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Arch of Cabo San Lucas Small-Group Paddleboard Tour with Photos

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2.5h

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Arch of Cabo San Lucas Small-Group Paddleboard Tour with Photos is a water activity rated 5.0/5 by 45 Viator travelers; from about $90 per person; lasts 2.5 hours.

About

This paddleboard tour runs 2.5 hours and takes you along the bay to the Arch at the tip of the peninsula. You paddle in a small group, which keeps it manageable and means the guide actually has time to point things out. The 5-star rating comes from 45 reviews, so people who've done it seem to think it works. The draw is getting close to the rock formations from the water without being on a crowded boat. You'll see sea lions if they're around, and the guide takes photos during the trip so you're not juggling your phone on a board. Price starts at $90, which includes the gear and the photo file afterward. It's a morning paddle, and conditions matter — if the swell is up, they'll tell you. If you've never been on a paddleboard, this isn't the worst place to start, but expect to get wet and don't bring anything you can't afford to dunk.

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Category: water
Duration: 2.5 hours
Price: $90
Minimum age: None
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Setting: outdoor
Booking partner: viator
Product ID: 290526P1

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