Los Cabos: Hiking at the Fox Canyon with Waterfall
5.0 (409 reviews)6 hCabo San LucasWildlife & natureToo long for a typical call
Won't fit
Too long for this call: you'd be back about 3:05 pm, 5 min after the last tender. Look for a shorter version or a longer port day.
Safety margin
7 am8 am9 am10 am11 am12 pm1 pm2 pm3 pm4 pm
8:45 am – 3:05 pm
Ship in portGetting ashore (45 min, tender)Safety margin (1 h 30 min)All aboard 3:30 pm
8:00 am
Ship anchors in Cabo San Lucas45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
8:45 am
Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
8:55 am
Earliest tour startTour runs 6 h. Latest sensible start: 7:50 am.
2:55 pm
Tour ends10 min back to the pier
3:05 pm
Back at the tender pierAfter all aboard
3:30 pm
All 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
Too long for a typical Cabo San Lucas call (8:00 am–3:30 pm). At 6 h plus travel from Cabo San Lucas Marina tender pier, the earliest you could be back is about 3:05 pm, after all aboard. It only works on a long call — your ship would need to stay until at least 4:35 pm.
The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Cabo San Lucas Marina tender pier.
Among the 397 Cabo San Lucas shore excursions we track, this is one of the longer ones (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
The Santiago region is home to one of the most remarkable natural contrasts in Baja California Sur. Water flowing from the Sierra de la Laguna supports freshwater pools, streams, and canyon ecosystems that thrive within an otherwise arid landscape. Over thousands of years, this water has shaped the rock formations and natural pools found at Sol de Mayo. The area provides a rare opportunity to experience an oasis environment while learning about the geological and ecological processes that make it possible. Combined with hiking, swimming, and local culture, the experience reveals a side of Baja California Sur many visitors never expect to find.
Max 12 per group English, Spanish
What's included
Guided hike and swimming experience at Fox Canyon / Sol de Mayo waterfall
Entrance fee to Fox Canyon / Sol de Mayo natural area
Certified bilingual hiking guide
Lunch at a local Baja-style restaurant including tacos, tortilla chips, homemade salsas, and vegetarian option available
Complimentary round-trip transportation from selected areas in an air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Towels
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Guests arriving with their own vehicle usually meet at Plaza Gali OXXO in Cabo San Lucas or Mega in San José del Cabo depending on their hotel location. Please let us know in advance which location you prefer so we can provide your exact meeting time and instructions.
Guests arriving with their own vehicle usually meet at Plaza Gali OXXO in Cabo San Lucas or Mega in San José del Cabo depending on their hotel location. Please let us know in advance which location you prefer so we can provide your exact meeting time and instructions.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 6 years.
Guests receive exact meeting or pick-up instructions within 24 hours after booking through the Viator operator chat. If not received, please contact us at least 24 hours before your tour
Maximum waiting time after scheduled meeting or pick-up time is 5 minutes
Cut-off times are based on local experience time
Hiking includes rocky terrain with approximately 3 km of moderate walking and requires basic to moderate physical condition
Waterfall swimming conditions may vary depending on season and rainfall
Transportation from San José del Cabo area is approximately 1.5 hours
Comfortable closed-toe shoes are strongly recommended
This experience requires favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to unsafe weather, ocean conditions, or operational restrictions, guests will be offered an alternative date or full refund
No locker facilities are available, but belongings may usually remain inside the transportation vehicle during the activity
Not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnancy, or serious heart conditions
Participants under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not allowed
Medical refund requests require an official same-day doctor’s certificate and prior notification before activity start time
Operated by High Tide Los Cabos. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
More Cabo San Lucas tours that fit a typical call
Back with at least an hour to spare on a 8:00 am–3:30 pm call.