Private Boat: Holbox Island Hopping- Visit Birds, Passion & Yalahau Spring
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86 Ratings
Holbox
Embark on a private boat tour to explore the stunning surroundings of Isla Holbox. Visit Birds Island, Passion Island, and Yalahau Spring for a memorable experience of bird watching, picturesque landscapes, and a refreshing swim in natural spring waters.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Isla Pajaros - Isla Pajaros (Bird Island): a small island off the coast of Isla Holbox which is famous for its variety of bird species. Depending on the time of year you visit, different species of birds will be there for you to watch. A birdwatcher’s paradise and a true spectacle of nature!
  • Yalahau Lagoon - Yalahau: this cenote (fresh water sinkhole), according to the legend, was used by old pirates and fishermen as a fresh water supply. Now you can swim in the crystal clear water that rejuvenates and refreshes all visitors.
  • Isla de la Pasión - Passion Island: this island, also known to be the home of many birds allows you to watch different species as they feed and breed. Throughout most of the year, you’ll be able to see pink flamingos in the shallow, colorful waters.
What's Included
  • Boat transportation.
  • Expert guide (English or Spanish-speaking)
  • Water.
  • Binoculars.
What's Not Included
  • Food
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover the surroundings of Isla Holbox during a short and relaxing private boat tour. Visit Isla Pajaros (Birds Island), which is the nesting place for more than 35 different species of birds including pelicans, cormorants, gulls and frigates. Then, explore the multicolored landscape of Passion Island before enjoying a rejuvenating swim in the refreshing waters of Yalahau, a natural spring. As it is private, flexibility is on your side.

Location
VIP Holbox
Avenida Caleta
We will meet at our main office located one block from the main ferry that arrives to Holbox. It's a small yellow house.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(86 Ratings)
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Raet2016
Apr 14, 2024
An Excellent Customized Boat Tour - We were greeted at the cute little yellow house and even though we were early, we left within 10 minutes of our arrival. Willy was our guide - he was English speaking. As this was a private tour, we told Willy we were really mostly interested in bird watching. Willy was very knowledgeable about the area as well as birds (we were very lucky!). Willy and the boat driver were an amazing team. I would highly recommend. On a side note, we got to see a very rare green pigmy kingfisher! I think that was the highlight of Willy's day too!
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Alyssa_m
Apr 8, 2024
A Highlight of Our Trip To Holbox - We had an incredible time on our boat trip with Gustavo Dos and Jorge. We were out for over three hours, and they really gave us as much time as we wanted to spend at each stop during the tour. Both were so knowledgable about all of the wildlife we encountered and we walked away from the trip having learnt so much more about the island than when we started. We saw over 20 different types of birds, including pink flamingos! We even saw a crocodile basking in the sun (from far enough away). We would 100% recommend VIP Holbox and any of their tours or guides to someone visiting the island. The team there is kind, knowledgable, and passionate about this special island. We're so glad we booked this trip.
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Monique_g
Mar 27, 2024
Wildlife galore! - We had a great day with our guide and were able to see flamingos, iguanas, dolphins, rays and all sorts of other wildlife. We loved swimming in the fresh waters of Yalahau and exploring Punta Mosquito. Memories for a lifetime.
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Inspiration238053
Mar 19, 2024
3 Island Tour - This boat trip was great. Our tour guide Eddie showed us pink flamingos, swimming dolphins, and many other different types of birds and marine animals. We even swam in a fresh water spring. I would highly recommend this trip.
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Michelle_l
Mar 7, 2024
Worth it! - A great way to experience Isla Holbox and the surrounds. Eddie was our Captain, he was welcoming, had a wealth of knowledge and was happy for us to explore in our own time. Highly recommend for those who want to tour without large groups. Thanks Eddie for a great day!
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Brian_w
Feb 1, 2024
Fantastic boat tour! - We had a great time! Jorge was a great captain and Valerie was a fantastic guide. My girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. VIP was a great company to work with before and after! I would highly recommend!
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Tyler_h
Jan 19, 2024
A Memorable Experience We Won’t Forget - Willy was an amazing tour guide from start to finish. He was friendly, knowledgeable & caring and made sure it was a special day for the two of us. He took us to the most beautiful spots and it was so worth it. We learned a lot and experienced a lot of beautiful things Holbox has to offer. I would 100% recommend booking a trip with Willy and VIP Holbox. You won’t regret it!
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Christopher_c
Jan 3, 2024
Great and diverse tour - All three places were beautiful and different. Our guide and captain were very nice and helpful. They were also very flexible with how time was spent at each of the 3 places. We even made an additional stop to see some dolphins! Recommended!
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Lizad976
Nov 25, 2023
Peaceful and beautiful - Our guide Eric (now I'm second guessing myself, was it eddie) was incredible! Our private boat tour was really great and tranquilo :)
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260ingam
Oct 17, 2023
Great time! - Had an amazing time. Gustavo was our tour guide and he did a 10/10 job! Would recommend this company and Gustavo to anyone visiting Holbox.
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