Valle de Bravo & Monarch Butterfly Excursion, Mexico City

Ulises was a great guide - excellent driver and conversationalist who made sure we made the most of the schedule but als...

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Meet the beautiful small insects that travel thousands of miles from Canada to Mexico and visit a charming lakeside town on this excursion to Valle de Bravo and a monarch butterfly sanctuary.

Details

Duration

12 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Transport by car or minibus
English–speaking guide
Admission to sites mentioned in description

Not included

Food
Horse ride: 300MXN per person

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility or pushchairs/strollers

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Meeting point

Hotel Sheraton María Isabel

Reviews of our customers

9.8

Exceptional 86 Travelers·10 reviews

February 14, 2026
Helena
United Kingdom
Ulises was a great guide - excellent driver and conversationalist who made sure we made the most of the schedule but also gave us choice and agency. W...
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January 21, 2026
朋子
Japan
We saw a large number of butterflies, and a lifelong dream of mine finally came true. I joined the tour with my mother, in her 70s, and thanks to the ...
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February 16, 2025
Donald
Canada
Our guide Ulysses was very knowledgeable and attentive to our questions. We decided to walk up from the parking, which was very difficult. It was at ...
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January 14, 2024
Hans-peter
Netherlands
We booked this group tour because I wanted to see the Monarch Butterfly. At the morning of the tour it turned out we were the only and get a private t...
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January 14, 2024
Vu Van
California, United States
The guide Ulises was wonderful and made the experience fun, educational and memorable. We had a fun filled day and would recommend it.
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Meet the beautiful small insects that travel thousands of miles from Canada to Mexico and visit a charming lakeside town on this excursion to Valle de Bravo and a monarch butterfly sanctuary.

Description

At the time indicated, we'll meet at the Sheraton María Isabel Hotel to start our tour in Valle de Bravo and the Butterfly Sanctuary.

After 2.5 hours, we'll arrive at the Piedra Herrada Butterfly Sanctuary. Once here, you can choose to do the trek by foot or on horseback.

Once we arrive, we'll go on a 3.5-hour stroll through valleys full of monarch butterflies, a majestic species that travels more than 3,100 miles (over 5,000 km) from southern Canada to reach this land.

Afterwards, we'll give you half an hour of free time so that you can relax and have a snack if you want before heading to our next destination.

Then we'll set off for Valle de Bravo, one of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos (Magical Towns) located on the shores of a lake of the same name. Here we'll visit Velo de Novia Natural Park and its impressive waterfall that is more than 30 metres (100 feet) tall. You'll have approximately 1.5 hours to explore this natural paradise.

Finally, after 12 hours of activity, we'll end our tour at the initial meeting place. See you soon!

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Meet the beautiful small insects that travel thousands of miles from Canada to Mexico and visit a charming lakeside town on this excursion to Valle de Bravo and a monarch butterfly sanctuary.

Description

At the time indicated, we'll meet at the Sheraton María Isabel Hotel to start our tour in Valle de Bravo and the Butterfly Sanctuary.

After 2.5 hours, we'll arrive at the Piedra Herrada Butterfly Sanctuary. Once here, you can choose to do the trek by foot or on horseback.

Afterwards, we'll give you half an hour of free time so that you can relax and have a snack if you want before heading to our next destination.

Finally, after 12 hours of activity, we'll end our tour at the initial meeting place. See you soon!

Valle de Bravo & Monarch Butterfly Excursion