A line of camels with riders walks along a wide empty Pacific beach.

Experiences · Los Cabos · Pacific coast

Camel ride through the desert to the Pacific.

At Tierra Sagrada, a ranch about 45 minutes north of Cabo San Lucas, you ride through the Baja desert to the Pacific shore, then lunch by the ocean with a tasting of Mexican spirits.

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3 – 6 hoursBy option

About 45 minNorth of Cabo San Lucas

Ages 5 +8 + with ATV or UTV

4 PMSunset and bonfire departure

Five waysPrivate, shared & combos

The ranch

Desert trails down to the ocean.

Yes, you can take a camel ride in Cabo San Lucas: Cabo Adventures keeps its camels at Tierra Sagrada, a ranch in the desert near Cerritos and Todos Santos, about 45 minutes north of town. The ride follows desert trails down to the Pacific shoreline, with local guides who explain the camels and the plants and animals along the way.

The Outback safari adds a guided nature walk, a tortilla-making lesson and a buffet at the ranch’s oceanfront restaurant, with beer, infused water and a tasting of tequila, mezcal and damiana.

Take the 4 PM safari, and the afternoon ends at sunset around a bonfire by the Pacific.

Two riders sit on a camel walking along the sand by the surf. — Two to a camel, with a handler on foot.

Choose your ride

Five ways to ride.

The camel ride on its own, private or in a small group, or combined with an ATV, a UTV or a speedboat to the Arch. All are run by Cabo Adventures at Tierra Sagrada and booked through us.

A camel caravan walks a wide empty beach under a big open sky.

Our pick · Families

Private · up to 7 guests

Private camel ride

3 hours Your party only Ages 5 +

Camel ride to the Pacific and a guided nature walk
Tortilla-making class
Mexican buffet with beer and fruit water
Mezcal and tequila tasting, and round-trip transport

The same lunch and tasting as the shared safari, for your party only.

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Operated by Cabo Adventures

A guest stands beside a camel wearing a bright woven headpiece.

Shared · small group

Outback & camel safari

3 hours Small group Ages 5 +

Camel ride to the Pacific
Nature walk and tortilla making
Buffet by the ocean, with beer
Tequila, mezcal and damiana tasting

Choose the 4 PM departure for sunset and a bonfire.

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Operated by Cabo Adventures

Mexican dishes in clay bowls laid out on a bright woven cloth seen from above.

Shared · combo

Camels, the Arch & lunch

6 hours Small group Ages 5 +

Speedboat to the Arch and Land’s End
Past Lover’s Beach and the sea lions
Camel ride with ocean views
Mexican buffet, beer and fruit water

No restrooms on the speedboat.

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Operated by Cabo Adventures

Camels and riders walk in single file across pale sand by the sea.

Shared · combo

Camels & ATV

3 hours Small group Ages 8 +

Camel ride along the beach
ATV ride through the desert
Mexican buffet and a tequila tasting

Drivers 18 + with a license. A damage waiver per vehicle is paid on the day.

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Two camel riders pass a tall cardon cactus in dry coastal scrub.

Shared · combo

Camels & UTV

3 hours Up to 4 per UTV Ages 8 +

Polaris UTV circuit, with protective gear
Camel ride along the Pacific
Buffet with beer and infused water
Tequila and mezcal tasting

Drivers 18 + with a license. A damage waiver per vehicle is paid on the day.

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Operated by Cabo Adventures

Our concierge confirms availability and books it for you.

The private ride takes up to 7 guests; for more, our concierge works out the best split with Cabo Adventures.

The film

The Arch, then the camels

The boat out to the Arch first, the caravan on the Pacific beach after it, and lunch at the ranch. Filmed by Cabo Adventures, who run the day.

Film · Cabo Adventures

Outback & camel safari

The ranch, in order.

Drive north

About 45 minutes to Tierra Sagrada

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Meet the camels

Time to get to know yours before the ride

iii.

Ride to the Pacific

Through the desert to the shore

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Walk and tortillas

A nature walk and a tortilla lesson

Lunch by the ocean

Buffet and a tasting of Mexican spirits

The order of the day as the operator runs it; exact times are confirmed when you book.

The gallery

See it for yourself.

Good to know

Before you go.

Who can ride

From age 5, or 8 on the ATV and UTV combos, with a 120 kg (265 lb) limit per rider. Not suitable during pregnancy or with back or neck problems; the UTV combo also excludes heart, balance and dizziness conditions.

What to wear

Light clothes that cover your legs, closed athletic shoes, a hat and sunglasses, with a sweater in winter.

Phones

No phones or cameras on the ride, as both hands stay on the saddle. Photos are taken for you and can be bought.

On the day

An entrance fee for Tierra Sagrada is paid at check-in. For the shared tours, villa guests meet at the Cabo Adventures office in the Cabo San Lucas marina.

Our take

“With younger children I would book the private ride: up to 7 of you, and nobody else to keep pace with. Teenagers who want more will prefer the camels and UTV combo.”

Founder, Villa Experience

After the ranch, an evening at the villa with a private chef (at additional cost), arranged by our concierge.

Questions

Before you ask.

Can you really ride camels in Cabo San Lucas?

Yes. Cabo Adventures keeps camels at Tierra Sagrada, a desert ranch about 45 minutes north of Cabo San Lucas, and the ride goes down to the Pacific shore. Camels are not native to Mexico; they were brought here for their ability to cross the desert.

What should we wear?

Breathable clothes that cover your legs, closed athletic shoes, a hat and sunglasses. Bring a light sweater in winter, leave loose jewelry at the villa, and pack a change of clothes if you are doing an ATV or UTV combo.

Is there a weight limit?

Yes: 120 kg (265 lb) per person.

Can we combine it with an ATV or the Arch?

Yes. There are three combos: camels and ATV, camels and a Polaris UTV, each about three hours, or a six-hour day with a speedboat to the Arch first, then the camels and lunch.

Is the camel ride good for children?

Yes, from age 5 on the camel rides and the Arch combo, and from 8 on the ATV and UTV combos. Drivers must be 18 with a license; younger guests ride as passengers. The UTV combo also has a minimum height of 1.20 m (4 ft).

Can we ride at sunset?

Yes. The shared Outback safari has a 4 PM departure that ends with a bonfire at sunset.

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