Holbox - The Caribbean at Its Best PRIVATE

Holbox Private: A Day of Pure Caribbean on the Car-Free Island

On this Holbox private tour the day belongs to your group alone. No other travellers come along, and your guide and driver stay with you from pickup until you are back at the hotel. The programme covers the drive to Chiquilá, the boat across the lagoon, the bird island Isla Pájaros, a stop at Isla Pasión, a swim and lunch in the village.

Your exclusive private tour: just you and your group

The biggest difference to a group departure is the timing. There is no pickup round through several hotels, so you decide when the day starts. Setting off early pays off, because the light on the lagoon is best in the morning and the village is still quiet. The pace on the island is yours as well: stay longer on a beach, or move on sooner, exactly as you like.

Holbox Private: the drive and boat ride from Chiquilá

The Holbox private tour begins with pickup at your hotel and the drive to Chiquilá, where you change to a boat. From there it is a short crossing over the lagoon. Holbox is roughly 42 kilometres long and only about two wide. Cars are banned, so people get around by bicycle or golf cart. Already on the water you notice how much calmer this corner of Quintana Roo feels than the hotel zones further south.

Isla Pájaros: bird island

The Holbox private tour first stops at Isla Pájaros in the middle of the lagoon, where many species of water bird nest. With a little luck, dolphins follow the boat on the way over, or flamingos appear in the shallows. Because you travel alone, the boat can wait while you watch. No group schedule pushes you onwards.

Isla Pasión and the swimming stop

Next comes the small Isla Pasión, followed by a swim at one of the beaches on Holbox. The water there is shallow and calm. Some guests stay in for an hour, while others carry on quickly to the village. On the Holbox private tour that choice is genuinely yours.

Lunch and free time in the village

Lunch on the Holbox private tour is in the centre of the village, and roughly an hour of free time follows. You can walk the sandy streets, look at the many murals, or lie in one of the hammocks that stand directly in the water at several beaches. In the early afternoon it is back to Chiquilá and on to the hotel.

Conclusion: is a Holbox private tour worth it?

The Holbox private tour costs more than the group departure. What you get is quiet and flexibility, not a different itinerary. It suits families with younger children and couples who would rather not share a boat. Guests with only a few days also benefit. If you like meeting other travellers and watch the price, our regular Holbox tour covers the same places. You can also browse our other excursions in Mexico.

Frequently asked questions about the Holbox private tour