Holbox Day Trip

Escape to Holbox, an island in northern Quintana Roo within the Yum Balam protected area: calm-water beaches, sandy car-free streets and a fishing village. Reached by ferry from Chiquilá.

  • No transport
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  • Nature
  • Holbox Island

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About this tour

  • Taxes & fees includedThe price you see is the price you pay. No surprises at the gate.
  • Instant confirmationMobile voucher by email as soon as you pay.
  • Book 24 h aheadThat’s the notice we need to confirm your place.

What you’ll do

Full day on Isla Holbox, inside the Yum Balam Flora and Fauna Protection Area
Road trip from Cancun to Chiquilá (about 2 hours) and crossing to the island (about 25 minutes)
Professional bilingual guide
One dish and one drink at a restaurant on the island
White-sand beaches on an island with practically no cars
Tolls and parking included

What to expect

Holbox is a paradise in the north of Quintana Roo, inside the Yum Balam Flora and Fauna Protection Area. It is known for its beautiful white-sand beaches and the calm of an island where cars are practically absent.

Getting there means a road trip from Cancun to the port of Chiquilá, about 2 hours away, followed by a ferry crossing of about 25 minutes. On Holbox the streets are sand, and you get around on foot, by bike or by golf cart, which also works as a taxi.

Highlights include Punta Mosquito, an untouched beach on the north side of the island where, with luck, you can spot flamingos and pelicans, and Playa Holbox, in the center, with restaurants and services. Don't miss a souvenir photo at the Holbox letters.

After a day at the beach, try the local seafood restaurants; many overlook the sea and others are in the village center. If you love pizza, this is where you can find lobster pizza!

If you like fishing, Cabo Catoche is the place: head out by boat and fish at your own pace. And if you travel between May and September, it's whale shark season, an activity booked separately.

There is no doubt Holbox is one of the most beautiful islands in Mexico. Take lots of pictures of its street art and don't miss a thing the island has to offer.

What’s included

  • Professional bilingual guides
  • Bottled water and cooler
  • Entrance to the Island
  • A Dish and a drink at the restaurant
  • Parking fees and tolls

Not included

  • Whale shark swim (separate activity, May to September only)
  • Boat trips to nearby islets or Cabo Catoche
  • Golf cart or bike rental
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Tips

Itinerary

  1. 8:00 am · Pickup at your hotel
  2. Road trip to the port of Chiquilá (about 2 hours)
  3. Crossing to Isla Holbox (about 25 minutes)
  4. Tour and free time on the island with your guide: beach and village
  5. Meal at a restaurant on the island (one dish and one drink)
  6. Crossing back to Chiquilá and ride to your hotel (total duration: about 12 hours)

Good to know

  • Book 24 h aheadThat’s the notice we need to confirm your place.

What to bring

  • Swimsuit
  • A change of clothes
  • Towel
  • Sunglasses
  • Biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent
  • Hat or cap
  • Water shoes
  • Cash for extras, golf cart or bike rental, and tips
  • Waterproof camera (optional)

Restrictions and requirements

  • Minimum age: 3 years
  • Participants must be able to swim
  • Not recommended for people with respiratory or back problems
  • Visitor cars are not allowed on the island: you get around on foot, by bike or by golf cart
  • Whale sharks are only seen in season (May to September) and are not part of this tour

We run this tour

We run it with our own team. Your voucher arrives by email as soon as you pay, and you can message us on WhatsApp before and after.

Certified INAH guides and drivers from our own fleet. The same people who meet you at the airport.

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Common questions

Is hotel pick-up included?
No. Transport isn’t included with any option: you make your own way there.
How far ahead do I need to book?
Book at least 24 hours ahead: that’s the notice we need to confirm your place.