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The 15 Best Holbox Tours from Cancún

24 tours  ·  from $42

Holbox is three hours north plus a ferry, sandy-streeted and free of cars, which makes a day trip long and an overnight better. The 15 below cover the boat tours, the whale shark runs and the transfers, priced and honest about the travel time.

Cancun Airport Shared Shuttle to Holbox Chiquila Port - Arriving at Sardina Enamorada
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Cancun Airport Shared Shuttle to Holbox Chiquila Port

1.Cancun Airport Shared Shuttle to Holbox Chiquila Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 2 to 20 minutes (approx.) · from $49Our pick

Ride a direct, air-conditioned shared shuttle from Cancun Airport to Chiquila Port, the gateway to Holbox. The service takes about two hours, carries up to 15 people, and includes one 25-kilogram bag per person. Drivers such as Victor, Oliver, and Jose have earned praise for punctual, helpful service.

“The ride couldn’t have been more perfect from the time of pick up to arrival. Our driver Oliver was fabulous.”

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From Cancun or Puerto Morelos: Holbox Boat Tour with Lunch - The two-hour ride from Cancun or Puerto Morelos
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From Cancun or Puerto Morelos: Holbox Boat Tour with Lunch

2.From Cancun or Puerto Morelos: Holbox Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 113 reviews · 12 hours · from $104

You’ll travel from Cancun or Puerto Morelos by air-conditioned van and boat to Holbox, Isla Pasión, Secret Beach, and Yalahau Lagoon. Expect a long but full day, lunch served on the boat or at a restaurant depending on the schedule, five included drinks, and guidance in English or Spanish. Guide Chepe is named for some departures.

“Kokonaisuus oli hyvä ja aikaa oli riittävästi eri kohteissa. Ruoka oli hyvää, mutta voisi mainita et ruokailu tapahtuu veneessä, sillä siinä voi tulla huono olo. Tekisin retken uudelleenkin”

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Cancun Airport - Holbox (Ferry and Taxi Ticket Included) - Why this transfer is useful for a Holbox arrival
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Cancun Airport – Holbox (Ferry and Taxi Ticket Included)

3.Cancun Airport – Holbox (Ferry and Taxi Ticket Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews Top rated

You get a private airport transfer from Cancun to Chiquila, ferry tickets for two, and a waiting taxi from Holbox pier to your hotel. Drivers such as Wilbert Estrella, Alfredo, and Jose De la Cruz are praised for punctual, friendly service, clean vehicles, cold towels, and bottled water.

“I was fortunate enough to have Jose De la Cruz as my driver from Cancun airport to my destination, and also on my return to the airport, a two hour drive each way. He was a great driver and took very good care of me. He was very proRead more”

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Shared Shuttle Cancun Airport to Holbox Ferry (Chiquila Port) - What the two-hour minivan ride is like
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Shared Shuttle Cancun Airport to Holbox Ferry (Chiquila Port)

4.Shared Shuttle Cancun Airport to Holbox Ferry (Chiquila Port)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 82 reviews · 2 to 20 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Take a shared, air-conditioned minivan from Cancun International Airport to Chiquila Port in about two hours. The service departs only from Terminal 2 Domestic, allows one suitcase and one carry-on, and drops you near the ferry. Ferry tickets cost extra.

“The met us at the right place. The airport is a bit chaotic in general but they were really organized and friendly. Make sure you’re on time though. We left exactly on the hour. Would book this again.”

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Full Day Tour to the Best of Holbox - Starting at 7:00 a.m. from Cancun
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Full Day Tour to the Best of Holbox

5.Full Day Tour to the Best of Holbox

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $99

Travel from Cancun to Holbox for a full day of calm water, bird watching, island walks, swimming, and local sights. You’ll have free time in Holbox, visit Isla de la Pasión and Punta Mosquito, then swim at Yalahau Lagoon. Guides may include Chepe, Moises, or Pablito.

“The island its amazingggg What a great experience Mosies and his team was great!!! Ee travel 10/31/2023 Also pablito the boat tour was great we loved it definitely going back!!! Thank you guys”

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Holbox Cancun Airport Shuttle Terminal 2 - The road to Cancun Airport
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Holbox Cancun Airport Shuttle Terminal 2

6.Holbox Cancun Airport Shuttle Terminal 2

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · 2 to 20 minutes (approx.) · from $41Best value

Take an air-conditioned shared minivan from Chiquilá port to Cancun Airport Terminal 2. The shuttle runs five times daily, carries up to 15 people, and usually takes about two hours. You will need to arrange your own ferry from Holbox and use the free airport shuttle if flying from another terminal.

“Easy and fun, good ride to the airport!! We caught the shuttle in Holbox and rode to Cancun! No issues!”

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Cancun Airport to Holbox Transportation Private - Chiquilá to Holbox by ferry
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Cancun Airport to Holbox Transportation Private

7.Cancun Airport to Holbox Transportation Private

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

You’ll get airport pickup, a private air-conditioned van to Chiquilá, ferry tickets, and a golf-cart ride from Holbox pier to your hotel. Oliver is one named driver associated with the service. Allow roughly 2 to 2.5 hours, plus airport and ferry waiting time.

“We could not have been more happy with our experience. Oliver, our driver, was extremely prompt, kind and knowledgeable. We were lucky enough to have him both to and from Holbox and would high recommend requesting him if possible. Viator was very easy to communicate with and made sure our trip was stress free. We would highly recommend them to anyone.”

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Private flight to Holbox from Cancun - A short flight with useful scenery
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Private flight to Holbox from Cancun

8.Private flight to Holbox from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 25 to 40 minutes (approx.)

You’ll fly from Cancun International Airport’s General Aviation terminal to Holbox in a private aircraft for up to five people. Expect a 25 to 40 minute flight, scenic views, bottled water, an onboard restroom, and a waiting transfer from the Holbox aerodrome to your hotel.

“Very grateful that Viator/Flights Cancun were able to accommodate our delayed flight from the US. We let them know we'd be arriving an hour later and they told us no problem. We felt safe with our wonderful pilot. We were in a six seat Cessna. There were four of us and we each traveled with one carry-on sized duffel bag.”

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Isla Holbox All Inclusive with Transportation (Breakfast and Food Included) - Yalahau Cenote: A Freshwater Pause
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Isla Holbox All Inclusive with Transportation (Breakfast and Food Included)

9.Isla Holbox All Inclusive with Transportation (Breakfast and Food Included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $138

Spend a long day reaching Holbox from Cancun, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, or Tulum. You’ll visit Yalahau Cenote, Isla Pájaros, Punta Mosquito, and Holbox town by boat, then use a golf cart and enjoy free time, breakfast, lunch, and hotel-area transfers.

“It was a great day and the guides were the best. I wish the flamingos were there but sadly we missed them. The meal they served on Holbox was delicious very happy!”

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Transport to Holbox - Finding your driver at Cancun Airport
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Transport to Holbox

10.Transport to Holbox

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet your driver at Cancun Airport, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with courtesy water, and travel privately to the Chiquilá ferry pier. The transfer costs $160 per group of up to eight and takes about two hours, though traffic, vehicle changes, and delays can add time.

“This ride was one of the cheapest options from the airport and was worth it. The drive is 2.5 hours on 2 lane roads. We felt really safe and were pleased with this choice.”

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Holbox Island Tour departure from Cancun - Punta Mosquito: the first look at Holbox nature
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Holbox Island Tour departure from Cancun

11.Holbox Island Tour departure from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · from $60

Travel from Cancun to Isla Holbox with a bilingual guide, stopping at Punta Mosquito, Passion Island, and Holbox. The full option includes lunch, snacks, water, and both nature stops. Plan for 10 to 12 hours, a 7:30 a.m. start, and an extra $30 per person for maritime transport.

“I received a txt msh first from Zayra them from Gabriela that our tour was cancelled due to Holbox port was closed on the date we booked and they offered another date. I sent a message to the agent Gabriela to cancel and get a refund Read more”

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Holbox Island Tour Golf Cart Ferry with Lunch and Transportation - The 7 a.m. departure and the long road north
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Holbox Island Tour Golf Cart Ferry with Lunch and Transportation

12.Holbox Island Tour Golf Cart Ferry with Lunch and Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $170

Travel from the Riviera Maya to Holbox for a full day of beaches, birdlife, Punta Mosquito, lunch, and a two-hour golf-cart ride. A bilingual guide, ferry tickets, and roundtrip transport are included, though the $6 port tax is extra and the day can run from 7 a.m. to about 7 p.m.

“Un desastre! Todo mal organizado! No contraten este tour! 🙏 Decia que era con un grupo de 20 personas y primero nos subieron a una van y despues nos lasaron a un bus con 65 personas. Despues de varias horas (5hs para llegar) llegamos a holbox y los carros de golf no estaban. Jamas nadie nos acompaño a nada y ni hablar que decia que teniamls 7hs en holbox + 2hs en punta mosquito. Con suerte estuvimos 5hs.”

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Full Day Tour of Holbox Island and Yalahau Cenote with Lunch - Swimming at Yalahau Cenote
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Full Day Tour of Holbox Island and Yalahau Cenote with Lunch

13.Full Day Tour of Holbox Island and Yalahau Cenote with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $99

Travel from Cancun or Riviera Maya to Chiquila, then cruise to Yalahau Cenote, Passion Island, and Holbox. You get a light breakfast, lunch, life jacket, two hours on Holbox, and one hour of bike rental. Guides may include Jose Luis or Mario, but the day can be long and busy.

“We were not taken to mosquito island as it was in itinerary and for my infant they didn’t even give water and snacks. It was not well organized and was a disastrous trip ever.”

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Holbox and Passion Island Full-Day Tour with Cenote, Transportation and Lunch - The early road to Chiquilá
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Holbox and Passion Island Full-Day Tour with Cenote, Transportation and Lunch

14.Holbox and Passion Island Full-Day Tour with Cenote, Transportation and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $139

Travel from Cancun to Holbox with Coba Tulum Tour Operator for a full day of boats, swimming at Yalahau cenote, Passion Island, Punta Mosquito, lunch, and free time in Holbox village. Expect an early start, shared transport, and a possible group of up to 45 people.

“Got picked up on time at 6am and had to wait for all the other late passengers so we didn’t actually set of till 10am.All the activities was very rushed and we didn’t get the time at each destination as stated.45 mins at cenote,30 mins at passion island,30 mins mosquito island(sand bar)and 2 hours in Holbox.Very long trip for the time spent at each destination.Food was average.Tour guide was friendly.”

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Holbox Tour - Pasion Island & Cenote from Riviera Maya - Punta Mosquito and the mirror-like water
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Holbox Tour – Pasion Island & Cenote from Riviera Maya

15.Holbox Tour – Pasion Island & Cenote from Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $152

Spend 11 to 12 hours reaching Holbox from Cancun or Riviera Maya, with a boat crossing from Chiquilá, a swim at Yalahau cenote, Isla de la Pasión, Punta Mosquito, lunch, and free time in town. The English-language tour is operated by Pata de Peek Travel.

“Your was cancelled at last minute. They didn’t even notify me I had to call and ask location. They stated ferry closed but we drove and was not.”

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