Dates, Prices & Info
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| Departure | Return | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2019 | 01/11/2019 | Humpback Whale Watching Extension offered |
| 01/07/2019 | 01/12/2019 | |
| 01/13/2019 | 01/18/2019 | |
| 01/14/2019 | 01/19/2019 | Humpback Whale Watching Extension offered |
| 01/20/2019 | 01/25/2019 | Humpback Whale Watching Extension offered |
| 01/21/2019 | 01/26/2019 | |
| 01/27/2019 | 02/01/2019 | |
| 01/28/2019 | 02/02/2019 | Photo Tour | Humpback Whale Watching Extension offered |
| 02/04/2019 | 02/09/2019 | Photo Tour |
| 02/05/2019 | 02/10/2019 | |
| 02/10/2019 | 02/15/2019 | |
| 02/11/2019 | 02/16/2019 | Photo Tour |
| 02/17/2019 | 02/22/2019 | Humpback Whale Watching Extension offered |
| 02/18/2019 | 02/23/2019 | Photo Tour |
| 02/24/2019 | 03/01/2019 | |
| 02/25/2019 | 03/02/2019 | Humpback Whale Watching Extension offered |
| 03/03/2019 | 03/08/2019 |
Custom Departures: It may be possible to arrange customized private departures for this destination, pending availability. Please contact us for more information and we'd be happy to assist you.
Extend your stay in Mexico! Click here to see trip extension options.
Extend your stay in Mexico! Click here to see trip extension options.
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| Departure | Return | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2019 | 12/13/2019 | |
| 01/05/2020 | 01/10/2020 | |
| 01/06/2020 | 01/11/2020 | |
| 01/07/2020 | 01/12/2020 | |
| 01/12/2020 | 01/17/2020 | Humpback Whale Watching Extension offered |
| 01/13/2020 | 01/18/2020 | |
| 01/19/2020 | 01/24/2020 | Humpback Whale Watching Extension offered |
| 01/20/2020 | 01/25/2020 | Humpback Whale Watching Extension offered |
| 01/26/2020 | 01/31/2020 | |
| 01/27/2020 | 02/01/2020 | Humpback Whale Watching Extension offered |
| 01/28/2020 | 02/02/2020 | |
| 02/03/2020 | 02/08/2020 | |
| 02/09/2020 | 02/14/2020 | |
| 02/10/2020 | 02/15/2020 | Special Photo Departure |
| 02/16/2020 | 02/21/2020 | Humpback Whale Watching Extension offered |
| 02/17/2020 | 02/22/2020 | Special Photo Departure |
| 02/23/2020 | 02/28/2020 | |
| 02/24/2020 | 02/29/2020 | Special Photo Departure | Humpback Whale Watching Extension offered |
| 03/01/2020 | 03/06/2020 | |
| 03/02/2020 | 03/07/2020 | |
| 03/03/2020 | 03/08/2020 |
Special Photo Departure |
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| Departure | Return | Notes |
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| 01/04/2021 | 01/09/2021 | |
| 01/05/2021 | 01/10/2021 | |
| 01/10/2021 | 01/15/2021 | |
| 01/11/2021 | 01/16/2021 | |
| 01/17/2021 | 01/22/2021 | |
| 01/18/2021 | 01/23/2021 | |
| 01/19/2021 | 01/24/2021 | |
| 01/24/2021 | 01/29/2021 | |
| 01/25/2021 | 01/30/2021 | |
| 01/26/2021 | 01/31/2021 | |
| 01/31/2021 | 02/05/2021 | |
| 02/01/2021 | 02/06/2021 | |
| 02/07/2021 | 02/12/2021 | |
| 02/08/2021 | 02/13/2021 | |
| 02/14/2021 | 02/19/2021 | |
| 02/15/2021 | 02/20/2021 | |
| 02/21/2021 | 02/26/2021 | |
| 02/22/2021 | 02/27/2021 | |
| 02/23/2021 | 02/28/2021 | |
| 02/28/2021 | 03/05/2021 | |
| 03/01/2021 | 03/06/2021 |
Trip Pricing
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Single Occupancy: For a single room add $795. Click here to learn how you can avoid the single supplement.
Deposit: $500 per person
Other Notes: Trip prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in U.S. dollars.
Please read our Payment & Refund Policy here.
- Trip Price
$3395 to $3595 - Special Photo Tour Price (see details)
$4095 to $4295
Single Occupancy: For a single room add $795. Click here to learn how you can avoid the single supplement.
Deposit: $500 per person
Other Notes: Trip prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in U.S. dollars.
Please read our Payment & Refund Policy here.
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$3795 to $3995 - Special Photo Departure Price
$4495 to $4695
Single Occupancy: For a single room add $895. Click here to learn how you can avoid the single supplement.
Deposit: $500 per person
Make It Private: View pricing to take this trip privately with just you and your select travel companions.
Other Notes: Trip prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in U.S. dollars. Prices for 2021 are not yet confirmed. Guests who reserve their 2021 space prior to final pricing confirmation will receive the lowest rate within the range offered for that date.
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Group Size
Approximately 16 Travelers on Regular Departures
Approximately 12 Travelers on Special Photo Departures
A very important feature of this adventure is the limited group size, as butterfly encounters are best experienced in a quiet, intimate setting. Small groups alsomean our environmental impact is light.
Approximately 12 Travelers on Special Photo Departures
A very important feature of this adventure is the limited group size, as butterfly encounters are best experienced in a quiet, intimate setting. Small groups also
Specialized 4x4 Land Rovers and Land Cruisers
Our Private Leaders
Included
Accommodations, services of Nat Hab's professional Expedition Leader(s), all meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on final day, some alcoholic beverages, most gratuities, airport transfers on Day 1 and final day, all activities and entrance fees, all taxes, permits and service fees.
Not Included
Travel to and from the start and end point of your trip, some alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, passport and visa fees (if any), optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry and internet, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes (if any), required medical evacuation insurance, optional travel protection insurance.
Physical Requirements
Moderate
Visiting the butterfly sanctuaries requires walking for approximately two miles at a time at altitudes up to 10,660 feet, on very steep inclines and sometimes over rough, rocky terrain, in some cases walking up and down over 600 steps to reach the butterflies. The physical exertion involved can be considered strenuous for people who are less active. Horses are available to ride for some portions of certain trails at the sanctuaries, though trails are narrow and rugged, and riders must be alert to maintaining balance. Due to the small stature of the horses that are local to the Mexican highlands, the maximum rider weight each horse can carry is 260 pounds. Travelers concerned with their physical capabilities should contact our office for further details on the exact physical requirements of this trip, as well as their personal physician for an appraisal of their suitability for the demands of this itinerary.
Visiting the butterfly sanctuaries requires walking for approximately two miles at a time at altitudes up to 10,660 feet, on very steep inclines and sometimes over rough, rocky terrain, in some cases walking up and down over 600 steps to reach the butterflies. The physical exertion involved can be considered strenuous for people who are less active. Horses are available to ride for some portions of certain trails at the sanctuaries, though trails are narrow and rugged, and riders must be alert to maintaining balance. Due to the small stature of the horses that are local to the Mexican highlands, the maximum rider weight each horse can carry is 260 pounds. Travelers concerned with their physical capabilities should contact our office for further details on the exact physical requirements of this trip, as well as their personal physician for an appraisal of their suitability for the demands of this itinerary.
Important Information About This Trip
The monarch butterfly sanctuaries in Mexico's Central Highlands are a marvel no nature lover should miss! Observing millions of monarchs clustering and moving together is a wondrous experience. This trip can be more strenuous than most, however, so please read carefully the section on Physical Requirements above.
Mandatory Insurance
Since the areas you will travel to on this trip are remote and wild (that's why we go there!), we require medical evacuation insurance for this program. If you decline the medical evacuation insurance coverage offered by Natural Habitat Adventures, we require that you send us documentation of the independent coverage you have selected. We recommend that your chosen independent insurance plan includes at least $250,000 in medical evacuation coverage. Please note that we will add the cost of Natural Habitat Adventures' medical evacuation policy (currently $48 per person) to your tour invoice until you provide our office with proof of coverage including your insurance company's name, phone number and your individual policy number. Thank you for understanding that our policy exists exclusively in the interest of our guests' safety.
To protect your investment and to provide peace of mind while you travel, we also strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance. Plans may cover everything from medical treatment to trip cancellations and delays and lost luggage. Please contact our office if you would like more information about the medical evacuation and comprehensive travel insurance policies we offer by calling 800-543-8917.
To protect your investment and to provide peace of mind while you travel, we also strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance. Plans may cover everything from medical treatment to trip cancellations and delays and lost luggage. Please contact our office if you would like more information about the medical evacuation and comprehensive travel insurance policies we offer by calling 800-543-8917.
Getting There & Getting Home
Plan to arrive in Mexico City no later than 5:30 pm on Day 1 of the adventure, as there is a group welcome dinner and orientation at 7 pm. You are free to depart anytime on the final day. We can best serve you if our Natural Habitat Adventures Travel Desk makes your reservations, as we are intimately familiar with the special requirements of this program and can arrange the most efficient travel. Please call us at 800-543-8917. Note that while we offer you the best possible rates available to us on airfare and additional nights' accommodations, you may find special web rates or better fares online.
