Los Cabos Arch and Playa del Amor Tour by Glass Bottom Kayak
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).
Options
KAYAK & SNORKEL AT THE ARCH
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
What's included in Los Cabos Arch and Playa del Amor Tour by Glass Bottom Kayak
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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 LucasPass-by Only
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.
Playa de los AmantesPass-by Only
It is the last beach washed by the waters of the Sea of Cortez before reaching the Pacific Ocean, it offers crystal clear waters and a diversity of marine life that is an underwater adventure, a natural aquarium with many species of tropical fish of all colors and shapes imaginable; a short distance in both directions there are colonies of sea lions. Depending on the waves we can disembark or not.
Inclusions
- 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
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
For cruise ship passengers: As you walk from the tender pier through the pier security gate, turn right on the red sidewalk that borders the harbor. The Gali Plaza will be on your left, the water on your right. Walk approximately 20 yards to the Cruise Terminal building. The building will be on your left and has a sign saying API in blue letters. Enter the terminal building and walk to the far side where you will exit onto a parking lot. At the parking lot exit, you will see an Oxxo convenience store. Your guide will be waiting in front of the store. Exact location: PLAZA GALI, Parking Lot (Oxxo) Blvd. Paseo de la Marina 36, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S. If you are driving yourself: The meeting point is at the Plaza Gali parking lot, which is located right in front of the Sandos Finisterra Hotel. We will meet you in front of the OXXO convenience store which is located at the exit of the parking lot. Exact location: PLAZA GALI, Parking Lot (OxxO) Blvd. Paseo de la Marina 36, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S. If you choose our complimentary transport service: Our round trip transportation covers hotels in San Jose del Cabo, the corridor, and the Cabo San Lucas tourist area. Pick up is approximately one hour before the start of your tour. Upon booking, you can specify your exact hotel. Please contact us to confirm your specific time of pick up one day before your scheduled tour. We do not offer transportation from hotels outside of the tourist area, such as Hard Rock, Nobu, or Four Seasons (these are approx. 50 min. away from the tourist area); for those hotels, we will pick you up at our standard meeting point: PLAZA GALI, Blvd. Paseo de la Marina 36, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico.
Meeting / End Points
- If you do not need complimentary round-trip transportation: We can meet you at PLAZA GALI, Parking Lot (OxxO) Blvd. Paseo de la Marina 36, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico., we will meet you there, just let us know so we give you a time.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please confirm your reservation with office at least 24hr before your tour by phone +526241420424 or by mail [email protected] will not need a printed voucher, guide will ask for your name.We will give you a pick up time acording to your hotel, is your responsability to be on time; as a respect for other costumers we will not wait more than 5 min (A no show will apply).