Head to head
ATV or camel ride: which is better in Los Cabos?
Both run on the same Pacific beach at Migriño and cost roughly the same, but the ATV gives you two to three hours of riding and the camel gives you twenty to thirty minutes on an animal plus lunch. Take the ATV unless you are travelling with young children, in which case the camel wins easily.
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Key facts
- ATV / UTV
- $85–$160 pp, 2.5–4 hours
- Camel ride
- $95–$140 pp, 3–4 hours
- Actual camel time
- 20–30 minutes
- Actual riding time on ATV
- 2–3 hours
- Same location
- Migriño, Pacific side
- Combo of both
- $120–$180 pp
ATV / UTV
Two to three hours of actual riding across desert arroyos and an empty beach.
Pick this if
- You want an activity
- You are 16 or over with a licence
- You do not mind dust and heat
Camel ride
A 25-minute walk on a camel wrapped in three hours of transport, tasting and lunch.
Pick this if
- You are travelling with children aged 6–12
- You want the photograph
- You would rather eat than ride
| ATV / UTV | Camel ride | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $85–$160 pp | $95–$140 pp |
| Total tour length | 2.5–4 hours | 3–4 hours |
| Time actually doing it | 2–3 hours | 20–30 minutes |
| Minimum age | 16 to drive, 18 for UTV | Usually 6 |
| Lunch included | Sometimes | Usually |
| Physical demand | Moderate | Low |
| Location | Migriño | Migriño |
The bottom line
ATV for adults, camel for children under about twelve, and the combination tour at $120–$180 if you want the whole half-day and cannot choose. All three leave from the same stretch of Pacific beach.
Frequently asked questions
Is the camel ride in Cabo worth it?
For families with children aged roughly six to twelve, yes. For adults, the ATV tour at a similar price gives two to three hours of riding against twenty to thirty minutes on a camel.
Can you do both an ATV and camel tour in Cabo?
Yes. Combination tours are the local norm, run from the same beach at Migriño, and cost $120–$180 per person for a half day covering both plus a tasting and lunch.
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