Playa del Carmen · HOLBOX ISLAND TOURS
49 tours reviewed
Out of 49 Holbox island tours from Playa del Carmen, these 15 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and what makes each different are all below, so you can decide in five minutes and get back to the beach.
Holbox Yum Balam Reserve Classic Boat Tour: 3-hour reserve cruise with birdwatching, optional Yalahau freshwater swim, and calm sandbar time.
“Thank you for our guide Villey. That was amazing experience, thank you for sharing about life in Holbox. Higly recommended!”
Holbox night snorkeling turns plankton into neon. Small group, wetsuits included, and lunar timing helps you avoid full moon nights.
“Really good experience! Javier was a perfect guide and we loved the explanation of the stars and the bioluminescentie in the water. The wetsuits that they offer are a big plus, as it prevents you from the mosquitos. Highly recommend this tour!”
Holbox full-day tour from Riviera Maya: Secret Beach sandbars, Isla Pasión, Yalahau cenote swim, lunch, boat ride and pickup.
“The trip was excellent from start to finish. Excellent guide and transportation was clean and comfortable. Kicked off with a speedboat ride from Chiquilá to a breathtaking sandbank stretching for miles, complete with a flamboyance of flamingos. Fab food on the boat with plenty drinks. Next up, cruising through mangroves where crocodiles (and a few other bitey things) made an appearance. Strolled through the colourful streets and beachside paths of Holbox- muddy lanes, vibrant buildings, and the most laid-back vibes. Wrapped up the adventure with a refreshing dip in a freshwater cenote. Completely in love with today.”
Holbox whale shark snorkeling with expert guide, morning breakfast, fresh ceviche, Cabo Catoche snorkeling, and Santa Paula beach swim.
“Eric was excellent guide. We got on one whale shark and everyone got a close up experience. Also saw mating sea turtles and dolphins. We also had time for snorkeling and beach time. Fresh cerviche on the boat.”
Full-day Holbox trip from Playa del Carmen with a Yum Balam boat ride, Isla Pasión wildlife stops, lunch, and time to explore Holbox.
“We had a great time! Our driver was informative, knowledgeable and very friendly. He truly enhanced our experience!”
Non-stop shared shuttle from Cancun Airport to Chiquila port for Holbox, with scheduled departures, clear pickup points, and luggage limits.
“If going to Chiquila, this IS the best! Our flight was delayed for 5 hours and they kept in constant communication, and adjusted to accommodate us w a very nominal charge. We were in danger of missing the last ferry to our final location and because of Holbox Shittle flexibility and responsiveness we made it!”
Three Islands boat tour from Holbox with hotel pickup. Wildlife watching, beach time, and Yalahau cenote access in 3.5 hours.
“We really enjoyed our tour with Daniella! She was an excellent guide. We never felt rushed and all of the sights were beautiful. We even were lucky enough to see a flamingo off in the distance!”
Kayak Holbox at night to Punta Mosquito for bioluminescent plankton, sandbanks walks, and star spotting, with convenient pickup.
“The host was fab, unique experience, would recommend. Good for families, friends, couples and very peaceful.”
Night kayak on Holbox for glowing plankton, stargazing, and a sandbank stop. Includes guide, kayak, and select pickup.
“Das Glitzern im Wasser sah magisch aus. Es war sehr cool nachts über den Ozean zu paddeln. Allerdings ist es zu empfehlen eventuell Wasserschuhe anzuziehen, da man durch den du dunklen Sand läuft was beängstigend sein kann wenn etwas auf dem Boden ist 😅 Ist zu empfehlen :)”
Sunrise kayak through Holbox mangroves with pickup, snacks, and wildlife spotting, including flamingos and possible crocodiles, in 3 hours.
“Best tour and guides in the whole of Mexico. We even spotted 2 crocodiles! Would recommend to anyone visiting the island. Big thank you to Gustavo and Diego.”
Holbox boat tour from Cancun or Puerto Morelos with lunch, Secret Beach sandbars, Isla Pasión walks, and a swim at Yalahau cenote.
“Kokonaisuus oli hyvä ja aikaa oli riittävästi eri kohteissa. Ruoka oli hyvää, mutta voisi mainita et ruokailu tapahtuu veneessä, sillä siinä voi tulla huono olo. Tekisin retken uudelleenkin”
Holbox night kayaking with stargazing in low light, then swimming in neon-blue plankton. Includes downtown pickup, 1.5 hours.
“Wow!! We had such a wonderful time and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Holbox to create a memory that won’t be forgotten. Our guides were lovely and knowledgable. We were picked up from our hotel as it was on the way. We were given double kayaks which took a bit to get the hang of but caused much laughter (and competition in our teen sons!) by everyone. Not to give too much away but when we arrived at the area with the bioluminescence we saw so much and were given lots of time to learn about it and enjoy it. Our guide also came across a horseshoe crab which…”
Private Cancun Airport to Holbox transfer with ferry tickets and island taxi. Clear meeting points, fast pickup, smooth island arrival.
“I was fortunate enough to have Jose De la Cruz as my driver from Cancun airport to my destination, and also on my return to the airport, a two hour drive each way. He was a great driver and took very good care of me. He was very proRead more”
Private Holbox boat tour: bird islands, a freshwater swim at Yalahau Lagoon, and flamingos on Passion Island with a naturalist guide.
“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…”
Kayak Holbox at night for bioluminescent plankton and stargazing, with hotel pickup, sandbank walks, and a 2-hour guided tour.
“Overall a good experience to learn about and see the bioluminescent algae! Tour guide was lovely and very knowledgable. We got picked up and taken to the beach near mosquito point, kayaked out to the split and then swam with the algae. One note to say would the taxi for 5 meant that 2 of us were in the trailer part of a golf cart - this was fine for us, but wouldn’t be for everyone! It was priced a little high for what you got for your money compared to other longer tours that include food, drinks etc.”
