Full Day Excursion to the Best of Holbox From Riviera Maya
4.6
12 Ratings
Playa del Carmen
Embark on a full-day excursion to Holbox, the paradise in the north of Mexico. Discover its stunning beaches, diverse marine life, and picturesque streets. Relax in the crystal clear waters of Laguna Yalahau.
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Holbox Island - Free time on Holbox Island.
  • Isla De La Pasion - Bird watching and walk on the Island
  • Punta Mosquito - Free time to eat and swim.
  • Yalahau Lagoon - Swimming and free time in Ojo de Agua / Laguna
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Balance $700 Mxn per person for: admissions, rent, taxes and maritime transportation.
Additional Information

Hol Box, the epitome of paradise, is nestled in the far north of Q. Roo, Mexico. It’s globally recognized as a protected haven for creatures like Whale Sharks and Manta rays, along with numerous other species. The area also boasts a colorful diversity of birds, including flamingos, pelicans, and frigatebirds, who reside or visit throughout the year.

Embark on a boat journey to explore its tranquil, heavenly beaches enveloped by majestic natural landscapes and expansive sandbars.

Savor your free time strolling along the island’s charming streets, admiring its murals, or soaking in its beaches. Relish a handpicked menu paired with a refreshing beverage of the day. Revitalize and refuel yourself in the pristine waters of Laguna Yalahau.

  • Activity recommended for over 5 years of age.
  • Alcoholic beverages not allowed for minors
Location
Plaza las Perlas
Avenida Constituyentes
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(12 Ratings)
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B5151wigloriap
Nov 14, 2023
A great day and a lovely guide - We had a great day. It is a very complete excursion, a boat ride, two virgin beaches, food on a boat and even a swim, we were lucky enough to even see dolphins. It included food, since my boy is allergic, I prepared a diet adapted to him. Our guide Caro, very attentive at all times. we would repeat
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Fcosrez
Oct 23, 2023
Holbox Island - Excellent tour to the island of HolBox, we managed to see several places and Dara and Noé were the best guides. The experience of being in the turquoise sea and complementing it with local food was something extraordinary.
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Marthapm890pi
Oct 20, 2023
Great for the family - The tour guides all treated you like family. It was a beautiful experience. They were all named Carlos and were extremely welcoming and friendly. But the man driving the boat Samuel was so humble and attentive. He made sure we were set the whole time. He was so courteous and patient. My sister has Down syndrome and he was very careful getting her on and off the boat. My son was scratched by some dogs at holbox being playful and he reassuring. If youre lucky to get this team you will have a great excursion. But keep in mind the commuter is 2 hours + both ways. If you’re impatient or can’t sit for long then this may not be for you. Especially with kids keep in mind they will probably get antsy.
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Jorgemayo1
Sep 13, 2023
Holbox 🐊 🦩 🏝️ - Yesterday we took a great excursion to Holbox with the guide Manuel, from here we appreciate his help and kindness. Greetings from Madrid. May Family ❤️
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Atx_heather
May 30, 2022
Holbox Island - This tour was amazing. I highly recommend. The beaches are gorgeous and the sand is so soft. Our guide, Julian, was awesome. We got to see where the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean meet.
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Manuelcg1803wo
Nov 26, 2023
Everything beautiful, except... - All the landscapes were beautiful, unfortunately Holbox was not what I expected given its streets and the mayor's lack of concern in fixing them, but everything else was very good, as I told you in the feedback they gave us, ideally in my opinion it is better to give it more time to Punta Mosquito, Isla de la Pasión or the Cenote and subtract a little more to Holbox.
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Charlesc09
Sep 17, 2023
Holbox Excursion from Riviera Maya - Tour was great! Dara and Noe were excellent. So are the crew onboard. 4 islands in 1 day. 1st two islands are the island hopping. 3rd island is the downtown. 4th island is the springbank water. The boat lunch was excellent. The only downside of this trip is on some island and the dock, you have to pay for washroom. I would recommend not using washroom on the 3rd island. Holbox downtown washroom is dirty, flush don't work, no toilet seats, only get 1 cloth of toilet paper. And cost you 10 pesos to use. Prepare to squat. But besides that, the tour was excellent and the tour guides onboard made you at ease.
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Strucksylver
Jun 27, 2022
Good tour with a recommendation - First of all, Jose (Pepe) and Angel were awesome an tour guide and driver combo. They treated us well and were respectful and courteous. Also, the boat personnel were top-notch as well. They deserve 5/5 stars. The tour itself was good; I rate it 4/5 stars. The tour consists of being driven to the port town and then taking a boat to Pasion Island, then the town of Holbox on Holbox Island, next we went to Punta/Playa Mosquito, and finally to the Water Holr which is on the Mexican mainland. Ratings: Pasion Island: 3/5 stars because it’s literally just a 35-45 minute stop to walk around in water. It’s beautiful clear water that is knee deep high all around, but there is no beach to relax. The island is maybe a city block in size or smaller. Nothing to do there. I recommend for the tour to cut this stop out and provide more time in Holbox or Punta/Playa Mosquito. Holbox town/beaches: 4/5 stars because the waters are beautiful but the beaches are small. Very few places to drop a towel and relax without getting trampled on. It’s actually congested due to the limited beach area to walk on. We ate at Los Peleones restaurant which is a three minute walk to where we get dropped off by the boat. Great food and I’ll do my review on their TripAdvisor page. Considering there is a two-hour limit in Holbox as part of the tour, it’s not really enough time to explore. Playa/Punta Mosquito: 5/5 stars because it’s picture perfect water that is knee/thigh high for hundreds of meters all around. We had about 45 minutes with lunch here. The crew provided us with awesome homemade ceviche and sides which were tasty. There are no buildings here; just some sand and beautiful water. It’s about a 5 minute boat ride from Holbox town and is still part of the Holbox Island. On out boat ride from Holbox town to Playa Mosquito we saw that there are many resorts along the way with very few people walking on the beach. We might stay in this area next time we come back. It looks beautiful and chill, and there is no congestion of people like the beach hotels located next to the Holbox boat docks. Water Hole: 5/5 stars because, even though it was small/medium hole, it was nice to stop and cool off in the freshwater. The water is super cold but refreshing. It was about a 35 minute stop, enough to cool us off. Would I recommend this tour from Playa del Carmen: considering it’s a long drive, probably not. However, if they remove the Pasion Island and provide more time in Holbox or Playa Mosquito, I would say yes. Once again, we got treated well by the staff and they deserve kudos for service.
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