The 11 Best El Arco & Lovers Beach Tours in Mexico

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

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

Paddle to Cabo’s famous Arch at sunrise, visit Lovers Beach, snorkel Pelican Rock, and enjoy guides, gear, snacks, photos, and pickup.

“Brilliant. All the stars. Highly recommend. First the arches by kayak then snorkelling. Our guide knew exactly where to find the octopus and the fish and all the best things. This was a fantastic morning and we whole heartedly recommend this tour. True Baja knocked it it way out of the park. You should definitely book this excursion. Thanks so much for such a beautiful morning.”

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2.Shared ride to the arch of Cabo San Lucas

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

Review of Cabo’s $19.20 shared boat ride to El Arco, with sea lions, beaches, photo stops, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“It is a long walk from the cruise ship. All the way around the marina. (Maybe 20-25 minutes) And we could not find the name of the company clearly marked. Also, because the ship time and local time are an hour different, we actually missed our appointment time, but they were accommodating and took us out anyway. We were on the boat by ourselves so that was nice. It was not an entirely clear boat, but had a window on the bottom so we could see the water and some fish. We stopped by the rocks where people were snorkeling and there were sea lions and pelicans hanging out, then…”

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3.Shared Tour to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas

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

Review of Cabo’s one-hour glass-bottom boat tour to El Arco, with sea lions, Pelican Rock, beaches, English guides, pricing, and practical tips.

“We had a fantastic time on our boat tour! The check-in process was very smooth and our Captain, Ernesto, was a great host throughout the whole experience. He explained each of the stops on the tour in great detail and added some humor to the mix which was very welcome! There were many times we could look through the 2 glass bottom panels to see the beautiful fish underneath. We had a great time and would absolutely recommend this tour!”

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

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

Review of Cabo’s Arch boat cruise and beach camel ride, with lunch, tequila, fees, timing, transport, and tips for deciding if it fits your trip.

“The arc boat trip was excellent. The pick-up was smooth. There were a lot of Hidden’s fees, so be prepared for those when you check in for your tour. The ride to the camel ranch was super long. The people at the ranch were so kind, and it was a fantastic experience. The food was spicy, so be careful of the salsa haha”

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

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

Cruise Cabo’s coast to El Arco, then swim and relax at Lover’s Beach with this affordable 2-hour-45-minute boat excursion.

“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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6.Cabo San Lucas Paddleboard and Snorkel at the Arch

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

Paddle to Cabo’s Arch, snorkel at Pelican Rock, and watch sea lions on this guided three-hour beach-based adventure.

“Great day on the water! Our guides, Javi and Maudi were friendly, informative and supportive. You can tell they love what they do. The rock formations are beautiful and absolutely worth seeing.”

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

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

Kayak to Cabo’s Arch, explore Lover’s Beach, pass sea lions, and snorkel with tropical fish on this easy 3.5-hour tour.

“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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8.Los Cabos Deluxe City Tour: San Jose, San Lucas and The Arch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 260 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $119

Review of the Los Cabos Deluxe City Tour, with the Arch boat ride, glass blowing, tequila tasting, lunch, and San José del Cabo.

“Luis tour guide was wonderful, he didn’t rush the tour. He thought us everything about the beautiful country state and people. The tour is worth more than what I paid.”

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

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

Paddle or kayak from Cabo to El Arco, snorkel at Pelican Rock, and enjoy guide-led wildlife viewing with photos included.

“Highly recommend! Jorge and Maria were fantastic guides. Excellent instructions and attention to safety and they shared so much wonderful information on our way to El Arco. The paddle was so much fun, especially enjoyed the small group! The views were stunning and the water was exceptionally clear so we were able to see lots of fish and even some sea lions. The snorkeling was amazing. The tour was absolutely a fantastic experience. Maria texted excellent instructions to us the night before. Highly recommend Cabo Nature for a tour!”

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10.Boat ride to the Arch and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Review of Cabo Nature’s small-group Cabo boat ride, Arch sightseeing, Pelican Rock snorkeling, snacks, drinks, price, and practical tips.

“The excursion was excellent. Maria our guide and Esme captain made sure we were having a good time and being safe. Very knowledgeable regarding history of area.”

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11.Luxury Whale Watch Cruise to The Arch Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $95

Review of Cabo’s two-hour luxury catamaran whale watch, including The Arch, small groups, drinks, transfers, costs, and practical tips.

“This was an absolutely amazing experience. Great communication from the company, the catamaran was lovely and the open bar was great. We saw many whales fairly close up. I would 10/10 recommend to anyone.”

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