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The famous Baja Peninsula landmark where the Pacific Ocean joins the celestial emerald waters of the Sea of Cortez. The Arch is not only an ideal habitat for marine birds and multicolored fish, but it is also an incredible place to observe a massive colony of majestic sea lions. This tour will allow you to see beautiful sea life as you paddle through one of the most beautiful bodies of water in the world. You can get a closer look at the sea life in Cabo by snorkeling in the clear turquoise waters.
Soak up the natural beauty and wildlife around the iconic peaks of El Arco on this 3-hour kayak and snorkeling tour (including round trip transportation). With expert guides leading, paddle right up to the rock formations and watch a colony of sea lions sunbathing. Enjoy an ever-changing underwater tableau of marine life through the kayak’s glass bottom. Schools of tropical fish swirl around as you snorkel near Pelican Rock. Cap off this memorable seeing Playa del Amor (Lover’s Beach).
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please bring a beach towel, sandals, a hat, sunscreen and a camera.
We do not use boats, all our water activities start from the beach.
Prices are the same for both children and adults.
Participants must be at least 6 years old. Max. weight on tandem kayaks is 195kg/425lbs.
We recommend the 9 am schedule as in the mornings there is less wind and fewer waves, so the conditions are usually more favorable.
Our activities take place on the beach and there are no locker facilities, however, you can safely leave your personal belongings in the transportation.
The activity lasts 3 hours including round-trip transportation.
All transfers are complementary and optional, therefore the price doesn’t change if you don’t use the transfer option.
Pick-up times are assigned based on the location of your hotel or place of accommodation. Pick-ups start approximately one and a half hours before the scheduled activity time.
As we know, the weather is a factor that can lead us to modify our day. Sometimes we will have to change location, re-schedule, and cancel (the refund will be issued 100% in case of cancellation by us). You will be informed of the options, and you will make the decision. Factors that could influence this are rain, high swell, wind, and jellyfish.
Unfortunately we cannot control the wind. In the event that strong winds prevent us from getting to the Arch we will spend more time snorkeling to make sure the adventure continues. We will not issue partial refunds.
Your safety is our priority. When the conditions are not favorable, due to wind, high waves, or a tropical storm, we offer to change the day of your reservation or make a refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. No show or last minute cancellation will be charged in full. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Designated Hotels or Marina pickup and drop-off
Snorkel gear
Professional guide
Glass-bottom kayak
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Bottled water and granola bars
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages
Personal expenses
Pelican Rock
Pelican Rock is a popular and one of the best snorkeling areas in Cabo San Lucas. The kayak tour passes Pelican Rock on the way to the Arch to view the rock formations in the Sea of Cortez.
El Arco de Cabo San Lucas
This famous Baja landmark is where the Pacific Ocean joins the celestial emerald waters of the Sea of Cortez. The Arch is not only an ideal habitat for marine birds and multicolored fish but it is also the place to observe the sea lions colony. We take a break after kayaking, then we go snorkeling. If you haven't been to this spot, you can't say you've been to Cabo. This is surely an unforgettable kayak trip.
Duration: 3 hours: Activity is 2 hours plus round trip transportation in A/C van
Bottled water and granola bars
The Arch area: We will kayak from Empacadora Beach to Pelican Rock for a snorkel, after we will be kayaking to the Arch to get great views.
Tandem kayak: Kayak time 30 minutes each way.
Morning & afternoon departure: 9:00 am
2:00 pm
Pickup included
1,185 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nikki J,
Jul 24, 2025
- Viator
Luis and Erik were great! My husband and I had so much fun with the kayaks and snorkeling. We made it to the arch and lovers beach and then snorkeled for awhile. The weather and water were perfect. We got some great shots with the GoPro and Luis made that happen with feeding the fish. Overall we 100% recommend doing this excursion!
Dawn O,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
Luis and Javier were AMAZING guides! They assisted us with our pace, took photos, and truly made sure we had the full experience. 10/10 would recommend and will most likely book this activity again!
Elliott T,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
Luis is very knowledgeable about the history and places around Cabo! He is a fun guide, and fluent in English. Touring by kayak is a fun way to explore the arches!
darren s,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
Both guides were very friendly and helpful. Enjoyable and scenic Cabo San Lucas kayak experience. Recommend.
Darlene C,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
This was a fantastic excursion! Our guides were José and Emilio who made the experience so much more memorable. They cared for us with making sure that we were safe and educated us on the area in the trip there and back and were just a lot of fun! Grateful we did it and would do it again!
Operated by High Tide Los Cabos