Small-Group Birdwatching Sian Kaan with professional guide

Small-Group Birdwatching Sian Kaan with professional guide

By Contoy Excursions - Private Day Adventures
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Not many people realize that near Playa del Carmen there is a great spot for bird watching. Along with our knowledgeable birding guide, you will experience a unique birding tour in the middle of the Mayan jungle, hiking to secret places to observe a wide variety of different bird species of the Yucatan Peninsula. A tour just for you!
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Ages 5-85, max of 6 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Birdwatching guide expert
  • Bottled water


Start:
  • OXXO, México 307, 77130 Chunyaxché, Q.R., Mexico
    Meeting point is at convenience store OXXO Muyil parking area, the guide will meet you there.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Infant seats available
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8914P57

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Please dress appropriately accordingly to weather conditions
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8914P57

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    ₹8,908.69
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    • Contoy Excursions - Private Day Adventures
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      Mexico
      Joined in June 2014
    • emily h
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highlight of our trip! Thanks Lugo
      This was the perfect birding excursion from Cancun. Transportation was seamless. Our guide was such an expert and helped us spot over 40 species in just a few hours. I will do this every time I’m in the area. I can’t say enough good things
      Written 18 February 2025
    • E4271TMalexs
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      45 bird species in 2 hours.
      Lugo was a great birding guide! We saw 45 different species of birds that were new lifers! He recorded the entire list for us so all we had to do was look and watch the birds! He had a great laser pointer that was helpful in pointing out the birds so we could see them before they flew away. Hope we get and opportunity to com back!
      Written 25 January 2025
    • IkeKimball
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Memorable Experience
      Carlos was an excellent guide, telling us all about marine animals & birds. He was kind enough to lend us his underwater camera so we could capture some pictures. That was unexpected! We had a separate local guide (required) for the turtle swim, Salma. She was very helpful and we were able to see many turtles, other fish species, and a golden ray. Thank you to both for a very memorable experience.
      Written 3 December 2024
    • Susan S
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great birding in Akumal!
      Great tour! We immediately saw toucans and so many other birds. Carlos was amazing at sighting birds in the trees and pointing them out. Keep in mind, this is a natural, sometimes walking bird tour that is in the jungle. It is amazing to see.
      Written 15 November 2024
    • Evie V
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      An Unforgettable Birding Adventure with Carlos in Playa del Carmen!
      Are you a bird lover? Or maybe just a nature enthusiast? Even if you're not quite sure but find yourself curious while in Mexico, this tour is for you! Carlos is incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the local wildlife. We've booked multiple tours with him, and each time we've spotted an average of over 50 different species! Whether you're a seasoned birder or a first-timer, you'll have an amazing time. This is definitely a must-do activity that will leave you in awe of the natural beauty around Playa del Carmen. Book this tour now and experience the wonders of birding with Carlos! 🦜🌴
      Written 10 November 2024
    • James B
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      54 species in 5 hours!
      Our expert guide Carlos led us to a very active location on a rural road outside of Playa del Carmen. We were able to find 54 species of birds. Carlos was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. His enthusiasm for birding was evident and he ensured that we saw as many birds as possible. He even created an eBird list for us while we explored and took hi-res photos of birds that he shared after the trip. I highly recommend taking this tour with Carlos.
      Written 9 November 2024
    • sumantp2017
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      8 days private tour of Yucatan Belize and Guatemala suited our dates.
      The Tour guide Carlos was very attentive to our needs and he was very knowledgeable. The Hotels in Valladolid and Chetumal were of lower quality than expected.The itinerary was very good. The sightseeing and views were excellent in spite of rainy weather.
      Written 24 October 2024
    • cocol726
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Morning walks with so many birds
      Getting up early for this tour was totally worth it! We went to different places to get to see different species and a big variety of birds. And it fully payed off :) We also saw some spider monkeys in the early morning and I especially enjoyed the tranquility and peacefulness of that morning walks through green nature Our guide Carlos never got tired to explain all types of birds to us and always showed us the ones our eyes didn't catch. He also took great photos of the birds and sent them to me later, many thanks for that on top! Carlos showed a very professional knowledge of the birds and their natural habitat, he also could imitate their voices amazingly. Would do the tour again and can just highly recommend it!
      Written 7 October 2024
    • Bill3422
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great day adventure!
      Just fantastic! I have been birding for nearly 50 years. I have been from coast to coast in the US. This certainly was one of the best single days of birding for me. 35 life birds! Two different Tucans, Owls, Warblers, oh then there were the monkeys!
      Written 19 September 2024
    • Melhunter51vegan
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      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good experience
      I went on this tour at the end of the whale shark season knowing I might not see any whale sharks. The guide said they saw 2 the day before but I'd heard from others that none had been seen for a few days and they weren't running the trips, so I was skeptical whether this was a lie just to get our money. Regardless, Carlos was great, and the whole crew really tried to find us some cool things to see. We were lucky to come across a massive devil ray which they approached with care and caution and were sure to respect the wildlife. This definitely made up for the amount I spent on the trip without seeing a whale shark. No catering for vegans after giving notice the day before, sadly. Luckily I had my own lunch. Overall a very good experience.
      Written 15 September 2024
    • Inspiration789572
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      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience, picture price insane.
      Our tour guides Javier and Joseph were great! They let every person on the boat swim with the whale shark twice. The experience was amazing HOWEVER the price for pictures and video were outrageous! One picture was close to $100 US dollars. We did not get any pictures because of this but will always treasure the memories.
      Written 12 August 2024
    • Navigate03054348953
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Family birding (Me, my dad and son)
      We had a morning tour with Carlos and had an amazing time, he was really knowledgeable and knew what birds were around just by their song. My son and I don't do much birdwatching but my father is an avid birdwatcher and has travelled extensively around the world birding and was also really impressed with his knowledge and skills. I can recommend Carlos to anyone whether they are a novice or expert birder. Thank you Carlos 👌🏻👍🏻
      Written 10 August 2024
    • felisec2024
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Ethereal Experience
      This experience was incredible! Carlos was our guide and he was so amazing and supportive in the water. My friend and I had so much fun and we had plenty of time with the whale sharks. We also were able to get really cool pictures and videos after the tour was done. Can’t recommend this excursion enough!
      Written 6 August 2024
    • Nancy G
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic experience and Awesome tour 👍👍😊😊
      Awesome experience!!! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and professional. The captain was very polite and kind. They did everything he can to make sure you get to swim with the WhaleShark. I feel very safe with the tour. Great job Carlos!!
      Written 16 June 2024
    • Relax252641
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Unforgettable Whale Shark Experience with Carlos
      Swimming with whale sharks was absolutely amazing, and our guide Carlos made it even better! He knew so much about these gentle giants and shared tons of cool facts with us. Plus, he made sure we were all safe and comfortable with a great briefing before we got in the water. Once we were in, Carlos showed us the best spots to see the whale sharks up close. His excitement was contagious, and he made the whole experience so much fun. He also really cared about the environment and taught us the importance of respecting the marine life. Overall, it was an incredible experience that I’ll never forget. If you want an awesome adventure, definitely book a tour with Carlos!
      Written 16 June 2024
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