Bioluminescence Experience in Holbox
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Bioluminescence Experience in Holbox
By Alejandro Flores Castañeda
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 10-75, max of 24 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Italian, Spanish
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- Private transportation
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Long wetsuit, mosquito mask, special water shoes and professional snorkeling masks
- Special shoes for water
- SECTUR certified guide
What's not included- Meals / drinks
- PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE OUTSIDE HOLBOX ISLAND.
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- PICK UP SERVICE IS ONLY AVAILABLE WITHIN THE ISLAND OF HOLBOX. During the day of your reservation, the appropriate equipment for the activity will be distributed at your place of stay. At the previously agreed time, you will be picked up by our certified guide in a buggy to go to the location for the tour. IMPORTANT NOTES: ACTIVITY SCHEDULES VARY DEPENDING ON THE MOON CYCLE AND WILL BE CONFIRMED WITH YOU THE DAY BEFORE YOUR RESERVED DATE. THIS ACTIVITY IS SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS AND CANNOT BE CARRIED OUT ON FULL MOON NIGHTS.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Holbox Island, Calle Igualdad X Palomino S/N, 77310 Isla Holbox, Q.R., Mexico
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 271081P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 271081P1
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Oli B
3 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
My husband and I had an amazing time on the tour! Seeing the bioluminescent plankton is something I now recommend to all my friends traveling to Holbox. It’s like holding the galaxy in your hands. Alejandro’s tour was super well organized and also learned quite a bit about the different types of plankton and bonus info about the stars and planets in the sky as well. They provided wetsuits to protect and keep us warm while in the water and also helps ward of the famous mosquitoes of the area. Super amazing and is worth experiencing again!
Written June 17, 2022
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Aliké
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
The views were amaaaaaazing. We were able to see so many constellations and the Milky Way on the way to the water. The water looked just like the sky - very sparkly like glitter was thrown on it. The communication was great leading up to the tour. Definitely download what's app before your trip to Mexico. Our guide was great and she checked in to make sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying the experience. She was energetic and very accommodating with translating well from Spanish to English. Her birthday was right at midnight as we headed back to the tour and she only mentioned it bc I mentioned mine just passed. She was the best! It was all a great experience.
Written August 29, 2023
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Janhan13
Sao Paulo, SP30 contributions
Alejandro shows you the starts and looks for the perfect spot for you to enjoy the beautiful bioluminescence. I didn’t know how to except from this, and it was hands down the best part of our trip.
I went with friend and we all were amazed by this experience. You use a divers suit to have better vision of the bioluminescence and to protect you from the mosquitos. The whole experience was awesome!!
I went with friend and we all were amazed by this experience. You use a divers suit to have better vision of the bioluminescence and to protect you from the mosquitos. The whole experience was awesome!!
Written July 23, 2023
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Aleysunflower
2 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Wow! This tour was amazing. Not only did our very knowledgeable tour guide, Alex, provide us with wet suits and water shoes, he also picked us up promptly at the set time, drove us to the (I would say very hard to get to) site, and gave us such a beautiful and special experience. He showed us constellations in the night sky, then brought us to the waters where he explained the science behind the bioluminescent plankton. He brought us snorkeling gear and something that helped us to see the plankton in the most beautiful way. I 10/10, 100%, recommend this tour!! Life changing.
Written November 9, 2021
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chimoltrufia2016
Park City, UT5 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
This experience was beyond and above my expectations! Professional staff communicated timely all of our needs. Alejandro Flores was an awesome guide, knowledgeable not only in bioluminescence experience but in astronomy, as well. He speaks several languages and has answers to every question. We really enjoyed this unique experience. Recommend this company to everyone who’s curious about nature’s wonders!
Written August 26, 2022
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Kay
Port Aransas, TX112 contributions
Aug 2021
Alex was wonderful. He contacted us ahead of time to get shoe and suit size then dropped the gear off at the agreed upon time. He picked us up right on time then showed us a wonderful evening. He explained the bioluminescence and pointed out the stars. He entertained everyone in our group, which spoke English, Spanish and French. We each received personal attention and felt like his favorite customer. He took pictures of each group and texted them to us. While taking us back to our room we set up a time for him to pick up his gear the following morning. He was right on time and even offered us a ride into town, offering suggestions of where we could get a good brunch. Alex is a super guy and you will not be sorry if you book with him.
Written August 18, 2021
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Gracias por permitirme ser parte de tus vacaciones 🙏🏼😊
Written August 21, 2021
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Lula
10 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
A unique one of a kind experience. Our guide sent instructions through whatsapp several days in advance, they were very helpful and answered very quickly to all of our questions. The guide and their team spoke english very well. The trip was time was set by guide, because it was dependent on the moon phase. We are very satisfied with the experience. Bioluminisence was astonishing, even those who were scared of the water went in. The guide talked about stars, planets and constellations. And also talked about bioluminisence in detail. We couldn't take the photos but this was not an issue for us, you just have to enjoy the moment.
Written March 13, 2024
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Anne
Rotterdam, The Netherlands3 contributions
Dec 2021
First, we got picked up by Alex in his open off-road car, together with the other tourists that joined us. This ride was very fun, in the dark driving the rough roads of Holbox. When we arrived and walked to the beach, Alex told us some things he knew about the constellations that we could see from there, and he pointed these out to us. I was really interested in hearing about that too. Then there was the "main" part, going into the water and seeing the bioluminescent plankton, and how these react to movement. It doesn't exactly look like the photo's that Google shows, but it's very magical to see nonetheless. We enjoyed a lot, and are very happy that we decided to join this experience. Also, afterwards Alex helped us out with some personal stuff, which was great. Thanks again for the great experience!
Written January 2, 2022
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Maya W
4 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
My partner and I really enjoyed this experience. Alejandro was very friendly and informative. We also enjoyed hearing about the stars/planets before we went into the water.
I would highly recommend bringing mosquito repellent as we were bitten quite badly on our necks and faces!
I think we were expecting something a bit more mesmerising when it comes to actually seeing the bioluminescence.. but it was for sure a unique experience and we enjoyed it none the less.
I would highly recommend bringing mosquito repellent as we were bitten quite badly on our necks and faces!
I think we were expecting something a bit more mesmerising when it comes to actually seeing the bioluminescence.. but it was for sure a unique experience and we enjoyed it none the less.
Written July 22, 2023
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Brittany P
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Jun 2022 • Couples
We absolutely loved every second of this tour!!! We started out watching the moon set, and once the sky was truly dark, our guide led us on a tour of the visible constellations. After that we were led to the quiet lagoon where we experienced the beautiful bioluminescence on the island. The guide even provided a tightly knit piece of fabric to help the plankton stand out individually, and it was truly magical. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, and I would absolutely recommend this excellent tour to all other travelers!!
Written June 4, 2022
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Hola ahorita con días nublados en Cancún es recomendable y si se ve la bioluminiscencia??
Written September 29, 2024
Para que es el traje que ponen? Es para proteger de los mosquitos?
El precio es igual para niños y para adultos?
Gracias
Written July 10, 2024
Hi, we’re staying at an airbnb. Do you offer pickup?
Written December 28, 2023
Hola! Donde los encuentro? Estoy en Holbox quiero hacer el tour y pagar en efectivo pero no se cómo localizarlos. Gracias
Written June 15, 2023
Buenas tardes, estoy en Holbox quería saber la dirección del lugar Para coordinar tour. Muchas gracias. Saludos
Written June 15, 2023
Hi Alex, my wife and I would like to join your tour tomorrow. Is it possible to pay cash in any way? Thanks in advance! Cheers, Olaf
Written April 18, 2023
jonasstas
Lichtaart, Belgium
Is there also a possibility to do a tour 7 or 8 november?
Gracias,
Jonas
Written October 30, 2022
Yes, April to November are best time to go. Check for full moon, the darker the better, so no full moon. Also go when there's no clouds, the more stars you will see
Written October 31, 2022
hola ya tengo una reserva pero tengo un par de preguntas a donde me podria comunicar gracias
Written August 10, 2022
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