Holbox Island Day Tour: Visit Yum Balam Nature Reserve and Enjoy Lunch
4.3
200 Ratings
Playa del Carmen

Discover the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of Holbox Island on a day trip from the Riviera Maya. Take a boat ride on a lagoon, explore the Yum Balam Nature Reserve, and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Holbox Island - Embark on a day excursion to Holbox Island, complete with hotel pick-up from selected locations in the Riviera Maya. Explore the abundant wildlife of the Yum Balam Nature Reserve on a guided boat journey with a native fisherman. Stop by Isla Pasin and search for indigenous fauna, followed by a dining experience at a regional eatery.

Navigate the Yum Balam Nature Reserve, home to over 300 species of birds in their natural habitat. Keep an eye out for eagles, cormorants, flamingos, and ducks as you make your way through a lagoon to Isla Pasin.

Proceed to Holbox Island’s primary harbor for a brief tour. Savor a scrumptious meal at a local restaurant, accompanied by a soft drink or water. Enjoy some leisure time to wander through the fishing village or unwind on the sandy shores before your return to your lodging.

What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Lunch provided
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guided tour
What's Not Included
  • Conservation tax 540 Mexican pesos per person
Location
Coco Bongo
08:00
Cancellation Policy

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

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Mariaap3575pe
Mar 24, 2024
Amazing - The trip to Holbox was wonderful. I loved our Tour guide The ”big G“. He was so positive and made us laugh all the time.. such an amazing experience. Thank you very much ♥️♥️♥️
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652auric
Mar 15, 2024
Holbox paradise island - It’s such a tiny and beautiful island , white sand beach and nice food you must visit village , a great one day adventure with Arthur guide thanks
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34charlesa
Feb 25, 2024
Gernado made this an unforgettable experience. - Our guide Gernado was amazing from the beginning to the end, he made this experience an event that I would never forget. Thank you very much
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Roving58155610042
Dec 2, 2023
Holbox - Jonathan, the best guide ever. We went to Holbox and that was amazing. Thanks for the tour and show us the Beatiful of the Agujero Negro.
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Dami
Feb 26, 2024
Lovely family trip to Holbox - Genero was a lovely tour guide, recommended a great place for icecream and we had such a good time. Usually not a fan of all day trips as they can drag, but this one didn't. It was a shame we couldn't visit Punta Mosquito, but that was no one's fault as the weather had been an issue. The only thing I would say is that the food wasn't amazing and there were so many yummy places to eat on Isla Holbox. It would have been nice if there was also a package which was offered without the food option as well so people could wonder around.
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Eduardo_a
Feb 19, 2024
First 2024 Trip - Get the VIP treatment and make sure to take a change of clothes. All the stops will have you taking pictures and having a great time. Our tour gave us a great experience at every stop and plenty of time to enjoy the scenery. Although Holbox had just had a storm give it a pulling of ears, it was still nice to enjoy. Great company and awesome tour guide.
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429angelicaj
Oct 19, 2023
Safety disregarded - The pick up was late, so the driver was going very fast, disregarding safety. Other than that it was great. The boat ride was very fast also, don’t know if it is customary.
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Bpatrick32
Feb 13, 2024
Not the wow we were expecting - Our tour could have been better if the tour guide would have engaged with the group . The sites we visited were just ok and did not provide the wow factor. Most of the day was spent in the van transporting to Holbox. It was 2hr 20 minutes one way. The lunch at the restaurant was just ok. The options were fish only. My review is not a reflection on the owner of the company but an overview of our experience.
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Kim
Feb 12, 2024
Could have been better - While the views were very nice our tour would have been better iif our guide would have engaged with our group. We were very uninformed and were only reminded of what time to be back to the meeting place. Being from Florida the views were not as spectacular but we did enjoy the Cenote. Our money unfortunately was not well spent on the excursion.
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Eric_f
Feb 29, 2024
Buyer beware! - This trip is overrated and not worth the money, buyer beware! First thing, make sure you notice the 540 pesos per person surcharge that is located with what is included but has a little x next to it so it is not. This was the first bad surprise. The bus was a rinky dink little bus with bad shocks. I've seen better colectivo buses than this thing.first we had to stop for gas. Then the drive was a harrowing 2 hour drive at very fast speeds. You would think the driver thought it was a race as his mission was to pass every vehicle he encountered. The boat to the island is a small fishing boat and not the ferry. If there is wind and waves, you are in for quite a ride. The meal was just ok in what looked like someones house. The island is nice with nice bars and restaurants. The ride back home was another race drive home. Definitely not worth what we paid. By the way, that tax, they want it in cash, so imagine where that money is going. Driver had maui jim sunglasses, need i say more .
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