Top 15 Off-Road Safaris in Los Cabos

1.Open Ocean Safari and Whale Watching

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

Set out from Cabo San Lucas at 9:00 am for a four-hour ocean safari with a group of no more than 10. You’ll visit El Arco, Pelican Rock, and the Sea of Cortez, with a chance to spot whales, rays, dolphins, sea lions, sharks, and other marine life. Snorkel gear, snacks, water, a guide, and photos and videos are included.

“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

Set out from La Ventana at 8:00 am in a panga with a maximum of six people, searching for mobula rays, dolphins and whales. Snorkel gear and lunch are included. Swimming is optional and requires confidence in open water; sightings, especially orcas, cannot be guaranteed.

“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

From Cabo San Lucas, Orca Dive Expeditions runs a roughly five-hour shark safari with snorkel gear, snacks, and underwater photos and video included. Felipe and the crew explain shark ecology, conservation, and water safety before you swim. Sharks are not guaranteed, but the boat ride can bring views of El Arco, sea lions, turtles, rays, and seasonal whales.

“PHENOMENAL experience. Everything was exactly as advertised and more. Felipe and crew were friendly, attentive to safety, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!”

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4.Camel Safari Tour with Lunch and Tequila

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

Cabo Adventures takes you from San José del Cabo or Cabo San Lucas to a Pacific-facing ranch for a desert walk, a 20-minute beach camel ride, tortilla making, a Mexican lunch, and tequila tasting. Guides speak English and Spanish. Plan for a separate park fee, a substantial drive, and no personal cameras during the ride.

“Excelente experiencia. Guía Michael tiene excelente carisma. Tour muy bueno”

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5.Taco Safari in Cabo San Lucas

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

Walk downtown Cabo San Lucas with a bilingual guide, sampling Mexican dishes at five local eateries. The 3.5-hour tour includes eight tastings, a soft drink or water, and food and cultural commentary. Gregor is a familiar guide, and Anna has also led tours. Expect seafood, meat, Mexican desserts, and a look at places you may want to revisit.

“Gregor was awesome. Very engaging and knowledgeable. Accommodated a last minute change for one of our party, that we greatly appreciated. Great places to eat and lots of laughs, Next time we are here will definitely book again. We highly recommend to anyone looking to have some yummy food and getting the opportunity to experience some local restaurants.”

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6.La Paz or La Ventana: Ocean Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 5 hours · from $175

Leave La Paz or La Ventana around 8 am aboard a shaded panga, searching near Cerralvo or Espiritu Santo islands for mobula rays, dolphins, whales and other marine life. A bilingual marine biologist guides the small group, with snorkel gear, lunch and drinks included. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, and swimming is optional.

“I most liked Diving with the Sea-Lions. But seine the humpback with a Baby was great too!”

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7.Ocean Safari in San Jose del Cabo

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

Set out from San José del Cabo at 8:00 am on a five-hour ocean safari with Dip Expeditions. Your crew follows signs of marine life rather than a fixed route, with snorkeling when conditions allow. Lunch, snorkel gear and cold water in a reusable flask are included. The group is capped at eight, and sightings vary by day.

“Great experience. The boat is very nice and clean. There are two crew. My guess is they max they will take is 8 guests. Did not ask. We had 5 guests on the boat. Not a lot of shade so plan accordingly- hats, towels, coverups. They had water but I would bring your own just in case. Food was great. Saw wales, dolphins, turtles, lots of fish snorkeling and some massive yachts. Seas were super calm for us. Would definitely recommend.”

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8.Camel Ride Safari with Lunch and Tequila Tasting

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

Meet, pet, and feed camels before riding along the Pacific coast. Then walk an ecological reserve to learn about Baja plants and wildlife, eat a Mexican lunch, and join a guided tequila tasting. Hotel pickup, safety gear, and water are included. Bring cash for the $25 park entry fee.

“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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9.Ocean Safari Tour in Cabo San Lucas

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

Set out from Cabo San Lucas Marina with a licensed guide and a group of up to 14 to look for whales, dolphins, sea lions, rays, turtles and other marine life. The route depends on conditions and sightings. If it is safe, you may snorkel near wildlife. Guides including Julian Castillo and Clémence have led trips, but the crew can vary.

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

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

Set out from Cabo San Lucas at 8:00 am with Baja Vikings Ecoventures for a four-hour speedboat safari. Your certified local guides share details about the Sea of Cortez and Cabo landmarks before you search open water for rays, dolphins, whales, turtles and other wildlife. Snorkel gear, snacks, drinks and photos or videos are included.

“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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11.Camel Encounter and Safari Ride with Lunch and Alcohol Tasting

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

Ride a camel along a white-sand beach near Cabo San Lucas, with Pacific views and a bilingual guide who introduces camel care and behavior. The roughly two-hour outing includes round-trip transportation, tacos or fajitas, drinks, and a tequila tasting. Expect a separate $25 government fee, and check the current phone and photo rules before you go.

“The Camel ride was amazing. Alfa and Ali were nice, although Alfa was a bit sassy ;). The tacos were delicious & the Tequila tasting was good. I didn’t like the extra $25 park entry fee and I didn’t like how much they attempted to charge for the photos at the end.”

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

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

Set out from La Ventana at 7:00 am with marine biologist Hamza and a local captain for a private, seven-hour search around Punta Arena and Cerralvo Island. Snorkel reefs, watch for mobula rays and other wildlife, and stop for a beach meal. Sightings depend on nature, but reports from other boats help guide the search.

“Fantastic trip with a very professional captain and guide. Saw modular, baby and momma humpback, and sea lions. Hamza is genuinely intent on providing a good experience.”

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13.Marine Safari in La Ventana

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

Set out from Playa Central at 8:00 am for a roughly seven-hour marine safari with Desértica Baja Sur. A certified guide and captain lead a small group in search of dolphins, turtles, manta rays and seasonal whales, with a chance to snorkel. Guides including Paulina, Lore and Andrea have led outings, and some days include a beach stop for ceviche.

“My girlfriend and I visited BCS and hoping to find a tour that can adapt to us, small group, personalized guides, knowledgeable guides, and the most important thing for us, guides and captain that cares about wild marine life and respect restrictions.”

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14.Mobula Ray and Ocean Safari Day Trip

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

Leave Cabo before dawn for La Ventana, then board a panga from the beach and spend four to six hours searching for mobula rays and other marine life. The group is capped at five. Guides such as Xo, Diego and Ophelia have led similar outings, but assignments can vary. Expect an early start, a boat picnic and some swimming.

“The tour was amazing. I wish the visibility was better so the video of the rays would have been clearer but that isn't anyone's fault. Ben was our dive master over 3 days and he was amazing. Our favorite trip was to Cabo Pulmo. It was out of this world and Ben's knowledge of the area and the marine life was top notch. I would do it again in a heart beat.”

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15.The Ultimate Camel Safari Experience in Los Cabos

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

This three-hour outing from San Jose del Cabo pairs a camel ride on the Pacific coast with time to pet the animals and learn about their care. Guides explain camel history and traits; Reyes is one named guide. Round-trip transport, homemade quesadillas, bottled water and an adults-only tequila tasting are included. Budget an extra $110 per person for park access, conservation fees and taxes.

“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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