Punta Cocos Bioluminescent Plankton Tour from Holbox

I thought it was spectacular, and the guide, David, was fantastic—a true professional, passionate about his work, who kn...

Sara Varela

On this bioluminescent plankton tour by kayak, we'll observe these peculiar microorganisms up close on one of the quietest coasts of Holbox. Ready to be fascinated by the magic of nature?

Details

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup
Kayak rental
English–speaking guide

Not included

Hotel drop–off

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Accessible only for folding chairs. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 3 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.9

Excellent 564 Travelers·29 reviews

September 12, 2026
Sara Varela Diaz
Madrid, Spain
I thought it was spectacular, and the guide, David, was fantastic—a true professional, passionate about his work, who knows how to convey his wonderfu...
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July 18, 2026
Damien Bayonne
France
Perfect, thanks to Ricardo.
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July 9, 2025
Alejandra
Cdmx, Mexico
A very good tour. Visibility depends on the weather, so we couldn't see much, but the stars were incredible, and the kayak tour was a very different e...
With friends
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January 28, 2025
Jordi
Spain
Ricardo, the guide at Choza Pink, was a genius. He was very attentive in English and Spanish. He explained the reason for the luminescence and in the ...
Traveling solo
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July 5, 2025
Rabindranath Ferreira Villamizar
Madrid, Spain
Daniela gave us a very nice experience
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December 27, 2024
Mariano Ariel Donzis
Argentina
It was a great experience! Ricardo, our guide from Colombia, was very attentive to each person and super coordinated, very practical and detailed in h...
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November 30, 2024
Alvaro
Cadiz, Spain
The experience was a 10. Our guide was Ricardo, a genius. He explains everything and even the constellations. The only downside was that there was a l...
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November 10, 2024
Moisés Jahir
Santiago, Chile
It was a wonderful tour. Ricardo took us there and told us various stories. We went into the sea and swam, watching the whole luminescence phenomenon....
Traveling solo
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May 14, 2024
Katia
La Coruña, Spain
Fantastic experience!!!! Even though the conditions were not ideal, David, our companion, made sure that we saw the phenomenon as best as possible and...
As a couple
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May 1, 2024
Esther
Spain
Everything was great. Daniela is a great guide and helped us a lot. I recommend this tour to everyone.
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On this bioluminescent plankton tour by kayak, we'll observe these peculiar microorganisms up close on one of the quietest coasts of Holbox. Ready to be fascinated by the magic of nature?

Kayaking with Glowing Plankton

Depending on the lunar calendar, we’ll come and collect you from your hotel in Holbox. Are you ready to enjoy a magical evening? Welcome to this luminescent plankton kayaking tour!

After being welcomed, we'll walk along the beach to identify stars and constellations using lasers and binoculars. We'll then equip ourselves with all the necessary equipment and paddle for about 25 minutes to Punta Mosquito, where, surrounded by the darkness of the night, we'll witness the magic of luminescent plankton.

Upon arrival at this spot, you'll have 45 minutes free to swim and interact with the luminescence. We'll then paddle for another 25 minutes back to where we set off from, and finally walk for about 10 minutes to the Holbox sign, where the activity will end.

Tour Schedule

The appearance of luminescent plankton is a natural phenomenon and therefore depends on the lunar calendar. Once you have made your booking, the provider will contact you to give you the exact pickup time.

Types of activities in Holbox

Kayak

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On this bioluminescent plankton tour by kayak, we'll observe these peculiar microorganisms up close on one of the quietest coasts of Holbox. Ready to be fascinated by the magic of nature?

Kayaking with Glowing Plankton

Depending on the lunar calendar, we’ll come and collect you from your hotel in Holbox. Are you ready to enjoy a magical evening? Welcome to this luminescent plankton kayaking tour!

Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Tour