Holbox Day Trip from Cancun
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Experience Highlights
Immerse yourself in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean with this day trip to Holbox from Cancun in small groups of 19 people. After pick-up by air-conditioned transport, board a comfortable boat and, together with a local guide, travel to this Mexican island paradise. Observe diverse wildlife and many species of birds, relax on the white sandy beaches and enjoy food and drinks on board.
Explore natural sites near Holbox such as the small island of Pasión and also the spectacular Punta Mosquito with its coastal dunes and afterwards, cool off with a dip in the crystal clear waters of the Yalahau Lagoon .
- Discover a natural paradise with this day trip to Holbox Island from Cancun in small groups of 19 people.
- Enjoy a boat trip with a local guide to Holbox Island, home to a wide variety of species .
- Spot everything from whale sharks and manta rays to flamingos, pelicans and frigate birds .
- Visit the quiet, unspoiled beaches of Isla Pasión and Punta Mosquito and take a swim in the Yalahau Lagoon .
- This excursion includes food and drinks on board, plus pick-up by equipped transport .
What’s included
- Day trip to Holbox from Cancun.
- Return transport equipped with air-conditioning.
- Local guide.
- Boat trip in small groups.
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Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your start time to ensure everything runs smoothly
Step by Step
Escape the tourist crowds and join this boat excursion to Holbox Island from Cancun . Enjoy a pick-up at your hotel and from here travel to the harbour to board a comfortable boat . Enjoy a boat trip in small groups of about 19 people and together with a local guide explore the paradise island of Holbox. Observe different birds and animals in their natural habitat, visit white sandy beaches like Punta Mosquito and enjoy food, snacks and drinks on board .
Your adventure starts early in the morning from your hotel and aboard a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle you will head to the pier. Once at the dock you will board a small boat and head to Holbox Island, which is located in the north of the Yucatan Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo. During the boat ride, you'll enjoy the breathtaking views of the Mexican Caribbean and the breeze caressing your face.
Take in the crystal clear waters, listen to the sound of the waves and on arrival make your first stop at Holbox Island, home to a variety of species such as flamingos, as well as being a sanctuary for the world's largest fish, the whale shark . You will also see diverse wildlife such as manta rays and sea turtles and many species of birds from pelicans, frigate birds, herons, gulls, sandpipers and many more.
Enjoy an hour of free time on Holbox Island and take the opportunity to stroll along the shore, sunbathe on the white sand or take a dip in the turquoise waters. Relax in the sun and then sail to Isla Pasión, a small island of pristine beaches inhabited by a variety of bird species. Explore the area on your own, enjoy the soft sand and take a break before heading to Punta Mosquito, a beautiful unspoilt sandbank over 30 kilometres long.
Bring your camera to take pictures of the more than 100 species that inhabit Punta Mosquito and finish the adventure with a swim in the Yalahau Lagoon and a leisurely picnic lunch on board with delicious fish ceviches and pickled chicken sandwiches, plus 5 drinks such as white wine, beer, soft drinks and water.