Things to do in Cabo San Lucas

Viator lists more than 1,000 Los Cabos experiences and says typical activities such as sailing, whale watching, kayaking or ATV tours run about US$75 to $100, per its Los Cabos listings. Prices below were checked in October and November 2026.

On the water

• El Arco and Land's End

  From $14 to $551 to 4 hours

  Clear-boat and glass-bottom rides past the Arch, Pelican Rock and the sea lions, often with beach time.

  See Arch tours →

• Whale watching

  $40 to $129Dec 15 to Apr 30

  Humpbacks are the main show, busiest January to March.

  See whale tours →

• Sunset cruises

  From $60 to $992 to 2.5 hours

  Open-bar catamarans, small-group sails and dinner cruises past the Arch.

  See sunset cruises →

• Snorkeling Chileno and Santa Maria

  Free on your ownTours about $80 to $125

  The two best snorkeling coves, both free public beaches.

  See snorkel tours →

• Sportfishing

  $495 to $1,165 per boat4 to 8 hours

  Marlin, tuna, dorado and wahoo year-round from the marina.

  See fishing charters →

On land

• Camel and ATV rides

  From $74 to $99About 3 hours

  Desert and Pacific-beach rides near Cerritos, with tequila tasting.

  See ATV tours →

• Todos Santos day trip

  From $1306 hours

  Galleries, the old mission and lunch in a Pueblo Magico an hour north.

  See the day trip →

• San Jose del Cabo Art Walk

  FreeThursdays, Nov to Jun

  Galleries open late around the historic plaza.

  Tours from San Jose →

Bigger day trips

• Swim with whale sharks in La Paz

  10 hoursNov to Apr

  About 2 hours each way, regulated swims in the Bay of La Paz.

  See whale shark tours →

• Cabo Pulmo reef

  About $275Full day

  The only hard coral reef in the Sea of Cortez, 2.5 hours away.

  See Cabo Pulmo tours →

Plan around the season

Whale season runs December 15, 2026 to April 30, 2027 under the official notice, per What's in Cabo. Hurricane season (May 15 to November 30) can cancel boat trips. See the best time to visit.