Venture off the beaten path on a boat tour to enjoy the beauty and wildlife of Holbox Island Mexico. Swim in a cenote and visit the Island of Passion.
On this Holbox Island Mexico Boat Tour, escape the beaten path to enjoy the natural beauty of Mexico. You’ll find Holbox Island (“Black Hole” in Mayan) to the northwest of Cancun. It is only 26 miles (42 km) long, but is home to thousands of flamingos, pelicans, and other wildlife. In addition to Holbox, you’ll also get to visit the Island of Passion, Punta Mosquito, and the Yalahau Cenote. Come enjoy a day observing wildlife, swimming, and relaxing on the beach!
After pickup at your hotel at either 6:30 am or 7:30 am (depending on hotel location), you will make your way towards Holbox Island. Along the way, your guide will tell you about the plan for the day and you will have breakfast.
Once you arrive to Chiquilá, you will enjoy a 3-hour boat tour which starts by visiting the Yalahau Cenote. There, you’ll be able to swim in its clear waters. After that, you will visit the Island of Passion and admire nesting birds, then go to Punta Mosquito, where you can see flocks of pink flamingos.
In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Next, you’ll have free time to swim and sunbathe on the beach. After that, you will walk with your guide through the center of Holbox to the port. Finally, you will take a boat to return to Chiquilá and a car to make it back to Playa del Carmen by about 18:00-18:30 pm.