Mexico · ISLA HOLBOX TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 isla holbox tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Review of Holbox’s 3-hour Yum Balam boat tour, with bird-filled islands, Punta Mosquito sandbars, Yalahau swimming, guides, price, and tips.
“We did the 3 island private tour with Willy and we were very pleased with our experience! He explained everything thoroughly and even talked about the animals we came across. Loved that we booked this tour for our trip in Holbox!”
See Holbox’s glowing plankton by night with wetsuits, hotel pickup, snorkeling, and stargazing, timed around the moon and weather.
“This was an amazing experience. From the seamless booking and drop off of wetsuits, into the fun jeep ride through town to the mangroves. Then the magic began with our guide Javier showing us the constellations in the night sky and finally we learned all about bioluminescence as we swam around in them, looking through our snorkel masks and making them come alive with our hands. Incredible! Finally Alex and Javier came this morning to our hotel to pick up our wetsuits…what service. Can’t recommend highly enough. Great thing to do with our teenager. Get out and do this!”
Review of the Holbox day tour from Riviera Maya, with island beaches, Isla Pasión, Yalahau Cenote, lunch, boat rides, and practical tips.
“The trip is quite long with different changes in transportation, but it’s totally worth it if you have to organise the logistic by yourself instead. Guides were good but not always precise but delivering the instructions and the logistic information. It would be have been great to have a little bit more of natural and cultural background information while touring.”
Review of Isla Holbox whale shark tour with snorkeling, manta rays, ceviche, guide quality, rough seas, costs, and wildlife limits.
“This was the best experience honestly, so worth the trouble worth the weight all of the hassles that I went through to get here and very well explained very well taken care of, and I would suggest anyone that wants to get to know these majestic creatures to do it”
Kayak Holbox’s mangroves at sunrise for flamingos, crocodiles, rays, and birds on a calm three-hour nature trip.
“Despite challenging circumstances (common on Holbox in the rain season), Diego made sure we got to the location safely and on time. The kayaking itself was wonderful, sunrise, wildlife (including different groups of beautiful flamengos, a crocodile and many bird species) and total peace. Diego made the difference but a helpful, relaxed and very informative approach!”
Explore Holbox by boat with Yalahau Lagoon, Isla Pasión, bird habitats, swimming stops, hotel pickup, and a bilingual guide for $41.76.
“This was a really nice activity and a great way to explore three beautiful places 🏝️. Emanuel was an excellent guide—attentive, friendly, and always making sure we had a great experience. He even helped us take photos 📸 to capture our memories from the tour. Miguel did a great job navigating the boat, making the trip smooth and enjoyable ⛵. A special highlight was that we were lucky enough to encounter dolphins along the way! 🐬 We got to approach them, watch them up close, and take some amazing photos. One thing to note is that we didn’t go to Isla Pájaros as advertised, since it was closed off for…”
Kayak under Holbox stars to Punta Mosquito, then swim with glowing plankton. Get practical advice on timing, moonlight, safety, guides, and value.
“Johnny was an exceptional guide. He’s very patient, taught us the basics of kayaking quickly and was very knowledgeable about the bioluminescence and the area. The experience was phenomenal, the sky full of stars was also unforgettable. I highly recommend this excursion!”
Paddle into Holbox’s dark sea to see glowing plankton, starry skies, and a sandbar stop on this guided 1.5-hour kayak tour.
“Remerciements à notre guide Diego ( assisté de Eric) qui ont été formidables.”
Paddle Holbox’s mangrove reserve at sunrise, spot flamingos and crocodiles, and enjoy hotel pickup, gear, snacks, and a local guide for $49.
“Carlos was fantastic! So knowledgeable on the mangroves and wildlife that live there. Expertly guided and so keen to ensure we saw a salt water crocodile, which we did, both of which from a safe distance. Would highly recommend.”
Kayak under Holbox stars, swim with glowing plankton, and learn about the night ecosystem on a 1.5-hour guided tour for $44.
“was a truly amazing experience not to be missed. Only downside was guide didn't translate everything for us so felt as though we missed out on bits of interesting information which Spanish speakers got all of”
Review the private Holbox boat tour to Punta Mosquito, Yalahau cenote, and Passion Island, with birdwatching, swimming, and flexible timing.
“A wonderful morning! We departed at 8:00 and had the cenote all to ourselves. Willey, our guide, was very informative and shared from his life growing up on Holbox. We loved the birds and iguana on Isla Passion. To top it off, we were dropped off at the pier next to our hotel, Casa las Tortugas!”
Kayak under Holbox stars, walk a glowing sandbar, and swim among bioluminescent plankton on this two-hour night tour.
“It's a beautiful show and Victor is a great guide”
Kayak Holbox’s quiet mangroves to spot crocodiles, flamingos, rays, and birds in a small group with hotel pickup and gear included.
“I went on the sunrise kayak tour on 31 March 2025 and enjoyed it. I was contacted the evening before the trip to confirm pickup time and what to bring. In the morning I was picked up on time and the trip was for just myself so I shared a kayak with the friendly guide. It was a nice tranquil time to visit the mangroves and I saw various birds, a young crocodile age about 6 months and an interesting large crab. I enjoyed the experience.”
Review of Holbox’s shared bioluminescence kayak tour, with practical advice on price, guides, conditions, swimming, transport, and what to expect.
“We had a great night with MiMi. she gave us a good knowledge on not only the bioluminescent experience but also on Isla Holbox history and other activities you can do!”
Swim with whale sharks from Isla Holbox, then snorkel Cabo Catoche, enjoy ceviche, and return after a full seven-hour Gulf adventure.
“My boyfriend and I had the most bad ass day ever!!! Pedro, our Captain kept everyone safe and well fed. Our guide was also a very knowledgeable older gentleman who is so well versed in everything Whale Shark that it was like an outdoor classroom!! We highly recommend this tour company 🇲🇽🇺🇸🎯👏”
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