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A more rugged thrill-seeker should go for the Outdoor Adventure, set over the canyons at the foot of the Boca de la Sierra Biosphere Reserve. Combining zip line courses, a Tarzan swing, rope ladders, bridges and rappel lines, this eco-tour is nothing short of exhilarating! If cruising around the desert in a yellow, military-like Mercedes Unimog sounds intriguing, opt for the 4X4 Desert Safari. After a brief tour of Cabo´s downtown plaza, you’ll explore the desert with a professional guide on the way to a typical Mexican ranch where a local family provides homemade lunch and samples of their tequila. Phone: (624) 173-9500, www.cabo-adventures.com
Cabo Karting Center will have your motor running with their state-of-the-art racing karts. Here is world-class go-kart racing, where you participate in 14 lap races at speeds up to 40 mph, flying just inches off the ground. The professional track is loaded with thrilling straight-aways, hairpin turns and high-speed passing zones. Race with family, friends, other drivers, or against your best lap times.
The Honda GX390 powered American-built Stratos performance race karts require no shifting, and the 4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes stop you on a peso. Racers from ages 5 to 99 can compete (minimum 4 foot height). Take a few practice laps to get the feel for the track layout, then, let it rip when the green flag goes down.
After the race head for the clubhouse for some delicious charcoal grilled burgers, cold beverages, and to watch the excitement of others taking their turns competing for fame and glory. The clubhouse features an inside air-conditioned snack lounge and additional palapa covered dining area overlooking the racing action. Internet and a conference room are available for parties and corporate groups. The track is located just outside Cabo at Km. 4 on the Tourist Corridor. Open 7 days 10am-11pm. (624) 144-7073 or (624) 143-4170; www.cabokartingcenter.com.
One of the most exciting activities you can do while visiting Cabo, is to drive Wide Open Adventure’s Baja Challenge Race Cars on their 2.2-mile desert track. The Off Road Lapping Facility is only 15 minutes outside town. Need more adrenalin? Drive one of these pro race machines on a single or multi-day off-road expedition.
Wide Open Adventure’s desert off-road driving course is full of enough bumps, jumps, S-turns, banked curves, and roaring straight-aways to challenge even the veteran race drivers. You’ll scream along off-road at up to 60 mph on a course rough enough to tear an ordinary SUV to pieces. But these high-tech desert machines love every minute of it.
Prior to your race you’ll view an instructional video full of pointers like how to downshift prior to entering a curve, letting off on the gas before becoming airborne, and more.
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The race vehicles feature high-performance 2.2-liter Subaru engines and are the same vehicles used in the famous Baja 1000 races. A photographer is available to take photos of your racing adventure. Minimum driver age is 16, minimum passenger age 12. You race at your own speed, with the track staff monitoring your position at all times for safety. Are you ready? Start your engine. For Wide Open Adventures and Tours: Local Cabo: (624) 143-4170; USA Toll Free: 866-734-9651; www.wideopencabo.com
Desertica Multi Adventure Park left no stone unturned when it comes to activities in the Los Cabos desert. Hop on one of their professional mountain bikes and experience the local flora and fauna, with the help of a knowledgeable guide as you pedal your way on the Bike Tour. Not afraid of getting messy? Gear up and straddle an ATV for a ride through remote Gold Canyon, offering picturesque scenery of the unspoiled Los Cabos. Animal lovers, and those interested in the Wild West, mount your horse just like John Wayne and trot around an actual oasis and old western ghost town.(624) 146-9601, www.desertica.com.mx.
You’ll have the ride-of-your-life at Wild Canyon Adventures. Soar across canyons on monster zip lines over 300 feet high and 9 football fields long reaching speeds of up to 90kph! Rappel down cliffs, Bungee Jump 300 feet off the suspended cable car or just view the magnificent scenery from the gondola. Perfect for taking incredible photos!
Wild Canyon offers the extreme adventurer the world’s most exciting canopy canyon tours! The 16-zipline cables run over a 5.6 mile long course. Ranging from 250 feet to almost 400 feet high, they’re the fastest and longest circuits in the world! Don’t miss their famous Tarzan Swing – a combination of free-fall and pendulum.
To experience the Zip Line Adventures there are a few restrictions. The minimum age is 10 years, maximum weight of 250 lbs., no cardiac or respiratory issues, not two or more months pregnant. Free hotel pickup & return in air-conditioned vans. Located at El Tule Bridge along the Los Cabos Tourist Corridor. Tel. (624) 144-4433, www.wildcanyon.mx.
If anything can be called serenely exciting it’s the Cabo Submarine tour. Partnered with Cabo Expeditions, Cabo Submarine’s journey begins topside from where you’ll view the marina, homes of celebrities high atop the mountains of Pedregal, Lover’s Beach, the famous Cabo Stone Arch and Sea Lion Colony as you depart the marina.
The 60 foot long, 50-passenger vessel is semi-submersible. It never dives or leaves the surface. Once in Cabo San Lucas bay’s marina preserve, you’ll descend a stairwell to a well-appointed viewing salon with 34 TV monitor sized viewing windows and seats running the length of the boat. With fish ID cards supplied by the boat, you’ll view and identify literally 1000’s of colorful tropical fish including King Angel fish, Yellowtail, Needlefish, Puffers, Damselfish, Parrot, Triggerfish, and more. Sea turtles, octopus, Manta Rays, jellyfish and the occasional shark have been known to appear. Sea lions often look through the windows and seem to be as interested in us as we are of them.
You’ll cruise along with the sounds of the Beatles "We All Live In A Yellow Submarine," Jimmy Buffet and Bob Marley. This fun semi-submersible sub also charters for weddings, birthday parties, and corporate events. Both day and night excursions are offered. This is an exciting tour that’s fun for everyone of all ages. Board the Cabo Submarine behind the Tesoro Los Cabos Resort on Marina Blvd. Tel. (624) 143-2700 or (624) 143-8718; e-mail: reservations@cabosubmarine.com; webpage: www.cabosubmarine.com
Great for both young and old, and everyone in between, is a sailing trip around the magnificent Cabo Bay. Offered in the late morning and also just before sunset, these soothing trips on the sea are set aboard a variety of vessels. With individual companies putting their own spin on each tour, all are worth experiencing. Buccaneer Queen gives visitors the chance to partake in the pirate’s life which has captivated people the world over. With in-season whale-watching tours, snorkeling adventures to Chileno Bay, and sunset escapes around El Arco and the Pacific side, Buccaneer Queen is a majestic, if not truly authentic and unique experience for one and all. Her already-commanding presence as a 96´ pirate ship is made even more so when she glides across the glistening waters with all sails extended. (624) 144-4218, www.buccaneerloscabos.com
Tropicat Sunset Jazz & Wine Tour is perfect for those looking for more than typical appetizers and sodas for the kids. This excursion is designed for guests with refined tastes and delivers excellent service all around. Hop on Tropicat, a 65´ catamaran, for a two-hour sunset cruise, all while listening to soft jazz and munching on truly gourmet snacks like salmon dip, deli meats, cheese slices, fresh fruit and yogurt dip, plus an array of cocktails and fine wines from the international bar. www.tropicatcabo.com
From the same people who bring us Tropicat comes CaboMar, Los Cabos´ newest catamaran. Serving a festive Mexican dinner along with its up-close views of Land´s End and the surrounding coastline, CaboMar´s Salsa Salsa Sunset Dinner Cruise will satisfy all of your cravings. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat taco bar of grilled meats, vegetables, and various Mexican salsas as lively Latin music adds the perfect touch to an already-spectacular ambience provided by nature. (624) 143-3797; www.cabo-mar.com
Boasting one of Cabo´s largest sailing fleets is La Princesa Cruises, with La Princesa I, II, and III ready to address all of your sea needs. If you’re up for snorkeling, sailing, or experiencing a spectacular sunset in a more intimate setting, La Princesa Cruises is the company offering it all. Private tours around Los Cabos´ most impressive landmarks can be arranged. Ranging from two to three-and-a-half hour tours, La Princesa´s excursions include national drinks and a light snack, as well as an experienced staff ready to make your outing a fantastic one. (624) 143-7676, www.cabosports.com
For those visitors living by the philosophy “Go big or go home,” CaboRey has the most fitting options for you. Providing tranquil tours aboard a triple deck catamaran is just the beginning, with other activities taking place high above ground in a hovering helicopter, and from the seat of a Rolls Royce fast boat. This company caters to those truly looking for the unusual and the unexpected in Los Cabos. CaboRey Sunset Dinner Cruise combines romance with elegance and entertainment as guests dine on exquisite cuisine and sip cocktails, and after watching the breathtaking sunset, are treated to a Vegas-style show in the spacious dining room. Those preferring to see the sun at full force will enjoy the snorkeling cruise to Chileno Bay. Complete with gear, open bar, and all-you-can-eat appetizers, including sushi, this is great for the whole family. A bird´s-eye-view would certainly be one way to make a great Los Cabos vacation exceptional. Fly above Cabo´s coastline as part of a twelve-minute narrated tour, or go for the full hour and explore San Jose Del Cabo, Todos Santos, and even Baja California Sur´s capital city, La Paz. If style and speed are important, the CaboRey Rolls Royce Jet is the only way to get around the water here, and its arrival is imminent, so stay tuned! (624) 143-8260, www.caborey.com.
If group tours aren’t your bag, and you’d prefer to be in the ocean rather than on it, surfing may be the solution. Mike Doyle Surf School, near San Jose Del Cabo, offers individual, as well as group, lessons on one of Los Cabos´ best surf breaks, just behind Cabo Surf Hotel. The hour-long lesson provides the student with ground and water instruction, plus use of a surfboard. All instructors at the Mike Doyle Surf School are professional lifeguards and are well-acquainted with the waters surrounding the school, so rookies can feel at peace. (624) 142-2666.
Okay, stop reading and start doing! With so many exciting choices, you will want to extend your stay. If you can’t find the outdoor activity that’s perfect for you and your group, it probably doesn’t exist! Be sure to call ahead for reservations, departure times and locations, and add something wild and wonderful to your Los Cabos, Mexico vacation.
By Kirstin Frieze
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