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Beach UTV and Camel Ride Combo in Cabo

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Beach UTV and Camel Ride Combo in Cabo is a land tour rated 4.6/5 by 840 Viator travelers; from about $73 per person; lasts 3 hours.

About

This three-hour tour pairs a desert UTV ride with a camel trek on the Pacific-side beaches south of Cabo San Lucas. You get a safety briefing, then take the UTV through sandy arroyos and cactus trails before switching to a camel for a slower walk along the shoreline. The pace is moderate—not technical off-roading, but enough dust and bumps that you'll feel it. Guides keep groups small and stay close during both segments. At 4.6 stars across 840 reviews and discounted from $95 to around $73, it's one of the more accessible combo tours in the area. Most participants are families or couples looking for something outside the standard boat-and-snorkel circuit. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a bandana—the UTV stretch kicks up sand, and camels move slower than you expect. Book through Viator; departure times shift with the season.

At a glance

Category: land
Duration: 3 hours
Price: $73
Minimum age: None
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Setting: outdoor
Booking partner: viator
Product ID: 37600P43

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November in Cabo offers pleasant conditions without peak-season intensity. You'll find attentive service across properties, from boutique hotels to luxury resorts, and generally comfortable weather for beach and pool time. Thanksgiving week sees a noticeable uptick in visitors, with some restaurants running short on supplies and resorts busier than usual, but the month overall feels more relaxed than true high season.

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