The 15 Best Kayak Trips in Los Cabos

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 with guides such as Luis, Marco, Hugo, or Javier, then snorkel near Pelican Rock among tropical fish and sea lions. This three-hour small-group outing includes a glass-bottom kayak, gear, snacks, water, and optional hotel or marina transfers.

“Jose and Pedro were very professional. They were attentive to everyone on the trip. They wanted to make sure we were safe and had an enjoyable time. The photos they took captured our experience beautifully. Thanks for an amazing day.”

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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 and Roberto. Stop at Lovers Beach, Divorce Beach, and Pelican Rock for snacks, sea lions, photos, and snorkeling among fish and octopus. Sunrise departures offer the quietest water and best light.

“WOW... what an amazing time we had. My husband and I (both 70 yrs old) had never snorkeled or kayaked before. Both Josue and his partner for this excursion (I think his name was Roberto or Rigoberto?) were so patient and helped us every step of the way. They stayed with us the whole time snorkeling to make sure everything went well. When my husband had difficulty with kayaking, they let him ride on the paddleboard and helped me kayak back to the beach. Truly the best guides ever. We will be planning a trip back to Cabo and will definitely want to have these 2 young men be our…”

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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, ride a fast inflatable boat past El Arco to Chileno Bay for snorkeling, sea scootering, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Guides such as Mike, Paco, and Chaka help you spot fish, turtles, rays, and seasonal whales. Quesadillas and salsa are included, but confirm sea scooter availability before booking.

“Crew are super friendly. Saw a lot of different wild lifes and fish. Well explain the landmarks along the way. Saw an humpback whale jump out of water on the way. Is such a great scene to see.”

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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

Paddle a tandem glass-bottom kayak from Santa María Bay toward Chileno Bay, then snorkel among fish and coral with guides such as Marco, Maury, Carlos, or Michael. Hotel pickup, gear, snacks, wetsuits, and bottled water are included. The route can change with wind, waves, or jellyfish.

“What an excellent tour! We really enjoyed kayaking and snorkeling very much. Maury pointed out sea turtles and David showed us the fish and a sea snake. It was a beautiful trip! I recommend dong the kayak and snorkel as opposed to just snorkeling. Our group was half and half and it was a long time to be just snorkeling. I much preferred the two bays over Los Arcos - fewer people and loved walking in for snorkeling.”

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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 to The Arch, Lover’s Beach, and a snorkeling spot near Pelican Rock. Guides such as Casey and Carlos provide safety help, snacks, drinks, photos, and hotel pickup from Cabo San Lucas or San José del Cabo.

“My guide was very patient with me as I had never snorkeled before.”

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

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

Paddleboard or kayak from Cannery Beach to Cabo’s famous Arch with guides such as Jorge, Maria, and Arturo. You’ll hear about the local sea life, stop for photos, then snorkel near Pelican Rock among more than 20 fish species. Early departures offer calmer water and fewer boats.

“This paddle board and snorkel experience absolutely made for the best day of our Cabo vacation! Our guides were knowledgeable, friendly and fun. It was only my second time on a paddleboard and they made me feel at ease. The water was so warm, the scenery amazing, and the snorkeling experience could not have been better!! This was a day my wife and I will never forget. I highly recommend this adventure!!”

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

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

Spend four private hours off Cabo San Lucas aboard a yacht with crew members such as Lewis, Leo, or Sergio. See the Arch and sea lions, then stop at Santa Maria or Chileno Bay for snorkeling, paddle boarding, swimming, and fishing. Drinks, snacks, towels, and gear are included.

“Great time, awesome crew, boat trip was exactly what we had hoped for. We look forward to booking agin when back in Cabo.”

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8.Kayaking and Snorkeling in Two Pristine Bays

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

Set out from Las Viudas with Cabo Outfitters guides such as Casey and Carlos, then paddle sit-on-top kayaks along granite cliffs to Santa Maria and Chileno Bays. You will snorkel, watch for whales and rays, and rest on a white-sand beach during this four-hour outing.

“Excellent trip and we had a blast! Casey was a great and seasoned guide that was unbelievably accommodating. We stopped at two different beaches for snorkeling and paddled about 3 miles total. Scenery along the coastline was beautiful and Casey took a few pictures of us by a small arch that we loved. The kayaks and gear were in great shape and the schedule was as described in the booking. Without a doubt, we'd book with them again. Highly recommend scheduling a trip with them.”

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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 to Pelican Rock, El Arco, Lover’s Beach, and Divorce Beach in a private tandem glass-bottom kayak. Your guide points out sea lions, birds, and fish, then leads a snorkel stop. Pickup is available from many Los Cabos hotels.

“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 to Pelican Rock, the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, and Love Beach in a private glass-bottom kayak. Guides such as Marco, Maury, Hugo, and Carlos adjust the pace to your group, provide snorkel gear and water, and may capture action photos along the way.

“What a wonderful trip!!! The entire trip only for my boyfriend and I. Super private. Thank you for our guild Maury, pick us up in the hotel. he is professional, paint and funny. Would definitely recommend to my friends!”

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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 to Cabo San Lucas Arch with a bilingual guide such as Luis, Marco, or Ivan. Look through the kayak’s glass panel, visit the sea lion colony, snorkel near Pelican’s Rock when conditions allow, and walk Lover’s Beach if the captain gives the go-ahead.

“Luis and Marco were so fun and very professional. Luis picked us up at hotel, right on time. Marco was at the beach, prepared with water, snacks and gear. They were knowledgeable about the history, geology and marine life and took the time and spent energy sharing all they know with us. This outing was the perfect beginning of our trip. We would definitely do it again and highly recommend the guides and company. Thank you!!!”

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

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

Paddle a tandem kayak from Cannery Beach to Cabo’s Arch at sunrise, then walk Lover’s and Divorce beaches and snorkel at Pelican Rock. English and Spanish guides such as Josué, Fernando, and Pablo lead the trip, with hotel transport, snacks, gear, and Arch photos included.

“The tour was amazing. Highly recommended to do the 6:00am one—we had the Lovers’ Beach to ourselves and the sun wasn’t that strong. Our guide Fernando was nice and knowledgeable. Overall everything was very professional.”

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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

Paddle a tandem glass-bottom kayak from Santa María Bay to Chileno Bay, then snorkel among fish, coral, and possible turtles or octopus. This private 2.5-hour outing includes gear, snacks, guide, hotel transfers, and flexible timing, with a minimum of three participants.

“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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14.Paddle Boarding or Kayak and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $78Best value

Paddle board or kayak from La Empacadora Beach toward Lover’s Beach and Cabo’s Arch, then snorkel at Pelican Rock. Guides such as Jorge and Maria provide patient instruction in English or Spanish. The two-hour trip includes gear, water, fruit, juice, and storage.

“The guide was SPECTACULAR! My first time paddle boarding and the guide was very informative and patient.”

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15.Half-Day Kayak & Snorkel to Santa Maria & Chileno Bay

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

You’ll snorkel at Santa Maria Bay, paddle a glass-bottom kayak, then visit Chileno Bay for more fish, tidal pools, and beach time. Guides including Carlos, Nacho, Hugo, Paco, Alan, and Edgar have led this outing. Wind can change the route, so bring water shoes and a flexible plan.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️We had the best time with Carlos!! Our two boys (14 and 10) loved every minute. The kayaking was amazing around the bays and snorkeling in Chilleno Bay was perfect. We saw so many fish and the conditions were perfect. Carlos was the best guide and we can’t wait to book again. Highly recommend!!”

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