Camel Encounter and Safari Ride with Lunch and Alcohol Tasting

Camel tracks, then tequila. This is a small-group beach camel ride that takes you farther than walking, with Pacific Ocean views and close-up camel time. Add a light taco lunch and alcohol tasting, and you get a true Cabo bucket-list mix without burning your whole day on a bus.

One heads-up before you go: the phone and photo rules can push costs higher once you arrive, and there’s also an extra on-site park or government fee.

Key Highlights That Matter

• Pacific-beach camel ride: You ride on white sand with waves right there.
• Hands-on camel time: Petting and feeding happen as part of the experience.
• Tacos plus drinks included: A light taco/fajita plate with water or soda.
• Tequila museum tasting: Alcohol tasting at a nearby stop, paired with local context.
• Small groups (max 15): Less chaos, more time with the guide and handler.

Camel Beach Basics: What You’re Really Buying in Cabo

This tour is all about one thing, a camel ride along Cabo San Lucas beach, with ocean scenery and a mini culture lesson thrown in. The ride itself is short enough that it stays fun, but long enough that you actually feel like you changed locations, not just moved in a tight circle on sand.

What makes it feel worth it is the pairing. You don’t just get on a camel and go. You also get a guide to talk through camel anatomy, personality, and training, plus time for petting and feeding. Then you get the practical part done for you with a light Mexican lunch and a tequila tasting. For many people, that is the sweet spot in Cabo, you get an activity plus food and a taste stop in about 2 hours.

The main thing to plan for is that the experience is run in a controlled facility, so rules around phones, bags, and photos can affect your experience. If you hate paying for photos later, you’ll want to think ahead.

Getting There From Cabo San Lucas: Pickup and Timing That Don’t Waste Your Day

Round-trip transportation is included, and that matters in Cabo because parking and street finding can eat time. If you stay at a resort or hotel, expect pickup in front of the lobby about 45 minutes before the tour starts. If you’re staying somewhere else, you’ll still get pickup, but the exact route can shift daily, so check your booking email or call for your pickup time.

The tour starts at G-Force Adventures on Carretera Cabo San Lucas, Av. La Paz Km. 106. Your activity ends back at the meeting point.

In practice, this kind of tour usually has a short check-in window and a bit of waiting while groups are matched with handlers. One review also mentioned waiting around, so I’d mentally budget for that possibility, especially if you show up right at your assigned time.

Two more practical notes:

• The tour requires good weather. If conditions aren’t right, you’ll be offered another date or a refund.
• There’s a 250 pound weight limit, so this one is not a fit for every body size.

Arrival at the Camel Facility: Safety Gear, Lockers, and the Phone Question

Once you arrive, you should expect a quick setup period before the ride. The tour includes safety equipment, and you’ll have an experienced camel handler plus a bilingual guide.

Here’s the real decision point: phones and cameras. Multiple guests described not being allowed to take phones onto the excursion. Instead, you lock your phone and belongings in a provided locker, then retrieve them after. A few guests were frustrated because photo-worthy spots existed before and after the ride.

There are two ways people have handled this:

• Bring a plan for photos that does not depend on phone access during the ride. Some guests recommended bringing a GoPro for alternatives.
• Or book in a way that allows phone use. One family said that upgrading to a private tour on site allowed phones for pictures and videos, while group tours did not.

If you care about Instagram-level shots during the ride, treat this as a make-or-break detail.

Also note that professional photos are available for an additional fee. Some guests found the cost high, so decide in advance whether you want to buy those images or simply use your own camera strategy.

Meet Your Handler and Learn the Camel Basics Before You Ride

This tour spends real time on the “before” part. You don’t just get a helmet and a seat. You get time to learn. Expect a talk about camel history, anatomy, personality, and training. Then you’ll get hands-on interaction like petting and feeding.

This is also where the guide quality shows up. You could have a guide who keeps things upbeat, like Alex, who has been praised for being funny and knowledgeable about camels and tequilas. Others were singled out for making riders comfortable, like Raul, or for gentle, careful help with getting on and off a camel, like Billy for a guest who is handicapped.

There was also a name, Dario, called out as an amazing guide. And in one group, Alfa and Ali were mentioned as nice and memorable, with a playful personality.

That variety is a good sign. It usually means the handler team is at least comfortable moving between safety coaching and casual conversation.

The downside, if you’re not into rules, is that you may feel managed. Some guests described the phone locking and search of personal items as intense. I can’t promise how strict it will feel on your day, but I’d arrive prepared for controlled access to the ride area.

The Camel Ride Itself: White Sand, Waves, and How to Enjoy the 10 to 20 Minutes

The riding portion is the headline, and it’s exactly what it sounds like: you ride on a white sand beach with the Pacific Ocean right next to you. The experience is sold as a way to cover more ground than walking, and that is the main benefit over doing beach exploring on your own.

What to expect physically:

• The ride portion is relatively short. Multiple guests framed it as around 10 to 15 minutes, sometimes feeling shorter than they expected.
• Riding can be uncomfortable for some people. One guest said it hurt a little and was uncomfortable.

What to do about comfort:

• Wear old tennis shoes. One guest warned that sporty sandals made feet dirty because sand clings hard.
• Consider a head wrap or anything that cuts sun glare and heat. Cabo sun is no joke once you’re out on open sand.
• Bring water habits in mind, even though water is included. Don’t rely on the tour water bottle alone if you’re prone to dehydration.

And yes, the beach can get windy. One solo traveler mentioned it was windy but still fun, so expect gusts when conditions shift.

“Safari” Style, But Make It Practical: Why the Route Feels Like More Than a Loop

The name includes safari, and the way this tour works feels like a mini “guided ride experience” rather than a theme-park loop. The guide leads you through the beach corridor in a way that shows you the ocean from multiple angles.

The most practical part of that is orientation. On foot, Cabo beach can feel like, okay, I walked until I stopped, what now. On camel, you move along the line of the shoreline, and your guide keeps pointing things out.

This is also why the camel handlers matter. A confident handler helps the ride feel calm. A less confident one can make everything feel rushed. Based on guide mentions like Raul and Billy, it sounds like the best days are the ones where the handler is focused on rider comfort, not just speed.

If you hate waiting, the only place you can feel that is in the schedule between check-in and your ride slot. Once you’re mounted, the pace tends to feel like what you came for: quick, scenic, and memorable.

Lunch and Drinks: The Taco and Fajita Plate You Should Plan Around

The lunch is described as a light Mexican meal, served with soft drinks and water. Guests specifically called out tacos being delicious, and the plate includes a mix of beef, chicken, and pork.

Two things to know:

• This is not a sit-down restaurant lunch. It’s “eat and move on” energy.
• Some guests felt food and tequila tasting were a little rushed, especially if you were hoping for a longer stop.

So for best results, treat lunch as fuel for the second half of the tour. If you’re the type who needs time to linger, you might want to grab your real meal later in Cabo.

Also, one friend-style tip from a review: if you plan to take photos, eat after your ride if timing allows. You’ll be less sweaty and your face will look better in photos, even if you do not buy the official ones.

Tequila Tasting at the Nearby Museum: How Much You Actually Get

The tour includes an alcohol tasting at a nearby tequila museum. This is the part most people either love for context, or feel is a bit short.

What you can count on:

• You’ll get an alcohol tasting session.
• The guide will connect it to the local tequila world, and some guests praised the guide’s knowledge in this area.

What you should not assume:

• That you’ll get a long tasting like a full tequila tour day. One guest said the tasting felt marginal and that sample cups were small, like two little cups not filled up.

If tequila is your top priority, this is a nice add-on, but it’s not the same as an all-day tasting itinerary. If tequila is the bonus and the camels are the main event, it lands well.

Extra Fees, Photos, and the Phone Lock That Can Change Your Budget

Let’s talk money, because Cabo activities love add-ons.

Price baseline:

• $95 per person for the tour.

Not included in that price:

• Government fees $25 per person, charged on arrival.

Some reviews referenced an additional fee in the $20 range, which lines up directionally with what you’d expect if the on-site fee varies in how it’s labeled or collected. Either way, plan for an extra per-person amount when you arrive.

Photos can also be the big surprise. Professional photos are available for an additional fee, and some guests said pricing was very expensive and forced them into buying if they wanted ride images. One guest said they could take their own pictures in their upgrade, but still had to purchase photos and video because the guides could not shoot their personal device.

Here’s the practical way to handle it:

• Decide if you want the official photo package at all. If not, bring an alternative camera plan that works within the phone policy.
• Budget a bit extra if you might buy the pictures, because multiple guests described the photo packages as costly.

It’s not fun, but it is predictable. If you go in with the expectation that photos might cost extra, you’ll avoid the “why is this so expensive” mood spiral.

Who Should Book This Camel Encounter, and Who Should Skip It

This tour fits best if you want:

• A quick, memorable Cabo beach activity in about two hours.
• A hands-on element, like petting and feeding camels, plus learning from a guide.
• A simple “activity plus lunch plus tasting” plan.

It might be less ideal if:

• You hate restrictions around phones. If you can’t stand locking your phone up, this could feel frustrating.
• You’re uncomfortable with the idea that some of your best shots might be outside your control.
• You want a long tequila experience. This tasting is part of a tight schedule.

A small-group setting capped around 15 travelers is a plus. Smaller groups tend to mean less jostling, more attention from handlers, and a more personal feel.

Also consider comfort needs. The tour includes safety equipment, and guides like Billy were described as careful when helping a guest in and out. Still, since the ride can feel uncomfortable for some, if you have mobility issues, I’d ask questions before booking.

Should You Book This Camel Ride and Safari Lunch Tour?

Yes, if you want a classic Cabo moment with good value for time. For $95, you’re getting the camel ride on a white sand beach, a guided camel culture lesson, tacos with drinks, and a tequila tasting. That combination is the real bargain here, because you would otherwise pay separately for an animal experience, food, and a tasting stop.

I’d say no, or at least reconsider, if you’re photo-dependent and you do not want your phone locked up. In that case, upgrade options or a different activity might suit you better. Also consider skipping if you dislike the idea of extra on-site fees and expensive photo packages.

If you do book, come prepared: wear closed shoes, bring sun protection, and mentally budget for the on-site fee. When you do that, the ride becomes what it should be, a fun beach adventure with ocean views and a tasting to cap it off.

FAQ

How long is the camel encounter and safari ride?

The tour runs about 2 hours (approx.).

How much does it cost, and are there extra fees?

The price is $95.00 per person. There is also a government fee of $25.00 per person that is not included.

Is pickup available from hotels?

Yes. Round-trip transportation is included. If you are at a resort or hotel, pickup is typically in front of the lobby about 45 minutes before the start time.

Where does the tour start?

The start point is G-Force Adventures on Carretera Cabo San Lucas, Av. La Paz Km. 106, Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico, and the tour ends back at the meeting point.

What happens during the camel ride experience?

You ride on the beach and also get camel interaction such as petting and feeding, along with a guide explaining camel history, anatomy, and training.

Is lunch included, and what food do you get?

Yes. You’ll get a light Mexican taco/fajita plate plus soft drinks and water.

Do you do a tequila tasting?

Yes. The tour includes an alcohol tasting at a nearby tequila museum.

How big are the groups?

This activity has a maximum of 15 travelers.

Are phones and cameras allowed during the excursion?

Phones and cameras have not been allowed on the excursion in some group experiences, with phones locked in a locker and retrieved later. One guest also reported that a private upgrade allowed phones, but you should expect restrictions depending on your tour format.

What weight limit applies?

There is a 250 pound weight limit.