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The Real CaboLos Cabos, Baja California Sur

Los Cabos

ATV and UTV tours in Los Cabos: routes, prices and which one to pick

ATV and UTV tours in Los Cabos run $85–$160 per person for two and a half to four hours, most of them on the desert and beach trails around Migriño on the Pacific side. Single ATVs are cheapest, side-by-side UTVs cost more and are the only sensible choice with a passenger or a child.

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$85–$160per person · $75–$175 per person

Key facts

Typical price
$85–$160 per person
Typical duration
2.5–4 hours
Main riding area
Migriño, Pacific side
Minimum driver age
Usually 16 with licence, 18 for UTV

Nearly every ATV operator in Los Cabos runs the same terrain: the arroyos and dunes behind Migriño, about 25 minutes west of Cabo San Lucas on the Pacific coast, finishing with a run along an empty beach. It is genuinely good riding — soft sand, real elevation, and no traffic.

The meaningful decision is machine, not operator. A single-rider ATV is the cheapest ticket and the most fun if you are riding alone. A two-up ATV is uncomfortable for the passenger over three hours. A side-by-side UTV costs $40–$60 more, has seatbelts and a roll cage, and is the only option most operators will allow with a child.

Combination tours pairing ATV riding with a camel ride or a tequila tasting are the local norm and usually cost $20–$30 more than the ride alone. They are decent value if you want the half-day filled.

Best based in The Tourist Corridor. Season: Year-round; morning slots essential May–October.

ATV and UTV tours in Los Cabos: common questions

How much are ATV tours in Cabo?

$85–$160 per person. Single ATVs sit at the low end, side-by-side UTVs at the high end, and combination tours that add a camel ride or tequila tasting add roughly $20–$30.

Do you need a licence to drive an ATV in Cabo?

Most operators require a valid driver's licence to operate a machine and set a minimum age of 16 for ATVs and 18 for UTVs. Passengers can usually be younger; policies vary, so confirm before booking if you are travelling with children.

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