Beach Camel Ride and Encounter in Cabo

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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

High interest

Booked 3 times today.

1 hour (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travellers loved this

4.6

· Adam_B ·

Apr 2026

Read all the information in description and be patient. Ultimately they got us to excursion location by tour start time. Expect a few minutes wait to "check in". Experience with camels was unique. The lunch buffet of authentic food was awesome. The tequila tasting was informative. Saul our guide spoke fluent English and kept us completely informed. It was worth the price we paid.

· Kaleigh_W ·

Dec 2025

We had a wonderful time! we upgraded our experience to private, which was amazing. Highly recommend. Clean facilities. Animals are very well cared for.

Overview

This experience in Cabo San Lucas swaps the traditional camel ride in the desert for the beach. That means you get to enjoy waterfront views as you pet, feed, and ride your camel. The tour also includes a meal, soft drinks, and water so you stay energized in the heat.

Enjoy hassle-free roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Cabo San Lucas
Choose from morning and afternoon tour options for flexibility
Connect with camels in a safe environment with experienced handlers
Souvenir photos on top of the camel are available for purchase

What's Included

Delectable beef, pork, and chicken SUPER BURRO, accompanied by refreshing soft drinks and water
Tequila tasting
Round trip trasnportation
Guidance from an experienced camel handler and a bilingual guide.
Camel encounter
An exhilarating desert safari ride.
30 Minutes camel ride on the beach
Kids Club

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Entrance fee - Cactus Tours

US$25.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick ups in Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo

Itinerary

Cactus Tours

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travellers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair accessible

Service animals allowed
Most travellers can participate
We operate in all weather conditions.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
No es recomendable para viajeros bajo efecto de alcohol y/o drogas
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travellers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Ivette_P

You don't have to travel to the middle east to experience a camel ride. As the tour guide, Raul, said "Welcome to Cabo Dubai." My son and I enjoyed the camel ride along Migrino beach. It was smooth and beautiful. Such a great memory for us. Highly recommend and ask for Raul. He was such a great tour guide.

Reviews

4.6

based on 805 reviews

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Fun in the sun!

Joseph_H, May 2026

The initial start was challenging due we could not fond the pick up atea but once we found it amd arrived at t he location the mshov began. This was a great experience with David Touar as he was extremely knowledgeable about the entire excursion. He was knowledgeable about the land, camels and food. We had alot of fun. The next we will add in the ATV and sky biking.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re sorry to hear the beginning of your day was a bit challenging while finding the pickup area, but we’re so happy to know the adventure turned into a great experience once you arrived. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with David Touar — he’ll be thrilled to know his knowledge and energy helped make the excursion so enjoyable. It sounds like you already have your next adventure planned, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for the ATV and Sky Bike experience!

Great experience, Beautiful property

Bryon_V, Apr 2026

Tell picked us up from the cruise terminal. The pick up communication could have been better from the driver but, once we arrived it was a great tour. We will do one of the other tours offered next time we are in Cabo.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience! We appreciate your feedback regarding the pickup communication and will definitely take it into account to improve. We’re glad to hear that once you arrived, you had a great tour. That means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Cabo to try another one of our adventures!

Unique Experience...be patient.

Adam_B, Apr 2026

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We truly appreciate your patience throughout the process and are glad everything came together in time for your tour. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the camel experience, the authentic lunch, and the tequila tasting. We’re especially happy to know that Saul made a positive impact and he’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another great experience soon!

Misleading “1-hour” tour, aggressive upsells, and disappointing experience

Amy_M, Apr 2026

We booked the Camel Ride Adventure in Cabo expecting a straightforward 1-hour experience, but it was very different from what’s advertised. The listing highlights a "30-minute camel ride" which is accurate, but the overall experience is much longer and not in a good way. After arriving, we waited about 20 minutes for additional guests to show up (after declining a $150 private tour upsell). The ride itself was only around 30 minutes, followed by a staged photo session with the camels. Important note: if you want those photos, you’re required to purchase a package starting around $149. There’s no option to just buy a single photo, which felt excessive. After the ride, you’re directed to a buffet lunch. Unfortunately, this was the worst part. The food was uncovered and surrounded by large flies, likely due to the proximity to the camel area. It made the entire experience feel unsanitary and unappetizing. In total, the experience took about 2 to 2.5 hours, not the “1 hour” many people might expect from the title or description. The entire experience felt like a constant upsell funnel, from the private tour upgrade to photos to the gift shop (and note it's $25 additional per person to enter the venue). It took away from what should have been a simple, enjoyable activity. One additional note: the camels are tied together and walk in a line. If you’re not near the front, you’ll mostly be looking at other guests rather than enjoying unobstructed views. Overall, this was expensive for what it was, poorly executed, and overly commercialized. I would not recommend it.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re sorry to hear that your visit did not meet your expectations We understand how the overall duration and flow of the experience may have felt different from what you anticipated. While the camel ride itself has an approximate duration, the full experience includes additional elements designed to complement the activity. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the waiting time, photo services, and overall perception of additional offerings. Our intention is always to provide options that enhance the visit, though we understand how this may not align with every guest’s expectations. Regarding the food service, we take your comments seriously, as cleanliness and quality are very important to us. Your feedback will be shared with the appropriate team for review. We would appreciate the opportunity to look into your experience further. Please feel free to contact us at community@cactustours.com so we can follow up and work toward a positive resolution.

Private Camel Ride

Dena_T, Mar 2026

I’ve been to many excursion facilities is different countries, but this is the cleanest one by far! I highly recommend spending a whole day here to ATV, UTV, horseback ride, camel ride, or bike ziplining! We only chose the camel ride because we wanted a small, calm experience which they delivered. David Zantina was our tour guide and he was amazing! He stayed with us for the whole experience making sure we were comfortable and having a great time! I asked him many questions about the camels and they are being well taken care of! Half of the caravan has the day off while the other half work and they swap out every other day! You have the opportunity to purchase photos after, eat a meal, and try some tequila! The only difference with a private tour is that you can take your own photos and videos while you’re on the 30 minute camel ride.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear that you found our facilities to be one of the cleanest you’ve visited and that you enjoyed the calm and relaxing camel ride experience. Creating a beautiful and well-maintained environment for our guests is something our team takes great pride in. It’s also great to know that David Zantina made your experience even more special. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him — he will be very happy to know he helped make your visit memorable. We especially appreciate you noticing the care we give to our camels. Their wellbeing is extremely important to us, and we’re glad you enjoyed learning more about how we care for them. Thank you again for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure at Cactus Tours soon!

Beware of the hidden costs

Rakesh_T, Feb 2026

This place feels excessively profit-driven, with extra charges for nearly everything—parking, insurance, and other services—all at steep prices. To make matters worse, photography and videography are not allowed. Overall, the experience simply does not justify the cost.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. We always strive to be transparent about pricing, including insurance and optional services, as these are communicated prior to the activity to ensure clarity and safety for all guests. Our photography policies are designed with safety and security in mind, especially during high-adrenaline activities. However, we understand that this may not align with everyone’s expectations. We truly value your feedback and would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your specific case. Please feel free to contact us directly at community@cactustours.com so we can better understand your concerns. Your comments help us improve, and we hope to hear from you soon.

Our guide Billy was...

Michael_H, Feb 2026

Our guide Billy was excellent. He and his team took good care of us. Was expecting to be taken to the desert but the facility was so much more than expected.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Billy and his team took great care of you and made your experience memorable. We’re especially happy to know that our facilities exceeded your expectations — we love surprising our guests in the best way possible! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon.

We will never be booking...

LaTasha_S, Feb 2026

We will never be booking with this company/through this site combined. We booked a 2pm slot months in advance, and never received any communication on pick up time. So I therefore had to email the company to find out about pick up and was told that our slot wasn’t available so we would have to move times but COULDNT get a refund. Following this we were also told in the same email an additional $25 was needed to even enter the park in order to do the tour…which should have just been included in the price! Once arrived, we were THEN told that the only accept cash as well as we cannot use cell phones at all. This is obviously so they can over charge you $20/terrible picture and our actually tour didn’t start until 45min after the already pushed time.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Hi, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are very sorry for the inconveniences you described. We understand how frustrating it is when plans change, and we apologize for any lack of communication regarding your pickup time and schedule. Regarding the park access fee, this is a mandatory fee established by the park and is not included in all tour packages, which we will continue working to communicate more clearly in advance. We also want to clarify that, for safety reasons, personal belongings including cell phones are not permitted on our public UTV tours. However, we do offer personalized tours where guests are able to bring and use their devices. We truly value your feedback and would like to better understand what happened during your visit. Please feel free to send us a direct message or email us at community@cactustours.com with your name and date of visit so we can review your case.

Scammers, Stay Away!

S_O, Jan 2026

We had booked a previous tour and we explained to them how it was running late they said no problem we can reschedule until the following day, so we did. They didn’t inform us it was a four hour four because they had to do all the pick ups and returns. I told them we had an international flight and we couldn’t risk the four hours, they told me okay, you can add an additional $250 and make it private. We agreed. The bus arrived, we got there the next day and they asked for an additional $450 dollars saying that $250 was for the private transportation. And, the $450 is for your entrance fee. I said to them what about the $250 I pass the previous day, they said that money was no longer valid. They say Mexico is known for its scammers and they try to cheat the Americans out of their money, this is one company that did just that! They charged me in US dollars by the way not Pesos! Stay away, they’re liars and cheaters from start to finish. I booked parasailing off the beach the previous day, and they were significantly cheaper and more honest than these people. They say book with a reputable tour company to avoid being cheated, and that’s all these people did. Stay away!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hello, I hope you are doing well. We are very sorry for the situation you experienced; clearly, this is not the kind of service we want to be known for. We understand that communication is fundamental in every aspect of our visitors’ experience. That said, we would like to explain what happened and, if there was any misunderstanding, investigate it thoroughly. Private transportation is an optional additional service, designed for those seeking more comfort during their transfer. On the other hand, the $450 entry fee corresponds to access to Ejido Migriño. If this was not communicated properly, we want to make sure to clarify it and take steps to prevent it from happening again. To verify what happened, could you please provide your name, reservation number, and tour date? You may send this information directly to community@cactustours.com, so we can investigate the situation in detail and provide you with a clear response. Once again, we deeply regret the situation and appreciate your willingness to help us improve.

Our guide Solomon was...

Shane_C, Jan 2026

Our guide Solomon was great! However the tour itself was lackluster and all others involved were not overly friendly. It was a once in a lifetime, I wouldn't do it again.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Good morning, thank you for sharing your experience with us. I understand how you felt, and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know. This is not the type of experience we want our visitors to have, and we would like to review your case properly to understand what happened and follow up accordingly. If you’re open to it, we’d appreciate the opportunity to contact you directly. Please share your full name, reservation number, and date of visit at community@cactustours.com, so we can review this with our team and continue the conversation. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to look into this.

Money Grab!

Rozalynn_B, Jan 2026

A 1 hour camel ride excursion turned into 5-6hrs of being baited to buy this or that! The excursion was for 2pm. We were picked up at 1:45pm, we were dropped off at 6:30pm. The actual camel ride itself was about 20mins tops! They try to upsell everything you can think of! Pictures are $150. You can't take your cell phone unless you pay extra. It was not worth the initial $200, plus a $25 per person entry fee. Can't recommend at all. Everyone was frustrated and ready to go!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hello, good morning. We hope you’re doing well and wish you a wonderful start to the year. We sincerely apologize that your experience was not entirely pleasant, especially regarding the timing, as we understand how important this is for our guests to fully enjoy their vacation. We also apologize for the delay in the pick-up service, as this should not affect your day’s plans. We would like to share that the camel ride itself lasts approximately 25 minutes, as this duration is carefully designed to ensure the well-being and proper care of these beautiful animals. Regarding the photography service, the prices are aligned with destination standards and are fully competitive. We would truly like to investigate what happened in more detail. If you would be so kind, could you please share your full name, reservation number, and the date of your visit? This will help us review your case properly and work toward a fair solution for both sides. Thank you very much for your time and for sharing your feedback.

Description of activity is not right

Shriram_N, Dec 2025

This activity is NOT 1 hour as it is mentioned. It takes at least 30 minutes to drive to the location from the pickup point. They should mention this clearly. If you have other activity planned, ensure that you allocate at least 3 hours for this. Be aware that there is a $25 USD per head park entrance fee (that is mentioned in the description) The camel experience in itself was great. Our guide Cesar was knowledgeable, funny, and very responsive to our questions/needs. The buffet had great choices -- fruits, pastries, yogurt etc for non meat eaters. The tequila tasting was good - Baltazar was an excellent host. I wish we had more time to spend there -- unfortunately we had to run out.

We had a wonderful time!...

Kaleigh_W, Dec 2025

We had a wonderful time! we upgraded our experience to private, which was amazing. Highly recommend. Clean facilities. Animals are very well cared for.

Money Grab

Steve_D, Dec 2025

They refused to allow us to take our iphones, so we left them behind. They informed us they would take pictures. Reality….everyone but us had there cell phones out taking pictures. The pictures the company took were terrible. So we have no pics. The ride is only about 15 minutes, we wasted another 2 hours waiting around.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Hello, I hope you are doing well. We are very sorry that you went through this situation, and we would like to investigate more about what you mentioned. In advance, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and the time involved. Could you please share with us your full name, reservation number, and, if possible, a screenshot of the situation you described, to the following email: community@cactustours.com ? This will help us analyze your case properly. Regarding the camel ride duration, the activity is approximately 25 minutes, as this time is determined based on the care and well-being of our wonderful animals. Even so, we would really like to review your case in detail and reach a fair solution for both parties. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Monet grab the tour...

Truneese_K, Dec 2025

Money grab the tour guides are good though. Everything is an extra fee. Buffet food was nasty, Tequila tasting mediocre, camel ride was okay.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Hello, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to know that you enjoyed the tour guides they work hard to make every experience fun and safe, and we’ll be sure to pass that along to them. At the same time, we understand your concerns about the additional fees and the services that did not meet your expectations. All optional charges, upgrades, and add on services are published transparently on our official website: www.cactustours.com.mx and your feedback helps us continue improving how we communicate this information. We also appreciate your comments regarding the buffet and the tequila tasting. These details are very important to us, and we’ll be reviewing them with the corresponding teams to ensure a better experience for future visitors. If you’d like, we can review your visit in more detail. Please feel free to contact us at: community@cactustours.com Full name on the reservation Reservation number Date of visit We’re here to support you and provide any follow-up you may need.

Meh

Matthew_D, Nov 2025

Bit of a let down. Took almost 2 hours to get to this random piece of beach that they claimed was somehow special or different than the others. It was not. Plus they stick you with a $25 per person fee on top of the almost $100 per head to ride a camel for 30mins and eat a burrito. They offered tequila tasting and we declined as there was nothing novel or interesting to try. Took another almost 2 hours to get home. There has to be a better option people. This was not it.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hello, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re very sorry to hear that your visit didn’t meet your expectations this is definitely not the type of experience we want to provide to our visitors. Regarding the transportation time, we understand how tiring it can be. Our location is inside a desert area where the camel sanctuary is based, and travel time can vary depending on traffic and hotel pick-ups. Even so, we would like to review your case to confirm whether your transfer took longer than usual. About the additional $25 fee, it is published on our official website along with all prices, optional services, and upgrades. We always recommend checking our website before the visit: www.cactustours.com.mx Transparency is very important to us, and if there was any confusion, we will review it internally. We also appreciate your comments about the tequila tasting and the overall experience. We want every visitor to feel that their time was worthwhile, and your feedback is very helpful for us to improve. If you allow us, we would like to review your visit in more detail. Could you please share the following information with us at: community@cactustours.com Full name on the reservation Reservation code Date of visit Thank you again for telling us about this. Situations like these help us identify areas where we need to improve and ensure a better experience for future visitors. We’re here to support you.

Camel Rides

Delinda_G, Nov 2025

No cameras are allowed without paying extra. Plan for 5 hours. Great facilities. Great guides. But awfully expensive. I enjoyed it but not having my own camera access I felt nickel and dimed.

Cute place

Cassidy_G, Oct 2025

Loved the sunset view among the cactus. Very pretty. Guide was super nice and knowledgeable. Camels are too cute and the tequila was good.

Private Camel Ride

Denise_F, Sept 2025

First be prepared to pay the $25 extra per person upon arrival, it’s not optional. I wish they’d just charge it in the beginning. The private camel experience was awesome. Our guide, Billy, was the reason I gave this 5 stars otherwise it was 4. The facility is beautiful, I loved seeing the animals in clean housing and good health. You can tell they really love the animals. The camel ride was beautiful along the coast. The pictures were a nice option but the angles were so unflattering that none of us wanted them. The food after was just ok. A little bland and for sure more for basic tourists, wish it was a little more authentic. The stores had beautiful clothes, just wish they had a little AC for the changing rooms as it was hot enough it made changing un-appealing. The tequila tasting was fun and all the tequilas were great! Finished off with a margarita from their bar before the ride back to town. Overall would do it again, especially if we could request Billy!

Pissed

Chiquitta_R, Sept 2025

Was very unhappy did not get to ride camel which was scheduled on our last day in Mexico. Was scheduled for pick up at 4pm driver did not arrive until after 5pm. Then we arrived had to take a breathalyzer ( we are staying at an all inclusive and the site say they also give shots) very upset and will be reaching out to my bank for refund.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hi there! I hope you’re doing very well. I’m really sorry to hear that your experience didn’t go as you expected. We’d love to take a closer look at what happened, especially with the transportation delay, since this is something we take very seriously. If you don’t mind, could you please send us the full name and reservation code to community@cactustours.com ? With that information, we can look into your case and understand exactly what happened. About the breathalyzer, this is part of our safety process for all visitors, as the activities take place outdoors and require full focus. We also invite all guests to check the information on our website www.cactustours.com to learn more about our policies and how each activity works. And regarding the shots these are part of a small tasting we offer after the activities, never before. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Once we receive your information, we’ll be happy to follow up and help you in the best way possible.

Retired and enjoying life

Jessie_M, Sept 2025

Our camel ride adventure was excellent. Billy was our guide and did a wonderful job to engage with everyone in our group and make it fun for all. We are in our 70’s and were worried about whether we should do this or not. Absolutely recommend, no issues at all as far as getting on and off the camel.

A very fun experience

Preston_V, Aug 2025

Expect to have a great time. The staff and crew was very professional an easy going. A must try experience

So fun!

Jeanne_R, Aug 2025

I loved it! Getting to ride a camel on the beach was an experience to remember. What gentle giants. So fun to get to pet and feed one too.

Missed opportunity

Derick_J, Aug 2025

I wasn't able to view our pictures, which was a bummer since I really wanted to purchase. My only suggestion is pay attention to all of the guest instead of hand picked folks...ijs

Great experience for everyone

Qiana_J, Aug 2025

This was a great experience and the highlight of my vacation. The photos are beautiful and my camel was very calm. Im looking forward to doing it again.

So much fun

Sarah_S, Aug 2025

This was so lit!!! And the price was cheap. Definitely recommend for all tourists to try. I’d go back again

Awesome Experience, Oscar...

Diego_A, Jul 2025

Awesome Experience, Oscar was a great tour guide and very informative especially with information about camels

Great experience and lasting memory...

Ivette_P, Jul 2025

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Raul estará encantado de conocer tu opinión y que sus cualidades y aptitudes fueron reconocidas. Gracias por la reseña y los comentarios tan amables, esperamos verte pronto en Cactus para mas experiencias. Te mandamos un cordial abrazo.

Great Experience!

Hannah_B, Jun 2025

Great experience for family!! Guides were great and so was the food!! Would definitely recommend!! The tequila tasting afterwards was great as well the bartenders were personal and very knowledgeable!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you very much for your recommendation. We’re glad you had an excellent experience and even more so that you want to relive it. We look forward to seeing you again. A big hug.

Had an amazing experience...

Savonya_R, Apr 2025

Had an amazing experience and my tour guide was so friendly ! The camel ride was an awesome experience & the bike ride in the sky was so fun and gave me a great adrenaline rush.