Things to do in San Jose del Cabo
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ATV riding in Cabo: Desert trails and tequila tastingATV riding in Cabo puts you behind the wheel of an automatic 4x4 on dusty trails, cactus-lined arroyos and shallow canyons in the Baja outback, with a local guide leading the group. The day includes hotel pickup, full protective gear, a safety briefing, unlimited Mexican buffet lunch at an ocean-view restaurant, and tequila and beer tasting. Riders must be 18 with a valid licence, weigh no more than 265 lbs, and have moderate fitness; the activity is not suitable for expectant mothers or anyone with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?The riding demands moderate fitness and three hours in the saddle on uneven terrain—it is not a leisurely drive. If you want to operate the ATV yourself rather than watch from a passenger seat, and you have a valid licence and can handle the physical pace, this is the activity for it.
Cabo: 4x4 UTV Canyon Adventure & Oceanfront LunchYou’ll tear through Baja’s wild canyons in a 4x4 UTV near Cabo San Lucas, guided by locals who know every twist of the trail. Afterward, relax at an oceanfront ranch with unlimited Mexican buffet and tequila tasting. Expect laughter, dusty shoes, and views that stick with you long after you leave.
Los Cabos Airport Transfer: Round-Trip Shared Shuttle ServiceYou're met at the airport by bilingual staff, driven to your hotel in a shared air-conditioned vehicle, and picked up from your hotel for the return trip. The driver handles navigation and timing across five hotel zones in the Los Cabos area. Confirmation arrives within 24 hours of booking, and a 24-hour emergency line covers any last-minute changes.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the airport taxi negotiation and arrive at your hotel without arranging transport yourself — the fixed price and confirmed pickup time mean your arrival and departure are settled before you land.
Los Cabos: Glass Bottom Kayak Tour to Arch & Playa del AmorYou’ll paddle out from Cabo San Lucas in a glass bottom kayak with a local guide, spotting sea lions at El Arco and snorkeling among bright fish near Pelican Rock. Feel salt spray on your face, maybe laugh at your own paddling skills—and end up with sandy toes and memories that linger longer than you’d expect.
Los Cabos Electric Bike & Margarita Making Private RideAn electric bike adventure on a private oceanfront ranch in Los Cabos combines desert and beach riding with a hands-on margarita-making class and Mexican buffet lunch. The tour runs three hours with hotel pickup, a professional guide in English or Spanish, and all safety gear provided. Children from age 8 can join; a park entrance fee and optional collision insurance apply at check-in.Is it for me?The electric motor means you're not fighting sandy desert or climbing hills on leg power alone, so the ride suits people who want adventure without exhaustion—but you still need moderate fitness and bike-riding experience to handle the trails and beach sections safely.
Cabo San Lucas boat tour: Glass-bottom & beach drop-offA boat tour from Cabo San Lucas to the Arch and surrounding marine landmarks, with views through a glass-bottom boat and an optional beach drop-off at Lover's Beach, Pelican Beach, or El Balconcito depending on sea conditions. Hotel pickup is included; the tour runs about four hours and ends downtown. A guide speaks English or Spanish. Beach access is optional and must be requested directly to the captain during the tour.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the Arch and the sea lions from the water without renting a car or arranging your own boat—the glass-bottom boat is what sets it apart from a standard tour, and the optional beach stop gives you a choice the captain makes based on what the water is doing that day.
Whale shark snorkeling from Los Cabos: Swim with them in La PazThis full-day snorkeling activity from Los Cabos takes you on a 2-hour drive to La Paz, where you board a panga boat and swim with whale sharks in their natural feeding ground during the winter season (mid-November to mid-April). The trip includes hotel pickup and drop-off, snorkel gear, a professional marine guide, a regional seafood lunch at the Malecón boardwalk, and beverages. Children from age 8 are welcome; guides speak English and Spanish.Is it for me?You'll spend a full day on the water during whale shark season—your guide handles navigation and spotting while you focus entirely on the encounter with these gentle giants.
Los Cabos: San Lucas & San Jose Day Tour with Tequila TastingYou’ll step right into local life in Los Cabos—walking old plazas in San Jose del Cabo, tasting fresh chocolate and tequila, watching glassblowers at work in Cabo San Lucas, then gliding by boat to El Arco’s wild rocks. Expect laughter with your guide and small surprises along the way—you might even find yourself wishing for one more hour by the sea.
San Jose del Cabo Airport Shuttle: Roundtrip & Hotel PickupYou get picked up at the airport terminal within 30 minutes of clearing customs and driven directly to your San Jose del Cabo hotel in an air-conditioned minivan with a bilingual driver. On departure day, you confirm your return time by phone, wait at your lobby, and the driver meets you with a sign. The price is fixed regardless of where you're staying (except Four Seasons or East Cape), and there are no extra fees or surprises.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi line and arrive at your hotel knowing exactly what you paid—the fixed price and bilingual driver take the stress out of ground transport, which is especially useful if you're landing late or traveling with luggage and children.
Los Cabos: Arch Boat Tour, Glass Art & San Jose LunchYou’ll ride a fast boat out to Cabo’s famous Arch, watch local artisans blow glass at The Glass Factory, sample rich chocolate in San Jose del Cabo, stroll its plaza and church, then sit down for a real Mexican lunch—with handmade tortillas and tequila tasting before heading back.
La Paz & Balandra: Catamaran Snorkel, Sea Lions & Beach LunchYou’ll start your day with a local welcome in La Paz before boarding a French catamaran bound for Balandra Beach. Snorkel among playful sea lions, kayak hidden coves, then enjoy homemade lunch and drinks onboard. It’s not just about swimming—it’s that feeling of sun on your skin and Baja salt in your hair that lingers long after you’re back on land.
San Jose del Cabo: Desert UTV & Beach Ride with TequilaYou ride a UTV through Migrino desert, up into the mountains, and down to the Pacific beaches in one loop—a route that's twice as long as most competitors' courses. A guide handles navigation and shares details about the landscape; you bring your own camera. The tour includes safety gear, water, and a tequila tasting once you're back. Transportation from your hotel is included, and the pace adapts to your comfort level.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the actual Baja landscape—desert, mountain, and beach in one ride—without arranging your own vehicle or worrying about navigation; the longer route and adapted pace are what make it possible to cover three terrains in a single morning.
Santa Maria & Chileno Bay kayak and snorkel tourA kayak and snorkel outing at Santa Maria and Chileno Bay in the Sea of Cortez combines paddling along volcanic cliffs with guided snorkeling in one of Los Cabos' most protected reef zones. The experience runs roughly two hours, includes a certified bilingual guide, all equipment, and round-trip transport from selected areas. Ocean conditions may limit the route to a single bay, though snorkeling and beach time continue either way.Is it for me?The kayaking requires basic fitness and comfort in the water, and paddling a tandem kayak with another person means coordinating rhythm—this is not a solo paddle or a guided tour where someone else does the work. If you have a free morning and want to move between two different reef systems rather than stay in one spot, the route and the guide make both bays reachable in a single outing.
Los Cabos: Costa Azul Zipline, Suspension Bridge & Tequila TastingYou’ll launch yourself across canyons on seven ziplines near Los Cabos, test your nerve on a suspension bridge, rappel down real rock walls, then unwind with local tequila tasting under the Baja sun. Pickup from most hotels makes it easy to join in — just bring your sense of adventure (and maybe leave your pride behind on the racing cable).
San José del Cabo: Historical Walking Tour & Art DistrictYou walk 1.5 hours through San José del Cabo's Art District, stopping at the mission church, estuary, and Mijares Square while a local guide explains the peninsula's colonial history, native heritage, and local legends. The tour is wheelchair accessible and supports community education projects. Minimum two people required to book.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand San José del Cabo's colonial and indigenous history without arranging a separate guide — the local expertise and community connection make the 90 minutes feel like an insider's introduction rather than a standard sightseeing loop.
Todos Santos Day Trip from Cabo San Lucas: Art, History & LunchThis six-hour small group tour departs Cabo San Lucas for Todos Santos, a Pacific Coast settlement halfway between La Paz and Cabo on Highway 19, with hotel pickup included. The day moves through the Old Jesuit Mission and one of Baja's oldest theaters, an art walk of galleries, a Mexican blanket factory, a pearl demonstration, and the iconic Hotel California, ending with lunch at a traditional restaurant in the town center. Children from age 5 are welcome; the guide speaks English and Spanish.Is it for me?The live guide in both English and Spanish means you follow the history and stories comfortably in whichever language works for you. If you want the colonial and cultural layers of Todos Santos explained as you walk, rather than reading plaques on your own, this small group format delivers that without the pace of a larger tour.
Boat, Camel & Lunch in Cabo San Lucas: Land's End & Beach RideA combo tour in Cabo San Lucas that pairs a fast boat ride to Land's End and the sea lion colony with a camel ride on a secluded beach and a Mexican buffet lunch, all with hotel pickup and a live guide in English or Spanish. The tour runs 4 hours plus transportation. Children from age 5 are welcome; a $25 park entrance fee is paid at check-in. Cameras are not permitted during the camel ride.Is it for me?The tour moves at a steady pace—boat, van, camel, lunch—so it suits travelers who want to see and do several things without long stretches of waiting or walking. The camel ride and boat are the physical anchors; if you have spinal concerns or limited mobility, this one is not the fit. The 4-hour core plus transportation means you're back at your hotel by early afternoon, which works well if you have other plans or an evening flight.
La Paz City Tour with Balandra Beach & Todos SantosA guided tour of La Paz combines the Malecón waterfront, crystalline Balandra Beach with its famous rock formation, and the Pueblo Mágico of Todos Santos, with lunch at Mariscos el Paraje restaurant, round transportation and a live guide in English or Spanish. The tour runs 12 to 13 hours and includes free time at each stop for photographs and exploration.Is it for me?Book this if you want three distinct La Paz locations in one day with guided stops and built-in free time for photos—the pace alternates between walking with your guide and exploring on your own, rather than moving constantly.
Los Cabos: Snorkeling Chileno Bay & Santa Maria PickupYou’ll slip into Los Cabos’ clearest waters with a local guide who knows every cove and current. Snorkel among bright fish at Santa Maria Cove, then drift through gentle waves at Chileno Bay — all gear, wetsuit, pickup and snacks included. Expect laughter, sandy toes, and moments of calm you might carry home with you.
Los Cabos: El Arco Clear Boat, Tequila & San Jose Day TourYou’ll start your day in Los Cabos with sea air on your face before gliding over tropical fish in a clear-bottom boat near El Arco (if you choose). Taste local tequila and chocolate, watch glassblowers shape molten art, then wander San Jose del Cabo’s shaded plazas at your own pace. It’s not just sightseeing—it feels personal, especially with small groups and pickup included.
