Tour at a Glance

	TRAVELIAN JOURNEYS
	Limited to 10 guests                   6 Days / 5 Nights Physical demand: Level 2
	TOUR DATES
	2020 - COST PER PERSON:
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Tour Details

Join Travelian for a relaxing and fulfilling experience to one of Mexico’s low-key treasures!

Isla Holbox is a small (26 miles long) island north of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, in Quintana Roo State. It's part of the Yum Balam Nature Reserve, and separated from the mainland by the Yalahau Lagoon, which is home to flamingos, pelicans and other rich birdlife. The island is between the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, with waters rich in marine life.

Getting to Isla Holbox is an adventure in itself! The island is accessed by ferry from the mainland town of Chiquila, and has virtually no cars; transport by most residents and tourists is by electric golf carts and mopeds. Other vehicles are not allowed in order to protect the environment and to prevent the streets from getting sand covered.

This relaxing paradise offers simple pleasures, such as of swinging in a hammock and enjoying natural beauty. The island shores are wide beaches that offer plenty of room for beach walkers and swimmers.

Other relaxing choices are wandering through the town, beach combing, swimming in beautiful waters, or enjoying good food at one of the many beach restaurants. It’s a place to unwind and escape crowded tourist areas. 

Take a boat to “Isla Pájaros” (Bird Island), a small island covered by both mangroves and cacti, located on the Yalahau lagoon, where there is a large diversity of birds. As some of them are endangered species, two observation points and walkways are provided to minimize the direct contact with the birds. Flamingos, cormorants, herons, frigate birds, pelicans, wild ducks and gulls are among the species that can be observed in their natural environment. If you are a bird watcher, bring your binoculars! 

Sunsets are a part of the daily ritual. Relax under a palapa on the beach. Enjoy each evening with a refreshing drink and a delicious seafood meal, in the company of traveling friends and our warm and knowledgeable guides. Let Travelian take you as part of a small group of travelers into the captivating Caribbean world of Holbox Island, in safety and comfort.

Itinerary - 6 Days

DAY 1 – TRAVEL DAY - NIGHT IN LEON
Our van will take us from San Miguel de Allende to our hotel near Leon (BJX) Airport.
After checking into our hotel, we'll have some time to relax before leaving for dinner* at a nearby restaurant.

Travelers flying directly into Cancun Airport will meet with the group on the 2nd day, and won't be charged for the night in Leon. 

DAY 2 – TRAVEL DAY - NIGHT IN HOLBOX

This morning we'll check out early from our hotel (6:00 am) and depart towards BJX Airport. Our flight will depart at 7:30 AM and will be a direct flight to Cancun (Volaris 638). Our flight is scheduled to arrive in Cancun at 11:00 AM. After getting our luggage from the baggage conveyors we'll have time to have late breakfast/early lunch. Our van will be awaiting and will take us to on a 2 hour drive to the town of Chiquila, where we'll take a 30 minute ferry ride to Holbox Island. That evening, meet in our hotel lobby and walk to dinner* at a nearby restaurant.

Travelers flying from other locations we'll meet us at 12:30 PM

DAY 3 – EXPLORE THE ISLAND ON GOLF CARTS AND RELAX

7:00 am Breakfast at our hotel. Leave for a guided tour of the Island, ride or drive in golf carts and stop along the way at different interesting spots. On the way back enjoy fresh sea food lunch* at a nice local restaurant. Have a free afternoon to enjoy Holbox. That evening meet in the lobby of our hotel and depart for a delicious dinner* at a nearby restaurant.

DAY 4 – THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF HOLBOX

7:00 am Breakfast at our hotel. Leave for a boat tour to visit Holbox island's main natural attractions, Isla pajaros, Isla pasion, and Yalahau Cenote. At return have lunch* at a nearby restaurant. Have free time to enjoy the pool, the beach, or just relax. That evening well meet in the lobby of our hotel and depart for dinner* at a nearby restaurant.

DAY 5 – FREE DAY TO ENJOY HOLBOX ON YOUR OWN OR OPTIONAL BOAT TOUR

Enjoy a free day to explore Holbox on your own, or take an optional boat tour (not included in tour's fee) for fishing and snorkeling in Cabo Catoche (includes ceviche lunch on board) 150 USD or equivalent per person – please reserve in advance-
6:30 pm That evening we'll meet in the lobby of our hotel and depart for our farewell dinner* at a local restaurant.

DAY 6 – TRAVEL DAY

FOR THOSE TRAVELERS WHO WISH TO FLY TO BACK TO LEON:
6:30 am We'll check out from our hotel and depart towards Cancun International airport. 
We'll take the 7:00 AM Ferry towards Chiquila, where our driver will be waiting for us. Our flight departs at 10:40 AM (Volaris 639), so we'll have time to have breakfast at the airport after Check in. We'll arrive into BJX at 1:22 PM. We'll time for lunch after picking our luggage from the baggage conveyors, and then we'll depart for SMA at 3:00 PM.

FOR THOSE TRAVELERS JOINING THE YUCATAN SPLENDOR TOUR:
8:30 am We'll check out from our hotel and departs towards Merida (with a stop for lunch at Izamal). We'll take the 9:00 AM Ferry towards Chiquila, where our driver will be waiting for us. We'll arrive into Izamal at noon, and after having lunch* at a nice local restaurant, we'll have time to visit it's crafts museum and visit the San Antonio Convent. We'll depart at 3 PM from Izamal and will be checking into our hotel in Merida around 4 PM.
After having time to relax, we'll meet again that night at the restaurant of our hotel to meet the other travelers of the Yucatan Splendor Tour and to have dinner*.

If you wish to stay in Holbox or Cancun we can arrange transportation for you to your next destination.

* Meals marked with an asterisk are not included in the tour's fee.

WHAT TO TAKE           Official ID your current Passport, Mexican residency ID (copies are fine)   Original INAPAM ID (if you have one)   Credit Cards, Debit card, Cash in Pesos for the first day (Cash machines are available in Merida, there may not be any ATMS on Holbox. )Be sure to bring sufficient funds for your entire stay on Holbox.   Active Cell Phone with recharger   Bring sufficient funds for meals and beverages not included in trip cost   Money Belt   Water Bottle   Camera   Travel Flashlight   Hat   Sunblock   Insect repellent   Sunglasses   Day Pack   Swim Suit and Flip Flops   Lightweight covered clothing for sun and insect protection   Light-weight Walking Shoes   A fleece garment or light jacket can be useful in case of chilly mornings or evenings   Simple comfortable clothing for day and evening wear   First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, Anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder)   Be sure to bring your own Kleenex and small change for bathroom fees   Personal prescription drugs   Pack your toiletries and travel documents in your day pack, a supply of Ziplock plastic storage bags can be handy for storing food items from the breakfast, to be used as mid-morning snacks

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