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What are the best tours in Los Cabos for families with children?
The best family tours in Los Cabos are the glass-bottom boat to the Arch ($20–$35), the camel ride at Migriño ($95–$140) and a Chileno Bay snorkel trip ($60–$120). Most boat operators set a minimum age of six and most snorkel trips eight; children's rates typically run 60–75% of the adult price.
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Key facts
- Typical minimum age, boats
- 6
- Typical minimum age, snorkelling
- 8
- ATV driver minimum
- 16 (18 for UTV)
- Children's pricing
- Usually 60–75% of adult
- Best free option
- Chileno Bay
| Option | Typical min age | Price | Duration | Swimming needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass-bottom boat | None | $20–$35 pp | 1 hr | No |
| Camel ride | 6 | $95–$140 pp | 3–4 hrs | No |
| Chileno snorkel trip | 8 | $60–$120 pp | 3–4 hrs | Yes |
| Whale watching | 6 | $50–$95 pp | 2–3 hrs | No |
| UTV tour | Varies — driver 18 | $120–$160 pp | 2.5–4 hrs | No |
The ranking, and why
1. Best for under 8s
Glass-bottom boat to the Arch
About an hour, no swimming required, and the Arch and Pelican Rock in one trip. Works at almost any age.
$20–$35 pp
2. Best for 8 and up
Chileno Bay snorkel trip
Protected water and a gradual entry. Or drive there yourself for free — it has bathrooms and a car park.
$60–$120 pp, or free
3. Best for 6–12
Camel ride at Migriño
Twenty to thirty minutes on the animal plus a desert walk and lunch. Genuinely enjoyed by younger children.
$95–$140 pp
4. Best for 6 and up, in season
Whale watching, in season
15 December to 15 April. Take a mid-size boat rather than a panga with children — more stable and more room.
$50–$95 pp
5. Best for teenagers
UTV tour
Side-by-side with seatbelts and a roll cage, which is the only configuration most operators allow with a child passenger.
$120–$160 pp
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do in Cabo with kids?
The glass-bottom boat to the Arch, Chileno Bay for swimming and snorkelling, the camel ride at Migriño, and whale watching between 15 December and 15 April. Chileno Bay is free and has bathrooms and parking.
Are there age limits on tours in Los Cabos?
Commonly six for boat trips and eight for snorkelling. ATV drivers usually need to be 16 and UTV drivers 18. Children's pricing is typically 60–75% of the adult rate.
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