The 15 Off-Road Safaris in Los Cabos That Earn Their Price

1.Open Ocean Safari and Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $215Our pick

Cabo San Lucas whale watching with rays, dolphins, sea lions, snorkeling, small groups, photos, and a strong focus on marine life safety.

“The open ocean safari could not have been more spectacular! Nick & Rafa are an awesome team and ensured we had time in the water to snorkel with beautiful fish and see so many humpback whales, dolphins & sea lions! Nick also provided much information about the marine life in the area. Great drone and underwater photography to remember it too! Highly recommend this excursion! One note: I would advise packing your patience and leaving some flexibility in your schedule. Based on our experiences with a couple excursions in Cabo, they don’t always happen as “confirmed” and there may not be much notice if any at all. Do your own…”

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2.Ocean Safari: Sea Lions, Mobula Rays, Dolphins, Orcas & Whales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $179

Search Baja waters from La Ventana for mobula rays, dolphins, whales, and possible orcas on a respectful small-group panga safari.

“I loved this excursion! Our guide, Juan, knows his stuff. Above all, they prioritized the safety of the animals. Super respectful, experienced, & ridiculously good at spotting whales.”

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3.Shark Safari & Snorkel Adventure in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $203

Swim near mako and blue sharks in Cabo, with safety training, gear, snacks, photos, and a small group boat ride past El Arco.

“If you’re like me and you read the reviews so you can decide on a tour, you’re in the right place. Felipe and his great team first and foremost make you feel part of the team from the first second, even before you see them in person when they contact you for details. They are fun, empathetic, have a lot of knowledge and enjoy and love what they do, so they transmit it at every moment of the activity. They speak Spanish and English perfectly. They make you feel as well as part of the family, you feel safe every moment of the tour, they take care of you a…”

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4.Camel Safari Tour with Lunch and Tequila

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Ride a camel beside the Pacific, hike Cabo’s desert, make tortillas, enjoy lunch and tequila, and plan for an extra park fee.

“This was spectacular. Especially for the price and what it included. For those asking about the additional 25$, it’s for the animal care. They have won awards and the camels are very revered! From start to finish we absolutely had the best time. Don’t hesitate! :) they have 50 camels, donkeys, I think there was even a goat. Epic trip.”

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5.Taco Safari in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Taste eight Mexican dishes at five Cabo San Lucas spots with guide Gregor, from seafood tacos and mole to churros, in a 3.5-hour walk.

“We’ve been on a lot of food tours all over the world, but it is no exaggeration that we thought this was our best. Gregor took us to some of best places for food that we’ve ever had, and adjusted the tour to our interests and tastes. He is not only extremely knowledgeable about the best food in Cabo, but he was so interesting to talk to. He has traveled all over the world himself and chose to settle in Cabo. Thanks for a fantastic evening!”

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6.Ocean Safari in San Jose del Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $200

Explore Cabo’s waters on a small-group ocean safari with snorkeling, lunch, whale and dolphin sightings, and flexible wildlife searching.

“Cancel all your other boat tours and book them all with Dip Expeditions! The smaller group makes all the difference and this tour is much more wildlife focused- we set out for a snorkeling destination, but spotted rays jumping out of the water and followed them for a while, then we spotted whales and stopped to watch as they swam right by our boat! Truly a once in a lifetime experience! Then, we did snorkel and were the only boat in a cove with beautiful reefs. I will be booking again next time I’m in Cabo!”

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7.Camel Ride Safari with Lunch and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 25 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $140

Ride camels beside the Pacific in Los Cabos, hike the Baja desert, enjoy a taco lunch, and learn the story behind tequila.

“Excelente, muy bonitos los camellos y delicioso el bufet al final del recorrido, recomiendo el último horario a las 4:00 pm para observar el atardecer y algunas ballenas”

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8.Ocean Safari Tour in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $208

Review of Cabo San Lucas Ocean Safari, with whale and dolphin sightings, snorkeling, guide details, pricing, safety, and booking tips.

“What a fun time! Clemence was such an enthusiastic guide. We spotted orcas. It was amazing!! We also were also able to see Humpbacks. Highly recommend this trip. I would go again.Cathy”

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9.Snorkeling Open Ocean Wildlife Safari in Los Cabos with Photos Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Review of Cabo’s open-ocean safari: speedboat landmarks, advanced snorkeling, rays, whales, dolphins, photos, price, and practical advice.

“Guides were great & snorkeling was a blast. Everyone from our 70+ Grandmother to my 12/15 year old nieces enjoyed it! Good mix of a guided boat tour & snorkeling”

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10.Camel Encounter and Safari Ride with Lunch and Alcohol Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $95

Ride a camel beside Cabo’s Pacific beaches, enjoy tacos and tequila tasting, and get practical advice on fees, photos, timing, and value.

“I had so much fun on this experience. Although it was a group event the guides made us all feel as individuals. We even got to take our own pictures instead of having to pay for the fake professionals ones. The food and tequila tasting felt a little rushed but overall it was a fun experience.”

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11.Mobulas Safari and Wildlife in La Ventana with a Marine Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $214

Search for mobula rays, whales, dolphins, and sea lions off La Ventana with a marine biologist, snorkeling, lunch, and a beach stop.

“We had such a lovely day with Hamza. He is knowledgeable about the marine life and the region. He is friendly and professional. First we found the mobulas, then a mama and baby humpback whale. We visited a colony of sea lions napping on the rocks and took a short hike on Isla Cerralvo. It was a great way to see and learn about some of the marine life as well as vegetation of the area. It was also just fun to be out on the water. I highly recommend!”

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12.Marine Safari in La Ventana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $173

Review of La Ventana’s Marine Safari: whales, dolphins, sea lions, snorkeling, small groups, ethical guides, timing, price, and booking tips.

“Our marine safari was pure magic with Desértica.”

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13.Mobula Ray and Ocean Safari Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $315

Swim with mobula rays near La Ventana on a small-group Cabo day trip with marine guides, breakfast, lunch, transport, and flexible cancellation.

“Amazing day with Javier and Xo! My wife and I were very pleased with this experience! We were very lucky with amazing conditions and almost immediately spotting a large group of Mobula Rays. We dropped in the water and snorkeled with them for quite a bit of time. Xo was very animated and helpful! On our way to the scuba sight we had a pod of dolphins following the boat. Then I did 2 dives with Javier. I’m a beginner diver and he made me very confident and comfortable! We saw tons of marine life including a plethora of fish, lobsters, eels and rays. Such a great experience. These guys…”

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14.The Ultimate Camel Safari Experience in Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $16Best value

Ride camels beside the Pacific in Los Cabos, with transport, quesadillas, tequila tasting, and a major conservation fee to budget for.

“This was such an amazing experience. Reyes was our tour guide, extremely knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming. The camels were lovely and well taken care of. We knew what the fees were up front and enjoyed the delicious quesadillas and Fresca. Highly recommend.”

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15.Cabo Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Review of Cabo Wildlife Safari, a small-group boat trip with snorkeling, marine biologists, seasonal whales, sea lions, and Mobula rays.

“Amazing experience, they are aware and protect wildlife, eco friendly tour!”

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