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Holbox Island Deluxe Tour, all-day and complete excursion! 1
12 hour Holbox Plus Tour with Cenote Lunch and Transportation 2
12 hour Holbox Plus Tour with Cenote Lunch and Transportation 3
12 hour Holbox Plus Tour with Cenote Lunch and Transportation 4
12 hour Holbox Plus Tour with Cenote Lunch and Transportation 5

Holbox Island Deluxe Tour, all-day and complete excursion!

By Magenta Travel
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$177 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 15h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Escape from the mainland and spend the day discovering the peaceful beauty of Holbox, one of the most charming island destinations in the Mexican Caribbean. This full-day shared tour brings together comfortable transport, a boat adventure, island free time, a refreshing cenote visit, natural landscapes, and lunch by the beach in one complete experience.

The journey begins with pickup from Cancun or the Riviera Maya before travelling to Chiquilá, the gateway to Holbox. Along the way, enjoy a light breakfast box lunch before boarding the boat that will take you into a day surrounded by turquoise water, mangroves, quiet beaches, and island scenery.

Once in Holbox, enjoy free time to relax by the beach and explore the colourful town atmosphere.. The route also includes a visit to Yalahau, where fresh cenote waters offer a beautiful natural pause, and Isla de la Pasión, a peaceful spot for views, photos, mangroves, and coastal scenery before returning to the mainland.

Activity location

  • Cancun
    • Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cancun
    • Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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Holbox Island Deluxe Tour, all-day and complete excursion!

  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 6:00 AM
Price details
AU$113.91 x 1 AdultAU$113.91
Paid at activityAU$63.31
Total
Price is AU$177.22

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to "Punta mosquito"
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to "Isla de la Pasión"
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Certified guides specialised in Holbox island and local culture who will accompany you
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the Cenote “Yalahau”, Swimming is allowed
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Box lunch on the bus (sandwich, fruit, cookie and juice)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick-up in shared transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Exquisite food (1 to choose): Grilled/garlic/breaded/deviled/butter fish fillet, Chicken Milanese.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour (bilingual) and free time to walk and take photos
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round trip from Chiquilá to Holbox, on boat
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to "Holbox island"
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Travel experience provided in panoramic buses and minibuses equipped with air conditioning
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Photos and souvenirs
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    GST (Goods and Services Taxes): 765 MXN per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks at the restaurant

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour involves a lot of walking, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and clothing.
  • The included meal consists of regional dishes served from the à la carte options available for the experience. Please note that the food is provided as part of the standard menu and cannot currently be adjusted for specific diets, dietary restrictions, or special eating requirements.
  • Bringing luggage is only possible when the vehicle assigned to your service has enough space and our team authorises it in advance. Please contact us before your tour if you need to travel with luggage, so we can review your assigned transport and confirm whether it may be accepted. Space is limited, and approval is never guaranteed.
  • Vehicles and seats for group transport are assigned by the operations team based on the availability and organisation of the day. Guests cannot personally choose a specific bus, minibus, or seat online, in person, or with our staff. Although we always try to help travellers ride comfortably, we cannot hold, reserve, or guarantee exact seats or spaces inside a particular vehicle.
  • The times shown in the itinerary refer to the overall duration of each segment, including transport between locations, the visit or activity time at the stop, and the time needed to continue or return along the route. These times should not be understood as the exact amount of time spent only at each attraction. Please review the itinerary details for the approximate breakdown of timing throughout the experience.
  • Our team always works to follow the planned schedule as closely as possible. However, the timing of the tour also depends on travellers being ready at the assigned pickup time in the morning and returning on time at each stop during the day. Traffic conditions may also affect the route and are outside our control. Please help us keep the experience organised by respecting the indicated meeting times and the time allowed at each location. Even a delay that seems small, such as arriving one minute late, can build up throughout the day and affect a significant part of the overall schedule.

Activity itinerary

Cancun

  • 3h
The experience begins with pickup from your hotel or confirmed meeting point in Cancun or the Riviera Maya. Once aboard the air-conditioned bus or van, the day starts with the journey towards Chiquilá, passing through the landscapes that connect the Mexican Caribbean with the island gateway to Holbox. This first part of the tour opens the day in a relaxed way, giving travellers time to settle in before the boat portion of the adventure begins. The road awaits us. It will be an approximate 2-hour journey to reach Chiquilá.

Chiquila

  • 1h
Travellers will arrive in Chiquilá, a small coastal town known as the main departure point for boat trips to Holbox and nearby natural attractions. Before boarding, travellers will enjoy a light breakfast box lunch that includes a sandwich, juice, and fruit. From here, the experience changes from road travel to island adventure as the group boards the boat to begin the route towards Holbox, Yalahau, and Isla de la Pasión.

Holbox Island

  • 3h
The main island stop takes place in Holbox, a relaxed Caribbean destination known for its sandy streets, calm beaches, colourful town life, and laid-back coastal feeling. Travellers will have free time to enjoy the beach, take photos, walk around town, or simply slow down and enjoy the island atmosphere. During the visit, travellers will enjoy lunch at a beachfront restaurant, choosing from different dish options while taking in the island setting.

Yalahau

  • 2h
After Holbox, the boat route continues towards Yalahau, a beautiful freshwater cenote surrounded by natural scenery. This stop brings a refreshing change of rhythm after beach time on the island, inviting travellers to swim, cool off, and enjoy a peaceful moment in contact with nature. A life jacket is included for this part of the experience, allowing travellers to enjoy the cenote waters with more comfort during the visit. We will be 1 hour. Then we will go to Isla de la Pasión, it will take approximately 30 minutes.

Isla De La Pasion

  • 3h
After the cenote, the adventure continues by boat to Isla de la Pasión, a quiet natural area where travellers can enjoy coastal scenery, mangroves, and beautiful views. This stop offers a softer and more scenic side of the tour, ideal for walking, taking photos, and appreciating the peaceful surroundings. Travellers may also visit the viewpoint area, where the landscape opens up for panoramic photos and a final connection with the natural beauty of the region before returning to Chiquilá.

Cancun

  • 3h
At the end of the boat route, travellers will return to the Chiquilá marina and board the bus or van for the journey back to their hotels or confirmed meeting points. This final part of the day brings the experience to a calm close after a full route of island scenery, beach time, freshwater swimming, mangroves, local flavour, and coastal views.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Cancun
    • Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Cancun
    • Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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