Kayak Experience in the Mangroves of Holbox Island
Overview
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3 hours 15 minutes
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On this guided tour that will take you through the mangroves, you can observe many spectacular birds and landscapes. Being a tour made without engines, one can clearly hear the birds and have direct contact with nature.
In addition to having the opportunity to observe crocodiles, flamingos, eagles among other species in their natural habitat.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
If you want to connect directly with the nature of Holbox and you like physical activity, this is the best option, since on this tour we enter through the veins of the island to the mangroves of the Kuka River where we can see crocodiles, snakes, rays, sea cockroaches (prehistoric animals), crabs, as well as different species of birds such as: flamingos, eagles, frigates, roseate spoonbills, white pelicans, herons, etc. In addition to observing three types of mangroves that we have in the area. Taking into account that everything is in its natural habitat, we enjoy flora and fauna respecting the different species.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
beers
Kayak equipment
Pickup points
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Kayak Experience in the Mangroves of Holbox Island
Pickup included
Reviews
86 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience with local wildlife
H1445SHjessicae,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Diego was a great guide! Very informative about the wildlife and nature. We saw two adult crocodiles and a baby crocodile, and a pink flamingo. Great way to start your day, with their sunrise kayak. Very much would recommend!
Holbox Mangrove kayaking! The best!
jamescP7787RK,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The nature and wildlife in and around Holbox’s mangroves is breath-taking and so peaceful. Shoutout to Diego who gave us an amazing tour, he was super helpful and incredibly kind, really made this trip unforgettable!
It takes a certain degree...
Nancy H,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It takes a certain degree of physical capability. Also be aware that you are going to get totally soaked.
Amazing morning in the mangroves
Venture27097959824,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, we had a group of 4 people in 2 kayaks. So it was really private and a great way to learn about the mangroves. Diego, our tour guide was the best! Could not imagine a better tour guide. He knew everything about everything and tought us so much abiut the nature in the mangroves. Also, Diego kind of resbled a young Captain Jack Sparrow 😅
Recommended tour to relax
849flore,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very good, in a very quiet area of the island, away from everything. We saw many animals and even saw crocodiles. Our guide Diego was super friendly, took all our doubts about the tour and about the island as well. Recommended!
Nice morning trip
tommyn422,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely morning trip with Enrique through the mangrove until sunrise. There were many birds and completely quiet. Unfortunately we saw no crocodiles on the trip.
Natural wonder
diegomA802WS,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From start to finish the attention was very good from the guides, I did the activity for the sunset and it looked beautiful as it hides in the sea
Nice guide Enrique,
dorismY4050SC,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Our experience is 2-part. The guide Enrique was great, explained a lot and showed he was very helpful and very friendly 10* for him. Why we only give 3 stars: since I have already done other mangrove tours, there was little to see. Some birds and 2-3 baby crocodiles. We were disappointed about that. We also expected, as I have already experienced, that you would drive into narrower channels. Had we not had the super friendly guide Enrique, the disappointment would have been even greater. Pick up at the hotel works great and on time and you will also be taken back to the hotel v
Indispensable in Holbox!
migueliZ2024IQ,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unforgettable experience! Many species, a beautiful sunrise. The guide was super friendly and knowledgeable about the birds, their customs.
Excellent excursion with Manuel Enrique
antoineaP8099FJ,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super excursion with Manuel Enrique. We had a great time. You can tell he is a guide with a lot of passion for the natural environment and the reserve. He was also very attentive with us to take pictures or we wanted him.
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