Whale Shark & Yucatan Adventure 2015
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8 Days/7 Nights
Departs from KBRO in Brownsville, TX on Saturday, June 20, 2015
Returns to KBRO in Brownsville, TX on Saturday, June 27, 2015
Trip requires a minimum of 5 aircraft and is limited to a maximum of 12 aircraft
Overview & Pricing
During the summer months whale sharks congregate by the hundreds off the coast of the quaint Island of Holbox, the northernmost point of the Yucatan Peninsula, where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Caribbean Sea. Join us on this adventure where you snorkel alongside Whale Sharks, the largest species of fish living in the ocean today. Our adventure begins by flying south along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. On the way to our whale shark encounter, we will stop at two colonial cities: Veracruz and Campeche, where we will have the chance to take a peek into Mexico’s rich traditions and historic past. While in Campeche, we will tour the fascinating archeological site of Edzna. Upon reaching the wildlife sanctuary of Holbox, there will be time to unwind and to experience quaint island life, nature and adventure. Venturing out with local fishermen, you will be able to swim and snorkel alongside these docile and magnificent creatures in their natural habitat and experience the thrill of a lifetime! Dolphin and manta sightings, as well as encounters with an abundance of other wildlife, are all part of this adventure.
$395 Airplane registration (non-refundable) |
$2,049 per person (double occupancy) |
Cost per additional person or for single occupancy available upon request.
Optional transportation Cancun-Holbox-Cancun available upon request
Navigation Information
Our route will take us along the coast of Mexico offering a spectacular view of miles of Gulf Coast beaches. Our port of entry will be the historic port city of Veracruz. The runway of the Holbox Island airport is 2,100 feet by 46 feet and is made of compacted limestone. For those pilots who would prefer not to land at the Holbox Island airport, we offer optional ground or air transportation (for an additional fee) from the Cancun International Airport to Holbox Island. Those participants who prefer to use the alternative transportation will leave their aircraft at the Cancun International Airport during their stay on Holbox Island.
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Brownsville to Veracruz |
440 NM |
Veracruz to Campeche |
383 NM |
Campeche to Holbox Island |
248 NM |
Holbox Island to Campeche |
132 NM |
Campeche to Veracruz |
465 NM |
Veracruz to Brownsville |
440 NM |
Total distance: |
2,108 NM |
Longest leg: |
465 NM |
Charts required: DOD IFR charts L1/L2 and L3/T3 (included)
Airports of landing |
ICAO Identifier |
Runway length |
Brownsville |
KBRO |
7,400 FT |
Veracruz |
MMVR |
7,874 FT |
Campeche |
MMCP |
8,202 FT |
Cancun |
MMUN |
11,483 FT |
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2,100 FT (Dirt) |
NOTE: For aircraft unable to land on the Holbox runway, alternate transportation
from the Cancun airports is available for an additional fee.
Itinerary
Caribbean Sky Tours’ (CST) Whale Shark & Yucatan Adventure departs from Brownsville, TX on Saturday, June 20, and returns to Brownsville on Saturday, June 27, 2015.
There will be a pre-flight briefing Friday, June 19th at 6:00pm at the Brownsville Hotel for those participants who have arrived (pre-flight briefing location to be confirmed). The group will meet at Southmost Aviation on Saturday, June 20th at 7:30 am for a final trip review and briefing.
Day 1 Saturday, June 20 |
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Leave from Brownsville, TX to Veracruz International Airport. Refuel, clear customs and immigration, process entry permits. We will use a handler to expedite the entry process. Transfer to hotel and check in. If time allows we recommend taking a trolley tour of the historic area of Veracruz. Dinner will be at hotel. Pre-flight briefing for flight to Campeche.
Meals Included:Dinner |
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Day 2 Sunday, June 21 |
After breakfast and check out, we transfer to the Veracruz airport and fly to Campeche. Refuel upon arrival and transfer to our hotel in Campeche. Lunch will be on your own. We recommend taking a stroll through the streets of this unique colonial city, take the city trolley tour in the afternoon or visit the bastions and forts that surround the walled city. Meet before dinner at hotel lobby and head out together to experience the fine regional cuisine at one of Campeche’s local restaurants.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner |

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Day 3 Monday, June 22 |
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Explore the area surrounding the city of Campeche. After breakfast we depart for the day trip and guided tour of the Mayan archaeological site of Edzna followed by a lunch to savor the local gastronomy. Reconvene before dinner to review the flight to Holbox for the next day. Dinner is on your own so that you have a chance to explore the city of Campeche by night.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch |
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Day 4 Tuesday, June 23 |
Early departure for Holbox island via the coastline to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the Natural Biosphere Reserves of Los Petenes, Celestun and Ria Lagartos, and along the Esmeralda Coast to Holbox. Those participants who prefer not to land at the Holbox Island Airport can land at the Cancun International Airport. We will arrange the ground or air transportation from Cancun to Holbox Island (for an additional fee). Upon arriving in Holbox, transfer to the hotel, check in and relax the rest of the afternoon, or explore the island on your own and reconvene at hotel for dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner |

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Day 5 Wednesday, June 24 |
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The highlight of the trip! Get up early to embark on the whale shark adventure. Sandwiches, fruit and soft drinks will be available during the tour. We will return to the island in the afternoon and meet for dinner in the evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch and Dinner |
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Day 6 Thursday, June 25 |
Explore the island on your own. Rent a golf cart, take a stroll on the mile long beach or just relax at the hotel.
An optional half day tour to a fresh water spring and Isla Pajaros (translated: Bird Island) will be available in the morning. We will regroup before dinner at the hotel for the pre-flight briefing followed by a farewell dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner |

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Day 7 Friday, June 26 |
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We will depart from the hotel in the morning heading to Veracruz via a fuel stop in Campeche. Participants that left their aircraft in Cancun will need to leave early in the morning. Upon arrival in Veracruz we will refuel and transfer to the hotel. We will have a pre-flight briefing and dinner at the hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch and Dinner |
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Day 8 Saturday, June 27 |
Transfer to Veracruz International Airport and return to Brownsville, Texas.
Meals Included: Breakfast |

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Sign-up procedure
STEP 1: |
Reserve NOW! Reserve your spot by submitting your deposit and providing your contact information. To process on-line, click button on right or contact Caribbean Sky Tours. |
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STEP 2: |
Download and complete the forms for participant and aircraft information and send to Caribbean Sky Tours |
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STEP 3: |
Submit balance of payment no later than 30 days prior to trip date. |
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