Enjoy watching a great variety of birds on this guided tour. Travel through a Mayan village, walk through jungle to a lagoon, and visit the ancient trading post of Muyil.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 6 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
- Pickup included
- • Pickup and drop-off is included within the immediate Tulum area • Exact time of pick-up will be confirmed after booking
- Small group
- Limited to 6 participants
- Welcoming travelers since 2013
Experience
Itinerary
Pickup location:
Tulum
Car
(25 minutes)
Sendero Muyil
Guided tour, Wildlife viewing (2 hours)
Sendero Muyil
Break time, Breakfast (30 minutes)
Archeological Zone of Muyil
Guided tour, Wildlife viewing (2 hours)
Car
(25 minutes)
Arrive back at:
Tulum
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Birdwatch for a diverse selection of interesting birds
- Learn about Mayan culture, nature, and history with your guide
- Take amazing, colorful photos of the birds
- Walk through the jungle and discover a glistening lagoon
Full description
Just 20 minutes south of Tulum, discover a delightful place to birdwatch a variety of fascinating birds. With your local guide, learn about the incredible bird diversity, current Maya culture, and the ancient Maya civilization. As you walk through the village and archaeological site of Muyil look for birds and stop to take inspiring photos. On this tour, it is possible to identify from 40 to 80 species of birds, depending on the time of the year.
Along with your specialized tour guide you will explore different habitats in the village with different types of vegetation. From mature semi-deciduous jungle in the archaeological site of Muyil to freshwater wetlands. Walk through the flooded jungle using a boardwalk until you reach a beautiful freshwater lagoon.
Read through the itinerary of the tour here:
6:30 AM: the beginning of the excursion from Tulum
7:00 AM: birdwatch in the Mayan community
9:00 AM breakfast with a fruit cocktail, coffee or tea
9:30 AM: bird watching in the Muyil archaeological site
11:00 AM: use a boardwalk to get across the flooded jungle and onto a lagoon
12:00 PM: end of the excursion
Includes
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Light breakfast (coffee, energy bar, and fruit)
- Professional tour guide
- All entrance fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Tulum city center and Tulum Hotel Zone)
- Binoculars (available to rent for 10USD per person, must be paid on site)
- Tips
- Pick up outside of Tulum
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Camera
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Comfortable clothes
- Long pants
- Binoculars
- Reusable water bottle
- Biodegradable insect repellent
Know before you go
- Exact time of pickup will be confirmed upon booking