birds island
Overview
If you like to enjoy nature, this tour is for you. On Isla de Pajaros you can observe several species of birds, as well as snorkel in its crystal clear waters.
Sinaloa has an original mix of diverse habitats that include virgin beaches, mangroves and estuaries, mixed and coniferous forests. This diversity of ecosystems is inhabited by more than 400 species of birds, 35 of them endemic and 20 migratory that arrive from October to March. Some species can be seen on Isla de Pajaros, the third island from left to right.
Isla de Pajaros is less visited than Isla de Venados, but it is no less beautiful for that. In summer a waterfall forms on one side. The species that can be observed there are the white-winged pijije, the red-billed rabijunco, the brown booby, brown pelican, the brown heron and the blue-footed booby, among several others.
Sinaloa has an original mix of diverse habitats that include virgin beaches, mangroves and estuaries, mixed and coniferous forests. This diversity of ecosystems is inhabited by more than 400 species of birds, 35 of them endemic and 20 migratory that arrive from October to March. Some species can be seen on Isla de Pajaros, the third island from left to right.
Isla de Pajaros is less visited than Isla de Venados, but it is no less beautiful for that. In summer a waterfall forms on one side. The species that can be observed there are the white-winged pijije, the red-billed rabijunco, the brown booby, brown pelican, the brown heron and the blue-footed booby, among several others.
Inclusions
- Bottled water - water and juice
- Snacks - Fruit, honey bran, coconut
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Use of Kayaking equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lycra with UV protection
- towel
- dry bags
What to expect
Itinerary
ITINERARY
• Pick-up
• Introduction to the use of kayak and snorkel
•Equipment delivery
• Kayaking to Isla de Pajaros (no boat)
• Bird-watching
• Snorkeling (tell us what size shirt and shoe you wear)
• Free time on the beach
• Kayaking back (no boat)
• Drop-off
Stop At:
• Playa Camaron, Mazatlan Mexico
ITINERARY
• Pick-up
• Introduction to the use of kayak and snorkel
•Equipment delivery
• Kayaking to Isla de Pajaros (no boat)
• Bird-watching
• Snorkeling (tell us what size shirt and shoe you wear)
• Free time on the beach
• Kayaking back (no boat)
• Drop-off
Stop At:
• Playa Camaron, Mazatlan Mexico
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children under 10 must always be accompanied by an adult in a double kayak
- Kayaking to the island is our only way, there is no boat
- The maximum weight in the single kayak is 102 kg (225 pounds) and in the double 192 kg (425 pounds)
- Minimum age allowed 6 years old
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
knowbyheart22
March 2019
We had a great time. The staff were super nice and accommodating. We loved the entire tour and would definitely recommend it to anyone
We had a great time. The staff were super nice and accommodating. We loved the entire tour and would definitely recommend it to anyone289lyndaw
February 2021
We had an amazing time kayaking and snorkeling around bird island in Mazatlán. The island is so beautiful. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the Island birds and marine life in the area. AOM made sure we had plenty of water and snacks as we kayaked. Would definitely recommend this trip to ...
We had an amazing time kayaking and snorkeling around bird island in Mazatlán. The island is so beautiful. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the Island birds and marine life in the area. AOM made sure we had plenty of water and snacks as we kayaked. Would definitely recommend this trip to anyone who wants to get out on the ocean and learn a little more about the Mazatlán/Sinaloa area.R8942KUmarkk
January 2021
My family and I recently decided to spend two weeks with friends in Mazatlan. The trip was top notch all around but when asking my family about their favorite part all agreed it was our time with Cesar on Bird Island. Our tour guide, Cesar was kind, energetic, and knowledgeable. The kayak experi...
My family and I recently decided to spend two weeks with friends in Mazatlan. The trip was top notch all around but when asking my family about their favorite part all agreed it was our time with Cesar on Bird Island. Our tour guide, Cesar was kind, energetic, and knowledgeable. The kayak experience was educational (Although my family has kayaked before the safety brief was exceptional), as was the tour of Birds island. Cesar expertly explained ecology, history,and biology with equal exuberance. I truly appreciated his stance on "take everything you brought and feel free to grab any trash you see." The kayaks, safety equipment, dry bags, paddles, etc. were all in excellent condition with the exception of an anti-fog valve missing in one snorkel mask (although this may have been my bad!). His patience and watchful eye while snorkeling created a calm and secure environment. And as a bonus he took photos the whole time so we can re-visit! When we rerun in the future this is a definite re-do for us. Thank you Cesar!jwhines4711
January 2020
We had a fun adventure paddling and snorkeling with Paul, our guide, and Hugo, who picked us up and took us to our appointment in Old Mazatlan afterwards. Both Paul and Hugo bent over backwards to make sure we knew what we were doing and what we were seeing and ensure we had a wonderful day. We ...
We had a fun adventure paddling and snorkeling with Paul, our guide, and Hugo, who picked us up and took us to our appointment in Old Mazatlan afterwards. Both Paul and Hugo bent over backwards to make sure we knew what we were doing and what we were seeing and ensure we had a wonderful day. We really enjoyed learning about the islands of Mazatlan, indigenous rituals, flora and fauna, etc. from Paul.saracZ8114VR
November 2019
I highly recommend this trip. There is nothing at bird island besides nature, which appealed to me more than deer island. But either way, you'd probably have fun. It was my husband and I and it was our first time both kayaking and snorkeling. Our guide was Caesar (hope I am spelling that righ...
I highly recommend this trip. There is nothing at bird island besides nature, which appealed to me more than deer island. But either way, you'd probably have fun. It was my husband and I and it was our first time both kayaking and snorkeling. Our guide was Caesar (hope I am spelling that right). He was fantastic. He made us feel very comfortable and he checked on us periodically to make sure we were fine. It was just the four of us and he let us dictate the pace since we were first timers. He also pointed out all the different birds, let us view with his binoculars, and explained a lot about the various plants and animals all around us. We kayaked from the beach over to the island. Once there, we hiked a little ways to a spot with very pretty, clear water. We decided to snorkel there. The water was cold, but once we got in and moved around a bit, it got better. We had some snacks and water after snorkeling, then hiked back to our kayaks and paddled back to the beach. You might want to take shoes that you can wear on rocky uneven terrain. I changed into Keens for the hiking part and was really glad I brought them. I wore board shorts over my suit and used the provided shirt for UV protection.Onur Türkiz K
June 2019
Last February, we've been to Mazatlan with my fiance. All Over Mazatlan was the tourism agency that we provided us a tour to Island of Pajaros. (The Bird Island). The tour was sold to me and my fiance and I believe there were no other tickets sold that day. You would expect the tour to be cancell...
Last February, we've been to Mazatlan with my fiance. All Over Mazatlan was the tourism agency that we provided us a tour to Island of Pajaros. (The Bird Island). The tour was sold to me and my fiance and I believe there were no other tickets sold that day. You would expect the tour to be cancelled due to low demand, but no. They provided us a guide and, we did the whole tour. With canoes, full mask snorkels and really good storytelling from the guide. 100% recommended.