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Holbox: Bioluminescence in Kayak
6 ReviewsImmerse yourself in this night adventure with local guides. Discover the magic of our sea at night. Swim, walk and watch how millions of luminescent microorganisms glow.
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Highlights
- Paddle under a blanket of stars that will astonish you
- Swim and watch as millions of luminescent microorganisms glow.
- Walk on a sandbank in the middle of the sea and see bioluminescent dots.
- Learn about this magical natural phenomenon
- The adventure begins as soon as we pass by you in our all-terrain vehicles.
Description
We pick you up at your hotel, if road conditions are favorable, in all terrain vehicles. We take you to the last hotel in the hotel zone (Las Nubes). We then take the kayaks (double or single) and give you instructions before we start paddling. Then we paddle for approximately 15 - 20 minutes to the famous 'sandbanks of Punta Mosquito' (we do not reach Punta Mosquito as it is a protected area and access is completely forbidden). We stay as far away as possible from light pollution, respecting our navigation limits. Depending on the season, from the moment we start paddling we can observe the bioluminescence in every movement (normally from May - September it can be seen from 70% - 100% intensity). The rest of the months the visibility can vary from 30% to 80% intensity. We look for the point with the highest concentration of plankton, once there we first get out of the kayaks to walk on the sandbanks, where we can see how our footprints are illuminated by blue-green dots. Then we will walk deeper into the sea at a reasonable depth so you can swim and see how in every movement your body is illuminated by millions of bioluminescent microorganisms, it can be seen in 3 different colors: green, white or blue, the color is unpredictable. Here we explain about this natural phenomenon and our nature reserve. If the sky is clear it will be another amazing spectacle. Remember, it is a natural phenomenon, so visibility may vary, as it depends on many factors such as: the amount of plankton, water temperature, sea currents, to mention a few. As tour guides we do our best to make you enjoy this amazing phenomenon and live an unforgettable experience, always hoping that nature will reciprocate in the best way. In total we do approximately 45 minutes on the sandbanks and swimming, then we return to the starting point, where the vehicle will be ready to take you back to your hotel, or if the roads are not in good condition, to the central park.Includes
1-way transfer from your hotel. 2. Life jackets and kayak equipment. 3. Passenger insurance and accident expenses. 4. Hydration. 5. One visor per couple. 6. One 10 L dry bag per couple. 7. Clothes locker 8. Certified tour guide 9. Transfer back to your hotel or downtown.Important Information
- Be ready 15 minutes before the pick up time at your hotel reception or outside. Pick up time can sometimes take a few minutes longer due to road conditions, we try to be very punctual.
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