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Monarch Butterfly Tour (Departing from Morelia)
Badge of ExcellenceMorelia, Mexico
- 9 to 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Witness the great monarch butterfly migration during your time in Morelia on this full-day tour. Alongside a private guide, head to the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary in either El Rosario or Sierra Chincua, depending on the weather conditions. Learn about the conservation efforts of the endangered insect and admire their beautiful wings.
- Experience the natural phenomenon first-hand
- Receive photos from your tour after a couple of days
- Enjoy round-trip transfers from your Morelia hotel
- A private tour means a personalized experience
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
06:30 AM
Pickup details
We pick up in any hotel, AirBnb or private residence in Morelia. Only for private tours.
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Rough terrain
- 11,000 ft - 3,300 m above sea level
- Not recommended for travelers with respiratory medical conditions
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Bonnie_L, Feb 2024
Beautiful, loved seeing the butterflies. Rode the horses which we would highly recommend. Hike after the horses was very strenuous.... but worth it!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
So glad to hear you enjoyed the beauty of the Monarch Butterfly Reserve, Bonnie! Riding the horses sounds like a fantastic way to experience the area, thanks for the recommendation! And although the hike may have been strenuous, the breathtaking views and experience were surely worth it in the end! Thanks for sharing your adventure. Can't wait to welcome you back for more nature-filled experiences!
Wally_R, Feb 2024
We departed Morelia very early, at 06:30. As a result, we were the very first up the mountain and were able to view clusters of butterflies in the trees waiting for the weather to warm up. No one else was there to experience this. When the sun hit the branches where the cluster of butterflies were, they simultaneously dropped from the branches and flew towards us by the 1000’s. At this time, there were only a few other people present to see this.
As we were leaving, larger tour groups were arriving who would have misses everything we experienced, it was great.
Anyone planning a trip should try to book a private tour that leaves early and see how the monarchs reacted to a slight change in weather.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
What an incredible experience you had at the Monarch Butterfly Reserve! Being the first up the mountain must've felt like having the whole place to yourselves, witnessing those clusters of butterflies eagerly awaiting the warmth of the sun. And to see them take flight by the thousands as the sun touched the branches must've been truly magical. It's fantastic that you were able to enjoy this unique moment with only a few others present. Thanks for sharing your tip about booking an early private tour it is indeed the perfect way to catch nature's spectacular show!
Sandra_M, Jan 2024
It was spectacular!!! Highly recommend. Rodrigo the tour guide was fabulous. Very knowledgeable about the area.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hello Sandra! So glad to know you had a spectacular time! Rodrigo is indeed a fabulous guide with a wealth of knowledge about the monarch butterfly and the reserve area. Thanks for the recommendation! We can't wait to have you join us for more unforgettable experiences in the future!
Christine_D, Mar 2022
Highly recommend this tour with Rodrigo! He is so nice and knowledgeable. It is obvious he loves nature, history, and sharing this with knowledge and experience with others. We did 2 separate tours with Rodrigo, and wished we had also booked his Morelia city tour, but he was so gracious to give us information of where to go to get the most out of our quick 3 day trip to Morelia and surrounding area! Would definitely book with him again!
From $222.08
Price varies by group size
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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