Dates, Prices & Info
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Trip Pricing
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- Trip Price
$4795 - $4995 - Special Photo Departure Price (see details)
$5695 - $5895
Deposit: $500 per person
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Trip prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in U.S. dollars. Prices for Dec are not yet confirmed. Contact an Adventure Specialist for more details: 800-543-8917. Please read our Payment & Refund Policy here.
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- Trip Price
$4995 - $5195
Deposit: $500 per person
Trip prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in U.S. dollars. Prices for Dec are not yet confirmed. Contact an Adventure Specialist for more details: 800-543-8917. Please read our Payment & Refund Policy here.
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- Trip Price
$4995 - $5195
Deposit: $500 per person
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Trip prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in U.S. dollars. Prices for Dec are not yet confirmed. Contact an Adventure Specialist for more details: 800-543-8917. Please read our Payment & Refund Policy here.
Group Size
A very important feature of this adventure is the limited group size, as butterfly encounters are best experienced in a quiet, intimate setting. Small groups also mean our environmental impact is light.
Specialized 4x4 Land Rovers and Land Cruisers
Our Private Leaders
Included
Not Included
Physical Requirements
Visiting the butterfly sanctuaries requires walking through the forest for approximately 3 to 4 miles round-trip, at altitudes that could reach up to 10,660 feet. Because the location of the butterflies within the sanctuaries changes throughout the season and from year to year, exact hiking distances on each departure can vary. At times, the terrain can be rough and rocky, and we may have to traverse uneven ground and step over or around sticks and branches. Uneven, steep inclines may require us to maintain balance as we watch the butterflies. The effects of altitude should not be underestimated. The physical exertion involved can be considered strenuous for people who are less active.
The entrance to El Rosario butterfly sanctuary can only be accessed via a 30-minute, open-bed truck ride over cobblestone roads, which can make for a somewhat bumpy ride and may be considered uncomfortable for travelers with back or neck issues. Once inside the sanctuaries, horses are available to ride uphill to reach the butterfly colonies, but not down. When riding the horses, we will be led by a local guide through trails that can, at times, be narrow and rugged, so riders must be alert and maintain balance. Travelers should expect to spend 30-45 minutes on horseback at a time. Due to the diminutive stature of the local horses, the maximum rider weight each horse can carry is 260 pounds.
It is important to note that even with the option to ride horses, there will still be some hiking involved while going up to the colonies, as the horses cannot travel the entire length of the trail. After dismounting, travelers will be required to walk a final 1/4 to 2 mile up a steep slope to reach the butterfly colonies. Depending on where the butterflies are located, this final slope can be less steep at times. Anyone who opts not to ride horses will have an approximately 3-mile uphill hike with roughly 1,000 ft. elevation gain. All travelers must hike downhill back to the sanctuary entrance, descending at least 600 steps over approximately 3 miles, with an elevation change of about 1,000 feet.
Important Information About This Trip
Click here to see examples of the hiking and horseback riding activities you can expect on this trip.
Mandatory Insurance
To protect your investment and to provide peace of mind while you travel, we also strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance. Plans may cover everything from medical treatment to trip cancellations and delays and lost luggage. Please contact our office if you would like more information about the medical evacuation and comprehensive travel insurance policies we offer by calling 800-543-8917.
Getting There & Getting Home
We can best serve you if our Natural Habitat Adventures Travel Desk makes your reservations, as we are intimately familiar with the special requirements of this program and can arrange the most efficient travel. Please call us at 800-543-8917. Note that while we offer you the best possible rates available to us on airfare and additional nights' accommodations, you may find special web rates or better fares online.