Monarch Butterfly group tour. Join me to watch #butterflies

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Morelia, Mexico

9 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Watch hundreds of monarch butterflies flying around and maybe coming to say hi on the small-group tour in Morelia. Every year the Monarchs hibernate and then make their annual migration. Your guide explains this process as you watch them fly over the volcanic mountains. You have plenty of attention from your guide on this small, intimate group tour.

Enjoy an easy to locate meeting point at Burger King Morelia Centro 2
Your entrance ticket is included so no paying on the spot
After the tour, stop for lunch if you like (additional expense)
Make a few new friends on this small-group, intimate tour

What's Included

Private transportation
Boleto de entrada al Santuario
Air-conditioned vehicle

Breakfast

Antes de la salida y/o durante la excursión
Lunch

Antes y/o después de la observación de mariposas

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Burger King Morelia Centro 2
Guillermo Prieto 30, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico
The corner of Madero (main st) and Guillermo Prieto at Burger King.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

Santuario de la Mariposa Monarca

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

based on 17 reviews

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Professionally run tour,...

Kevin_M, Feb 2026

Professionally run tour, Alfredo was friendly, knowledgeable, and courteous. Everything went smoothly and we had an unbelievable experience!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thanks for posting this review Kevin. It was my pleasure to drive you to the monarchs site! Gracias

Monarchs

Claire_W, Feb 2026

Vale la pena . A must do once in your life . Monarchs are amazing. Our guide Alfredo was knowledgeable , pleasant and very considerate.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

It was my pleasure to drive the Monarch Butterfly Tour to you Claire. Thanks for sharing this to travelers!

Incredible monarch butterfly tour!

Lianne_O, Feb 2026

Wonderful experience with our friendly and very knowledgable guide - Alfred! It’s a 3 hour drive to Rosario but we stopped for a quick breakfast and lunch both ways. And the butterflies. Incredible experience! walking up up up through the most tranquil forest. Butterflies everywhere at this time of year! Literally millions waking up in the warm sun to fly! We could hear their tiny little wings beating. We had a lovely local guide for the forest Trail - Rita - who climbed with us. At over 10,000 feet - be prepared to be short of breath - but the forest with the beautiful butterflies cascading down through the valley - very worth it. Once in a lifetime experience! Don’t miss it.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

So nice to read this review from you Lianne. We certainly had one more #OMG day up there at the monarch's Sanctuary in el rosario. Keep travelling to Mexico and enjoy every minute! 🦋

Magical Monarchs

Kelley_P, Feb 2026

Alfredo is a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide who made our tour of the monarch butterflies a great day long adventure. As I’m a horse lover, we opted to ride up and they were an excellent choice for the elevation gain. We rode up a steep hillside for about 20 minutes and near the top, we dismounted. Breathing air at 9,800 feet is physiologically equivalent to breathing air with an effective oxygen level of roughly 14.4% whereas at sea level it is 21%. I figured the horses were able to cope a lot better than us. We hiked up on foot the last 20 min or so to see the butterflies coming to life, thousands fluttering down from the pine trees like giant confetti. They flew down to shallow trickles of water on the forest floor. Everyone was quiet as to hear their movements. Magical! Muchas gracias, Alfredo

Response from Host, Feb 2026

You are very welcome Kelley! I guess the way you describe the winter home of the monarchs is SO Nice and accurate; calling travelers to come and enjoy the real wonder of nature. Yes, it's a magical place on earth!

A day with the butterflies

Susan_B, Feb 2022

An amazing day with Alfredo. A professional and competent guide, we learned about the history of the tracking of the butterfly migration and experienced a wonderful display of local foods.