Cabo San Lucas · WILDLIFE & ECO ENCOUNTERS
14 reviewed
Below are the 14 best wildlife & eco encounters in Los Cabos right now, with what each one costs, how long it runs, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it is top for a reason.
Join a sea turtle conservation tour in Cabo, meet the team at Rancho Carisuva, then release hatchlings at sunset with a marine biologist.
“Great experience! The staff are very knowledgeable and entertaining. It was so cool to see a great sunset and release the turtles. Highly recommend”
4-hour Cabo snorkeling and whale-watching safari in Sea of Cortez with small groups, chances at rays and whales, plus photos.
“The open ocean safari could not have been more spectacular! Nick & Rafa are an awesome team and ensured we had time in the water to snorkel with beautiful fish and see so many humpback whales, dolphins & sea lions! Nick also provided much information about the marine life in the area. Great drone and underwater photography to remember it too! Highly recommend this excursion! One note: I would advise packing your patience and leaving some flexibility in your schedule. Based on our experiences with a couple excursions in Cabo, they don’t always happen as “confirmed” and there may not be much notice if any at all. Do your own…”
Cabo San Lucas sunset turtle hatchling release with marine biologists. Small group, transport included, guided conservation in English.
“We launched 177 baby sea turtles into the ocean at sunset - it was an incredible experience we will never forget!!”
Release newborn sea turtles in San José del Cabo with hotel pickup, conservation lessons, and an adoption certificate in about 2–3 hours.
“It was amazing to release the turtles, but the tour itself was pretty lacking in info. Would have been nice to hear more about what they’re doing for conservation.”
Cabo San Lucas natural-space dolphin encounter with optional hotel pickup, certified guides, and safety gear to meet Pacific bottlenose.
“I would definitely recommend them to anyone going to Cabo San Lucas. The experience was great and the staff are friendly”
San Jose del Cabo ocean safari with a small boat, flexible wildlife route, guided snorkeling, and included lunch for a 5-hour outing.
“Cancel all your other boat tours and book them all with Dip Expeditions! The smaller group makes all the difference and this tour is much more wildlife focused- we set out for a snorkeling destination, but spotted rays jumping out of the water and followed them for a while, then we spotted whales and stopped to watch as they swam right by our boat! Truly a once in a lifetime experience! Then, we did snorkel and were the only boat in a cove with beautiful reefs. I will be booking again next time I’m in Cabo!”
Meet rescued animals at Wild Canyon’s Kingdom in Los Cabos, enjoy camel time and a hanging bridge, plus guided lessons and swim breaks.
“It was a great experience. Daniel our tour guide was excellent, he was great with the animals, knowledgeable and was very cautious of my 2 year old.”
Small-group mobula ray snorkeling near Cabo San Lucas with marine-biologist guides, El Arco stops, and great photo chances.
“I think the experience is amazing, I did get to see the Rays and it is an incomparable experience, but I do think they do charge so so much for what you get, and it doesn't matter if you are a national still gonna pay a kidney for it but at the end it was worth it.”
4.5-hour Cabo open-ocean safari with snorkeling gear, a licensed guide, and a real shot at whales, orcas, dolphins, rays, and more.
“What a fun time! Clemence was such an enthusiastic guide. We spotted orcas. It was amazing!! We also were also able to see Humpbacks. Highly recommend this trip. I would go again.Cathy”
Open-ocean snorkeling safari in Cabo San Lucas, riding out past the Arch and hunting pelagic wildlife with included photos and videos.
“What a fantastic experience! We saw and snorkeled out in the open ocean with several types of wild dolphins, which was absolutely magical! They took the Go Pro and filmed it, so all we had to do was enjoy. We had plenty of time to enjoy them, and then we went to Chileno Bay for more snorkeling, this time in the reef. We saw all kinds of fish and even a turtle. The guides were amazing and very knowledgeable. The footage is amazing! If you are going to snorkel, do this trip! It is clearly the best one out there!”
Snorkel with mobula rays on a small-group La Ventana ocean safari from Cabo. Early pickup, long search time, breakfast, picnic.
“Amazing day with Javier and Xo! My wife and I were very pleased with this experience! We were very lucky with amazing conditions and almost immediately spotting a large group of Mobula Rays. We dropped in the water and snorkeled with them for quite a bit of time. Xo was very animated and helpful! On our way to the scuba sight we had a pod of dolphins following the boat. Then I did 2 dives with Javier. I’m a beginner diver and he made me very confident and comfortable! We saw tons of marine life including a plethora of fish, lobsters, eels and rays. Such a great experience. These guys…”
Cabo Wildlife Safari: a 2.5-hour marine-biologist boat tour with snorkeling gear, snacks, and seasonal chances to see whales, dolphins, rays, and more.
“Amazing experience, they are aware and protect wildlife, eco friendly tour!”
A small-group stargazing trip in Cabo San Lucas with hotel pickup, dinner included, and a powerful telescope under dark skies.
“I booked this trip which requires a minimum of two people, but went solo and paid for two. This trip was amazing and exceeded my expectations for a number of reasons, and I would highly recommend it to prospective birders who are visiting the Los Cabos area. Here are some of those reasons:”
Meet a bottlenose dolphin in San José del Cabo with VIP service, pro gear, and a friendly small-group encounter made for families.
“The dolphin encounter was truly amazing — such a wonderful experience for me and my kids! One of my sons took photos from a distance, which I definitely recommend doing if you can. The tour was excellent from start to finish, and the transportation service was reliable and on time. Everything went smoothly, the staff was kind and professional, and the whole experience was simply a delight. Truly a wonderful tour — an unforgettable memory for our family!”
