Top 9 Camel Rides in Mexico

1.Cabo Beach Camel Ride, Mexican Buffet and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,815 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Ride a camel for about 20 to 25 minutes at oceanfront Rancho Tierra Sagrada, then enjoy a Mexican buffet, tequila tasting, and Baja scenery. Guides such as Bill, Cesar, Diana, and Alina are praised for humor and local insight. Hotel pickup is included, but adults pay a separate $25 ranch entrance fee.

“So much fun! Jesus was a wonderful guide and taught us some great toasts in Spanish. The food after the camel ride was amazing!”

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2.ATV Tour, Camel Ride, Tequila Tasting and Mexican Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,380 reviews · from $149

At Tierra Sagrada near San Jose del Cabo, you ride a single automatic ATV through cactus-lined desert trails, then take a camel along the beach. Guides such as Juan, Miguel, Jorge, and Alina may lead different sections. The outing ends with tequila and mezcal tasting and an unlimited Mexican buffet facing the Sea of Cortez. Expect extra entrance, collision, and photo costs.

“Amazing! One of the best tours I have ever been on, I would highly recommend to anyone. The views were breath taking and the staff was top notch!”

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3.Camel Expedition and Beach Club In Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 777 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Ride a calm camel through jungle paths and white-sand dunes near Maroma Beach, with guides such as Joseph, Bernard, and Angel leading the way. The 45-minute ride includes safety gear, beach access, camel feeding, snacks, and shared hotel transfers. Bring patience for pickup times and money for optional photos.

“Crew was friendly and informative. Enjoyed riding through the jungle and feeding carrots to the camels. Nice experience.”

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4.Beach Camel Ride and Encounter in Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 768 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $71Best value

At Cactus Tours near Migrino Beach, you can feed, pet, kiss, and ride a camel beside the Pacific. Guides such as Billy, Raul, Cesar, and Oscar are known for lively explanations. Plan for more than the advertised hour, a $25 park fee, and paid souvenir photos.

“Had an amazing experience and my tour guide was so friendly ! The camel ride was an awesome experience & the bike ride in the sky was so fun and gave me a great adrenaline rush.”

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5.Beach, ATV, and Camel Ride Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 761 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Ride an ATV across Baja dunes, then meet calm camels for a beach ride near Migriño. Cactus Tours includes transport, gear, guides, water, tequila tasting, and child care. Plan for a $25 park fee, possible vehicle charges, and extra photo costs.

“Full excursion was so much fun! We were here for our wedding trip and a friend found this tour. We are all so happy we choose to do this! The pictures are great and the service was top notch! Would do it again!”

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6.Magical Todos Santos Tour, Camel Ranch, Lunch and Tequila

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 672 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend about six hours touring Todos Santos with guides such as Salvador, Marcelino, Mario, or Oscar, then meet camels at Tierra Sagrada, eat a Mexican buffet by the Pacific, watch a handwoven rug demonstration, and taste tequila and mezcal. Round-trip pickup, free time, and a small group of up to 14 are included.

“Salvador our guide was awesome..he has great knowledge on the history of Cabo, Todos Santos, and much of Baha Penisula and Mexican history overall.. Todos Santos a very charming artsy town with beautiful historical buildngs. Learning about pearl extraction and farming practices was interesting as well as Learning and watching blankets/rugs/etc woven with a working loom handmade is impressive and beautiful! Tequilla tasting enjoyable and camel ranch impressive..was disappointed in the lack of learning or seeing the camels in their ranch setting. It was about taking a picture with a camel and then buying them from them because cameras are not allowed..I didnt realize that I guess..I figured ...”

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7.Boat Ride to the Arch and Beach Camel Ride in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 499 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Cruise by fast boat to Cabo’s Arch, Land’s End, sea lions, and Playa del Amor, then ride camels along a Pacific beach at Rancho Tierra Sagrada. Cabo Adventures includes hotel pickup, a Mexican buffet, beer, tequila, and fruit waters. Expect a small group of up to 14 people, a long transfer, and extra entrance and dock fees.

“Arch trip was fun, even got to see whales 🐋. Camel trip was great, nice camels 🐫, very good food and tequila tastings were great with generous shots!”

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8.UTV Adventure with Free Camel Ride and Sky Bikes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 435 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

Spend about three hours at Cactus Tours driving a shared UTV, riding a camel along the beach, and pedaling sky bikes above the desert. Hotel pickup is available from Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. Guides such as Eloy, Daniel, and Luis lead the activities, followed by tequila tasting. Bring cash for the $25 park fee and possible UTV insurance.

“Great experience and tons of fun. Friendly staff. The only issue was the park entry fee of $25pp cash only—not included in the ticket fee or disclosed in advance when purchased.”

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9.Camel Ride and UTV Combo Adventure, with Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 328 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Ride a camel along Migriño Beach, then drive an automatic side-by-side or single ATV over Baja’s desert, dunes, and ocean cliffs. Guides such as Alvero, Ventura, Juan, and Tony are praised for keeping the action safe and fun. Round-trip pickup and tequila tasting are included, but bring money for the $25 park fee, vehicle coverage, and optional photos.

“This was my second time using Cactus Tours for the ATV/Camel ride excursion. I was extremely pleased that I was able to get the same tour guide that I had last year. We ended up booking a private tour with Manny, he made the excursion fun and enjoyable. He is definitely an asset to Cactus Tours and I would highly recommend this tour. I'm hoping to go back again next year!”

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