Category: Water Activities

Explore ten awesome adventures in Los Cabos. Sit back while we take an inside look at these adventures that you can book on your Los Cabos vacation..

First up we have something for everyone at Wild Canyon Adventures.

Wild Canyon is an adventure park located in the tourist corridor of Cabo San Lucas – San José del Cabo where you will find many activities and extreme sports. Within this huge adventure park, you will find the longest monster zip-lining in Baja! They also have “La Gondola” a funicular unique in its style with glass floors where you bungee jump and giant swing 300 feet above the ground. They have so many ways to play including off-roading tours, camel rides, moon zipping and their new water park. The longest suspension bridge will also get your adrenaline pumping. Wild Canyon offers different combo packages and restaurant and bar.

Combo Horseback & ATV tour at Rancho Carisuva-

For over a decade Rancho Carisuva has hosted international guests to their oceanfront eco-park. They offer authentic ecological outdoor adventures just north of Cabo. The dedication to the animals is apparent as soon as you arrive in one of their air-conditioned vans. These happy horses, burros, and farm animals are friendly and smile at you while touring you through their amazing property. The combination of horseback and ATV tour is their most popular. You will spend the day discovering the Baja like it used to be. You will leave feeling satisfied that your contribution is directly used to maintain their well cared for animals, ranch, and help preserve the traditions of the magical land.

Book a Private Charter on Zigzag Catamaran.

Zig Zag is known in Cabo as the most luxurious sailing catamaran. Elegance and service along with great food and water toys make this a great way to spend a day on the ocean and Sea. They have 9 years of experience receiving groups from the most prestigious resorts. Their priority is to create a one of a kind customer experience so the guests can remember it as the highlight of their trip. How about sailing in the most extraordinary sunsets in Cabo? Your options are plenty with kayaks, SUP, snorkeling, whale watching and more. Enjoy the scenery of Lovers Beach, Santa Maria Bay, and enjoy the Sea of Cortez that Jacque Cousteau nicknamed “The Aquarium of the World” all are waiting for you with s customized tour.

Wave riding at Cerritos Beach.

Just north of Cabo on the gorgeous Highway one is the small beachfront town Cerritos. This is an excellent choice to spend a day frolicking in the waves. The beach here has a nice shallow gradual depth allowing swimming and surfing. When conditions allow it is an excellent place to learn how to surf or for the experienced riders to catch the outer swell. You will see SUP boards, longboards, boogie boards, and even kayakers enjoying the break. You can schedule an organized tour with hotel pick up or just take your rental car up for the day and rent your gear. There are some excellent beachfront restaurants like Cerritos Surf Town where you can spend the whole day at their huge pool, a beachfront bar, and a poolside restaurant. A nice option where you can shower off and change before heading back to Los Cabos.

Whale Shark Encounter in La Paz.

Enjoy an outstanding ALL-INCLUSIVE cruise, on a large and spacious sailing catamaran, and snorkel with the largest fish in the world!

The whale shark filters surface water for microscopic plankton, which allows us to swim beside these rare and gentle giants. Baja Whale sharks are the premier tour of its kind, their all-inclusive whale shark excursion includes a cruise of approximately 4.5 to 5 hours, and includes savory chef-prepared meals, a skilled and educated crew, and a marine biologist as snorkel leader. We provide a powered support boat, bottled water, beer, sodas, an open bar, private bathrooms, fresh water showers, laundered towels, all the equipment, even reef-friendly sunscreen. We are NOT a cattle-car Tour operator. Truly a lifetime experience

Go Extreme Off-road with Wide Open Baja.

This is the ultimate off-road experience that is for the adrenaline-seeking adventurer. This is their full-day program from 8-10 hours you will travel across an array of Baja sceneries in a Baja Race Car. Be guided by experienced Baja racers and discover the hidden beauty of Los Cabos. You will discover one of the true challenges of extreme off-road travel.

Diving snd snorkeling tours in Cabo Pulmo Marine Park.

The village of Cabo Pulmo was established in 1987 and currently has a population of 114, the National Marine Park of Cabo Pulmo was established in 1995 to protect the oldest living Coral Reef in North America. Cabo Pulmo Dive Resort welcomes you to what is quickly becoming the biggest nature conservation success story in all of North America.

On the water, in the water or on land the natural beauty of Cabo Pulmo is a little piece of paradise. You will never forget having a local tour guide introduce you to the many popular marine sites. Their guides speak English & Spanish. 

Snorkeling and diving for age groups 8 and older. Treat yourself to a world-class marine sanctuary experience.   Their divemasters & instructors are PADI certified to introduce you to the many favorite marine sites.

Luxury Whale Watching Cruise with Cabo Adventures.

When it comes to spotting whales, Cabo San Lucas is a worldwide hotspot. That’s because the waters surrounding Cabo are breeding areas and migratory stops for whales in the Pacific Ocean. To help you get as close to these magnificent creatures as possible and take pictures the experts at Cabo Adventures proudly offer this one-of-a-kind luxury whale watching tour. 

Witness the awe-inspiring enormity and grace of humpbacks 40–50 feet long up-close in their natural environment. Feel the rush of seeing them shoot out of the ocean depths, launching high into the air and returning to the sea amidst a colossal splash! Our luxurious double-deck catamaran will provide all the comfort for an unforgettable all-inclusive experience, while our expert and knowledgeable tour guides share interesting facts about these majestic ocean dwellers.

Cruise along the bay and past the famous Arch while our attentive crew delivers exquisite appetizers and drinks from the open bar on board. Our French-made yacht is equipped with a hydrophone system to hear the whales “singing” in real-time while enjoying a breathtaking landscape.   

Cabo Sky Tours-power hang glider tour over Land’s End. 

Have you ever wanted to feel the sensation of flight? Fly like a bird over Los Cabos. Well Ernesto with Cabo Sky Tours is your answer. This powered hang glider is the perfect way to soar over the incredible terrain of Los Cabos. You take off right in the arroyo in Medano Beach and you instantly are popping endorphins while scenery seems so surreal. After take-off, the passenger will admire the astonishing view of Cabo San Luca’s bay. We will start with the coast line of Mar de Cortés, enjoying the view of the hotels and their swimming pools, the big yachts at the Cabo San Lucas Marina, the dolphines at dolphinarium, the city center and Puerto Paraíso Mall. After, we will cross toward the Pacific Ocean, and from there we will see the residential area Pedregal and its great mansions. Then we will fly right above the rocky formations called “The end of the earth,” where the two oceans meet. From there we will admire “Divorce Beach”, “The Pirate’s Cave”, “Lover’s Beach” and the famous “Arch” with its sea lions y seals lying upon it. During the trip there’s the chance of discovering turtles, mantarays, sea lions, fish banks, dolphins and, in the winter time, whales.

Ernesto ensures you will enjoy a safe, fun and exciting flight.

Cabo Spearfishing

Last up we are free-diving with SPEAR FISHING BAJA

Based in Cabo San Lucas marina they are the only spearfishing charter operation offering professional guided trips for beginner to advanced divers. You will dive where the Sea of Cortes and Pacific Ocean meet, the currents and underwater structures around Cabo house an abundant amount of sea life.

Their tours are guided by experienced spearfishing guides with freedive training and years of spearfishing in the area. Professional spearfishing and freediving gear is included in all our trips and our boat is docked in the Marina of Cabo San Lucas ready to go at all times. So whether you prefer open blue water, reef or want to freedive with giant manta rays spearfishing baja is your choice. After your day on the ocean, take your catch with you to one of the great restaurants on the marina where they will cook it up for you. Nothing as satisfying as a cold beverage and eating your catch.

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1- Sport FishingThe original activity that put Cabo on the map of top fishing destinations. Due to the obscure location and lack of tourism Los Cabos impressive fishery was unspoiled until the 1950’s when only the rich and famous were able to afford the cost of getting here. Those lucky few described unbelievable fishing conditions that produced a wild variety of sport fishing opportunities. Today the fishing remains world class and enjoys year round success. The options are wide ranging in size affordable pangas to ultra luxury massive yachts. There’s an option for all budgets.2- GolfingSince the fishing is so excellent and many fill their coolers by noon, golfing came to town to fill the gap. Why not catch a huge Marlin for photos, Tuna for the cooler then get 18 holes of championship Nicklaus golf in before cocktail hour. Yes Jack Nicklaus has designed 5 amazing courses so far and there are 18 total options. Really there are no bad courses so bring your clubs or rent them here and enjoy what Golf Magazine claims is one of the top golf destinations on the planet. ​

​3-Charter a yacht or book a booze cruise.Morning, mid day and sunset cruises are offered daily by a wide array of cruise companies. These are the shared boat variety and are most affordable. Some are specific whale watching cruises while others offer multi activity tours. The morning and mid day tours are action packed starting at the scenic arch then along the rocky coastline to Santa Maria or Chileno Bay for snorkeling, kayaking, SUPing or chillin while the crew cooks up a hearty meal. All activities, food and drinks are included in these 3 hour tours so come hungry and be ready for some excellent adventures. There are many private charters available from 21’ pangas to the sky’s the limit mega yachts so just let us know what you want and we will arrange your options and can customize the charter to fit your desires.4- ZIP Lines and Adventure parks.Multi adventure parks give you a wide variety of action packed adventure at one destination. Wild Canyon and Cabo adventures offer you full service start to finish. We can arrange the itinerary including the shuttle, activities, food options and return shuttle. Zip lines are hugely popular for good reason. This is a safe activity that will get your adrenaline pumping. The new giant swing is another fun choice and you can easily do both. There are many choices and we know them all. So watch our various videos to see detailed examples and start planning your Cabo adventure. We will be here to assist.5- ATV Tours and Off Road Adventures. In the spirit of Baja 1000 Race Los Cabos has a wide variety of off road adventures. From ATVs to custom motorcycle tours there is something for everyone. Dozens of choices and a myriad of types of vehicles. ATV’s tours are readily available at various locations and most of these operators offer buggies, and side by side UTVs. You can even book full on super racing rigs at Wide Open for those experienced desert racers. Rest assured there is a choice that fits your experience. Just remember this is a serious endeavor and should respected since they let you go fast and furious. Safety gear is available.6- On the water Adventures- Whether you like Surfing, wind sports, SUP and kayaking, Los Cabos has it all.Surfers from around the globe have rejoiced about the surfing in Baja. It’s no secret that the peninsula has been a go to location for its tranquil beaches and empty line ups. Although the local breaks are getting busy the further out locations are less active. Stand Up Paddling is gaining great popularity and is exploding in the general area. Hourly rentals and guided tours are available for both SUP boards and kayaks just let us know when you would like to go. Wind sport enthusiasts have an equal amount of variety. There are plenty of schools that will fast track your experience. Kite boarding has taken hold in Los Barriles and La Ventana on the east cape. Those wind junkies from Hood River Gorge are everywhere in the winter. And for good reason the winds are consistent and the cheap Mexican living means they can come down for the season without breaking the bank. 7-High Altitude adventures- let’s now go above the water with high altitude adventures. First up is the new hydro fly boarding. These jet powered hydro boards will send you flying. For an easier option but full of fun is the ever popular parasailing. The Bay in Cabo is an ideal place to fly high above the crowd and parasailing is a great choice. You can go solo or tandem. Los Cabos also offers powered hang gliders from Sky Cabo Tours. This is an amazing way to fly over our beautiful rocky coastline. For an even bigger thrill you can do a tandem sky diving tour. Jump out of the plane and free fall over the Cabo Bay with amazing views of Lands End.8-wave runner rentals andTours. There are plenty of options on Medano Beach in the heart of Cabo. The rentals are by the half hour and there are tours that will take you to Santa Maria Bay.9- Road trips to surrounding towns. If you are a repeat Cabo visitor you have to take the time to explore the greater surrounding areas. You have a wealth of amazing options up both coasts. The Pacific side takes you to Cerritos, Pescadero and the Pueblo Magico Todos Santos. The Sea of Cortez side also has plenty of adventure with the mountain towns of Mira Flores and the waterfalls in Santiago and Aqua Calientes. The east cape is a world unto itself and Oakley’s favorite. Check out our videos under Baja Adventure for more.

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