Birdwatching Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
Overview
The Yucatan Peninsula is recognized as a very important area with an enormous diverse bird population due to its strategic location for migratory birds. Too there is a rich resident population.
To date, 543 species have been viewed in the Yucatan Peninsula, representing nearly 50% of all the bird species registered in the country.
You will travel the Muyil area with an expert local-bird & wildlife guide and a small number of fellow travelers. This tour distills the best of the Yucatán into a trip that takes in the mature semi-deciduous jungle and some fresh water wetlands. This is a great tour for beginners and a wonderful scenic tour for the experienced birder.
What's Included
- Entrance fee to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
- Expert local bird and wildlife guide
- Binoculars and bird guide book
- Transportation can be provided under special request with an extra fee.
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Reforma Agraria-Puerto Juárez km 25
77710 Chunyaxché, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
We will depart early morning from Tulum 20 minutes south to the biosphere. We have the opportunity to discover the unique bird diversity and learn about the ancient and the contemporaneous Maya culture while visiting the Muyil town and the archaeological site. You will be with an expert local-bird & wildlife guide and a small number of explorers.
On this experience, it is possible to identify from 40 to 80 species of birds, including some endemic and migratory birds (depending on the time of the year).
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour 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.
- Entrance fee to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve.
- Expert local bird and wildlife guide.
- Binoculars and bird guide book.
- Transportation can be provided under special request with an extra fee.
- Private transportation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Birdwatching Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Birdwatching Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entrance fee to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
- Expert local bird and wildlife guide
- Binoculars and bird guide book
- Transportation can be provided under special request with an extra fee.
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
