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The bioluminescent waters off Isla Holbox are a spectacular sight, but hard to access without specialized vehicles and equipment. This small-group tour uses all-terrain vehicles to reach a pristine nature reserve, far from town lights—ensuring the bioluminescence and stars are at their most impressive. Provided kayaks and snorkeling gear means you see the phenomenon from on top and in the water.

Explore the coastline around Isla Holbox to visit offshore spots that are only accessible by boat—preserving their untouched charm. From freshwater Yalahau Lagoon to Isla De La Pasion and Isla Pajaros, enjoy scenic views and unspoiled natural habitats. By combining them into a single tour, maximize your time for swimming, sunbathing, and spotting birds in their natural environment.

Cruise the waters around Isla Holbox on a three-stop boat tour to Punta Mosquito, Passion Island, and Isla Pájaros. Discover pristine beaches, shallow coastal waters, and vibrant bird habitats as you travel between three of the area's distinctive natural settings. Shared boat transportation keeps the experience accessible while giving you a broad look at Holbox’s wild coastal scenery.

An active way to explore the Holbox area, this tour takes you on a kayaking journey through a mangrove where various animal species coexist. The best time to visit is at sunrise when many animals are active after a night's rest, such as crocodiles. Enjoy exclusive moments in nature as you paddle among exotic birds, basking in the beauty of the sunrise and twinkling stars. Glide through the tranquil mangrove labyrinth, absorbing the vibrant colors of nature as you go.

Embark on a unique night adventure in Isla Holbox with this bioluminescent kayaking experience. You will paddle through the tranquil, glowing waters that contain bioluminescent organisms only seen in a few places in the world. You can even swim under the stars for a truly memorable experience, as a guide ensures your safety.

This tour makes you know the beautiful virgin places of Holbox, it is a family tour to enjoy and marvel at Holbox and its surroundings, be in contact with nature and create memories with your eyes that last forever.

Snorkel alongside docile whale sharks during this eco-adventure on Isla Holbox. With your local guides, board a boat and set off in search of these gentle giants, keeping a lookout for other species like giant manta rays and sea turtles as you cruise. Slip into the water in pairs with a knowledgeable guide and swim with the world's largest fish, which can grow up to 45 feet (14 meters) long. On the way back to shore, stop near Cabo Catoche to snorkel the 'cuevones' reef. Continue to Santa Paula to go swimming and enjoy freshly caught ceviche before returning to Holbox. Use of all equipment, breakfast and snacks are included.

Discover with us the magic of Holbox when night comes. Paddling during the day is exciting, imagine doing at night under a starry sky and in luminescent waters. Walking on the famous Punta Mosquito sandbank between of the sea at night is also a unique experience. Learn about the existence of this natural phenomenon in an interactive and fun way while appreciating it at the same time. We take you to safe areas and the best points of visibility of this phenomenon. Our years of experience support us, so that you live an unforgettable experience.

Cabo Catoche is located precisely where the Gulf of Mexico ends and the Caribbean Sea begins. Cabo Catoche can only be reached by boat from Holbox. It is a semi-uninhabited island where only a family of fishermen lives, who will be our hosts on this excursion. Where nature is its best guest, the birds feel free, the trees and bushes provide refreshing shade, while the soft sand invites you to walk on the shore, The perfect place for fishing, snorkeling and a fresh ceviche with the catch of the day, without a doubt an adventure that you cannot miss. Let yourself be amazed at its white beaches and enjoy a fresh fish ceviche and a cold beer.

Explore 3 incredible Holbox Islands where you can enjoy looking for dolphins and flamingos, swim in the ocean & magic waters of the Caribean sea and relax, learn about the various habitats, and surely take pictures to remember the incredible adventure.

Explanation about the celestial vault, including the different constellations of the zodiac that may appear at the time on this dark and quiet night, the observation of this phenomenon of light, which is more visible when we escape all light pollution generated by hotels. This is a subtle activity, we will paddle gently to find the darkest corners of the island to observe and swim with Bioluminescence on unique occasions in these autumn months, join our trained, experienced bilingual guide, join us in an unforgettable night here in Holbox Island!!.

Marvel at the glistening water flowing from your paddle and around your boat on this overnight kayaking adventure. It's bioluminescence, a natural phenomenon caused by tiny creatures in the water. With a group of no more than 14 people and a guide to lead the way, you'll paddle under the stars in dark waters where you can swim and interact with bioluminescence.

Kayak through the mangrove swamps of Isla Holbox during this morning tour. Under the watchful eye of your professional kayaking guide, slip into your double kayak and paddle off through the shallow, calm water. Paddle through the forest, alive with the sounds of coastal wading birds. Listen to commentary from your guide as you keep an eye out for flamingos and alligators sunning themselves on the banks of the channels. Round-trip transportation from Isla Holbox and bottled water are included.

Explore Holbox’s surrounding islands without the limitations of a shared group tour on this private boat excursion. Visit Isla Pájaros to spot nesting birds with your guide, continue to Passion Island to look for flamingos, and cool off with a swim in the freshwater spring at Yalahau. Private transportation gives you more time to appreciate the area's remarkable wildlife and scenery.

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.

Explore Holbox Island in an authentic and enchanting way with the Bike Tour, an experience designed for those who want to discover the island beyond the usual tourist spots. More than just a tour, it's a way to connect with the culture, nature, and essence of the island at a relaxed and meaningful pace. With limited availability, this activity offers a more personalized, intimate, and special experience, ideal for those seeking to experience Holbox in a unique way.

Enjoy a great experience going fishing in the Caribbean waters and learn the Mexican fishing way to do it. Also, discover the marine world by snorkeling, and admire the incredible landscapes, and beautiful beaches while enjoying a fresh ceviche.

Watch for dolphins and stingrays as you explore tiny islets surrounding Holbox Island on a half-day, private tour that features Isla Pajaros, Isla Pasion, and Yalahau Lagoon. You won’t be limited by a group’s more rigid itinerary. The flexibility of a private tour means you can experience the island on your own terms, while you’re exploring the coast, swimming in the freshwater lagoon, or spotting flamingos.

This tour is unique because by means of the oars at the moment of going advanced to the point of arrival to appreciate the bioluminescence you can observe how the color of the sea changes to a brighter one and all this is thanks to the reaction that makes the bioluminescence in the sea. It pays to live the experience and take the best part in our own eyes

This tour is unique since we know places where you can only arrive by boat, paradisiacal beach and while you enjoy the sea you can enjoy a delicious ceviche and rest in the cocales and enjoy nature in the open air

Enjoy and relax in this incredible tour where you will visit three magnificent places; first a cenote called Yalahau where you will snorkel and live with incredible species that live there, then we will go to Isla Pasión, which, as its name suggests, will make you fall in love, because it is a quiet island but with great vegetation and calm and crystal clear water. You will love it because there is a viewpoint where you can take photos or video and finally we will be on Holbox Island to marvel at a beautiful sunset where you can see how the rays begin to illuminate the beach.

Holbox is well known for its beautiful beaches, chill atmosphere and for being and island that keeps its beauty for ho ever visits. the picture can't describe the reality! One of Holbox´s best secrets are its Mangroves, the goodness of its channels, the peacefullnes of its waters, and the abundance of wildlife, makes and unforgetable experience that you must do at least once in a life time. Holbox is well known for its beautiful beaches, its peaceful atmosphere and for being an island that keeps much of its beauty for its visitors. Pictures don't do the destination justice. One of Holbox's best kept secrets are its mangroves, the beauty of its canals, the tranquility of its waters and its spectacular views. It is an experience that, if you like nature, you should do at least once in your life. Pick up and drop off included.

Kayak tour through the mangroves where you can observe wildlife and different types of endemic and migratory birds in which they stand out; American flamingo, osprey, chocolatiers, herons and plovers. The activity is guided by an expert guide in birds and wildlife.