Private Boat: Holbox Island Hopping- Visit Birds, Passion & Yalahau Spring

Embark on a private boat tour to explore the stunning surroundings of Isla Holbox. Visit Birds Island, Passion Island, and Yalahau Spring for a memorable experience of bird watching, picturesque landscapes, and a refreshing swim in natural spring waters.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Punta Mosquito - Punta Mosquito is one of the most beautiful beaches on Holbox Island, discover the local bird population that congregates on a huge sandbank visible most of the year. Enjoy the beautiful landscape that forms from this point. Depending on weather conditions, the activity provider may change the itinerary and visit Isla Pájaros instead of Punta Mosquito - Yalahau Lagoon - Yalahau: this cenote (fresh water sinkhole), according to the legend, was used by old pirates and fishermen as a fresh water supply. Now you can swim in the crystal clear water that rejuvenates and refreshes all visitors. - Isla de la Pasión - Passion Island: this island, also known to be the home of many birds allows you to watch different species as they feed and breed. Throughout most of the year, you’ll be able to see pink flamingos in the shallow, colorful waters.
What's Included
  • Boat transportation.
  • Expert guide (English or Spanish-speaking)
  • Water.
  • Binoculars.
What's Not Included
  • Food
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover the surroundings of Isla Holbox on a brief and serene boat tour. Visit Punta Mosquito, a stunning area featuring crystal-clear waters and a white sandbank. Then, explore the vibrant scenery of Passion Island before taking a refreshing swim in the cool waters of Yalahau, a natural spring.
*Depending on weather conditions, the activity provider may alter the itinerary to visit Isla Pájaros instead of Punta Mosquito.

Location
VIP Holbox
Avenida Caleta
We will meet at our main office located one block from the main ferry that arrives to Holbox. It's a small yellow house.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Freedom775610
Aug 4, 2024
A fantastic fantastic must do experince - It was a fantastic experience. And it was well worth the money to rent a private boat. The crew was fantastic. They were very engaging and helpful. They made it a really easy and low stress experience. The boat was clean and comfortable. The best part is they have larger engines than other boats in the fleet. So we were able to get out to the whale shark areas much faster, We arrived before any other boats made it. So we had some time where we were the only ones engaging the fish. The whole organization is very professional and very well run. The ceviche they made for us on the beach was one of our best lunches ever. Willi, the owner, has done a great job, putting together the combination of great personnel, good equipment, and a very well run organization.
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Dorar818
Jun 14, 2024
Wonderful - We loved the tour, everyone was very friendly. We took many photos, the spring is very beautiful, my children loved it.
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Blythe_h
May 21, 2024
Don’t miss out! - This was an amazing tour that you won’t want to miss. Our captain, Jorge, and guide, Gustavo, were very knowledgeable, clearly cared about the protected habitats, and a lot of fun to be around. The areas we explored were beautiful and it was our favorite part of our visit to Holbox. Gracias!
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Raet2016
Apr 14, 2024
An Excellent Customized Boat Tour - We were greeted at the cute little yellow house and even though we were early, we left within 10 minutes of our arrival. Willy was our guide - he was English speaking. As this was a private tour, we told Willy we were really mostly interested in bird watching. Willy was very knowledgeable about the area as well as birds (we were very lucky!). Willy and the boat driver were an amazing team. I would highly recommend. On a side note, we got to see a very rare green pigmy kingfisher! I think that was the highlight of Willy's day too!
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Alyssa_m
Apr 8, 2024
A Highlight of Our Trip To Holbox - 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 the island. The team there is kind, knowledgable, and passionate about this special island. We're so glad we booked this trip.
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Monique_g
Mar 27, 2024
Wildlife galore! - We had a great day with our guide and were able to see flamingos, iguanas, dolphins, rays and all sorts of other wildlife. We loved swimming in the fresh waters of Yalahau and exploring Punta Mosquito. Memories for a lifetime.
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Inspiration238053
Mar 19, 2024
3 Island Tour - This boat trip was great. Our tour guide Eddie showed us pink flamingos, swimming dolphins, and many other different types of birds and marine animals. We even swam in a fresh water spring. I would highly recommend this trip.
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Michelle_l
Mar 7, 2024
Worth it! - A great way to experience Isla Holbox and the surrounds. Eddie was our Captain, he was welcoming, had a wealth of knowledge and was happy for us to explore in our own time. Highly recommend for those who want to tour without large groups. Thanks Eddie for a great day!
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Brian_w
Feb 1, 2024
Fantastic boat tour! - We had a great time! Jorge was a great captain and Valerie was a fantastic guide. My girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. VIP was a great company to work with before and after! I would highly recommend!
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Maferago
May 10, 2024
Frustrated tour - The tours were canceled due to high waves, I understand that for the safety of all the port authorities take these measures.
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