The 15 Best Kayak Trips in Cabo San Lucas

1.Los Cabos Arch and Playa del Amor Tour by Glass Bottom Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,317 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Paddle a glass-bottom kayak to Cabo’s Arch, snorkel at Pelican Rock, spot sea lions, and visit Lover’s Beach with hotel pickup.

“Our guides for this kayak/snorkeling trip were awesome? They picked us up at our hotel and took us straight to the beach. They helped us get our kayaks organized. We had 10 in our group. We just wanted to snorkle so one quide went with us and the other guide went with the other group to see the Arch and pelicans, and the two beaches. We had seen them by water taxi the previous day. I highly recommend this tour and the guides. Both were very knowledgeable about the ocean, the landscape and the wildlife we saw. They are everything they say they are in Viator. Thanks, Denise”

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2.Kayak Expedition to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Lovers Beach & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 976 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Paddle from Cabo San Lucas to El Arco, Lovers Beach, and Pelican Rock for sunrise views, sea lions, snorkeling, snacks, and photos.

“Amazing outing. They picked us up free at our hotel which was at the far end of the resort strip which was nice. The guides were amazing, made sure to take lots of pics for us including pics of each family in our group in front of the arch. Snorkeling was way way better than I thought - huge schools of fish swam around us. After we were done they gave us a ride all the way back. Would definitely recommend. Even better than advertised.”

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3.Los Cabos Power snorkel Adventure, Kayaking and Stand-Up Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 872 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Review of Los Cabos Power Snorkel Adventure: kayak, paddleboard, snorkel, spot whales, and explore Chileno Bay for $99 plus fees.

“Jose and Chicken were awesome! We had a great time, the water was cold but that's what you get when you come to Cabos in February. I highly recommend this experience for kids and adults. We had a blast!”

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4.Cabo San Lucas Glass Bottom Kayak Tour and Snorkel at Two Bays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 628 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

Paddle glass bottom kayaks from Santa María to Chileno Bay, snorkel with tropical fish, and enjoy hotel pickup on this three-hour Cabo tour.

“This trip was perfect! We wanted to snorkle but not necessarily from a boat because some in our group get seasick. We kayaked about 45 mins and saw a bunch of sea life - then headed for a beach and snorkeled in a small cove from shore. Paco and the other man (sorry - cannot remember his name...) were so awesome! They made it so interesting for us. The main guide told us about the ocean life we were seeing and the landscape, and Paco showed us where some trumpet fish and other cool sea life were hiding. Very professional, picked us up from the hotel and dropped us off,…”

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5.The Arch and Lover’s Beach Kayaking + Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 307 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $102

Kayak to Cabo’s Arch, walk Lover’s Beach, pass sea lions, and snorkel with tropical fish on a guided 3.5-hour tour.

“Casey, Carlos and Carlos were amazing! Best part of our Cabo vacation by far. Knowledgeable and super friendly. Seeing The Arch by kayak was memorable - even spotted whales - and snorkeling was great. From start to finish they were attentive and helpful. Highly recommend!!”

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6.Kayak or Paddle Board & Snorkel to the Arch with Photos included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Paddle or kayak from Cabo’s Cannery Beach to El Arco, spot sea lions, snorkel at Pelican Rock, and enjoy photos with expert guides.

“Nice scenic views as you Kayak, the guide was so nice and informative. I learn a lot on this experience and definitely used a lot of muscles so come prepared to work them arms !”

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7.Private Yacht Cruise 4 Hour- Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Cabo yacht cruise with snorkeling, paddle boarding, sea lions, fishing, drinks, snacks, and flexible stops.

“Sergio and Maya were awesome. Everything about the trip was first class. It was simple to arrange and meet up with Maya on the day of the trip. We were escorted to the boat and from there they took care of everything. We had an unlimited open bar with attentive drink service, a wonderful fajita dinner on the ocean, snorkeling, paddle boarding, and sightseeing. It can be as peaceful or as rowdy as you want to get. All around a great 1/2 day on the sea.”

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8.Kayaking and Snorkeling in Two Pristine Bays

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · 4 hours · from $102

Kayak beneath granite cliffs, snorkel in two Baja bays, and spot fish or whales on this easygoing four-hour Cabo outing.

“Perfection - Casey and his team showed up early to pick us up exactly where they said - at our hotel:) They created a beautiful, safe experience that will be treasured forever. Everything was seamless. We even got to see a Whale and a Turtle while kayaking between the bays. Can't wait to go take another adventure with Cabo Outfitters!”

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9.Private Los Cabos Arch & Playa del Amor tour by Glass bottom kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Paddle a glass-bottom kayak to Cabo’s Arch, snorkel at Pelican Rock, and see sea lions on a private morning tour for up to four.

“So worthwhile. Jose Luis was the best guide: friendly, safe, knowledgeable. If you can, ask to go as early as possible - the later in the morning you go, the more crowded the waterways are. Loved getting on the water, getting in some good activity and pics, and back at the hotel by the pool before noon!”

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10.Private Los Cabos Arch and Playa del Amor Tour by Glass Bottom Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Paddle a glass-bottom kayak from Cabo to the Arch, sea lions, Pelican Rock, and Love Beach on a private, weather-dependent outing.

“Our guide Hugo Zambrano was awesome! He gave us all the info about the Los Cabos Arch and the cove of the Cortez sea we were able to explore. We saw sea lions up close, snorkeled with a dozen types of beautiful tropical fish, saw the coral reefs, and kayaked right up to the sandstone arches. Highly recommend for couples, friends, or families with older kids looking for a little adventure. No better way to see the arch of Los Cabos and the ocean as well!”

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11.Los Cabos Arch & Playa del Amor Tour by Glass Bottom Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 3 hours · from $95

Kayak to the Cabo Arch, visit sea lions, snorkel by Pelican Rock, and walk Lover’s Beach on this active three-hour tour.

“We had a great time! Our transportation was on time, the guides were very knowledgeable and made sure we knew what to do and had the proper equipment. We were able to stop at Lovers Beach which was the highlight. Highly recommend this tour group!”

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12.Kayak to The Arch & Snorkel + Transport & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $94

Kayak from Cabo to the Arch, walk Lover’s and Divorce Beach, snorkel at Pelican Rock, and enjoy photos and hotel transport.

“What an absolutely amazing day!!! From start to finish the experience was everything that we could have hoped for. It's a busy spot with a lot of other tour groups, but Pablo and Fernando guided us through all of it with ease! Huge shout out to Sasha, Pablo and Fernando for being such amazing hosts/guides! Lots of laughter and great conversations! Highly recommend!! Cheers, Heather”

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13.Private Glass bottom Kayak and snorkel at two Bays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Paddle glass-bottom kayaks from Santa María to Chileno Bay, snorkel with fish and turtles, and enjoy private hotel transport in Cabo.

“There was good and bad, but the 5 stars is for them stepping up to good customer service. They gave us a refund because we didn't end up doing either activity (very cold day) and we'd had issues communicating to them and finding them. But the two tour guides (and the office) handled the situation beautifully and should we ever get back to Cabo we will definitely schedule this again!”

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14.Paddle Boarding or Kayak and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $78Best value

Paddle or kayak from Cabo to the Arch, snorkel at Pelican Rock, and enjoy fruit and juice on a two-hour small-group outing.

“The guide was SPECTACULAR! My first time paddle boarding and the guide was very informative and patient.”

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15.Half-Day Kayak & Snorkel to Santa Maria & Chileno Bay

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Review of Cabo’s 3-hour Santa Maria and Chileno Bay kayak and snorkel tour, with glass-bottom kayaks, guides, transport, tips, and value advice.

“We liked the Santa Maria Bay, the snorkeling was the best I've seen in a while even when we went in the afternoon when the water is a little rougher. We didn't kayak due to rough waters between the two bays. Instead we went to the dry riverbed and did a hike to a spring. It was very cool. The only thing that was stressful at the end was that we barely made our tender boat back to the cruise at 7pm. But thanks to Carlos and Louie we made the second to last tender boat.”

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