Holbox is a quiet and paradisiacal island, with a peculiar magic and life thanks to its people, streets, beautiful sea, and a feeling of freedom. Holbox is the perfect spot to avoid running into thousands of tourists on the beach, and they want to have the opportunity to enjoy a practically empty, relaxing, and beautiful beach. Holbox is an ideal place to rest and just let yourself flow. Holbox will surprise you; it is highly recommended to disconnect and forget about stress. Here’s a list of the top 5 Holbox Island tours you can’t miss.
Holbox Day Trip from Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya
This Holbox tour will pick you up from your hotel in Playa del Carmen. It includes round transportation in an air-conditioned van, a light lunch, refreshments, and water. Your professional guide will provide commentary, so you’ll have an enhanced experience during your tour. You will arrive at the beautiful port of Chiquila, where you’ll board a private boat and navigate the wonders of this natural reserve. You’ll visit the Bird Sanctuary on Passion Island and swim in the natural pool “Las Nubes.” Visit the colorful fishing village and end your day with a delicious dinner. This is the top-rated tour that you must experience if you’re staying in Playa del Carmen and want to take a day trip to Holbox.
Bioluminescence Experience in Holbox
Bioluminescence is a beautiful natural phenomenon in which small organisms in the sea produce light through chemical processes, with which beaches are spotted with tiny glowing lights. The best time of the year to observe this natural spectacle is in June, July, August, and September. Ideally, the night you visit the beach is not a full moon. The darker the sand, the better. The tour picks you up in a golf cart and takes you to the best beaches to enjoy this beautiful phenomenon and lasts around 3-hours. This is a top-rated tour and a unique experience that you cannot miss.
Private Boat to visit Holbox surroundings
This excellent experience where you’ll discover the surroundings of Isla Holbox during an exciting and relaxing private boat tour that takes you to the refreshing waters of Yalahau, a natural spring. More than the natural water source, you’ll be impressed with the fauna from the mangrove. Then, explore the colorful landscape of the amazing Birds Island, which is the nesting place for more than 35 different species of birds, including pelicans, cormorants, gulls, and frigates. Because this is a private tour, flexibility is on your side. Tour operator can pick you up from Cancun, Tulum or Playa del Carmen and it’s programmed to last most of the day.
Kayak Experience in the Mangroves of Holbox Island
Enjoy a private tour through the mangroves with a knowledgeable tour guide. You’ll navigate in a kayak through the mangroves of Holbox, a place that houses different types of endemic and migratory birds. You’ll find the American flamingo, osprey, chocolatiers, herons, and plovers. It also houses other species such as crocodiles, boas, insects, crustaceans, fish, microorganisms, etc. You’ll enjoy your visit to this magical place since, and have it practically for yourself. Kayaking is the only way to enjoy this ecosystem so crucial to Holbox and the planet.
Magic Island, Holbox Tour
This is a unique experience and an amazing adventure you’ll never forget. Visit two magical islands and one cenote in a full-day tour. If you want to enjoy nature and spend time relaxing and absorbing this magical place, this is the perfect tour for you. You’ll find the most crystal-clear water in blue hues and white sand in Holbox Island.
Holbox is the perfect spot for anyone looking to get away from the crowds of other popular destinations and the hustle and bustle of large cities. Find a hammock hanging over the shallow waters with the undisturbed sound of nature and spend a relaxing day on this charming island. This tour includes a light lunch, free time in Holbox, round transportation, life jackets to use in the cenote and bottled water, and other refreshments in the boat.
Holbox is a great little island with a laid-back beach vibe. Choose the right tour for you and enjoy visiting this stunning destination in the Mexican Caribbean.
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