7 Day-Monarch Butterfly Ecofriendly Tour in Mexico
Enjoy a 7-day tour from Mexico City and have a breathtaking experience as you witness the monarch butterfly migration. See one of the most incredible journeys of nature while you also enjoy the outdoors and explore parts of the Mexico City. This is a great mix of nature and culture to give you a truly memorable time.
ItineraryDay 1: Arrival in Mexico CityStop At: Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juarez, Av. Capitán Carlos León S/N, Peñón de los Baños, Venustiano Carranza, 15620 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Arrival in Mexico City. You will be welcomed by your professional naturalist tour guide. Transfer to ´Majestic hotel´. Once in the hotel, you´ll get a briefing. Your guide likes to tell you more about the activities and security. Besides your guide will tell some fun facts about the Monarch Butterfly tour in Mexico.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Catedral Hotel
Day 2: Anthropology Museum of MexicoStop At: Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Av. Paseo de la Reforma s/n, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City 11560 Mexico
First visit the Anthropology Museum, one of the world’s finest archaeological museums with a huge collection of artifacts in 23 exhibition halls. Its most famous exhibit is the Aztec sun stone, a cosmological calendar. Afterwards we will departure to Valle de Bravo. This magical town surrounded by mountains is considered as the most important tourist destination thanks to its excellent hotels, restaurants, equestrian club, beautiful golf courses and manmade lake. Check in at the “Mesón de las Leyendas” hotel.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Mesón de las Leyendas Hotel or similar.
Day 3: Piedra Herrada Sanctuary, MexicoStop At: Piedra Herrada Sanctuary, Valle de Bravo Mexico
Visit the Piedra Herrada Sanctuary, the newest spot to watch the monarch butterflies. Horses will take you there most of the way, to the spot where the monarch butterflies are located. This area is “wilder” than the other sanctuaries and often provides a more remote nature experience. Be part of the ecotourism in Mexico. Overnight in “Mesón de las Leyendas” hotel.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in “Mesón de las Leyendas” Hotel or similar.
Day 4: Capulin Sanctuary, MexicoStop At: Capulin Volcano National Monument, 44 Volcano Road 3 miles north of the junction of NM Hwy 325 and US Hwy 64/87, Capulin, NM 88414-4412
Today we visit the Capulin Sanctuary. In this sanctuary, you can watch the largest and most beautiful prairie of the Monarch Butterfly region called Los Tres Gobernadores (The Three Governors). Because of its access position and the hibernation colonies location, is it possible to watch an amazing transition of the vegetation. Which is an attractive sight for those who enjoy nature. Afterward we go back to the “Mesón de las Leyendas” hotel.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Mesón de las Leyendas Hotel or similar.
Day 5: Valle de Bravo, MexicoStop At: La Pila Seca Valle de Bravo, Calzada Santa Maria No. 100, Valle de Bravo 51200 Mexico
Free day to enjoy the area of Valle de Bravo. Life´s here (literally) built around the lake. The waters of Valle de Bravo are calm and ideal for sports like sailing, water-skiing or kayaking. Enjoy your free afternoon, and pick an activity which you like. Tonight we stay at ¨hotel Mesón de las Leyendas¨, for one more night.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Mesón de las Leyendas Hotel or similar.
Day 6: Mexico CityStop At: Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico, Calle Plaza de La Constitucion S/N Centro Histórico de la Cdad, Mexico City 06000 Mexico
Take your time and relax in the morning. Later, we go back to Mexico City and check in at the Catedral hotel.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Catedral Hotel or similar.
Day 7: Transfer to airportStop At: Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juarez, Av. Capitán Carlos León S/N, Peñón de los Baños, Venustiano Carranza, 15620 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
The last day of the Monarch Butterfly tour in Mexico. Transfer to airport for your flight back.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking"
"The total price for one person includes a single supplement."
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
7 Days Monarch Butterfly Tour
1/4/2025 - 1/4/2025| Saturday : | 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM |
1/11/2025 - 1/11/2025| Saturday : | 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM |
1/18/2025 - 1/18/2025| Saturday : | 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM |
1/25/2025 - 1/25/2025| Saturday : | 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM |
2/1/2025 - 2/1/2025| Saturday : | 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM |
2/8/2025 - 2/8/2025| Saturday : | 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM |
2/15/2025 - 2/15/2025| Saturday : | 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM |
2/22/2025 - 2/22/2025| Saturday : | 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM |
Duration: 7 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
The pick-up and the hotel are already included
Cancellations and refunds:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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