Top 11 3-Hour Experiences in Los Cabos

1.Cabo San Lucas Three Hour Private Boat Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Set out from Cabo San Lucas Marina at 9:30 a.m. on a private coastal cruise past El Arco and Lover’s Beach, then stop at Santa Maria Bay to snorkel, swim, paddleboard, or relax on a floating mat. Cabo Blue provides equipment, lunch, and an open bar. Amanda has handled pre-trip communication for some groups; crew assignments can vary.

“Booked this for my 30th birthday with my family/friends. Service was absolutely amazing! The drinks were on point! The lunch was the best we had while there on vacation! The tour views were amazing we got to see lovers beach, a cave, the arc, and some whales. After that we anchored down and got to paddle board and swim up to the beach and play with the water mat. I would absolutely do this again and recommend to anyone that is looking for something fun to do.”

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2.3 hour Snorkeling and Catamaran in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 76 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about three hours aboard a shared catamaran from Cabo San Lucas, stopping at the Arch and Chileno Bay. You’ll have time for photos and, depending on the boat, snorkeling, kayaking, or paddleboarding. Snorkel gear, soft drinks, water, and alcoholic drinks after the water activities are included. The operator is Tony Castro; food and a $5 admission fee are extra.

“My family had the most amazing experience with this tour! Tony is the best! We were coming in off of a cruise ship into Cabo, and we didn’t make it in time for the tour that we booked to leave at 1pm. Tony was in communication with me the entire time. Once we realized we weren’t going to make it, he found another tour operator/friend to take my family out at 2:30. He waited at the port for about an hour for us. He was there when we arrived and took us to we could get some snacks and drinks to bring on this other boat. It ended up being…”

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3.3 Hours of Guided La Paz Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $82

Start at 9 a.m. in central La Paz for a three-to-four-hour walking tour capped at eight people. Visit Mercado Madero, see local art and landmarks, and sample Baja fish tacos, empanadas, burritos, machaca and pastry. Guides including Giovanny, Juan Pablo and Cynthia have led tours; the guide on your date may differ.

“You will eat a lot! We were offered drinks and samples of local foods along the way, aside from the official dishes. Come hungry! The tour is also given by an artist, so we got to learn about all the murals we had been seeing all over town.”

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4.Private Sunset Cruise- 3 Hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $599

Set out from Cabo San Lucas at 3:30 pm for a private, three-hour sunset cruise for your group of up to 10. Cruise past the Arch, Lover’s Beach, Land’s End, and a sea lion colony, with music and homemade margaritas, beer, or soda. Crews have included Miguel, Omar, Jorge, Fernando, and Ali. Whale sightings and food have been possible, but are not guaranteed.

“Captain and first mate were attentive and provided excellent service. The boat was clean and in great shape. Our sunset cruise was the best part of our trip!”

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5.3 hour TACO Trail in La Paz from Traditional to Gourmet Tacos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $107

Spend an evening walking La Paz’s old town with a guide, taking in the cathedral, art museum and plazas before a taco tasting. Guides named by past participants include Pablo, Geovany and Ricardo. Food and one welcome drink are included; the group is capped at eight.

“The food tour was a lovely walk and was the perfect excursion to start our trip. Our family tried foods we would have tried otherwise and the tour helped orient us to town.”

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6.3-Hour Introductory Scuba Diving Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $129

Start with a 30-minute lesson and shallow-water practice, then head into the Sea of Cortez with a certified instructor for one tank at depths of up to 20 feet. You may visit sites such as Pelican Rock or Sand Falls. Groups are limited to six, and equipment rental and some fees cost extra.

“Absolutely amazing!!! Guides were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Would highly recommend!!”

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7.Gray Whale Journey: 10-Hour Tour with 3 Hours of Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $298

Leave La Paz at 5:30 am for a regional breakfast and a drive to Puerto Chale, then spend three hours by private boat in Bahía Almejas looking for gray whales. A guide shares information on whale behavior and marine life. The group is capped at eight, and Vanessa is named as a guide who discusses gray and other ocean mammals.

“Vanessa is very knowledgeable about gray whale and other ocean mammals. She told us a lot about grey whale. One thing I suggest is to contact the customer one day before the tour day to confirm the pickup time especially they have to pick up multiple customers.”

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8.3 Hours La Paz Whale Shark First Class Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $178

Meet Baja Sur Tours in central La Paz at 7:15 am for an approximately three-hour boat trip into protected waters, where you can snorkel near whale sharks. A marine biologist shares science about the animals and their habitat. Snorkeling gear, a shorty wetsuit, drinks, and GoPro documentation are included. The group is capped at eight.

“Absolutely amazing! Loved how much they truly care about the animal and make sure it is okay before anything else. If you’re thinking about booking this trip, you’ve already over thought it. Just hit the book button and I promise you will love it.”

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9.3 Hour Hiking Activity at the Hidden Arch Of Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

Start at 7:00 am with pickup and an off-road ride from the Cabo San Lucas area toward Playa Migrino. A local guide explains Baja California Sur’s plants and wildlife before a roughly one-hour walk to the Hidden Arch and back. Finish with a Mexican Choyero burrito and coffee at Quelele restaurant.

“Excellent walk and tour! We were able to book last minute and it made our trip truly special. The Ranch itself was also just as impressive as the Arch.”

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10.Los Cabos 3-Hour Certified Scuba Diving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $129

Join Cabo Adventures for a small-group, two-tank scuba outing near Cabo San Lucas. A divemaster leads up to six certified participants to two varied sites, where you might see reefs, caves, shipwrecks, tropical fish, rays, turtles, and more. Spanish- and English-speaking instruction is available. Equipment rental and several fees cost extra.

“The pick up and drop off were on time and flawless! This was the cleanest and most organized boat I have been on for diving. Our guide was amazing!”

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11.Private 3-Hour Snorkeling Tour with Arch Tour and Beach Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

Set out from Cabo San Lucas Marina on a private glass-bottom boat for the Arch, sea lion colony, Pelican Rock and Lover’s Beach, with snorkeling time and a bilingual captain. Choose a 9 a.m., noon or 3 p.m. departure. Captain Vaymar has been praised for his humor and thoughtful guiding, but bring your own mask and snorkel if fit matters to you.

“Great experience. Started a little late, but they were very accommodating as I booked last minute. Tour guide Vaymar was great. Great conversationalist and humorist. We decided to cut the trip a little short as many of the couples we were with don’t do well in the water, but it was a great trip nonetheless.”

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