The following are sample itineraries for 4-day or 5-day or 6-day Monarch Butterflies trips.
This
season will be a banner season for the Monarchs.
If
you have long dreamed of visiting the over wintering sites, you might give some
thought to making the trip this year because the monarch viewing should be
excellent. The information is from the www.monarchwatch.org.
Status of the Population
It has been an up and down summer. If you have been following the Updates, you may recall that the number of first generation monarchs that moved north from Texas, Oklahoma and southern Kansas, as well as other areas in south eastern states, in late April through early June was nothing short of spectacular. From my perspective as one who receives reports from many correspondents, in addition to those sent to Dplex-L and Jouney North, the size of the first generation was certainly the highest in the 14 years I've been following the spring migration. The surge of monarch northward resulted in some unusual sighting such as substantial numbers of spring monarch being washed up on the shores of Lake Michigan after a storm. Such events are uncommon but, prior to this report, I had only heard of fall monarchs being washed ashore..... http://www.monarchwatch.org/update/2006/0831.html#1| The fragile
Monarch Butterflies migrate 2500 miles from Canada to the Western Sierra Madre
mountain range in central Mexico for the winter. Learn about this epic journey
and experience the unique privilege of being in the middle of literally millions
of these amazing butterflies in their winter refuges. This enchanting trip offers the wonderful variety of a
privileged visit to two of the protected sanctuaries of the Monarch Butterflies,
colonial history, and the unique small colorful folk art villages of Michoacán
with centuries-old traditions still alive today. It is suitable for anyone in
good health that likes to walk and has a spirit of adventure to enjoy
off-the-beaten-track places. All hotels are very comfortable and located in the
heart of the historic districts. |
Monarch Butterfly |
Day 1--Arrive in Morelia, Hotel Virrey de Mendoza, Morelia
Day 2--El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary; Overnight in Angangeo
Day 3--El Chincua Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary; Hotel Virrey de Mendoza.
Day 4--Depart Morelia
This 3-night, 4-day trip net 2008 price is $820 per person per double occupancy and $1375 for one passenger on the tour. A single room within a group is $1100. It begins and ends in Morelia. The package includes all hotels all entrance fees, private tours. The package does not include airfare nor airport transfers, meals, tips or trip insurance.
Day 1--Arrive in Morelia, Hotel Virrey de Mendoza, Morelia
Day 2--Transfer to El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary; overnight in Angangueo
Day 3--El Chincua Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary; Hotel Virrey de Mendoza
Day 4- Historic Walking Tour of Morelia; Hotel Virrey de Mendoza
Day 5--Depart Morelia
The 2007 Monarch Butterflies Sanctuary net price is $910 per person per double occupancy. One passenger on the tour is $1555. For a single room within a group, it is $1280. It begins and ends in Morelia. The package includes 4-nights of hotels, all entrance fees, private 2-day tour with driver to the butterfly sanctuaries, l private historic walking tour. The package does not include airfare nor airport transfers, meals, tips or trip insurance.
Day 1--Arrive in Morelia, Hotel Virrey de Mendoza, Morelia
Day 2--Transfer to El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary; overnight in Angangueo
Day 3--El Chincua Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary; Hotel Virrey de Mendoza
Day 4- Folk Art in Patzcuaro, Purepecha Archeological Sites, Hotel Virrey de Mendoza
Day 5--Depart Morelia
The 2008 Monarch Butterflies net price is $960 per person per double occupancy. One passenger on the tour is $1655. For a single room within a group, it is $1380. It begins and ends in Morelia. The package includes 4-nights of hotels, all entrance fees, private 2-day tour with driver to the butterfly sanctuaries, l private day tour to the folk art villages. The package does not include airfare nor airport transfers, meals, tips or trip insurance.
Day 1--Arrive in Morelia, Hotel Virrey de Mendoza, Morelia
Day 2--Transfer to El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary; overnight in Angangueo
Day 3--El Chincua Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary; Hotel Virrey de Mendoza
Day 4--Folk Art in Patzcuaro, Purepecha Archeological Sites; Hotel Virrey de Mendoza, Morelia
Day 5- Morning Historic Walking Tour of Morelia; Hotel Virrey de Mendoza, Morelia
Day 6- Depart Morelia
The 2008 Monarch Butterflies net price is $1050 per person per double occupancy. One passenger on the tour is $1895. For a single room within a group it is $1595. It begins and ends in Morelia. The package includes 5-nights of hotels, all entrance fees, private 2-day tour with driver to the butterfly sanctuaries, l private day tour to the folk art villages, l private historic walking tour. The package does not include airfare nor airport transfers, meals, tips or trip insurance.
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Registration:
To reserve a tour, a $300 deposit per person is required.
The balance is due 60 days out from the departure date.
Refund Policy: the $300
deposit is non-refundable; 60% of the trip balance will be refunded 60-30 days
prior to travel; 20% will be refunded 29-15 days prior to travel; $0 will be
refunded less than 15 days prior to travel. Disclaimer:
S & S Tours is acting solely as an agent for the tour participant on the
express condition that we will not be liable for any delays, losses, damage or
accidents to property or persons incurred by hotels, transportation companies
and any or all public services involved in the operation of these tours. |
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