Camel Ride and Clear-Boat Tour to El Arco with Tequila Tasting in Cabo San Lucas
Adventure Brief
Combine a glass-bottom boat ride to El Arco, a tranquil camel walk along the Pacific shore, and a guided tequila tasting into a single half-day that showcases both the maritime drama and desert edge of Los Cabos.
You feel the Pacific wind before you see the rock: salt on your lips, gulls calling, and the soft thud of camel steps on the hard-packed sand. The day opens on two parallel worlds—an onshore Baja desert that tilts into scrub and golden dunes, and the blue, restless Pacific that has carved granite into the dramatic Arch of Cabo San Lucas. This combined tour stitches both landscapes together: a clear-bottom boat that slides toward El Arco, a serene camel ride along the shoreline, and a small, hands-on tequila tasting that brings the trip home.
Key Highlights
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for average fitness—able to climb on/off boats and sit on camels for 20–30 minutes
Local Insights
Wildlife
- California sea lions hauled out on the rocks near El Arco
- Pelicans and boobies hunting along the shoreline; seasonal humpback whales offshore (winter-spring)
History
Cabo transformed from a 19th-century fishing port into a tourism hub in the mid-20th century; El Arco is a natural granite feature formed by tectonic uplift and relentless wave erosion.
Conservation
Choose operators that follow Marine Protected Area guidelines—avoid feeding wildlife and ask how they minimize wake and noise; support local producers who use sustainable agave practices.
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Camel Ride and Arch Tour with Tequila Tasting in Cabo San Lucas
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Adventure Tips
Protect Your Head and Eyes
Bring a wide-brim hat and UV sunglasses—the glare off the water and sand is intense and constant.
Secure Your Gear
Use a small dry bag or zip pouch for phones and cameras during the boat segment to avoid salt spray damage.
Footwear for Sand and Boat
Choose lightweight, closed-toe sandals or trail shoes to handle wet sand, boat decks, and camel stirrups comfortably.
Hydrate and Pace Yourself
Carry at least 1L of water; tequila tastings are educational but can affect hydration—sip water between samples.
Recommended Gear
Wide-brim hat
Shields face and neck from strong sun during beach and boat portions.
summer
Lightweight daypack or dry bag
Keeps camera, sunscreen, and valuables dry during the clear-boat ride.
UV sunglasses
Protects eyes from reflected glare on water and sand.
Closed-toe beach shoes
Comfortable for walking on wet sand and climbing on/off the camel safely.
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