Sunset Pacific Donkey Hiking Tour
Back at the ship by about 1:00 pm, 2 h before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 h to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip anchors in Cabo San Lucas45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
- 8:45 amLeave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
- 9:00 amEarliest tour startTour runs 3 h 45 min. Latest sensible start: 10:00 am.
- 12:45 pmTour ends15 min back to the pier
- 1:00 pmBack at the tender pier2 h before the last tender
- 3:30 pmAll aboardLast tender usually leaves about 3:00 pm
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
Our verdict
This tour fits a typical Cabo San Lucas call (8:00 am–3:30 pm). It runs 3 h 45 min; ashore by 8:45 am, you can start by 9:00 am and be back at the gangway around 1:00 pm — 1 h to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.
Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 2:30 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
The operator offers pickup, but the listed pickup points are hotels, not the cruise port. Choose "I will meet at the departure point" when booking and allow 15 min each way by taxi — that is what we counted above.
Among the 397 Cabo San Lucas shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 2 h 45 min); 86% of them fit a typical call. Cabo San Lucas is a tender port: we add 45 minutes to get ashore and keep you back 30 minutes before all aboard for the last tender.
Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Cabo San Lucas call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.
About this tour
Explore the stunning Los Cabos desert on foot and with the help of a furry companion - a donkey! Join a guided hike at Rancho Carisuva and discover breathtaking views while sharing the experience with your new four-legged friend. This is not your ordinary hike, as the donkey is not used as a pack animal but rather as a fellow hiker. Enjoy the beauty of the desert and the company of a gentle animal on this unique adventure.
Private tour English, Spanish
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
- Gratitudes to the staff
- Rancho Carisuva
Itinerary
- 1Rancho CarisuvaYou will be picked up from your hotel or head directly to the ranch (whichever you prefer) and come and enjoy of this wonderful and unique adventure. On this ranch located close to the Pacific Ocean shores, you will go hiking with a Mexican donkey in a attempt to recreate how the older generations in Mexico used to transport big cargos of food and water. You'll begin by being introduced to your donkey as it will be handed to you. From then on you will have the control of it On the way up while hiking, you'll have the chance to feed the donkey and even interact with it. Your guide will take you to different attraction points where you'll have the chance to take pictures and walk for a while for wonder. Once it is time to go, your guide will let you know. Enjoy the walk and marvel at the incredible and unique views. After the tour, you'll head back to your hotel. Note: The ranch's mission is to transform the quality of life of donkeys and also bring them close to people so they enjoy this particular, intelligent, curious and loving animal. They do this by proposing positive human and donkey interactions, as well as transforming the public’s understanding of the donkey’s role.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Copala at Quivira Los Cabos, Quivira Los Cabos Copala 1, Cabo San Lucas 23450 Mexico
Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Golf and Spa Resort, Predio Paraiso Escondido S/N, Cabo San Lucas 23450 Mexico
Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort, Predio Paraiso Escondido Centro, Cabo San Lucas 23450 Mexico
Copala at Quivira Los Cabos, Quivira Los Cabos Copala 1, Cabo San Lucas 23450 Mexico
Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Golf and Spa Resort, Predio Paraiso Escondido S/N, Cabo San Lucas 23450 Mexico
Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort, Predio Paraiso Escondido Centro, Cabo San Lucas 23450 Mexico
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 45 min to tender ashore first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 10 usd discount per person on entrance fee if you go with your own transportation
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- It is recommended that you bring sunscreen, sunglasses, closed Shoes, long Pants and a light jacket
- Note: Please advise of your preferred departure time upon booking. Departure times are 9:30am, 12:30pm and 3:30pm
- Children must be acompannied by an adult
Traveler reviews
Operated by Rancho Carisuva. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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