Top Isla Holbox Sightseeing Tours

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.

Tour the waters of Holbox and the beauties that surround it. visit Isla Pasión, Punta Mosquito and the Yalahau spring from Isla Holbox on this guided excursion. Isla Pasión to see the resident flamingos, then enjoy a swim in the cenote (a freshwater sinkhole) in Yalahau. Finally, get to know the sandbanks and the crystal clear beaches in Punta Mosquito Includes round-trip transfers from Holbox Island hotels.

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.

Unlike other tours, here you will have a close treatment, small groups and clear explanations that will allow you to understand and feel the magic of the environment. In addition, each outing adapts to the conditions of the day to ensure the best possible visibility, increasing the odds of living a truly impactful experience.

Visit a bioluminescent lagoon on Isla Holbox on a tour that includes stargazing on pristine Punta Cocos beach. Since the beach is a short distance from town, this is a low-commitment alternative to time-consuming trips to the island’s northern tip. And by viewing the bioluminescence and stars from the beach, you can dip your toes in—or enjoy the natural phenomenon without getting wet.

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.

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.

Swim tantalizingly close to whale sharks, the largest fish in the world, on this 6-hour boat tour from Holbox island. After a safety briefing, cruise out to waters where whale sharks glide along and feed, and then hop in. A certified guide is with you as you admire the gracefulness of the gentle giants underwater. Follow this with excellent snorkeling at Cabo Catoche. Expect personalized attention on this small-group tour limited to just eight adventure seekers. Lunch and hotel transport included.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

During your vacation on Isla Holbox, don't miss swimming with whale sharks. This gentle creature measures up to 45 feet long (14 meters) and is considered the largest fish in the world. During your boat trip, search for manta rays, dolphins, and sea turtles. Then pop into the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico to swim side-by-side with whale sharks in their natural habitat. Snorkel gear and wetsuit are included along with a light breakfast, lunch, and fish ceviche.

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!!.

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.

Swim with the largest fish in the world, this adventure is seasonal and begins with a boat trip to the Caribbean Sea to do the search for the whale shark, we locate it prepare to swim with the 2 in 2 plus the guide, mandatory, during the swim we will also possibly see manta rays and other fish in the area, followed by this we will go to the caves a place to snorkel here we will do Snorkel in a group then we will reach the beach of the cape where we will rest while the Guide and Captain prepare lunch Ceviche fish, guacamole and Totopos, our last stop will be on the river of Santa Paula where we will observe the birds of the region, on return we may see dolphins, turtles and other species.

An activity to enjoy in company as at all times you will be in direct contact with nature. Enjoy a walk to the mangroves by kayak, accompanied by certified guides, an adventure to relax and enjoy the tranquility and clarity of the water that has the mangrove, you can observe different birds such as flamingos (in season), herons, pelicans, among other birds of the region, also marine life such as crocodiles and great variety of flora and fauna . You can choose to be with sunrise or sunset as it is part of the tour

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.

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

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.

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.

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.