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9-Hour Monarch Butterfly Group Tour

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Walking, Wildlife

  • Duration

    9 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, Spanish

Description

Embark on a captivating 9-hour journey departing at 7:00 AM from Morelia, immersing in the breathtaking vistas of volcanic mountains and valleys. Ascend to over 3000 meters above sea level, where the majestic fir trees host the Monarch butterflies during winter. Preserved by organizations like WWF & Monarch Watch, these sanctuaries now witness the remarkable resurgence of butterfly populations. Dispel misconceptions and experience the true marvel of nature firsthand amidst the enchanting forests of central Mexico.

Highlights
  • Visit the UNESCO-protected natural site where butterflies hide in the woods
  • Enjoy the scenic drive to find the volcanic mountains
  • See monarchs flying between trees and, sometimes, around people
  • Wear colourful and let the "magic" happen when getting a butterfly on your body
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    • After departing at 7:00 AM from Morelia, enjoy the scenic drive to find a landscape with volcanic mountains and valleys.
    • Later, the drive goes higher and higher to find the fir trees where the Monarchs winter over 3000 meters above sea level.
    • Well preserved to the present day by WWF & Monarch Watch, among other NGOs, the winter homes are now recovering from a seriously reduced number of butterflies from years ago.
    • Don't let other travellers create histories about the Monarchs; come and enjoy the real wonder of nature with your own eyes, and find yourself in the magical woods of the Monarchs in central Mexico!
What's Included
  • English-speaking tour guide/driver all time 
  • Round-trip transportation from Morelia 
  • Admission to the natural protected areas
What's Excluded
  • Meals
  • Hotel rooms 
  • Mountain bike rental or horseback rides (when available)
  • Additional services out of the program of the tour
  • Drop off service to a different destination
Know before you go
  • Millions of butterflies migrating to the mountains of central Mexico, forming a mesmerizing sight.
  • The UNESCO-protected natural site, discovered in 1976 thanks to Canadian scientist Fred Urquhart's research.
  • Monarchs from Canada and the United States find refuge in the "El Rosario" sanctuary in Michoacán, Mexico, from late November to February.
  • Declared a UNESCO-protected site in 2008, it serves as a hibernation spot for the butterflies.
  • Preservation efforts by organizations like WWF and Monarch Watch have helped maintain the sanctuary.
  • The monarch butterflies reproduce in March before continuing their migration flight back to North America in spring.
  • Recent years have seen a decline in butterfly numbers, but conservation efforts are aiding in their recovery.

This tour is not for: 

  • Handicap people 

  • People with disabilities

  • Kids under ten years of age

  • People with heart issues, blood pressure and liver diseases

Meeting Point

Hotel Alameda Morelia, Centro Histórico, Avenida Madero Oriente, Centro histórico de Morelia, Morelia, Michoacán, México

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 3 USD 149 Per Person
4 To 8 USD 139 Per Person

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USD 149 / person