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Private Holbox Island Boat and Buggy Tour
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Place: Cancun
Duration: more than 8 hours
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- Two-hour boat tour around Holbox Island in Yum Balam Nature Reserve
- Discover the white sands of the secluded beach of the tiny islet of Isla Pasion
- Lunch at an exclusive eco-resort followed by downtime to laze on the beach
- Golf buggy tour and free time to check out the shops in Holbox main square
- Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of the Holbox and its wildlife
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This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.
What to expect
Holbox Island is a holiday within a holiday. On this private tour, you'll visit Isla Pasion on a boat trip, enjoy lunch at a five-star eco resort and enjoy a golf buggy tour of the island. Ariel, one of our local guides on this tour, says, ‘Holbox is a habitat for more than 300 endemic and migratory bird species. It's also something of a playground, with activities such as speedboats and beach buggies.'
Board your boat at Chiquila – piloted by a local fisherman – and be whisked off on a two-hour coastal tour. Every other company uses the local ferry. Your guide will point out places known for their wildlife – some 150 bird species have been spotted on the island – and explain what efforts are being made to preserve this habitat. For three decades, Holbox has been part of Yum Balam Nature Reserve. And if you're doing the tour between June and September, you may be lucky enough to catch sight of the island's flamboyant flamingos.
Plus, you'll discover the beauty of the secluded beaches of tiny Isla Pasion – Holbox itself boasts 36km of white-sand strands – before heading to the eco-resort for lunch followed by downtime on the sunloungers. Once your batteries are recharged, you'll hop into a golf buggy -the island's 1,000 residents don't use cars – for some fun exploring the surrounding area. To round off your visit to the island, we'll make our way to Holbox's main square for some free time – it's a great opportunity to pick up some souvenirs or sample local food.
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Important to know
- We'll visit Isla Pajaros instead if the golf buggies are unavailable
- The tour of Holbox Island takes place on a shared boat
- Bring bathing gear and sunblock
- Bring biodegradable insect repellent
- Bring a towel
- Bring a hat
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What’s included
Transport
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Boat cruise
Buggy ride
Buffet
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Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
Booking fee
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TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV
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