Driving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is the most thrilling way to explore Los Cabos, a highly popular area of Mexico. With kilometers of beaches and a pristine desert, Los Cabos offers a unique natural beauty just waiting to be discovered.

Admire the region’s rustic landscapes on an ATV tour in Los Cabos, along desert trails and stretches of beach. For extra fun, combine it with camel or horseback rides.

Here's all you need to know about ATV tours, one of the most exhilarating outdoor activities in Los Cabos.

What are the best quad tours in Los Cabos?

ATV ride and eco-farm adventure

On this ATV desert tour from Los Cabos, you can explore parts of Cabo San Lucas that you cannot access by conventional tour vehicles. Safety is a priority, and you will first be fitted out with protective gear and a helmet.

You can choose from several starting times and whether you want to ride solo or with another tour member.

Your final destination is the Tierra Sagrada (Sacred Land) ecological farm in the Mexican desert bordering the Pacific Ocean. The ranch has a large palapa (traditional palm leaf hut) with a café, restaurant and gift shop.

You will enjoy the interesting fauna and flora of Tierra Sagrada, where the endangered leatherback sea turtles also nest. For some fun, you can also go for a 20-minute camel ride along the beach.

To enhance your experience of local culture, you will enjoy a delicious Mexican lunch.

Migrino Beach ATV tour and camel ride

Explore Cabo San Lucas on this off-road tour by combining an ATV drive and a camel ride along lovely beaches, desert trails and mountains.

You will experience the excitement of driving your ATV over large dunes and past rugged ocean cliffs. By contrast, you can also enjoy a slow camel ride at leisure while taking in the fine coastal scenery.

The village of Migrino lies between the coastline and the desert of Baja California Sur, and its fine beach is known for attracting adventurous tourists. Here, you can navigate your ATV along the sandy beach for an hour-long thrilling ride.

You can then swop over onto a camel’s back for another hour’s ride, at a much more leisurely pace. Look out for wildlife in Migrino’s desert surroundings, as there’s a good chance that you’ll spot a desert fox or roadrunner.

Los Cabos ATV side-by-side adventure tour

Enjoy an exciting ride in a side-by-side vehicle, navigating desert canyons and beach dunes along off-road trails in Los Cabos. Traveling in a small group, you will be assured of more personalized attention.

You will be picked up at your hotel in San Jose del Cabo or Cabo San Lucas and transported to the starting base. Here you will receive safety instructions and be equipped with the necessary ATV gear and bottled water.

Then head off to explore the Baja California Sur desert trails, as well as two beautiful beaches with challenging big dunes.

Along the trip, you'll stop for photographs and water breaks, at the same time admiring the grand Pacific Ocean views. After 2 hours of thrills and off-road fun, you will return to the starting point and be transported to your hotel.

Los Cabos horseback riding and ATV tour

On this combo tour, you will experience horse riding in Los Cabos, after driving an ATV through Mexican desert landscapes.

You will be picked up from your hotel and, at the starting base, receive all necessary equipment and instructions for your ATV tour. Your ATV will be fully automatic with independent suspension to ensure a smoother ride.

Then you will follow your guide through riverbeds and canyons to the lovely Margaritas Beach. All along, you will have outstanding views of the Pacific. There’s even a chance that you may see migrating whales out in the ocean.

Here, on the sandy stretches of Margaritas Beach, you can canter or gallop along on the back of a well-schooled horse. After your exhilarating combo tour, you will be transported back to your hotel.

How much do ATV tours in Los Cabos cost?

The ATV tour and eco-farm adventure costs about US$130 per person or US$210 per group of up to two.

The Migrino Beach ATV and camel ride tour costs about US$160 per person or US$250 per group of up to two.

The ATV side-by-side adventure tour in Los Cabos costs US$290 per group of up to two and about US$400 per group of up to four.

The Los Cabos horseback riding and ATV tour costs US$140 per person and lasts about 2 hours.

What is included?

Most quad tours in Los Cabos include the use of an ATV and a helmet, a professional guide and roundtrip transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off. They also cover all taxes and provide lunch and drinks, and photos are available for purchase.

Where does it start?

The pickup points for ATV tours in Los Cabos are usually from your hotel in Cabo San Lucas or San Jose del Cabo, which are only a 30-minute drive apart.

How long does it last?

Quad tours in Los Cabos last about 2 hours but can take as long as 4.5 hours if they include other outdoor activities such as camel rides and eco-farm adventure.

When is the best time for an ATV tour in Los Cabos?

It’s best to go for a quad tour in Los Cabos early in the day to avoid the heat, which can be quite severe later on. As ATV tours are a popular group activity in the region, you can at the same time also avoid any tour congestion.

Is it safe?

ATV tours in Los Cabos is safe as long as you follow safety precautions. An ATV should suit your build, and always wear a helmet and goggles. Maintain a safe speed on designated ATV pathways and avoid riding in the dark.

However, these tours are not recommended for travelers with back problems or other serious medical conditions.

Are children allowed?

Most ATV tours in Los Cabos allow children aged 8 and above to ride with an adult.

Do I need a driving license?

You will have to present a driver’s license to drive an ATV. The minimum age to drive an ATV is from 16 to 18 years, depending on the operators.

What happens in case of bad weather?

If your ATV tour in Los Cabos is canceled because of bad weather, the operator will offer you a different date, or you can request a refund.

Which other outdoor activities can be done in Los Cabos?

Travel tips

Make sure to book your quad tour in Los Cabos in advance.
Bring your driver’s license.
Always wear your goggles during your ATV ride.
Wear comfortable closed shoes.

Quad Tours in Los Cabos