Birding for cruisers to Mexican portsand other shore -excursions
Procedures to make a reservation:
#1 Please send an e-mail to
- Which tour(s) would you like to attend?
- Date of your cruise
- arrival / departure timing of your visit of the port (to give you your pick up time)
- Name of your cruise-ship or (Boat)
- Number of attendees.
#8 Note: in case of single travelers We require a minimum of 2 attendees to operate any tour Due the same reason we have a calendar with open dates and we are constantly advertising and promoting , in the remote case we don't have other birders booked to your tour you will be asked if you are willing to pay the minimum .
all the tours are limited to 10 attendees
Add a passenger : May you want to add a passenger in your tour , send us an e-mail - whats app - SKYPE or text msg. no latter that 5 pm of the day prior to your tour , It will be added to the reservation under your name to ensure that you will be in the same group.
Might we cancel the tour Due hurricane weather 100% deposit will be refund,
No show no refund .
PayPal account:
birdin.lapaz@gmail.com
May you need to contact us :
cel-phone 52+ (624) 129-8701
MSM or What’s app
Tours at other ports of call :
Feel yourself welcome to contact our colleagues in other Mexican Ports , just tell them that Maria Elena Muriel from birding los cabos recommended them , thank you
Ports of call:
Cabo San Lucas
La Paz
Loreto
Puerto Guaymas
Puerto Vallarta :
Acapulco
Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa
Cozumel
If you need information or contact information for Birding or shore excursion in other areas of Mexico please send us an e- mail with the following information:
- your name
- # of birders
- name of your cruise
- Port of call
- arriving and depart time
- date of your arrival
Will be a pleasure to lead your tours
Download the following brochures :
Birding for cruisers to Mexican ports and trans Canal Panama as well as other shore -excursions
- We are a network of keen Mexican Birders, Naturalist & Biologist who also recommend birders at other ports of call in different countries.
- Our goal is to preserve the environment of vulnerable birds giving sustainable use and offer visitors from cruise-ships an option to go birding while cruising
- We all are native small enterprenures who offer our services to earn a living at the same time we participate in conservation and volunteer to educate our young ones at rural schools.
NOTE: prices might seem little higher but most cases our services are in private basis without costing you private basis , But we have to adapt to the time-scheduled of your cruise-ship.
Port of call: Cabo San Lucas- MX
Birding Cabo endemics
Program: B1C Timing: 4 hrs
Description:
We will pick you up at your cruise location and take you birding visit the estuary San Jose in search of 2 endemics and 50+ birds from, migrants , residents and vagrants will be present
Goal : birding the endemics
Includes:
Pick-up at your cruise site, round transportation , bilingual tour-guide, bottled water ,permits and park entrance fees , use of scope & appropriate bird's book, a check-list to take home.
Does not include:
Gratuities , nor personal expenses
Price per person:
1 or 2 passenger : US$300
3 or more passengers: US$130 each
Private : The amount of 6 participants
Tailored program: please ask
(when coming on cruises our service is usually in private basis since we have to adapt to your cruise- arrival- departure time , and every body deserves to earn a living )
NOTE: We can also extend longer after birding and take you to visit other areas such as blown glass factory , beach club , old downtown area, museum , shopping
Birding Desert Specialties for cruisers
5 hrs.
Program: B1DC
Departures: Daily , reservation in advance is required
Description: The desert have its own beauty come discover and enjoy it , we will pick you up at your cruise-ship 's area and take you birding to the wilderness to the desert srubs around los cabos we will do easy and moderate walks to enjoy those birds.
Goal: to enjoy Thrashers, Hummingbirds, Cardinals, Pyrrhuloxias - Sparrows - Towhees – Wrens – Woodpeckers- Kingbirds –Phainopeplas- Flickers- Hawks – Gnatcatchers- Verdins – Road runners,Flycatchers, interesting sparrows and many more
Includes : transportation & certified naturalist-guide , bottle of water, use of optics & field-guides, park fees and permits, a check-list to take home ,
does not includes: gratuities nor personal expenses
Price per person:
1or 2 passenger US$400
3 or more passenger US$180 each
Private : The amount of 6 participants
Tailored program: please ask
(when coming on cruises our service is usually in private basis since we have to adapt to your cruise- arrival- departure time , and every body deserves to earn a living )
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Birding Endemics & Desert
Specialties combo
7- hrs.
Program : B1ADC
Departures:
Description: These is a combination of birding endemics & desert especialties to enjoy both areas in focus of the highlights of the area and make your time worth the best come discover and enjoy it , we will pick you up at your cruise's site and take you birding to an estuary and desert shrubs' wilderness around los cabos easy and moderate walks are included and we will be back to your cruise.
Goal: to enjoy endemic's yellowthroat, Thrashers, Hummingbirds, Cardinals, Pyrrhuloxias - Sparrows - Towhees – Wrens – Woodpeckers- Kingbirds –Phainopeplas- Flickers- Hawks – Gnatcatchers- Verdins – Road runners,Flycatchers, interesting sparrows and many more during the day we will take you to see the endemics .
Includes : transportation & certified naturalist-guide , regional brunch, bottle of water, use of optics & field-guides, park fees and permits, a check-list to take home.
does not includes: gratuities nor personal expenses
Price per person:
1or 2 passenger : US $500
3 or more US$230 each
Private : The amount of 6 participants
Tailored program: please ask
(when coming on cruises our service is usually in private basis since we have to adapt to your cruise- arrival- departure time , and every body deserves to earn a living )
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Birding & whales watching combo
on season from Dec. 15th - March 30 th
Program: BC10 Timing: 6 hrs.
Includes:
Pick-up at your cruise site, round transportation , take you birding to enjoy endemics, resident , migrants & vagrants, take you whale-watching, tour-guide, bottled water , use of scope & appropriate bird's book, a check-list to take home.
Does not include:
Gratuities , personal expenses
Price per person:
1 or 2 passenger US$600
3 or more passengers US$250 each.
Private : The amount of 6 participants
Tailored program: please ask
(when coming on cruises our service is usually in private basis since we have to adapt to your cruise- arrival- departure time , and every body deserves to earn a living )
Birding - Pre/Post Cruise
Ports: Cabo San Lucas - San Jose del Cabo
La Paz or Loreto
program: B1C+
If you are going to disembark from a cruise at Los Cabos , La Paz or Loreto
We will pick-you up at the marina take you birding and drop you off at the airport . depend upon your time we can also tour around , or take you for lunch , last minute shopping or other areas basic service last 4 hrs.
Price per person starts at US$150 minimum 2
Make the best out of you visit to these area and plan to stay longer please see our multi-day travel section or ask for our expeditions that connect and complement your cruise such as Copper Canyon - Art rock/cave paintings - among others
contact us : birdingloscabos@gmail.com
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other shore-excursions, tours & activities /excursions :
other shore-excursions, tours & activities /excursions :
Port of Call: La Paz Mx
Birding La Paz
Program:B1LAP Timing:4hrs.
Description:We will pick you up at your cruise-ship's venue , take you birding , our goal will be mangrove warbler, snowy plover, blue footed booby and 70+ water flow, shorebirds, marine , passerines and desert birdsIncludes :Round transportation , bottle of water , permits & parkfees, guided birding, use of scope & appropriate bird's books for the area, a check-list to take home
Does not include:
Gratuities , personal expenses
Price per person:
1 passenger : US$270
2 passengers: US$135 each
Private : The amount of 6 participants
Tailored program: please ask
want to extend ? (US$20 per extra hr)
(when coming on cruises our service is usually in private basis since we have to adapt to your cruise- arrival- departure time , and every body deserves to earn a living ) minimum 2 attendees max. 10 per group ( we can operate several groups simultaneously)
Birding & Whale-shark snorkel
program:WSLAP Timing:6 hrs.
Brief description:
We will Pick-up at your cruise site, and take you birding to enjoy several birds and catch a boat ride to go snorkel with the gentle giants whale-sharks
Includes: round transportation , boat ride , snorkel with whale-sharks , snorkel gear , mask & fins, water , refreshments, tour-guides , permits park entrance fee.
Does not include:
Gratuities , nor personal expenses
Price :
1 person: US$380
2 or more persons US$190 each
Private : The amount of 6 participants
Tailored program: please ask
in case you want to exntend your time (US$20 per extra hr/person)
(when coming on cruises our service is usually in private basis since we have to adapt to your cruise- arrival- departure time , and every body deserves to earn a living )
minimum 2 attendees max. 10 per group
Whale Shark Snorkel 4hrs
code:WSSLAP
Description: we will take you on a boat ride to enjoy the whale-sharks without getting wet , our biologist will interpret the environment , biology and conservation efforts we all make to preserve the environment , positive chances to encounter with beautiful birds, mobulas , dolphins , sea turtles and more marine life.
Includes:
Pick-up at your cruise site, round transportation , boast ride, whale-sharks' watching , water , refreshments , tour-guide.
Does not include:
Gratuities , personal expenses
Price per person:
one person: US$220
2 or more : US$110
Private : The amount of 6 participants
Tailored program: please ask
Whale-shark watching for non swimers
code: WSWLAP
Description: we will take you on a boat ride to enjoy the whale-sharks without getting wet , same as above but without swimming, our biologist will interpret the environment , biology and conservation efforts we all make to preserve the environment , positive chances to encounter with beautiful birds, mobulas , dolphins , sea turtles and more marine life.
Includes:
Pick-up at your cruise site, round transportation , boast ride, whale-sharks' watching , water , refreshments , tour-guide.
Does not include:
Gratuities , personal expenses
Price per person:
US$99 when coming with snorkelers
minimum 2 attendees max. 10 per person per group
reservations: birdingloscabos@gmail.com
Birding Blue footed boobies
Birding blue footed rockeries (4hrs)
Code :B6CLAP
Description:
we will pick you up at your cruise's location , take you birding some rockeries along the tour we have positive chance to enjoy marine life such as mobulas, dolphins, whales on season and many more , our biologist will interpret the environment .
Goal: brown and blue footed boobies , other nesting birds such as frigate birds & herons and enjoy 50+ birds and other marine life.
Includes:
Pick-up at your cruise site, round transportation , boat ride , water , permits, park fees, the use of bird's books , a check-list to take home , tour-guide
Does not include:
Gratuities , nor personal expenses
Price:
one person US$499
2 or more persons US$200 each (US$20 per extra hr) minimum 2 attendees max. 10 per group.
Private : The amount of 6 participants
Tailored program: please ask
Up-grade:Birding blue footed rockeries and snorkel with whale-sharks (6 hrs)
Code: B6C2LAP
Description:
in addition we will take you to snorkel with whale-sharks which is another unique experience.
Goal: brown and blue footed boobies , other nesting birds such as frigate birds & herons and enjoy 50+ birds and other marine life and snorkel with whale-sharks
Includes:
Pick-up at your cruise site, round transportation , boat ride to the rockeries and snorkel with whale-sharks , snorkel , mask & fins, water , refreshments , the use of appropriate bird's books a check-list to take home, tour-guide.
Does not include:
Gratuities , nor personal expenses
Price:
1 person US$600
2 or more US$290 each
Private : The amount of 6 participants
Tailored program: please ask
reservations: birding.lapaz@gmail.com
Port of Call: Loreto Mx.
Birding Loreto
Code: B1LTO Timing: 4 hrs.
Includes:
Pick-up at your cruise site, birding , tour-guide, bottled water , use of scope & appropriate bird's book, a check-list to take home.
Does not include:
Gratuities , personal expenses
Price per person:
1 passenger US$250
2 or more US$125 each
(US$20 per extra hr/person)
(when coming on cruises our service is usually in private basis since we have to adapt to your cruise- arrival- departure time , and every body deserves to earn a living )
minimum 2 attendees max. 10
Birding & Snorkel Loreto 5 hrs.
Code: BSLTO Timing: 5 hrs.
Brief description:
We will pick you up at the main dock to go birding , take a boat to go snorkel to a beautiful area , your naturalist will interpret the ecology and biology of species also include little of cultural information .
Includes:
Pick-up at your cruise dock, guided birding , boat tour , snorkelling in a marine park island , park fees & permits , refreshments snorkelling gear , fins & mask ( bring towel , bathing suit ,sunblock & binoculars)
Does not include:
Gratuities , personal expenses
Price:
US$400 ( one or 2 passengers)
3 or more participants : US$180 each
max. 10 per group
Historical buildings' walking tour Loreto
Code: B2LTO Timing 4 hrs.
Loreto is the cradle of the missions of California including the ones in USA , your profesional, bilingual certified guide will interpret the culture and nature of these Historical events.
Includes:
Pick-up at your cruise site, guided-walking tour of historical sites & museum, arts & craft center, professional bilingual tour-guide , bottle of water
Does not include:
Gratuities , personal expenses
Price per person:
1 passenger US$198
2 or more US$99 each (US$20 per extra hr)
max. 20 per group
San Javier mission port of call : Loreto
Country-side 4-5 hrs
program: LTOC-2
San Javier mission was founded in 1699 by Jesuit friars, is the second oldest of all the missions of Las Californias , the amazing part is that they build it at the middle of one of the steepest mountains surrounded with great vistas , Come discover the beauty , hardships, and determination they had to build these mission in addition visit a ranchero family and experience how they had survived in these environments so far.
Highlights: old mission , breathtaking vistas, local flora , art-rock from ancestors , local ranchos beautiful birds & while-life .
Includes: transportation , bilingual professional guide , bottled water , regional lunch at a local restaurant .
Price per person :
1 passenger US$290
2 or more US$145 each maximum 10 attendees per group
Information & reservation : birdingloscabos@gmail.com
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Port of Call: Puerto Vallarta , Mexico
Birding with Alejandro Martinez a Puerto Vallarta's expert www.birdinginmexico.com
Port of Call : Huatulco Oaxaca , Mexico
Birding with Cornelio Ramos , a Keen local birder
Huatulco National Park 4hrs.
Code:BHO1
Birding a national park to enjoy endemic birds , resident and migrants
Includes: round transportation from your cruise-ship , bottles of water , tropical fruits, birding's bilingual tour-guide, use of scope and appropriate bird books , a check-list to take home , park entrance fees and permits.
Does not include:
gratuities , nor personal expenses
Price per person: US$100
min. 2 attendees , limited to 10 attendees per group
Copalita River 4 hrs.
Code:BHO2
Birding a river to enjoy endemic birds , resident and migrants mostly terrestrial and waterfowl birds
Includes: round transportation from your cruise-ship , bottles of water , tropical fruits, birding's bilingual tour-guide, use of scope and appropriate bird books , a check-list to take home , park entrance fees and permits.
Does not include:
gratuities , nor personal expenses
Price per person: US$100
min. 2 attendees , limited to 10 attendees per group
Eco- Archaeological park 4 hrs.
Code:BHO3
Birding a national archaeological park to enjoy endemic birds , resident and migrants mostly shorebirds & waterfowl , also mayan ruins
Includes: round transportation from your cruise-ship , bottles of water , tropical fruits, birding's bilingual tour-guide, use of scope and appropriate bird books , a check-list to take home , park entrance fees and permits.
Does not include:
gratuities , nor personal expenses
Price per person: US$100
min. 2 attendees , limited to 10 attendees per group
Port Of Call: Panama, Republic of Panama
Birding with Biologist Beny Wilson a Panamanian expert
www.benywilson.com