Holbox Island Day Trip from Cancun and Riviera Maya
1 day
Full Day
About this activity
The northernmost part of the Mexican Caribbean called Holbox. It is a magical island full of surprises that most do not know, but that will not remain a secret for long!
The tour begins with a pickup in the hotel reception and reaches Chiquila, which is the port on the mainland opposite the island. Boats are boarded immediately to continue the adventure. The first visit is to Isla Pajaros (Bird Island), a half-acre island 500 meters from the main island; that as the name suggests, has a great variety of birds, since it’s an ideal location for nesting because of the lack of natural predators. The next destination is Ojo de Agua (Water Eye), which is an open cenote that is also a natural spring. Something extremely rare in the Yucatan Peninsula since the whole river system is underground. The final visit is to Isla Pasion (Passion Island) where there is a small pond and a sandbar that makes the mile in distance to Holbox to be walkable all the way. This makes for a perfect feeding ground for flamingos.
Finally you reach the port in Holbox to have a delicious lunch at a beachfront restaurant. After replenishing energies, its time to drive a golf cart around the island, first with a guide showing the highlights and then its time to explore alone. The day ends with free time that can be used to explore the farthest corners of the island, or have a refreshing drink underneath a palapa in front of the Caribbean Sea to reflect on the wonders that have been seen through the day.
We return to the hotel in time to get ready for dinner and continue to enjoy a wonderful day.
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The tour begins with a pickup in the hotel reception and reaches Chiquila, which is the port on the mainland opposite the island. Boats are boarded immediately to continue the adventure. The first visit is to Isla Pajaros (Bird Island), a half-acre island 500 meters from the main island; that as the name suggests, has a great variety of birds, since it’s an ideal location for nesting because of the lack of natural predators. The next destination is Ojo de Agua (Water Eye), which is an open cenote that is also a natural spring. Something extremely rare in the Yucatan Peninsula since the whole river system is underground. The final visit is to Isla Pasion (Passion Island) where there is a small pond and a sandbar that makes the mile in distance to Holbox to be walkable all the way. This makes for a perfect feeding ground for flamingos.
Finally you reach the port in Holbox to have a delicious lunch at a beachfront restaurant. After replenishing energies, its time to drive a golf cart around the island, first with a guide showing the highlights and then its time to explore alone. The day ends with free time that can be used to explore the farthest corners of the island, or have a refreshing drink underneath a palapa in front of the Caribbean Sea to reflect on the wonders that have been seen through the day.
We return to the hotel in time to get ready for dinner and continue to enjoy a wonderful day.
Included
- Lunch
- All activities
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Ride in Golf Car by the Holbox Island
- Entry/Admission - Isla Pajaros
- Entry/Admission - Ojo de Agua Beach
Not included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
60%
Original
20%
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Wold have been a five star experience except for the pick up and drive. Tour only leave from Playa and we ere north of Cancun city. Total drive time was 3 hrs each way when we were really only 1.5 hrs away from destination.