Escape the packed beaches and enjoy a private experience in nature during this half-day hike in Los Cabos. Get a chance to bathe in both natural cold water river pools and secluded hot springs, learning about the flora and fauna of the Baja peninsula. Hikes are adapted to fitness and experience levels, with the option to follow a longer and more challenging route.
A private, half-day Los Cabos hike with hot spring and river bathing
Enjoy panoramic views over the mountains and a moderate hike
Tours include front-door pickup and drop-off from your accommodation
Visit a family-run restaurant for a traditional lunch at an extra cost
What's Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Snacks
Granola bars
Guided hike
entrance fee to the natural reserve
Access to the hot springs
Bilingual Certified Guide
Lunch
We can stop for lunch at local mexican family restaurant
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We offer pick up at most Hotels and Villas. However, if we are not able to do pick up at
your hotel we will let you know ahead of time the closest meeting point for your pick up.
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Meeting point
Misiones de San Jose
P.º Malecon San Jose, Campo de Golf Fonatur, 23405 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico
For the San Jose del Cabo Resorts this will be our meeting point for pick up at our
headquarters in Misiones de San Jose in the Hotel Zone area. Easy to walk to from most
beach front resorts in San Jose del Cabo or take a quick Uber or Taxi.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Start time
.08:30 am
What To Expect
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
The access to the hot springs is easy for almost anyone who can walk on their own. The guided hike up river does require a more athletic physical ability.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Questions?
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Product code: 233270P7
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Featured review
Joy_B
Loved the stop at the Tropic of Cancer best homemade ice cream and lunch was amazing highly recommend adding to trip. Hot springs and falls were beautiful not to bad of a hike to either. Very customizable tour. Tour guide was knowledgeable and gave us a wonderful day.
Reviews
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47 reviews
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
Carlos was an outstanding guide! We enjoyed the hike and the hot springs. We learned a lot about the terrain. Carlos was very friendly and knowledgeable. We highly recommend this experience.
A wonderful experience!
Katie_T, Jan 2025
What a fantastic experience!! Our guide Carlos picked us up at our hotel. The tour was private and completely at our pace which was so nice. The car was a newer, comfortable, compact SUV. We stopped at a store on the way to get drinks and snacks that were kept on ice in a cooler. Carlos was very knowledgeable and used the drive time to tell us about the tour and what to expect. Once we got to the mountains we stopped at a lookout of a very large natural oasis to take some photos then continued on to the hot spring area that is adjacent to a ranch. It was a short hike through a camping area that had toilets and changing rooms, down to the river and hot spring. We climbed around on the rocks, swam in the river to a small waterfall. The water was cool and clear. The hot spring pools were next to the river. The pools were not too deep and it was easy to find a comfy spot to sit and recline in the very warm, mineral rich water. After swimming and soaking there were plenty of places to relax and dry off. After changing into dry clothes, we drove Baja-style through back roads to the town of Miraflores to Los Agaves for a late lunch. The food and drinks were fresh and delicious. We enjoyed mango margaritas, guacamole and chips, lobster tacos and flan. On the drive back to our hotel, our guide stopped to show us his favorite beach in San Lucas, which we then visited the next day.
Best hike with waterfalls trip
Stephanie_M, Aug 2024
This trip was amazing! Carlos our tour guide went above and beyond to do everything to make sure we had the best trip ever! We loved it
2 travelers found this review helpful
Such an awesome experience!
Kim_M, Aug 2024
Carlos was great! Highly recommend this tour with Carlos. He let us decide what we wanted to do, and how far we wanted to hike. We will definitely be doing many more tours with Carlos!
Carlos is an adventure...
Bibi_M, Jul 2024
Carlos is an adventure seeker like me and he made the trip fun and memorable. Loved the restaurant he recommended for lunch afterwards. Definitely recommend this excursion.
Amazing day with Carlos!!!!!
sajeso789, Jul 2024
This was so much fun. We had a great day with Carlos. He was so kind, informative and helpful. While the drive to the hot springs is an about an hour or so away, it’s worth the trip out of the busy Los Cabos area. I would highly recommend this company, excursion, and Carlos!!!
1 traveler found this review helpful
Great Guide Added to the Experience
Theresa_C, Jul 2024
This was something a bit different and off the beaten track from other activities we did. Carlos, the guide, really made it a great experience. He was very focused on making it a great day for us, modifying the activities to fit our needs, and sharing information about Mexico. Our comfort was definitely a top priority to him. We are not big hikers, but it was manageable, and well worth it to enjoy the lagoon and waterfall.
Hiking higher next time!
Jina_M, May 2024
I enjoyed the tour and would do it again. My group stayed at the lower springs which were very beautiful. I ask lots of questions and the tour guide was very informative and friendly.
Carlos- the best guide in mexico
John_O, Apr 2024
An experience of a lifetime. Carlos really took the time to.show us around and make sure all our needs were met. He was probably the most thoughtful tour guide I've had. He's down for adventure and making sure we're having the best time. The beauty of the natural hot springs and waterfalls is like no other and great for the skin and clarity of the mind. He toom us to get local ice cream and best fish tacos this side of Mexico has to offer. You won't regret this booking 🔥
Waterfall hike
HEATHER_H, Apr 2024
This was everything we anticipated and more. Carlos was a fantastic guide. We would definitely recommend.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Great experience and recommend the hike for those up for a challenge
Alecia_V, Apr 2024
Our guide, Carlos, was great. He offered a lot of flexibility to stop at various spots on our drive and saw the oasis from an amazing view. He was knowledgeable about the area and shared a lot of information that was nice to learn about.
The hot springs are lovely and a wonderful place to relax. We chose the hike as the hot springs experience itself if not a hike. The hike was challenging yet doable and is mostly getting over rocks and boulders on one path and then following more of a trail on the way back. Our kids are 14 and 16 and loved the challenge. We would have loved to hike into Fox Canyon but we were too hungry at that point. One recommendation might be to bring a packed lunch so you can eat somewhere on the hike and can then hike longer. We did go swimming in some of the water areas along the hike and they were amazing. The hot springs at the turn around point were secluded and one-of a kind.
We did stop at a local Mexican restaurant on our way home and that was lovely. We also stopped at the Tropic Of Cancer and had some amazing ice cream on the way home.
Overall, a great experience and a unique and challenging way to experience the beauty of the area.
Best day in Cabo so far!
Kristina_S, Apr 2024
We had a wonderful time with Carlos as our private tour guide. We spent the day completely catered to us. Best day we’ve had in Cabo so far! Beautiful sites and the hike was fun. Natural hot springs were relaxing and the river pools were my favorite to swim in. Got to learn a lot about the area, had the best ice cream and lobster tacos after the excursion. Will come back again!
Amazing last day in Cabo.
Heather_T, Mar 2024
What a wonderful and fun day! We opted for the waterfalls vs hot springs due to the warm temps. Absolutely beautiful! It was a little tough of a hike but definitely doable if you are in good health. We would highly recommend! Carlos was an awesome tour guide!
We had an amazing tour...
Alondra_C, Mar 2024
We had an amazing tour guide that offered us wonderful suggestions and was extremely helpful. Highly recommend Carlos for this experience!
1 traveler found this review helpful
Carlos is AMAZING
Emma_K, Mar 2024
Our tour guide, Carlos was the best part of this trip. He made it so effortless for us to have a fun time on this hike and was always making sure we were comfortable. His friendliness and nurturing demeanor made this hike more enjoyable as we all felt very safe in Carlos’ hands. Carlos showed us waterfalls, hidden from the public, where we got to swim freely. It was an eye opening experience, made complete by having Carlos as our tour guide. We love you Carlos!
A must do in Los Cabos!!
Mikal_V, Mar 2024
Our guide was Carlos! He was very knowledgeable about the area and gave us a really fun experience. Three hot spring was breath taking and very nice to cool off on a hot day. The hot spring was about 90 degrees full of minerals looking like gold flecks in the water. We are at an amazing Mexican restaurant on the way back. Just all songs great time. We recommend you go!!
Wonderful experience
Alecia_M, Mar 2024
Our guide Carlos was the best! He made sure we experienced everything. The restaurant we had lunch at had great food and service!
Fantastic private trip...
Murray_T, Mar 2024
Fantastic private trip with Max to the hot springs and a great meal at a small town Mexican restaurant. Cant recommend highly enough.
Waterfalls in the Desert
Jane_B, Mar 2024
Carlos our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful! Beautiful waterfalls, heavenly swimming. He treated us to the most amazing local ice cream and took us to a small family restaurant where we had delicious lobster tacos😋 I highly recommend this experience💜
Amazing hike and Springs adventure
Rania_A, Feb 2024
This is an extremely memorable adventure. Max is the absolute best and will accommodate for all your needs. The springs are such a treat after the rigorous hike and you can cool down in the cold spring water or relax your muscles in the natural hot springs. End your excursion with the most incredible ice cream and a mom and pop Mexican restaurant with life changing lobster tacos!
From $150.00
per person
Price varies by group size
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)