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DifficultyEasy
Age4+
Group sizeMax 15
GuideEnglish / Spanish
What you’ll do on the Discover Holbox: 3-Island Boat Tour with Nature & Local Flavors
This Holbox Island day trip from Cancun combines a boat ride to Isla de la Pasión, a swim at the Yalahau freshwater spring and free time to explore Holbox by bicycle. It is a full-day tour for couples, families and nature lovers who want quiet beaches, birds and local food in one easy outing.
What you'll do
- Get picked up at your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, with a box snack and soda for the road.
- Take a boat ride to Isla de la Pasión, a small island known for bird watching.
- Stop at Yalahau, a natural freshwater spring, for a swim in clear water.
- Sit down to a local lunch with a non-alcoholic drink.
- Ride a bicycle along the paths of Holbox Island, then enjoy free time on the beach at your own pace.
- Ride back to your hotel with our bilingual guide.
Who it's for
This tour is for travelers who want a relaxed day of nature and island life rather than a fast-paced adventure. It suits all fitness levels, and children from age 4 can join. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during transport. If you like birds, calm beaches and a slower pace, Holbox is a good fit. The day mixes boat rides, a swim at the spring and a bike ride, with time to rest on the beach and a local meal in between.
Good to know
- This is a full-day tour with hotel pickup; we confirm your exact pickup time after booking.
- Included: air-conditioned round-trip transport, bilingual guide, boat rides, bicycle use, lunch with a non-alcoholic drink, and a box snack with soda.
- Not included: entrance fee at Yalahau (pay in cash), alcoholic drinks, tips and personal expenses.
- Wear a swimsuit and bring a towel, hat and biodegradable sunscreen.
- The boat rides depend on the weather, so the plan may change if sea conditions are unsafe.
- Guides speak English and Spanish.
- You can book for up to 15 travelers at a time.
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Holbox by bicycle
You get a bicycle to ride around Holbox Island and explore at your own pace.
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Isla de la Pasión
A boat ride takes you to this small island for bird watching.
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Yalahau freshwater spring
You stop at Yalahau, a freshwater spring, for a swim in clear water.
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Local lunch included
Lunch with a non-alcoholic drink is included, plus a box snack and soda.
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Guide and transport
A bilingual guide and air-conditioned round-trip transport are included.
What’s included
In the price
- ✓Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Bilingual guide
- ✓Boat rides
- ✓Bicycle use on Holbox
- ✓Lunch with a non-alcoholic drink
- ✓Box snack and soda
Not included
- ✕Entrance fee at Yalahau (cash)
- ✕Alcoholic drinks
- ✕Tips
- ✕Personal expenses
Pickup from Cancun
Where we pick you up depends on your city. Check yours before booking.
| You’re staying in | Pickup | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cancun | Hotel pickup | Pickup included from your hotel; we confirm the exact time after booking |
Hotel pickup is included for all guests. We confirm your exact pickup time after you book; it is about two hours before the tour starts. Please be ready at your hotel at the confirmed time.
Read this before you book
Send us your accommodation first. Not every address can be reached by our vehicles. Send your hotel or Airbnb to one of our advisors on WhatsApp and they will confirm whether we pick you up at the door or agree a meeting point nearby.
Your pickup time is not the tour start time. They are very different. We collect you well before activities begin, because the drive and the other pickups on the route take time. Your advisor gives you your exact pickup time when your booking is confirmed — go by that time, not by the departure hour shown on this page.
Itinerary
- Hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Drive toward Holbox with a box snack
- Boat ride to Isla de la Pasión
- Bird watching on the island
- Swim at the Yalahau freshwater spring
- Local lunch with a non-alcoholic drink
- Bike ride and free time on Holbox
- Return transport to your hotel
What to bring
SwimsuitTowelHatBiodegradable sunscreenCash for the Yalahau fee, tips and personal expenses
Frequently asked
How long is the Holbox tour?
It is a full-day tour, including the drive from your hotel, boat rides, lunch and free time on Holbox.
Can children join?
Yes. Children from age 4 can join, and infants must sit on an adult's lap during transport.
Do I have to ride a bike?
A bicycle is included so you can explore Holbox at your own pace. The tour suits all fitness levels.
Is lunch included?
Yes. Lunch with a non-alcoholic drink is included, plus a box snack and soda. Alcoholic drinks are not included.
Can I swim on this tour?
Yes. You stop at the Yalahau freshwater spring, where you can swim. Wear a swimsuit and bring a towel.
What extra costs should I expect?
Bring cash for the entrance fee at Yalahau, tips and personal expenses.
Does the tour run in bad weather?
The boat rides depend on the weather, so the plan may change when sea conditions are unsafe.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start time; no refunds within 72 hours. Changes within 24 hours are not accepted.
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