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The 15 Best Ways to See El Arco in Cabo

95 tours  ·  from $11 a head

The Arch is only reachable from the water, so every visit starts with a boat. These 15 range from the cheap clear-boat hop to a kayak or a sail, priced and honest about time ashore at Lover’s Beach.

Los Cabos Arch and Playa del Amor Tour by Glass Bottom Kayak - The Physical Side of the Tour
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Los Cabos Arch and Playa del Amor Tour by Glass Bottom Kayak

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 from the beach toward El Arco and Playa del Amor with a small group and a guide such as Hugo, Javier, Marco, or Luis. Look for fish through the kayak’s glass panel, then snorkel near Pelican Rock. The tour costs $95, includes transport, water, snacks, and gear, and lasts about three hours including transport.

“We had an amazing time start to finish. Transportation was included in the cost of the trip and they were right on time. The bus was air conditioned. They offered water and snacks. Although the fiberglass bottom was too roughened to see well it did not matter at all since the visibility of the water allowed the same view. The paddle to the arches was strenuous but not taxing and the snorkel area though busy was not crowded. The guides were exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable and we will definitely book them again on our next trip back.”

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Land’s End Experience – Arch, Beaches & Marine Life - The possible beach stop needs a clear answer
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Land’s End Experience – Arch, Beaches & Marine Life

2.Land’s End Experience – Arch, Beaches & Marine Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,038 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $55

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas to Land’s End aboard a glass-bottom boat, passing the Arch, Pelican Rock and a sea lion colony. If conditions allow, ask the captain about a drop-off at one beach. Then enjoy time downtown. Hotel pickup is offered, and the group is capped at 16.

“I definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a variety type experience. You get a private van and driver, a private boat ride around the various mountains, and then the driver took us around downtown San Lucas allowing us to stop and eat and shop then returned us to our hotel when we were ready. Great value for a lasting experience.”

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Kayak Expedition to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Lovers Beach & Snorkel - Seeing El Arco from the water
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Kayak Expedition to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Lovers Beach & Snorkel

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

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

Set out from Empacadora Beach in a stable Hobie kayak, paddle past Cabo’s rock formations to the Arch, and look for sea lions before stopping at Lovers Beach and Pelican Rock. The roughly 2.5-hour tour includes snorkeling gear, water, a snack, and Arch photos. Early departures can bring sunrise views; guides such as Josue, Roberto, and Luis lead the outing.

“Got way more than I expected from this great adventure. Josue and his crew from True Baja did an outstanding job making sure our family had the best experience, quality pictures, local experienced guided snorkeling and kayaking. I would HIGHLY recommend and consider them in the future.”

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Lands End Luxury Sail and Snorkel Cruise in Cabo San Lucas - El Arco from the water
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Lands End Luxury Sail and Snorkel Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

4.Lands End Luxury Sail and Snorkel Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 816 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $105

Join a three-hour morning sail from Cabo San Lucas Marina, with a crew of up to 14 aboard. Cruise past Land’s End and the Arch, snorkel in a sheltered bay, then enjoy lunch and an open bar. Crew members named on recent trips include David, Angel, Cesar, and Ivan, though your crew may vary.

“I booked this tour the day before because Carnival had no snorkeling excursions for a 7 year old. My son and I really enjoyed ourselves. The boat was nice and clean and the overall service was great! We fully enjoyed snorkeling then we returned to the boat and had lunch and drinks. I would highly recommend especially if you’re on a cruise and have kids that want to go snorkeling but are not quite 8 yet.”

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Shared ride to the arch of Cabo San Lucas - A small boat, with a personal touch
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Shared ride to the arch of Cabo San Lucas

5.Shared ride to the arch of Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 714 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $19

From D Dock, ride a 30-foot boat past Pelican Rock, Lover’s Beach, Divorce Beach and the sea lion colony to El Arco and Land’s End. A bilingual guide points out the sights, and you can ask about a beach drop-off on the return. The ride is about an hour, with space for up to 16 people.

“We had a great experience. Raul was a lively and informative guide. He met us at the dock, spoke in both English and Spanish, and helped with photos. And to top it off, we also saw a humpback whale breaching!”

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Whale Watching, The Famous Arch and Fast Boat Tour in Los Cabos - Searching the Sea of Cortez and Pacific
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Whale Watching, The Famous Arch and Fast Boat Tour in Los Cabos

6.Whale Watching, The Famous Arch and Fast Boat Tour in Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 693 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Ride a high-speed inflatable boat from Cabo San Lucas in search of humpback whales, which visit from December to April. An onboard marine guide explains whale behavior, and hydrophones let you hear their calls. Dolphins may appear, too. On the way back, the boat passes the Arch, a sea lion colony, and Lovers Beach. Hotel pickup is offered for an extra fee.

“The whale watching was AMAZING! Great people at Cabo Adventures. Especially Jerry our guide and his crew. Super informative and lots of WHALES! Don’t hesitate to book this, it’s some of the most fun you’ll have in Cabo!”

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Shared Tour to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas - Guides, languages and the people on board
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Shared Tour to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas

7.Shared Tour to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 658 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $41

This one-hour shared boat tour leaves from Dock D in Cabo San Lucas Marina and visits El Arco, Pelican Rock, the pirate cave, Pacific Window, a sea lion colony and Lovers Beach. The boat has glass viewing panels, and you can swim if conditions allow. English-speaking guides are offered, though language and onboard facilities can vary.

“We enjoyed our boat tour, we got the boat to ourselves on the English speaking tour. Captain was great and our daughter really enjoyed the fish feeding.”

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Arch Tour with Amazing Captain in Cabo San Lucas - The sea lions, rocks and coastal landmarks
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Arch Tour with Amazing Captain in Cabo San Lucas

8.Arch Tour with Amazing Captain in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 647 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $30

From Dock 1 in Cabo San Lucas Marina, take a small boat past Pelican Rock, the sea lion colony, Pirate’s Cave and El Arco. A bilingual guide points out the sights and helps you get arch photos. The 45-minute trip has a rectangular glass viewing window, not a fully glass floor. A Lover’s Beach drop-off is possible when conditions allow.

“Fun day! Got to spend an hour at lovers beach. Watch out for dudes helping u off the boat.. they will but then pressure you for money.”

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Boat Ride to the Arch and Beach Camel Ride in Cabo San Lucas - The Drive to Rancho Tierra Sagrada
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Boat Ride to the Arch and Beach Camel Ride in Cabo San Lucas

9.Boat Ride to the Arch and Beach Camel Ride in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 499 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Cabo Adventures combines a fast boat ride past Land’s End, the Arch, sea lions, and Playa Amor with a camel ride at Rancho Tierra Sagrada. Expect hotel pickup, a coastal drive, a Mexican buffet, and a small group of up to 14. The camel ride is about 25 minutes, cameras are not allowed on it, and ranch and dock fees cost extra.

“The history of the arches and the amazing captain. Truly a gem of a ride! I'd recommend this to anyone!”

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Tour to Arch in the only Clear Boat in Cabo Cruise Hotel PICKUP! - A short ride, with a guide in the mix
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Tour to Arch in the only Clear Boat in Cabo Cruise Hotel PICKUP!

10.Tour to Arch in the only Clear Boat in Cabo Cruise Hotel PICKUP!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 491 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $15Best value

Cruise Cabo’s marina and Land’s End in a transparent boat, passing the Arch, Pelican Rock, Lovers Beach and Cabo’s shoreline. A bilingual guide may point out fish below the hull and explain the area. The ride lasts about 50 minutes to an hour; hotel transport costs extra, and professional photos are optional.

“This tour was more than we expected. On our way out to the arch, the friendly guide Louìs gave a brief history of the area. He switched from English to Spanish seamlessly for all of the guests. We also stopped to see the beautiful fish swimming under the boat. The arch is lovely. It was a quick, inexpensive trip. Beware that there is a hard-sell of photos from the ride at the end. Lots of photos were taken, so we anticipated that this would happen and we were prepared, as there were no real opportunities to take photos for ourselves at the arch. But again, great guide and captain.”

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Cabo Boat Ride to El Arco & Lover’s Beach with Swimming - Two hours at Lover’s Beach
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Cabo Boat Ride to El Arco & Lover’s Beach with Swimming

11.Cabo Boat Ride to El Arco & Lover’s Beach with Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $19

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas Marina past El Arco, the sea lion colony, Pirate’s Cave, and Pelican Rock, then spend about two hours at Lover’s Beach. A bilingual guide leads the trip, with a return boat pickup included. Snorkel gear is not provided, and swimming is optional and unsupervised.

“Zeus was a great tour guide and the tour was even better than expected! He stopped for us to see whales and other sea life. Overall a great experience and definitely worth the price!”

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Cabo San Lucas Paddleboard and Snorkel at the Arch - Snorkel at Pelican Rock
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Cabo San Lucas Paddleboard and Snorkel at the Arch

12.Cabo San Lucas Paddleboard and Snorkel at the Arch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

Paddleboard from the beach toward El Arco with a bilingual guide, passing Cabo’s rock formations and sea lions before snorkeling for about 40 minutes at Pelican Rock. The three-hour outing includes gear, water, granola bars, and optional hotel pickup. You do not travel by boat, and strong wind can change the route.

“This was my first time paddle boarding and it was so much fun! The guides were so informative and hilarious. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because I wasn't aware how difficult it was! Overall, the experience was amazing and the views were breath taking so I would definitely recommend it!”

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Tour to Arch in the only Clear Boat in Cabo Cruise Hotel PICKUP! - A short ride, with a guide in the mix
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Tour to Arch in the only Clear Boat in Cabo Cruise Hotel PICKUP!

13.Tour to Arch in the only Clear Boat in Cabo Cruise Hotel PICKUP!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 335 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $15

Cruise Cabo San Lucas’s clear waters in a transparent boat, passing the Arch, Pelican Rock, and Love and Divorce beaches. A certified guide points out rock formations and marine life, with fish and sea lions possible. The ride lasts about 50 minutes, though schedules may make the outing closer to an hour. Hotel transport costs extra, and professional photos are optional.

“We booked our tour to the Arches via Viator. The staff at Clear Boat Tours was excellent. We were supposed to walk to Envatours, a 15 minute walk from the cruise ship pier but fortunately we received an email that we would meet across the street from pier, not far at all. We booked an 11am trip but arrived at 11:30 as when we booked we were not aware that Mexico time is one hour later than ship time. They were able to accommodate us for 12 noon excursion. Juanito Burrito was charming, funny and informative. He took excellent pictures and pricing for pictures was reasonable. Thank you for a…”

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Los Cabos: The Arch and Lover's Beach Kayaking + Snorkeling - Sea lions, pelicans and the open-water route
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Los Cabos: The Arch and Lover’s Beach Kayaking + Snorkeling

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

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

Paddle a sit-on-top double kayak from Cabo San Lucas Bay toward The Arch, pass sea lions and explore Lover’s Beach before snorkeling near Pelican Rock. Guides such as Casey and Carlos lead the trip, provide safety tips and equipment, and may take photos along the way. Hotel pickup, snacks and drinks are included.

“The Arch and Lovers Beach Kayaking and Snorkelling. The activity was great from start to finish, Casey and Carlos were super to deal with and had everything really well organised. It was a nice number of participants as there were only 3 of us. Really enjoyed myself doing the kayaking and snorkling taking in the views of Los Cabos! Will definitely be back :)”

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Los Cabos Arch & Lover’s Beach Tour + Snorkeling Tour - Snorkeling at Pelican Rock
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Los Cabos Arch & Lover’s Beach Tour + Snorkeling Tour

15.Los Cabos Arch & Lover’s Beach Tour + Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 283 reviews · 2 hours · from $67

From the Cabo marina, take a water taxi past Land’s End, Lover’s Beach, caves and the sea lion colony, then snorkel near Pelican Rock with a guide. Luis is the named guide, and the bilingual team supplies snorkel gear, life jackets, water and sodas. The tour lasts about two hours; ask about staying at a nearby beach for a later boat pickup.

“This adventure was perfect! Alex was the best guide, we learned a lot, had a great time, and saw so many fish!”

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