Cancun Trip Overview
On this 11-day tour, you will have the opportunity to see around half of the 1,040 bird species that live in Mexico. You will travel among a selection of the best birding habitats, including mangroves, estuaries, dry tropical forest and dense lowland jungle. We also visit some of the magnificent archaeological ruins in the area. You may find bird species as: the Thicket Tinamou, Great Curassow, Black-throated Bobwhite, Lesser Yellow-Headed, Crane Hawk, Ornate Hawk-Eagle, Barred Forest-Falcon, Ruddy Crake, Rufous-Necked Wood-Rail, Yucatan Parrot, Yucatan Poorwill, Yucatan Woodpecker, Yucatan Jay, Mexican Anttrush, Orange Oriole, etc. It is a wonderful birding and nature experience!
Additional Info
Duration: 11 days
Starts: Cancun, Mexico
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
On this 11-day tour, you will have the opportunity to see around half of the 1,040 bird species that live in Mexico. You will travel among a selection of the best birding habitats, including mangroves, estuaries, dry tropical forest and dense lowland jungle. We also visit some of the magnificent archaeological ruins in the area. You may find bird species as: the Thicket Tinamou, Great Curassow, Black-throated Bobwhite, Lesser Yellow-Headed, Crane Hawk, Ornate Hawk-Eagle, Barred Forest-Falcon, Ruddy Crake, Rufous-Necked Wood-Rail, Yucatan Parrot, Yucatan Poorwill, Yucatan Woodpecker, Yucatan Jay, Mexican Anttrush, Orange Oriole, etc. It is a wonderful birding and nature experience!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cancun
Stop At: Cancun Airport Transportation, Cancun 77533 Mexico
Arrival at Cancun airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cancun—Rey Del Caribe or similar (3 stars).
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Rey del Caribe hotel or similar.
Day 2: Puerto Morelos
Stop At: Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Early bird watching at Central Vallarta and Cenote Road in Puerto Morelos. Afternoon enjoys the beach in Puerto Morelos. Overnight in Arrecifes II or similar (3 stars).
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Arrecifes II hotel or similar (3 stars).
Day 3: Río Lagartos
Stop At: Cocodrilario Rio Lagartos, Kilometro 6 carretera Tizimin – Rio Lagartos, Rio Lagartos Mexico
Early birding in Puerto Morelos area. Departure later to Rio Lagartos ( long drive )Bird watching at San Salvador Ranch, Rio Lagartos. Boat trip through the mangrove. Overnight in Tabasco Rio or similar.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Tabasco Rio or similar.
Day 4: Ek Balam
Stop At: 20-minute drive from Valladolid on highway 295, direction Tizimin, Ek Balam Village Mexico
Early bird watching at Ek Balam. We will also visit the beautiful archeological site of Ek Balam and later refresh in the cool waters of a cenote nearby. Overnight in Cabañas Unajil or similar.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Cabañas Unajil or similar.
Day 5: Chichen Itza and Izamal
Stop At: Chichen Itza Mexico
Early bird watching at Chichen Itza. We will also visit the Chichen Itza site – one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. After that, we will continue to Izamal other beautiful Mayan ruins. Overnight in Itzamaltun or similar.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Itzamaltun or similar.
Day 6: Uxmal
Stop At: Zona Arqueologica Uxmal, Carretera Federal No. 261, Uxmal 97899 Mexico
Early bird watching at Uxmal. Also, enjoy the visit to the archeological site. Visit also Kabah site. Overnight in Uxmal Resort Maya or similar.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Uxmal Resort Maya or similar.
Day 7: Edzna
Stop At: Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Valle de Edzna, Carretera 180 Entronque Con la 188 Se Localiza a 55 KM de la Ciudad de Campeche, Campeche Mexico
Early bird watching in Uxmal area, follow later to the archeological site of Edzna, Campeche. Overnight in Chicanna Ecovillage Resort or similar.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Chicanna Ecovillage Resort or similar.
Day 8: Clakmul-Palenque
Stop At: Calakmul, Campeche, Mexico
Early bird watching near Chicanna area and Calakmul reserve. Then long drive to Palenque. Overnight in La Aldea de Halach Huini or similar.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: overnight in La Aldea de Halach Huini or similar.
Day 9: San Cristobál
Stop At: San Cristobal’s Express Massage, Calle Real de Guadalupe # 69 Centro, San Cristobal de las Casas 29200 Mexico
Early bird watching in Palenque jungle. Visit the archeological site also. Follow later on a long drive to San Cristobal. Overnight in Hotel Casa Mexicana or similar.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel Casa Mexicana or similar.
Day 10: Sumidero canyon – Tuxtla Gutierrez
Stop At: Parque Nacional Cañón del Sumidero, Chiapas, Mexico
City tour in San Cristobal, follow later for a great boat ride in Sumidero canyon. Later overnight in Tuxtla Gutierrez. Hotel Real Avenida or similar.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Real Avenida hotel or similar.
Day 11: Departure
Stop At: Sociedad Operadora del Aeropuerto Internacional Ángel Albino Corzo, Boulevard Belisario Domínguez No. 1861 Zona O Local 105, Centro de Negocios, Flamboyant, Slamdoyant, 29060 Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chis., Mexico
Departure to airport for flight back home.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
