Mangroves Paddling Tour: Explore Wildlife and Landscapes on a Guided Journey
4.7
16 Ratings
Holbox
Embark on a thrilling mangroves paddling tour to explore stunning landscapes, encounter diverse wildlife, and indulge in birdwatching. Choose between beginner or experienced routes, and enjoy a round transfer, water, and snacks.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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HolboXtreme - For 3 or 5 hours, paddle through the mangrove channels and feel the close encounter with nature.
Bird watching is the main attraction: flamingos, herons, egrets, ibis, storks, frigates and many more in beautiful landscapes, and with a little luck we will also see crocodiles.
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water provided.
- Snacks included.
What's Not Included
- All Fees and Taxes for $6
Additional Information
Paddle through the mangroves where the landscapes and the wild life are the main attractions. Choose between 2 options, a 3 hours / 8km guided tour for begginers and enjoy the birdwatching (flamingos, ospreys, ibis, herons, egrets and much more). The first part is a 1km trip close to the sandbar, then you’ll go to the entrance (Rio Kuka) to start a 6km circuit into the hearth of the mangroves channels. At the middle of the circuit there’s a break for hydratation. At this point you can choose to head back or continue through the experienced kayakers route (5km more), paddling until the end of the chanels where are a beautiful unspoiled beach, Playa Woow. Both options includes a round transfer from your hotel, water and snacks. The pink flamingos normally visit the island during Summer-Winter time.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recomendes for people with overweight
Location
HolboXtreme
Calle Paseo Kuka
We´re on the beach at the end of Paseo Kuka, after the Hotel Las Nubes.
Please be here 15 minutes before starting time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(16 Ratings)
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Catherine_l
Dec 31, 2022
Great time! - We saw 2 crocodiles; tons of birds and the peace and quiet. Alberto was great and so friendly. Would recommend especially if you like birds, animals, and kayaking.
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Miles_m
Jul 26, 2022
A tour worth taking - We had a magical time, learned something new, and got some exercise. Our guide was as entertaining as he was informative.
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Cnnhalifaxns
Apr 29, 2022
✨Magical mangrove tour ✨ - Serene and private wildlife paddle with a huge variety of bird species, plus a prehistoric horseshoe crab, manta rays, and an alligator🐊
Our guide David was very knowledgeable and kind.
I would highly recommend for nature lovers!
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Alannah_g
Mar 22, 2022
AMAZING - This tour was amazing! David is a wonderful tour leader--so knowledgeable and passionate about the local ecosystem. Be prepared to kayak for a while, but the tour leaders were always checking in and open to taking breaks when anyone needed. Wear lots of sunscreen. We saw lots of cool wildlife--crocodiles, sting rays, and so many beautiful birds.
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Barbarawillems
Jan 26, 2022
Very nice Kayaktour ! quite with no people in the Mangroves ! only the sound of nature ! - We had a very nice kayaktour in the mangroves.
Entering the mangroves at 9am when everybody gets out on that time ! So we were all alone with our guide David ! Very quite tour, relaxing with the sounds of nature !
I would recommend it to everybody !
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Romy1989_2019
Sep 20, 2019
Beautiful - We did the Kayak tour with the owner of the company. Just him and me and my girlfriend.
Kayaking through the mangroves is really beautifull. We saw a croc and a lot of flammingo's and other birds.
When kayaking in those mangroves you experience real nature and peacefullnes.
My girlfriend and I shared a two person kayak. It's a three hour tour. If you focus on the technique of kayaking it's not so difficult. Take some suncream and a hat and a shirt to protect you from the sun.
For the rest enjoy!
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Mariatarrigunaga
Apr 22, 2019
Amazing experience. - It was beautiful. The whole tour was jaw dropping. The service and attention provided were perfect. We'd love to come back and take it again! Arnoldo is a phenomenal guide...
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Thebackmans
Mar 16, 2023
Great tour! No pick up or drop off. - Very informative, worth the trip. Best kayak tour I’d you like nature.
Would give it a 5 star but they say they drip you back at your hotel but they don’t. Expectation setting was off but still a great tour.
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Elchaco
Sep 19, 2022
Calm and Serene - We booked this tour because I wanted to get a closer look at nature and the flamingos that are said to be out there. For starters, our guide arrived almost 45 minutes late, we got started on our tour and saw a few birds but nothing else. On our way back, the tide was high and the water was coming in towards the river, making it difficult to advance. The serenity of kayaking alone through the mangroves was super cool, I just wouldn't pay again when I could just rent a kayak and do it on my own.
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Anja
Apr 9, 2019
Mangroves on Holbox - It’s Okay - The tour was okay, but not that impressive. We could see two little crocodiles but no flamingos. You need to habe strong arms, the paddling is really hard when it’s windy, but makes fun nevertheless.
For bad, we paid more on TripAdvisor than we would have paid directly at Holboxtreme, so better book it on the island and not via TripAdvisor.
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