Top Isla Holbox Eco Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You will discover in the middle of the darkness a natural phenomenon not so common but incredible a luminous effect in the sea, as you advance you will be able to see the starry sky of the island that will make you fall in love, the guide will take the floor and explain the origin of bioluminescence, You cannot miss the opportunity to experience this luminous phenomenon on the island of Holbox.

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.

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.

Bioluminescence is an extraordinary natural phenomenon in which tiny creatures make water glow by capturing light. Enjoy this experience in a group of no more than 10 people, with a certified guide, by booking this nighttime snorkeling tour with transfers from your accommodation on Holbox Island. The package includes snorkel gear, a long wetsuit, water shoes and mosquito protection, as well as a money-back guarantee if we fail to see the bioluminescence.

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.