Whale Sharks and Nature Wonders of the Yucatan Penninsula

Just off the tip of Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula is a small island largely untouched by tourism, despite its proximity to Cancún. Isla Holbox might go unnoticed entirely, except for some unique visitors who come to its warm ocean waters each summer. Their presence is hard to ignore, since they are 40 feet long and weigh 15 tons. These are gentle whale sharks – not whales at all, despite their size, but actually the world’s largest fish. Docile and unafraid, they allow us to swim close enough to observe the checkerboard pattern of pale yellow dots and stripes covering their thick gray skin.

Caressed by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea and the warmth and richness of the Gulf Stream, lays this little island, know by the name of Holbox. The island is a genuine fishermen village with 20 miles of white sandy beaches and exotic wildlife. Away from the influence and beaten paths of mass tourism, the island also belongs to the nature reserve and protected area of YUM BALAM.

Itinerary

• Day 1 - Cancun airport.  Transfer to Riviera Maya and check in at Azul Beach Hotel. We’ll enjoy a welcome dinner.

• Day 2 - Transfer to Holbox Island.  First driving after catch a motorboat to get to Holbox island, Visit the centenary trees and orchid nursery.  Check in at Villas Delfines Hotel. This afternoon, we will take a motorboat to visit to Isla de los pájaros, you can look out for the fabulous flamingoes. Overnight in Holbox.

• Day 3 - This morning is for search of the whale sharks that migrate to this exclusive area between June and September. In the afternoon we explore the island.

• Day 4 - Second encounter with the Whale Sharks!! After lunch we´ll visit to Yalahua Cenote, a fresh water well springs up in the middle of the jungle to flow crystal a few yards further in to the sea. Many centuries ago the Mayas used it as a royal retreat, decorating it with precious stones and gardens.

• Day 5 - We say goodbye to Holbox and transfer to Riviera Maya.  Check in at the hotel.  Visit to Crococun Zoo and also we will visit in Puerto Morelos the Yaax Che Botanical Garden, named for a legendary Mayan tree and famous for its wide variety of tropical plant species & the medicine plants section, farewell dinner at the hotel.

• Day 6 - Transfer to the airport.  End of the trip.

We recommend to stay for an extra day or two and go and visit Chichen Itza, Tulum or Cobá Archaeological Sites

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NOTE: We can also modify our itinerary according to your needs.

For further information contact us at: expeditions@ecotoursvallarta.com