Private Tour
Private Birdwatching Tour in Sian Ka'an Muyil
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
About 20 minutes south of Tulum, we have the opportunity to enjoy an incredible bird diversity, learn about the current Maya culture and the ancient Maya civilization as we walk and look for birds in the village and archaeological site of Muyil.
We explore different habitats in the village with different types of vegetation: mature semi-deciduous jungle in the archaeological site of Muyil and some fresh water wetlands as we walk through flooded jungle using a boardwalk until we reach a fresh water lagoon.
On this tour it is possible to identify from 40 to 80 species of birds (depending on the time of the year).
Depending on the availability of boats, there is also the possibility to add a boat trip across two lagoons and a lazy river floating experience to this tour. We float in a truly unique setting, listening to the sounds of nature, among mangroves, orchids & bromeliads. A calming experience like nothing you have experienced before.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you present any of the following symptoms (fever, dry cough, tiredness, headaches, aches and pains), please refrain from joining the tour, contact us as soon as possible and look for medical assistance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Breakfast
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tulum (revise confirmation email for pick up time)
Coffee and/or Tea
Please bring your refillable water bottle - if you dont have one we will provide you with one
Please bring your own binoculars. In case you don´t have any, we do have some available for 10USD per pair.
Lazy river float and boat tour (+75 USD per person)
Extra Transportation Fees (North of Tulum).
+$10USD per person extra for pick-ups between Conrad Tulum by Hilton and Puerto Aventuras.
+$20USD per person extra for pick-ups between Puerto Aventuras and Paradisus Playa del Carmen.
+$30USD per person extra for pick-ups between Sandos Caracol PDC and Iberostar Gran Paraíso.
+$40USD per person extra for pick-ups between Playa Maroma (Vidanta) and Cancun Airport Area.
+$45USD per person extra for pick-ups between Cancun Airport Area and Cancun Downtown.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Zona Arqueologica de Muyil
We will start his tour taking a walk through the village of Muyil in the search for birds whilst witnessing local Mayan everyday life. Muyil village, situated half and hour from Tulum, provides an excellent opportunity to observe a wide variety of birds and ecosystems.
Zona Arqueologica de Muyil
We continue the tour in the Muyil Archaeological Site. Learn about the many species that can be found in this beautiful archaeological site and learn about the history of this old trading post. /!\ Muyil site is currently closed for an undetermined amount of time. We will send you a 10 usd refund for not being able to enter the site. No worries, we'll still see a large amount of bird species in Muyil and its suroundings. We will be instead birding on the road towards Muyil's lagoon and on the lagoon edge.
Options
Private Birdwatching Tour in Sian Ka'an Muyil
Pickup included
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour and highly professional
J8875ZFmariat,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the private birdwatching tour in Sian Ka’an Muyil for a group of 4 and had an amazing experience, well worth the price. Our tour guide Claudio really made our trip unforgettable, he was very knowledgeable and accommodating, choosing the best trajectory for spotting our target species. We were lucky to see most species on our list including the Keel-billed toucan, Collared aracari, Lesson’s Motmot and many more. The tour also included a breakfast meal at a beautiful local restaurant which was very well-received after a few hours of birdwatching at sunrise. All in all, we would highly recommend this tour.
Birding in Yucatan and Oaxaca
Lynn M,
Nov 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did 2 birding tours, one in Yucatan with Miguel and one in Oaxaca with Edgar. Both guides were fantastic birders and super nice guys. Highly recommend!
Beautiful afternoon in Sian Ka'an
ttzzaapp,
Feb 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience seeing crocodiles, manatees and tons of different species of birds. Calm, beautiful scenery. Fantastic picnic at sunset. All thanks to our great guide Marcos!
Good tour visiting different spots for different birds
Matthew S,
May 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Miguel was a professional and enthusiastic birding guide who really knew his birds, where to look for them and was good company too. We really appreciated stopping at spots along the road or in villages that you wouldn't normally do on your own to see different species. Recommended.
Recommended
375axelw,
May 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative and exciting trip. There are numerous bird species in the Yucatan. Worthwhile especially early in the morning.
Muyil Birding 11th August 2022
twitcher10,
Aug 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good trip all round, punctual pick -up at 05:30, quick stop for coffee before arriving at Muyil. Birded the local gardens and jungle around the community. Good selection of species on offer , almost every bush had a bird in . Species seen included Spot-breasted Wren, Black-cowled Oriole, Yucatan Woodpecker, Rose-throated Becard, Cinnamon-bellied Saltator, Pale-billed Woodpecker, Piratic Flycatcher, Red-legged Honeycreeper, White-bellied Emerald, Scaled Pigeon, Brown and. Green Jay, you really could spend hours here. A short stop for refreshments and then entered the ruins. Birding here a lot more difficult in dense vegetation. However the guide , Claudio, seemed to have x-ray vision ! .Species here included several trogon’s, several woodcreepers , Bat Falcon, Squirrel Cuckoo, Masked Tityra, Bright-rumpled Atilla, American Pygmy Kingfisher and various tanagers , flycatchers and more. A very successful trip, highly recommended for hardcore birders.
Magical experience for bird lovers
paolavP3074UE,
Jul 30, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Having the opportunity to spot many kind on birds and floating in "lazy river" surrounded by mangrove.
Amazing diversity of birds
lise l,
Jul 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Muyil archaeological site is impressive for its fascinating diversity of birds. We were able to observe more than 40 different species across Muyil and the Sian Ka’an Reserve. We loved walking the trails, the jungle, the mangroves, the lagoon in search of “aves”, the tour is super complete, we did not miss an opportunity. The guide is an outstanding and passionate connoisseur, he explains all about the specificities of birds, their migration, their environment... We are very interested in birds with my husband and this is by far the best experience we have had in terms of knowledge and landscape. We would do it again without hesitation. Thanks again to our guide!
Incredible Birding with Miguel
karrinr2017,
Mar 12, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We signed up for a private bird tour of Sian Ka'an and Muyil via Mexico Kan Tours. Miguel was our tour guide and he. was. awesome. He picked us up from our hotel in Tulum (note: if you have your own car, you can meet him at the reserve and it'll knock some money off your cost) and drove down to the site, sharing coffee, bananas and homemade cookies once we parked. The first half of the tour was in Muyil, a community across the street from the reserve. Amazingly, we saw more than 50 species in just a few hours. After a delicious lunch at a restaurant near where the car was parked, we snagged another two-dozen species in the reserve. Overall, we saw 47 lifers in just a half-day's worth of birding. Miguel was friendly, communicative, helpful and incredibly knowledgeable about birds. Highly, highly, highly recommended.
Great guided tour
Mario C,
Sep 3, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00My guide Miguel Amar Uribe, he was very knowledgable not just about the wildlife but also the area as well as the Mayan history. Miguel is very personable, easy to speak with and has a great deal of knowledge. Anyone that is lucky enough to use him as a guide will not regret it. Gracias Miguel, hasta la próxima
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