Location: Holbox Island
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Top 10 Sightseeing Tours in Holbox Island, Quintana Roo
Flamingos and pelicans and herons…oh my! Holbox Island is beloved by bird nerds for its population of exotic avian life. Perched near the Yucatan Peninsula, the island is also a hot spot for whale shark viewing, and kiteboarders love the shallow waters and wide beaches. The white sand streets are relatively unspoiled, as most tourists prefer to party it up in nearby Cancun. A splash in Yalahao Lagoon is about as loco as it gets.
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1. HOLBOX ISLAND TOUR - from Holbox (Private)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Holbox Island is a real gem of nature and the ideal destination for those looking for a relaxing place to clear their mind and stay in touch with nature. The Island is located in the northern region of the peninsula of Yucatan surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico offering an unequaled beauty while giving the visitors the feeling that time has stopped, since there aren’t any cars or highways on the island. A pleasant boat ride through the small Islands that surround Holbox where you can watch several types of birds: white and gray pelicans, frigate birds, seagulls and, depending on the season, even pink flamingos. During the boat trip you might also see dolphins and stingrays.
Inclusions: English/ Spanish Speaking Guide, Roundtrip Transportation, Private Boat
Exclusions: Drinks during the lunch
Reviewed By nparmelee
Salvatore was very knowledgeable and gave us a great day! He was flexible in the order we did things, suggested Tulum first before it got too hot, then lunch, Coba and then a Cenote. For us this was perfect! We all (2 couples) felt like we learned something and got some great insights to the Mayan culture and lively conversation during the drives. Absolutely recommend this tour!
2. Mission Isla Holbox Funday!
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
ISLA HOLBOX, PASIÓN & PAJAROS Explore 3 islands in one day! RELAXATION – FUN – CHILL – SEAFOOD – MARGARITAS- GOLFCARS RIDE Will go for lunch with seafood menu in a climatic beach pub, are You already dreaming about it?
Inclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By balkanka88
Paulina is everything you'd want in a tour guide - friendly, great personality, knowledgeable about Mexican history and life of the locals. She speaks English, Spanish, and Polish and it's obvious that she is highly educated. No one else had booked the tour we were on (likely due to the reduced number of tourists overall due to covid) so we had a private tour which was absolutely perfect! I can't speak for tours with larger groups and how much time you get at each stopping point (there is a lot to cover) so I am very happy that we got the private tour which I highly recommend. Thank you, Paulina!
3. Swim with whale sharks on a private tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Can you imagine swimming with a 14-meter-long animal? Whale sharks, the biggest fish in the world, come every year to visit Holbox. They are totally harmless, so you will be able to swim by their side in an amazing and life changing experience. During the boat trip, you may see turtles, giant manta rays, dolphins, flamingos and/or many other species. As it is a private tour, flexibility is on your side.
Inclusions: Boat with GPS., Guacamole and mango for those who do not eat fish., In case you do not eat the included food, you can take fruits from the breakfast table to the tour., Cool water and sodas., Light breakfast in Luuma: coffee, tea, fruits, yoghurt and sweet buns., Snorkeling equipment., Bilingual guide., Our famous ceviche.
Exclusions: Flask / bottle (we provide cold water in a large recipient), Taxi to / from meeting point, Gratuities
Reviewed By Marie-Noelle W
We did a private 3 island tour. Our guide Edier was great, a wealth of information, knowledge and passion. It was an amazing experience not t be missed
4. Holbox Private Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Escape to an island paradise, visit Isla Holbox from Playa del Carmen for a day of fun in the sun and natural wonders and adventures. Visit the island of Holbox near Cancun for a day full of nature, adventure and culture. Depart Playa de Carmen in your comfortable air-conditioned transportation and make your way to the port town of Chiquila where you’ll board a boat to cross to Isla Holbox. Your friendly guide will show you around this little piece of paradise visiting Cenote Sagrado Yalahau, birdwatching on Passion Island and free time on a pristine remote beach. Your Holbox tour includes round-trip land and marine transportation, expert guide, light breakfast, and lunch at a charming and authentic local restaurant.
Inclusions: Visit to Holbox, Visit to Passion Island, Visit to the Yalahau Cenote, Certified bilingual guide, Sea and land transportation, Box lunch, Light breakfast, Bottled water, Soda/Pop
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By TristanP353
Long waiting time after pick up (7:20am) and check in in a souvenir shop. We sat another 30 minutes in the van. The driver Jorge was not able to give us a plausible explanation of the further delay. Tour only started at 9am. Tour company says to operate with 80% capacity. In a van of 12 seats, it's simply one seat empty, and this one was taken by a second guide, Oscar. After 30 minutes drive, the main guide, Edmundo explained the tour program. Neither he nor the driver wore their masks properly from the start. The other guide just had a ridiculous pirate cloth as a protection. I kindly asked them to wear their masks properly. But instead of apologizing and do so, I got a highly aggressive and inappropriate answer from Edmundo. And basically, the guides and the driver did not care at all to have their masks properly on or respect any appropriate Covid measurements. At one point, one of the participants in the back of the van felt sick, so the small window was opened and also to have some fresh air to ventilate the van a bit. The driver even stopped the van to tell this person off, as he wanted to have the ac on, which is ridiculous in a pandemic. We were never given some disinfectant during the tour. The restaurant we were taken to for lunch was awful. There was no distance between the tables and chairs. And you can imagine, the restaurant was packed with other groups. No adaption of any Covid measurements. Most of the time, you sit in a dirty van on this tour. We were told, the tour would last about 6 hours. Well, we were on tour for 11,5 hours from pick up to getting back to the hotel. I would not recommend this tour company, as they put deliberately their participants' health at risk. The handle the whole pandemic in a careless way. Basically they don't care at all. Their certification of the WTTC safe travel label is simply a joke. AVOID TO BOOK ANY TOURS AT ANY COSTS!!! I was also told that the tour would be charged in USD. Well, they charged my credit card in MXN which resulted to a higher rate and the tour got more expensive per person. This tour company is simply unprofessional in any sense.
5. Whale Shark + ONE NIGHT OVERSTAY
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
The fascinating whale shark, found in open water of the tropical ocean, is a slow-moving filter feeding shark and the largest knows living fish species. Without any doubt observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat is a bucket list experience. Join us and enjoy the thrill of getting wet and up close to Mexico ́s whale sharks.
Inclusions: Drinks(water, softdrinks), Round Transportation with AC, Continental Breakfast(pastries, coffee, juice, fresh fruit), Fish or Shrimp Ceviche with totopos & guacamole(please advise of dietary restrictions), Snorkel equipment & Life Jacket., Includes 1 night in a double room at the El Tukan hotel, downtown Playa del Carmen
Exclusions: Gratuities, The Natural Reserve Fee 13 USD per person is payable upon pick-up in cash, Souvenirs (available to purchase) and photo/video package
Reviewed By Lkelse
This tour is worth every penny. Jorge was the most amazing guide. He made sure we were always having fun and comfortable in each section of the tour. At one point when we were snorkeling he noticed a member of our group struggling to swim so he pulled her all the way through the wavey waters with a life saver. Still making sure we were all doing okay ourselves and making sure we were all able to see the turtles, sting rays and fish which were all over the place. I know Jorge had to be so tired by the end of that part because a lot of us were and he had to pull another persons weight almost the entire time. The very last section of the tour was my favorite. I would do this entire tour again but definitely because of the last part. The caves blew my might at how cool is was. Then we got fed this delicious meal at the very end. It really was a perfect day. Book this tour. It is worth it.
6. Full Day in Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos from Holbox Island All Inclusive
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Rio Lagartos Reserve is a natural place that is home to many types of flora and fauna, including birds, American flamingos and crocodiles, as well as being one of the most important natural reserves in Mexico. Within the reserve there are some pink lagoons in a dream, the color is caused by the reproduction of the Artemia Salina, this microorganism is responsible for feeding the American Flamingos that nest and reproduce in the reserve. Our guides specialized in birds will explain everything about the flora and fauna that inhabit the place, without a doubt an experience that you should not miss.
Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Ferry tickets, Boat tour, Tickets to las coloradas and rio lagartos
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Reviewed By nadiaz_11
This is a fantastic agency organizing amazing tours to see the luminescence and mangroves in an ecoway (canoe and swimming). The guides are great particularly Ivan that is very knowledgeable on the mangrove environment and will go out of his way to show you its treasure. Don't miss your opportunity to see the endangered and prehistoric Atlantic horseshoe crab (or at least its shells) that is threatened now by the disapearance of the mangroves due to touristic/urban development but mostly because they are used as bait for octopus fishing. So if you can do one small action to protect it, is to ban octopus from your menu while in Mexico. Carlos the manager will go all his way to accomodate your need and prepare your trip well in advance. You shouldn't miss it.
7. Relaxing private boat tour to Cabo Catoche with fishing and snorkeling
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4.9 based on 7 reviews
Cabo Catoche is the point where the Caribbean sea and the Gulf of Mexico meet. In this tour you can fish, snorkel and enjoy the freshest ceviche with the incredible scenery of pristine beaches,
Inclusions: Water Soft drinks Ceviche Twin for fishing Snorkeling equipment, Lunch, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Marie-Noelle W
We did a private 3 island tour. Our guide Edier was great, a wealth of information, knowledge and passion. It was an amazing experience not t be missed
8. Private Boat to visit Holbox surroundings (3-Island Tour)
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4.7 based on 42 reviews
Discover the surroundings of Isla Holbox during a short and relaxing private boat tour. Visit Isla Pajaros (Birds Island), which is the nesting place for more than 35 different species of birds including pelicans, cormorants, gulls and frigates. Then, explore the multicolored landscape of Passion Island before enjoying a rejuvenating swim in the refreshing waters of Yalahau, a natural spring. As it is private, flexibility is on your side.
Inclusions: Boat transportation., Water, Expert guide (English or Spanish-speaking), Binoculars
Exclusions: Food, Gratuities
Reviewed By Marie-Noelle W
We did a private 3 island tour. Our guide Edier was great, a wealth of information, knowledge and passion. It was an amazing experience not t be missed
9. Whale Shark Group Adventure from Isla Holbox
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4.6 based on 67 reviews
Swim with whale sharks, the world's largest fish, and see other amazing sea creatures such as sea turtles, manta rays, and dolphins in the waters where the Caribbean meets the Gulf of Mexico. Despite its name, the 45-foot-long (14-meter-long) whale shark is an animal that allows for an up-close experience with your expert bilingual guide. After a light breakfast, head out from Isla Holbox to swim with the whale sharks, then back to the mainland to snorkel and enjoy fresh ceviche made with the day's catch. Snorkel gear is included along with a light breakfast, lunch, beverages, and ceviche.
Inclusions: Boat with GPS, Cool drinking water container (please bring your flask), Snorkeling equipment, Bilingual guide, Light breakfast in Luuma: coffee, tea, fruits, yogurt and sweet buns, Our famous ceviche, Guacamole and mango for those who do not eat fish, In case you do not eat the included food, you can take fruits from the breakfast table to the tour, Soda/Pop
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Q2976XTyvonnep
The boat ride is very long 2 hours each way and it's bumpy (very bumpy) we took Dramamine but our bodies were so sore the next day we could barely walk. We went in August 17th and instead of the usual 200 boats it was about 20. I was so happy to see the whale sharks are protected and there is a police boat watching that the people follow rules. Please do not use regular spf since it hams the animal please use biodegradable spf and if possible put it on after you swim with the whale shark. We got to see this animal in a bottling position and that was amazing and we'll never forget it. I highly recommend this. Joe and Yvonne Chicago
10. Holbox Prívate Street Art Tour
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Highlights: • Discover the underground street art world in a tour led by the expert in art • Learn about street art masterpieces and the stories behind them • Share art experience in a company of your friends and family What to expect: We will go sightseeing through the city center; will see incredible murals by world-renowned artists; explore the murals by local and international artists who visited the city during one of the biggest festivals. We will talk about the local and international art projects and festivals, learn to identify different styles and techniques of graffiti and know more about the world of street art. At the end of the tour, we will talk about the transformation of the area and will have a deeper understanding of the art scene in Mexico. This is a private tour. We require a minimum of three people or a booking for three people if there one or two guests.
Inclusions: Experienced bilingual guide, Small group tour
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Srroman791
This was an absolutely must-do in Cancun, really authentic delicious tacos I wouldn’t have tried without this tour. Luis was an awesome guide and I’d highly recommend! Also a great deal for the money!! I was stuffed by the end of the day evening, even went back to one place the next day. Highly recommend!!
