Holbox Kayak Bioluminescence Experience

4.8 (55 reviews) Isla Holbox, Mexico
Duration1h 45m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

What's included

  • Dry bag
  • Life jackets
  • Ground transportation
  • Kayak equipment
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Punta Mosquito
    40m
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Right at the "Tamashi" sign, it is on the beachside street.

Meeting point

Next to the hotel, right where the street ends and the protected area begins. Equipment area.

End point

Right at the "Tamashi" sign, it is on the beachside street.

End point

Next to the hotel, right where the street ends and the protected area begins. Equipment area.

Pickup details

Your taxi or guide will arrive with your information.
Verify that it is for the reserved tour.
Sometimes the taxi can to late some minutes to arrive, because we pick up all the travelers and due to the bad conditions of the streets, I ask you for a little patience, we do not forget you.

Additional information

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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4.8 (55)
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