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Paddle from Médano Beach past Pelican Rock and a busy sea lion colony to the world-famous El Arco. This guided SUP tour balances calm cruising with short snorkel stops and expert local guidance.
Paddle from Médano Beach past Pelican Rock and a busy sea lion colony to the world-famous El Arco. This guided SUP tour balances calm cruising with short snorkel stops and expert local guidance.
The sun lifts over Cabo San Lucas and a string of paddleboards clatters as the group slips offshore from Médano Beach.
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Operated by TIO SPORTS · Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
The sun lifts over Cabo San Lucas and a string of paddleboards clatters as the group slips offshore from Médano Beach.
You glide past warm, glassy water that occasionally catches a snap of wind, heading toward Lands End’s rockwork — Neptune’s Finger, Pelican Rock, a sea lion colony and finally El Arco. Waves shape the cliffs here; sea caves and sculpted granite speak to millions of years of abrasion, and the Arch itself is both landmark and gate to the Pacific.
Lands End sits at the meeting point of the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific, a crossroads that attracted Indigenous fishermen and later Spanish navigators. Today, the rocks host colonies of brown pelicans and vocal sea lions; currents push and pull, always reminding paddlers that ocean conditions are active participants in the trip.
On this guided SUP you’ll move at a steady, coached pace, with stops to snorkel at Pelican Rock and to watch sea lions bob and scope the group. The guide will brief paddlers on currents, safe approach distances to wildlife, and basic stroke technique before launch.
Practical notes: plan for roughly 1.5–2 hours on the water, bring reef-safe sunscreen, a dry bag, and water in a reusable bottle. Morning departures offer calmer seas and clearer light for the Arch; afternoons can be windier. Respect wildlife by keeping distance and follow your guide’s direction — the ocean here is beautiful but decisive.
moderate.
1.5–2 hours.
Moderate fitness: you should be comfortable balancing on an unstable surface and paddling for up to two hours.
The round-trip distance varies by launch point but plan on roughly 3–4 kilometers (1.8–2.5 miles) of paddling with stops.
No—guides provide instruction, but you should be comfortable standing and balancing; basic swimming ability is recommended.
Yes—most tours include a stop to swim or snorkel near Pelican Rock; guides handle gear and briefings.
Operators cancel for unsafe conditions; you’ll typically receive a full refund if canceled at least 24 hours before departure or due to bad weather.
El Arco formed from millions of years of wave-driven erosion; the Lands End area has long been a natural harbor and fishing ground for local communities.
Use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching coral or wildlife, and follow your guide’s distance rules to minimize disturbance to marine life.
TIO SPORTS operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The sun lifts over Cabo San Lucas and a string of paddleboards clatters as the group slips offshore from Médano Beach.
The sun lifts over Cabo San Lucas and a string of paddleboards clatters as the group slips offshore from Médano Beach.
You glide past warm, glassy water that occasionally catches a snap of wind, heading toward Lands End’s rockwork — Neptune’s Finger, Pelican Rock, a sea lion colony and finally El Arco. Waves shape the cliffs here; sea caves and sculpted granite speak to millions of years of abrasion, and the Arch itself is both landmark and gate to the Pacific.
Lands End sits at the meeting point of the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific, a crossroads that attracted Indigenous fishermen and later Spanish navigators. Today, the rocks host colonies of brown pelicans and vocal sea lions; currents push and pull, always reminding paddlers that ocean conditions are active participants in the trip.
On this guided SUP you’ll move at a steady, coached pace, with stops to snorkel at Pelican Rock and to watch sea lions bob and scope the group. The guide will brief paddlers on currents, safe approach distances to wildlife, and basic stroke technique before launch.
Practical notes: plan for roughly 1.5–2 hours on the water, bring reef-safe sunscreen, a dry bag, and water in a reusable bottle. Morning departures offer calmer seas and clearer light for the Arch; afternoons can be windier. Respect wildlife by keeping distance and follow your guide’s direction — the ocean here is beautiful but decisive.