--- title: Birdwatching in Sian Ka´an Muyil from Tulum - Shared Group Tour lang: en type: tour city: Tulum country: Mexico price: 108 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 125 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Birding, breakfast, entry fees rank_in_category: 2 of 13 (Sian Ka'an Biosphere Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/birdwatching-in-sian-ka-an-muyil-from-tulum-shared-group-tour/ --- # Birdwatching in Sian Ka´an Muyil from Tulum - Shared Group Tour **Guidekin's take:** Look for birds around Muyil village and its archaeological site, moving between jungle and freshwater wetlands. Entry fees, breakfast and coffee or tea are included; pickup costs extra, and binoculars must be brought or requested. 5 from 125 reviews at €108 per person for 5h. In our comparison: #2 of 13 in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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). 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. Be aware that if you are the only client booking this tour, we will offer you to go another day or offer you to do the tour in private. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Muyil Archeological site Parking lot. - Starts 06:00: one departure a day - Food included: Breakfast - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €108 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 125 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Amar Aves: Birdwatching and Mayan culture - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 06:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 5.0 from 125 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 125 of 125. - 5 stars: 125 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - We are dedicated towards preventing generating waste on our tours. If you have your own refill bottle then please bring it, otherwise we will provide you with one. . - All Fees and Taxes - Breakfast - Coffee and/or Tea ## Not included - Binoculars - please bring your own. In case you don´t have any, let us know so we lend you some. - Extra pick up fees from Tulum (50 USD per person) - Extra option: Boat tour and lazy river float at extra cost (75 usd per person) - Extra pick up fees North of Tulum (Ask for quote depending on your accommodation localization) ## Itinerary 1. **Zona Arqueologica de Muyil** (3h) - Let me know if you want to add the extra for Pick Up or if we meet directly in Muyil. After a short briefing with coffee/Tea, banana and energy bar, our first birding spot will the Mayan village of Muyil which provides an excellent opportunity to see a vast number of species. 2. **Zona Arqueologica de Muyil** (1h; admission included) - The archaeological site of Muyil marks the entrance to the Biosphere of Sian Ka´an. We will walk through the site in search of birds whilst learning about this archaeological site which was once an important Mayan trading post. 3. **Lake Chunyaxche** (1h) - On option (extra fee applies) we can take a boat across a couple of lagoons and canals to look for wetland birds and take part in a relaxing float in crystal clear water and mangrove tunnels. Ask for this extra after booking! ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun - Departures: 06:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Muyil Archeological site Parking lot. TRANSPORT IS NOT INCLUDED in the price of the tour. If you want pick up from Tulum city/Tulum hotel zone, the extra is +50 USD per person. If you want Pick Up outside of Tulum, please ask for a quote. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Sian Ka'an Biosphere Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 13** | €108 | 5h | 5.0 (125) | shared | | [Sian Ka'an & Birdwatching Tours By Eddy](/mexico/tulum/tours/sian-ka-an-birdwatching-tours-by-eddy/?format=md) | €86 | 3h | 5.0 (140) | shared | | [Kayak Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Sunset Tour](/mexico/tulum/tours/kayak-sian-ka-an-biosphere-reserve-sunset-tour/?format=md) | €109 | 3h | 4.96 (316) | shared | | [Private tour of Muyil Archaeological Site & Sian Ka'an Lazy River](/mexico/tulum/tours/private-tour-of-muyil-archaeological-site-sian-ka-an-lazy-river/?format=md) | €435 | 6h | 5.0 (52) | private | Ranked #2 of 13 in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €86 to €562, median €185; typical length 6h. 4 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/sian-kaan-tours/?format=md ## More in Tulum - All Tulum tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/birdwatching-in-sian-ka-an-muyil-from-tulum-shared-group-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/?format=md