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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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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