Holbox Kayak Bioluminescence Experience
- 1h 45m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover with us the magic of Holbox when night comes. Paddling during the day is exciting, imagine doing at night under a starry sky and in luminescent waters. Walking on the famous Punta Mosquito sandbank between of the sea at night is also a unique experience. Learn about the existence of this natural phenomenon in an interactive and fun way while appreciating it at the same time. We take you to safe areas and the best points of visibility of this phenomenon. Our years of experience support us, so that you live an unforgettable experience.
Inclusions
What's included
- Dry bag
- Life jackets
- Ground transportation
- Kayak equipment
What's not
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Once the instructions were given, we take the kayaks and start paddling towards Punta Mosquito, approximately 2 km, leaving the light pollution behind (respecting the navigation limits). Looking for the best concentration of plankton We will show you the bioluminescence walking on the sandbank (if the tide is low), you will be able to see how blue or green dots light up in each footprint of your feet and hands, something magical. Later you will go a little deeper to swim and see this magical phenomenon in a different way, with each movement thousands of luminescent microorganisms light up, or sometimes like a neon light around you. If the sky is clear, it will be another spectacle to observe the Milky Way and, depending on the time, some planets and shooting stars; You will literally see stars in the water and in the sky. Due it is a natural phenomenon, the intensity can vary, from 20% to 100%, as well as the tone.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 55 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Great tour
Great tour with Isa and Rainer. Just the right time before the moon rose. Easy to do even if you are not a Kayak expert.
5Once in a lifetime experience!
Amazing experience! Never kayaked before and everyone was patient with me thankfully lol, the tour guide was very insightful as well, highly recommend!
5Professional & Fun!
First - Julian at HB Travels was amazing and very helpful. Eco Adventure Holbox had great guides, they were on time, professional and fun!!
5This was my second time...
This was my second time booking this tour. Lots of fun for families and friends. The constellations were cool to see. Very knowledgeable tour guides.
5Amazing Kayak Bioluminescence Tour
Wonderful Kayak experience coupled with Bioluminescence discovery and nice surprises from our amazing guide Victor Hugo! My daughter was mesmerized! Special thanks to have dragged us all the way while we were struggling with paddling. It was 3 days after full moon, and despite the absence of total darkness, Victor Hugo had some useful workarounds for the phenomenon to be seen and experienced by all of us. Recommend ++++++
5Highly recommend
Absolutely amazing. The bioluminescensce and the stars were spectacular. We highly recommend. Our guides Hugo and Juan did an excellent job.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Right at the "Tamashi" sign, it is on the beachside street.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Eco-Adventure Holbox
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- People with back problems
- People with recent surgeries.
How it compares in Isla Holbox
- Its from-price is 28% below the median of the 57 experiences we list in Isla Holbox.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 16 of 57.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Isla Holbox
Isla Holbox is a car-free sand island off the north coast of the Yucatán peninsula, with shallow turquoise water, flamingos and whale sharks in summer.
Isla Holbox lies off the northern tip of the Yucatán peninsula in Quintana Roo, separated from the mainland by a shallow lagoon and reached by a short ferry crossing from the village of Chiquilá. The streets are made of sand, and golf carts and bicycles take the place of cars. Colourful murals cover the walls of the small town, and a long beach of pale sand and warm shallow water runs along the island.
Top-ranked sights in Isla Holbox: Punta Mosquito.
