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Holbox Tour of Caribbean Sea! Round Transportation from Cancun

About this experience

This wonderful adventure waits for you. Visit two magical islands and one cenote in a full day. If you want to run away from the city and spend time just relaxing, this is the perfect tour for you. Holbox is an island in the north of the yucatan peninsula with blue water and white sand.

Holbox is the perfect spot for anyone desiring to get away from the crowd and the loud cities, hamaces hanging over the shallow waters with the undisturbed sound of nature is what you can expect in a casual day on this little island.

Also, we offer you box lunch, free time in Holbox, round transportation, life jackets in the cenote, bottled water & beer in the boat.

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  • Duration: 13 hr

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Holbox Tour of Caribbean Sea! Round Transportation from Cancun
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour13 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 13 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • 1 beer and 1 water at during the boat ride
  • Entrance cenote Yalahau (Lifejacket in the cenote included)
  • 1 Dish to choose at the restaurant
  • Box lunch (juice, sandwich, fruit)
  • Visit to Isla Pasion
  • Swim time at Punta Mosquito Beach
  • Free time at Holbox
  • Round trip transportation (only from Cancun)

Not included

  • Does not include beverages in the restaurant
  • Tips
  • Preservation tax of 6 USD per person

Itinerary and highlights

Just 30 minutes away from Holbox is the Yalahau water hole, where its crystal clear waters will surprise you. A mystical place where according to the legends you will feel that you will rejuvenate when you immerse yourself in its depths.

Get on the boat and contemplate Holbox Island and its colorful buildings, you will arrive at the port of Holbox in time to have lunch at a restaurant on the beach. Next, take a tour of the island to take pictures of the beauty of all the places you will see on the way. End your visit with a walk around Pasión Island to enjoy its shallow waters and marvel at its white-sand beaches, where the sun's rays color the water a surprising turquoise blue.

The Isla de la Passion or Isla Pájaros, enjoy the view of the incredible sandbanks. In Isla Pájaros you can enjoy the great variety of birds that live there. Stop at the sandbars, a pristine beach with white sand and crystal clear waters

Punta Mosquito is one of the most famous spots in Holbox, the waters at the beach are shallow and crystal clear. The sand is clean and white, making it a gorgeous place

Meeting and pickup information

  • Meeting points for travelers that are in downtown hotels and airbnb's or any location that we can't reach: Cancun Meeting Point: in front of the lobby at Oasis Smart in Tulum Avenue The pick up time is set acording to your location, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as posible, otherwise we will be not be able to provide the service

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Altustours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
  • Use biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
  • Does not include Preservation tax of 6 USD per person

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 13 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Meeting points for travelers that are in downtown hotels and airbnb's or any location that we can't reach:

Cancun Meeting Point: in front of the lobby at Oasis Smart in Tulum Avenue

The pick up time is set acording to your location, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as posible, otherwise we will be not be able to provide the service
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–10; Adult tickets: age 11+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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