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You will leave early in the morning from your hotel with a taxi for an hour boat drive towards Cabo Catoche, where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Caribbean Sea. There you will have the opportunity to swim side to side with the largest fish on earth, the harmless whale shark, and most of the time see as well dolphins, turtles and manta rays. It is a lifetime experience that you cannot miss and is only available from June till September when the “Dominos” (nickname for whale sharks) unite themselves in the wand rich waters of Holbox to eat plankton and prepare for the way back to South Africa. Only limited availability. Cost from Holbox: (individual) 80 USD per person (includes box lunch and coffee break, swim with whale sharks, professional snorkeling gears and local guide). Cost from Cancun & Riviera Maya: (min. 6 persons) 220 USD per person (includes ground transportation in air-conditioned van from / to your hotel, private boat to Holbox, box lunch and coffee break, swim with whale sharks, professional snorkeling gears, local guide and three courses menu in a local beach restaurant). What to bring: Sun cream, extra T-shirt, towel, camera (as well waterproof), extra cash for drinks, tips and souvenirs, swimming suit and medicaments against nausea. If you want, feel free to bring your own snorkeling gears. Time Plan: (subject to change) 04.00 – 05.00 Departure from Cancun and Riviera Maya towards Isla Holbox 07.30 – 08.00 Briefing, coffee break and start of the whale shark tour. 09.00 – 09.30 Arrival in Cabo Catoche. There you will be able to swim with whale sharks and possibly see as well manta rays, turtles and dolphins. 12.00 – 13.30 Trip back towards Holbox. The tour ends here for people staying in Holbox Island but with an extra charge of 12 USD they can join the three course lunch. 13.30 – 15.00 Three courses lunch in a local restaurant on the beach and possibility of having a small tour by feet in the village of Holbox. 17.30 – 18.30 Arrival in Cancun and Riviera Maya. End of the tour. Return to the hotel. Other important details: Reserving this tour with us means contributing to sustainable tourism Tour only available upon two days prior reservation and confirmation. Following availability and with an extra charge, the transportation is also available by plane. Tour with limited daily availability of 30 persons. This tour is not suitable for people having severe physical or motor handicaps, nor for people with heart problems or not able to support physical activities. This tour is also possible for people not able to swim as well as for children but only if under the responsibility of family members. Check with your hotel or with our team leaders the exact time of the pick up. No allowance of people under the influence of drugs or alcohol as well as pets. Tell us in case you want a vegetarian menu (no extra costs) or have special requests such as private boat, international guide or VIP service (with additional costs). Local guides and experts available on the field. Menu with lobster has an additional cost of 13 USD per person. All reservations of excursions and programs made through us will contribute to sustainable development. Cancellations are subject to a discount on the total amount as handling fee. The refunds are at discretion of Mextreme Travel but normally follow the cancellation policies decided by theS service provider. Prices are not guaranteed until confirmed. Reservations are upon availability. All bookings have to be made directly with us but are upon the conditions imposed by the service provider. The payment of the complete amount has to be done at the end of the reservation process. Credit cards are not accepted. Payments can be done by one of the following canals. Pay Pal, Western Union, Bank Deposit, Telegram.. Bird Watching - Crocodile Watching - Turtle Watching |
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