Sierra de la Laguna hike and natural waterfall swim: Private tour

Hike a canyon loop in the semitropical desert, then swim in cold natural springs fed by the waterfall.

A private hike through Sierra de la Laguna National Reserve in the Los Cabos outback, led by a bilingual guide over easy irregular terrain along a 3-mile canyon loop. You swim in natural water springs before returning to your resort. The reserve supplies almost 70% of the region's fresh water and holds the history of the Pericu, the native nomadic tribe of Los Cabos.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike and swim in Sierra de la Laguna

• Explore Los Cabos outback
• Hike 3-mile loop canyon trail
• Soak in natural water springs
• Return to resort

What’s included

• Swim in natural water with waterfall.
• bottled water and traditional handmade ice cream.
• round-trip air-conditioned transport from your resort.
• bilingual guide leading the hike.
• snacks.

Times

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• Every day 09:00 12:00

Information

Private hike through Sierra de la Laguna National Reserve with natural waterfall swim, bilingual guide, and round-trip transport from your Cabo resort.

Group Private 2 similar group tours ›

Live guide English and Spanish

Meeting point and pickup You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 122 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 60 minutes before departure. See the exact addressSee the pickup points

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Ages Adult (7 and older) · Under 7: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Pets welcome Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

The hike starts at the skirts of the mountain range and follows the canyon on a loop trail with easy irregular terrain: no technical climbing or scrambling required. The 3-mile route takes you through the semitropical desert landscape of the reserve, moving at a pace that lets you take in the surroundings without rushing. A bilingual guide leads the way and shares the natural and cultural history of the place, including its significance to the Pericu people who first inhabited the region.

The waterfall and natural springs are the payoff: cold, clear water fed by the reserve's own aquifer system. You get time to swim and cool off before the group heads back down the canyon. On the return journey, there's a stop for traditional handmade ice cream: a small cultural touch that breaks up the day. Round-trip air-conditioned transport picks you up from your resort and brings you back, so you don't need to arrange a car or worry about navigation to the trailhead.

The full outing runs 6 to 7 hours from pickup to drop-off. Bring a swimsuit, sunblock, long sleeves and a hat. Comfortable hiking shoes are ideal but not required. The water is cold and natural, not a hot spring, so come ready for a bracing swim. Cash is useful for tips, snacks, or anything extra you want along the way. The experience requires good weather. If conditions force a cancellation, you'll be offered another date or a full refund.

Top questions

Can I be picked up at my hotel?

You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 122 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 60 minutes before departure.

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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 is the water like at the natural springs in Sierra de la Laguna?

The water is cold and natural, fed by the reserve's aquifer system and flowing from the waterfall. It is not a hot spring, so expect a bracing swim rather than a warm soak.

How difficult is the hiking trail in Sierra de la Laguna?

The 3-mile canyon loop follows easy irregular terrain with no technical climbing. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, but the pace is manageable and the guide adjusts for the group.

Does the tour include food and drinks?

The tour includes bottled water and a stop for traditional handmade ice cream. Other food and drinks are not included. Bring cash if you want to purchase snacks or meals along the way.

What does the round-trip transportation cover?

Transport picks you up from your Cabo resort in an air-conditioned vehicle and returns you after the hike and swim. The guide is bilingual in English and Spanish and travels with the group.

Why does Sierra de la Laguna matter to Los Cabos?

The reserve is responsible for almost 70% of the clear water in Los Cabos and holds deep cultural roots as the ancestral home of the Pericu, the native nomadic tribe of the region. The hike is framed as a nature and historical pilgrimage through that landscape.

Operated by Cabo Paradise Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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