, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Your guide will help you get comfortable on the board, and the pace is built around small groups so you get personalized attention.
What happens at Pelican Rock?
Pelican Rock is a reef stop where you snorkel in one of the best reefs in Los Cabos. All snorkel equipment is provided, and your guide will help you identify the marine life you encounter in the water.
How long is the paddleboard part of the tour?
The entire tour runs 2.5 hours from start to finish at Empacadora beach, including the paddle to the Arch, the stops at Lovers Beach and Divorce Beach, the snorkel at Pelican Rock, and the paddle back.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. Pickup from your hotel is included, and an air-conditioned vehicle brings you to Empacadora beach where the tour begins.
Paddleboard to Arch of Cabo San Lucas: Small-Group Snorkel Tour
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