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Boat Tour of Three Islands in Holbox
4.5
185 Ratings
Holbox
A trip to Holbox would be incomplete without this excursion. Explore the enchanting surroundings of Holbox Island on a serene boat journey. Travel to Isla Pájaros, Isla Pasión, and take a dip in the cenote’s pristine waters. This is certainly an opportunity not to be missed.
A trip to Holbox would be incomplete without this excursion. Explore the enchanting surroundings of Holbox Island on a serene boat journey. Travel to Isla Pájaros, Isla Pasión, and take a dip in the cenote’s pristine waters. This is certainly an opportunity not to be missed.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Yalahau Lagoon - Just 30 minutes by boat from Holbox is the Yalahau Cenote (Ojo de Agua), a place with fresh waters that, according to legends, have strange properties, as they say that when submerged in them, people will feel as if they had 10 years less.
Ojo de agua is a large natural pool where fresh water flows, surrounded by plants, trees and…
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Yalahau Lagoon - Just 30 minutes by boat from Holbox is the Yalahau Cenote (Ojo de Agua), a place with fresh waters that, according to legends, have strange properties, as they say that when submerged in them, people will feel as if they had 10 years less.
Ojo de agua is a large natural pool where fresh water flows, surrounded by plants, trees and shrubs, which you can see from the highest point of the viewpoint located here. - Isla De La Pasion - Isla Pasión is a small islet that is 10 minutes from Holbox by boat. It is said that it was the corner of lovers and hence the name. It is the ideal place to enjoy virgin beaches, the sun and the sea; for its calm atmosphere and its tropical adventure space, far from civilization.
- Isla Pajaros - One of the most beautiful and peaceful places that surround Holbox is Isla Pajaros, just 30 minutes away and where you can observe the great variety of birds that inhabit it, many in danger of extinction, for which spaces have been placed dedicated to its protection and conservation. Among the species that you will admire are flamingos, pelicans, ducks and others, all of them in their natural environment and without ties because they are in total freedom.

What's Included
- Lifevest
- Bilingual guide
- Life insurance
- Transportation from your hotel
- Lifevest
- Bilingual guide
- Life insurance
- Transportation from your hotel
What's Not Included
- dropp off not included
- Entrance fees
- dropp off not included
- Entrance fees
Location
P.º Carey 17
Paseo Carey
Whale shark dock.
On one side of bikini bottom bar
(Not the ferry dock)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(185 Ratings)
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Alejandroq892
Jan 19, 2026
Excellent experience! - Very nice walk! If you come to Holbox you have to take it, you know beaches and those places that you can only reach by boat and without very friendly
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Anna_w
Jan 17, 2026
Lovely chilled wildlife tour - A lovely trip to see local birds and mangroves. It was very relaxing and took us to some protected wildlife sites that you can go visit from a tower/plinth to see the birds nesting. The islands are protected due to the species there so it’s mainly for wildlife lovers. Alex, our guide was really informative and passionate about the wildlife. It was great for a chilled few hours seeing the islands by boat.
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Sacarami
Jan 4, 2026
Visit 3 islands of excellent - Manolo our guide with all the knowledge of the island throughout the tour. Very friendly and all the time At the top of the group. Question you were asked 👏🏻👍
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B4623nrmattb
Jan 1, 2026
Great experience, excellent captain - Beautiful boat trip to some lovely spots around Holbox. The weather was a bit windy and the bay was choppy, but Wilbur was an excellent captain and made it very comfortable. Definitely a nice way to see the area and spend a few hours on the water!
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Jessica_j
Dec 28, 2025
Beautiful place - It was a simple boat tour. Nothing really incredible. But, a very easy way to see the islands from a different perspective.
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Gretadahling
Dec 14, 2025
Xtreme Boat Tours is a great value for visiting 3 islands and wildlife/nature preserve near Holbox with option to swim. - We visited 3 islands (starting with Misquito). The day prior to my trip, I was advised that they are currently not doing the cenote b/c admission prices doubled this year. I was given the option to cancel, and I am so glad that I didn’t! Mosquito has a great beach to swim in and lots of bird watching. We saw dolphins on our way to Isla de la Pasion! We were also fortunate to see 5 pink flamingos near Pasion. Our Guide is very knowledgeable, and encouraged us to identify types of birds. This is a 3 hour tour, which is the perfect amount of time. No frills and an incredible experience for the price paid. Water and soda provided. You can bring snacks/beer/etc. Perfect afternoon trip! Xtreme Boat Tours is a great tour company.
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Brenda_s
Dec 6, 2025
Great time - We had a great time! The taxi picked us up without issue. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, clearly has a passion for nature and was excited to answer our questions and share information with us. We saw so many birds and fish, and the boat ride around the island was lovely. No notes, would definitely recommend!
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B-jade62
Nov 17, 2025
On top - Excursion with a really friendly provider, he picks us up from the hotel, we were in small committee it was perfect, I recommend
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Zoe_c
Jan 27, 2026
We didn’t go to one of... - We didn’t go to one of the islands bird island but they didn’t detract from the experience - boat was great, cenote was really good and so was paradise and mosquito islands. Would recommend!
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Arqcarlosr
Dec 23, 2025
NIGHTMARE - If your dream is NOT to sleep, live in an eternal afterlife and see how much the human body endures relentlessly, the center of the island is for you.
Right on the beach is the glorious Bikini Background: a den of altered marijuana, 24/7 hellish music, screaming, desmothering and zero notion that there are other people on the planet.
There are no hours here, no rules and definitely no rest. Trying to sleep is an act of faith.
The noise is constant, the vibe is chaotic and the experience feels like being stuck in a poorly organized festival... but with no way out.
The most effective way to ruin an amazing experience is to stay close by. If you’re one of those who thinks they’re “sure overreacting,” go ahead: stay in the center and find out for yourself.
Honest recommendation: solve your beach party, but if you want to sleep, think or keep your sanity, do not stay in the center.
Final conclusion: if you value rest, peace and your travel experience, do not go to the island.
If your dream is NOT to sleep, live in an eternal afterlife and see how much the human body endures relentlessly, the center of the island is for you.
Right on the beach is the glorious Bikini Background: a den of altered marijuana, 24/7 hellish music, screaming, desmothering and zero notion that there are other people on the planet.
There are no hours here, no rules and definitely no rest. Trying to sleep is an act of faith.
The noise is constant, the vibe is chaotic and the experience feels like being stuck in a poorly organized festival... but with no way out.
The most effective way to ruin an amazing experience is to stay close by. If you’re one of those who thinks they’re “sure overreacting,” go ahead: stay in the center and find out for yourself.
Honest recommendation: solve your beach party, but if you want to sleep, think or keep your sanity, do not stay in the center.
Final conclusion: if you value rest, peace and your travel experience, do not go to the island.
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