The 13 Kayaking Tours in Los Cabos That Earn Their Price

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 to El Arco, Playa del Amor, and Pelican Rock in a glass-bottom kayak. Guides such as Luis, Hugo, Marco, and Pedro provide instruction, photos, local ecology, and snorkeling help. Morning departures usually offer calmer water and less boat traffic.

“Javi and Hugo were amaaaazing hosts. They were so helpful and incredibly interactive. Their enthusiasm made this experience 100x more fun and I’d definitely recommend this to anyone looking to book an excursion in Cabo.”

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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 a stable Hobie kayak from Empacadora Beach to El Arco with guides such as Josue, Roberto, Luis, and True. Stop at Lovers Beach, walk to Divorce Beach, snorkel among fish and octopus at Pelican Rock, and finish with photos, water, snacks, and hotel transport.

“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

From San Jose del Cabo, head to Cabo San Lucas, pass El Arco, and speed to a quieter cove near Chileno Bay. You can snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, or use a sea scooter, with quesadillas and salsa afterward. Guides such as Mike, Paco, and Chaka have earned warm praise, but confirm equipment before booking.

“Pickup time from hotel was an hour earlier than all the stated start times... Which was fine but it was hidden in 1 message inside the Viator app. Great facility and guides, but snorkel location was nothing interesting. Saw amazing whales on the way though, very close!”

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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

You’ll paddle a tandem glass-bottom kayak from Santa María Bay toward Chileno Bay, then snorkel from shore among fish, reefs, and rock formations. Guides such as Maury, Carlos, Marco, and Michael are praised for careful instruction and personal attention. Pickup, gear, snacks, and wetsuits when needed are included.

“Beautiful day kayaking to the snorkeling beach, spotting whales on the way. The snorkeling was fabulous with a wide variety of fish. Hotel pickup and drop off went smoothly. Would definitely recommend this excursion and would do it again”

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5.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 to The Arch, Lover’s Beach, and Pelican Rock with guides such as Casey and Carlos. You’ll get a safety briefing, snorkeling gear, snacks, drinks, hotel transfers, and time to spot sea lions, rays, octopuses, and tropical fish.

“It was just what I needed to relax and enjoy the area. Will definitely be doing it again.”

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

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

Start at Cannery BeachCentro for a small-group paddle or kayak to El Arco with Cabo Nature guides such as Jorge, Maria, or Arturo. Expect safety coaching, wildlife notes, guide-taken photos, a Pelican Rock snorkel stop, snacks, and a workout in open water.

“Our tour guides Belem and Jorge were patient and friendly! We all loved our tour and snacks and saw lots of fishes. Thank you again!”

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

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

Spend four hours on a private yacht with your own group, cruising past Cabo’s Arch and sea lion colonies before stopping at Santa Maria or Chileno Bay. Lewis, Leo, Sergio, and other crew members have led past outings. Snorkeling gear, paddle boards, towels, drinks, snacks, and water are included.

“We had a great family day snorkeling and paddle boarding, as well as viewing the sea lion colony off Lovers Beach. Great crew with Leo, Janet and Abby. They prepared a wonderful ceviche lunch and the service was unparalleled. Boat was new and super clean. This was a 10+ day. Highly recommend”

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8.Kayaking and Snorkeling in Two Pristine Bays

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

Paddle from Las Viudas to Santa Maria and Chileno Bays with guides such as Casey and Carlos. You will kayak past granite cliffs, snorkel among reef fish, rest beneath a beach umbrella, and return with transport, gear, snacks, and drinks included.

“Saw lots of different fishes, whales while kayaking, our guides Casey & Carlos were great! Would do the tour everyday if I could!”

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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 from the beach in a private tandem kayak with a guide from High Tide Los Cabos. You’ll peer through the glass bottom at fish, snorkel near Pelican Rock, and reach El Arco, Lover’s Beach, and Divorce Beach when conditions allow. Hotel pickup, gear, snacks, and water are included.

“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 from the beach in a private glass-bottom kayak tour to Pelican Rock, the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, and Love Beach. Your guide may be Marco, Maury, Carlos, Hugo, or another High Tide guide. Expect snorkeling, sea lions, snacks, hotel pickup, and weather-based changes.

“Great experience! Our guide Marco was informative and helped us have a good time. The scenery was beautiful. Much better than taking a motor powered tour boat.”

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

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

Paddle from the beach toward Cabo San Lucas Arch with a bilingual guide, passing sea lions and marine life below your kayak. You may stop at Lover’s Beach and snorkel near Pelican’s Rock or Neptune’s Finger. Morning departures usually offer calmer water and fewer crowds.

“Ivan and Paco our tour guides were wonderful..I loved the idea of doing someone active on vacation and the kayaking was a lot of fun..wish we also got to choose to paddle board too.”

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

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

Paddle from Cannery Beach to Cabo’s Arch with a bilingual guide, then walk Lovers and Divorce beaches and snorkel at Pelican Rock. Sunrise departures offer cooler weather and possible whale sightings. José, Roberto, Josué, Fernando, and other guides are praised for patient coaching and local insight.

“If you are planning to see the Arch, Land's End, Lovers and Divorce Beach - kayaking is the best way to go about doing it. Josué, our guide, navigated us through all of the boat traffic and got us up in close to the attractions for the best possible experience! Josué is passionate about his job and about his country and it's history and it was very enjoyable to see and hear him tell stories about Mexico and the area. The snorkling portion of the tour was phenominal! We saw all kinds of fish - and an octopus - in a very private setting, as the boats aren't able to…”

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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

Start with hotel pickup or meet at Plaza Gali, then paddle a tandem glass-bottom kayak from Santa María Bay to Chileno Bay. After a beach break, snorkel with provided gear among colorful fish, corals, and possible turtles or octopus. The private format lets you set the pace.

“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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