Kayaking Bioluminescence Tour Under the Stars at Holbox
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
The experience begins at one of our two Holbox meeting points: La Choza Pink or directly at the main starting point in Morgan’s Paradise beach area. If you choose La Choza Pink, you will take a short walk of less than 10 minutes along the beach until you reach the departure point.
From there we begin the guided experience with observation of the night sky, where you can appreciate stars, planets and constellations before beginning the kayaking expedition.
We will paddle to the sandbanks of Punta Mosquito in search of bioluminescence. Finding the best dark area, we will stay approximately 45 minutes to interact with this unique natural phenomenon; swimming is optional for those who wish to live the experience even more closely.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Holbox Island
Immerse yourself in Bioluminescence and enjoy a night roam under the stars of Holbox
Options
Kayaking Bioluminescence Tour Under the Stars at Holbox
What‘s Included
Kayak and equipment
Mosquitos repellent
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
85 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guide, but tour pricing needs to be reviewed…
Francesca T,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Ricardo was a great tour guide: passionate, kind, funny, and knowledgeable. We truly enjoyed having him as tour guide for the experience. 5 out of 5 stars for him. Reasons why we give 4 stars out of 5 overall are the following: - pricing is absurd: 50 USD per person to essentially rent a shared kayak (i.e. 2 people per kayak) and a tour that lasted 1.30h with no other services included (i.e. no courtesy water or insect repellent whilst these are advertised as included services in the listing, no transportation to the tour location as this was just a walk to the beach). I’d say that this tour is worth 30 USD per person tops as you are basically paying for renting a kayak for a couple of hours and paying for the guide - group sizing needs to be rethought. We were luckily only 4 people + Ricardo for the tour as a group of 10 people pulled out last minute. It would have been a mess to do this with 7 kayaks / 14 people. Overall, good experience because of the small group size (although this was just luck) and because Ricardo was a really good, kind guide. I just do not really appreciate when some services are advertised (insect repellent, water) and then not offered on the tour. To be fair, we didn’t ask cause we had our own but when i checked the listing again and read this, i got a bit annoyed. If you write something, stand by it. Reason why I would not recommend this experience to a friend is the pricing, whilst I would strongly recommend Ricardo as a tour guide.
Our best experience in Holbox
Daniel P,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience with our guide David who was incredibly knowledgeable about both the sea life and the stars (the latter of which is greatly undersold!). Even though the conditions were only about 40%, the bioluminescence was still very prominent once you got away from the light of the town so don’t be put off if you can’t see it as soon as the sun sets
Celebrate under the stars
Theresa M,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Did this on my birthday it was magical and fun. Loved it you kayak out far enough to see the sea light up.
worth it, very enjoyable experience!
419mithilaa,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00our tour guide david was amazing! he conducted the tour in both english and spanish and throughly explained everything. he explained how to control the kayak for those unfamiliar, explained the science behind the bioluminescence phenomenon, and pointed out things apart from the bioluminescence. would definitely go again!!
Bioluminescence Kayak and David Elias
400i igog,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We hired the experience of bioluminescence with kayaking, and it could not be better. The experience was very rewarding and comfortable thanks to the attention and sympathy of guide David Elias. 100% Recomendable.
Don’t want to miss
Jennifer C,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful! Worth the experience for sure. David was a great tour guide- learned a lot with him and he made the experience easy too.
Wonderful experience, ideal for children
670yessikap,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide DAVID, Excellent, I loved the way he treated the children in the group, and his great knowledge. CONGRATULATIONS, don't forget to bring a change of clothes
David was a great guide....
Andre M,May 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00David was a great guide. The sky was clear and good for celestial viewing. Nice workout, kayaking in the dark under the stars. Although, we were able to view some bioluminescent activity the was too cool for the optimal experience. More activity in the warmer months we were informed.
Nice Tour!
christiankaes,Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Davide was a Great Tour Guide! Hast a fantastisc time with him and the Group! Saw some sparkling plankton and an awesome sky full of stars!
Very unique experience
Christopher P,Sep 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Definitely worth the experience. The bioluminescence was an incredible thing to see. It almost doesnt seem real. So many stars at night. Ricardo was our guide and he was the man, super knowledgeable.
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