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Butterfly 5
Floating Jungle Tour

Departs from Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen or Cancun.
Full-day tour, medium physical demand, every day of the week.

Highlights:

Zip line, Kayak, Lunch at Mayan village, local art, orchid and butterfly gardens.

Price: US$145.00 per person.                                            

            

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This is an amazing tour for those that are truly interested in wildlife and the protection of natural areas. The tour combines adventure activities in the Yum Balam Protected Area with an introduction to the local people, their customs and their artwork.



The flora and fauna of the northern part of the state Quintana Roo has been protected under the Yum Balam Protected Area since 1994. The project combines traditional Mayan practices of sustainability with modern opportunities to strengthen the local economy. This way the communities of Yum Balam have been able to revitalize their ancient cultural heritage while protecting a valuable natural area. The jungle here is lush with tall trees; it is the habitat for many different wildlife species including the jaguar, ocelot, spider monkey and raccoons. The wetlands of the reserve give home to a wide variety of reptiles and tropical birds.  
























You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning to drive to the Yum Balam Protected Area. A jungle vehicle will take you deeper into the lush jungle to explore the amazing wildlife of this area on foot guided by an expert Mayan guide.
We arrive to the zip line base from where you will fly over the tree canopy on 3 different zip lines. This safe and exiting activity is an amazing way to see the nature reserve from an unusual angle.
 


The tour continues on kayaks into the reserve’s wetlands. We will explore a floating tree island which is a phenomenon that is hardly found anywhere else in the world. This floating tree landscape is home to orchids, bromeliads, alligators, tropical birds and colorful insects.


You will then learn more on the importance of involving local communities into wildlife protection by visiting the Maya village “Solferino”. We invite you to a delicious Mayan meal before visiting the community orchid garden, butterfly house and art gallery.





















At the end of this wonderfully natural and informative day we will bring you back to your hotel where the tour ends.

Includes: Pick up and return from your hotel, transportation during the tour, expert guides, sports equipment, entrance fees, lunch, non alcoholic beverages.


Price:    US$ 145.00 adults and children above 12 years old
    US$ 116.00 children between 5 and 12 years
Minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
                                                                                                
        

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