DURATION :
LOCATION :
8 days and 7 nights
Pantanal Photo Safari (North Pantanal and Southwild Pantanal)
ECUADOR
DURATION : 10 Days and 9 Nights
PHYSICAL LEVEL : Easy
Tour Dates
Session 1: Aug 1 – Aug 10, 2025 (8 spaces available)
COST (In USD)
$4500 per person in sharing accommodations and $4950 for a single supplement.
INCLUSION
- Lodging from day 1 to 9
- Meals from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on the last day
- Private transportation
- Professional guide and photography mentor
- Local guides at multiple locations
- Entrance Fees
- Water
EXCLUSION
- International Airfare.
- Dinner on arrival day.
- Alcoholic drinks
- Travel insurance
- Tips to guides and drivers.
- Items of personal nature.
The Andes of western Ecuador offer some of South America’s premier and most accessible birding spots. Despite its modest size, Ecuador is home to a remarkable range of habitats that sustain an extraordinary variety of wildlife. With over 1,500 bird species, many of which are unique to the region or shared only with neighboring Colombia or Peru, it’s hard to find a more thrilling birding destination. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure and capture unforgettable images that will stay with you forever!
DETAILED ITINERARY
Your journey begins as you arrive at the Quito International Airport (UIO) . Our team will greet you warmly and help you get to our hotel in San Jose de Puembo.
We’ll begin our day early as we head to the stunning Antisana National Park. Our primary goals include spotting the majestic Andean Condor, the Andean Ibis, the Giant Hummingbird, and the beautiful Ecuadorian Hillstar. As we search for these remarkable species, stay alert for the Spectacled Bear, which might be seen feeding along the mountain’s edge.
We’ll rise early once more for an exciting day ahead. After checking out, we’ll head to a private reserve renowned for its excellent photo opportunities. Today, we might encounter Equatorial and Chestnut-naped Antpitta, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Green-tailed Trainbearer, Buff-winged Starfrontlet, Mountain Velvetbreast, Collared Inca, Scarlet-bellied Mountain Tanager, Hooded Mountain Tanager, Masked Flowerpiercer, Yellow-breasted Brushfinch, and many other species. Following a satisfying lunch, we’ll proceed to our stunning lodge, where we can look forward to seeing a variety of species waiting for us.
Today, we’ll spend the entire day photographing the diverse birdlife right at our lodge, situated at 6,500 feet in the cloud forest. Expect to capture stunning images of species such as the White-booted Racket-tail, Velvet-purple Coronet, Violet-tailed Sylph, Andean Emerald, Empress Brilliant, Speckled Hummingbird, White-winged Brush Finch, Golden Tanager, Golden-naped Tanager, Flame-faced Tanager, and Red-headed Barbet, among many others.
Today, we’ll explore a private site in the cloud forest known for its exceptional photo opportunities. Be prepared to capture images of the Plate-billed Mountain Toucan, Toucan Barbet, Yellow-breasted Antpitta, Gorgeted Sunangel, Purple-bibbed Whitetip, Purple-throated Woodstar, Empress Brilliant, Brown Inca, Violet-tailed Sylph, Black-capped Tanager, Blue-winged Mountain Tanager, Choco Brush Finch, Mountain Woodcreeper, and many more!
Today promises to be extraordinary as we visit the celebrated Angel Paz and his family. Angel is famous for pioneering the technique that encourages elusive antpittas to come to feeding stations by using earthworms, a method now adopted across South America. We’ll have the chance to see the Giant Antpitta, Moustached Antpitta, Yellow-breasted Antpitta, Chestnut-crowned Antpitta, and Ochre-breasted Antpitta. Additionally, we’ll have excellent opportunities to photograph the Crimson-rumped Toucanet, Toucan Barbet, and a variety of tanagers and hummingbirds. There’s also a good chance of spotting the Golden-headed Quetzal.
Today, we’ll explore two private reserves along the Mashpi Road, an area rich in Choco endemic species, birds that are found only in Ecuador and Colombia. The photo opportunities here are exceptional. Key species we’ll be on the lookout for include the Glistening-green Tanager, Moss-backed Tanager, Gray-and-gold Tanager, Emerald Tanager, Black-chinned Mountain Tanager, Orange-breasted Fruiteater, Golden-collared Honeycreeper, Indigo Flowerpiercer, Rose-faced Parrot, and many more!
We’ll start early once again and head to a couple of different locations where we can photograph birds from specially designed hides. Our target species include the Long-wattled Umbrella Bird, Masked Trogon, Ornate Flycatcher, Golden-bellied Flycatcher, Strong-billed Woodcreeper, Plain-brown Woodcreeper, Spotted Woodcreeper, Scaly-throated Foliage-gleaner, Gray-breasted Woodwren, Slate-throated Redstart, and, with some luck, the Barred Forest Falcon, among many others!
We’ll start early once again and head to a couple of different locations where we can photograph birds from specially designed hides. Our target species include the Long-wattled Umbrella Bird, Masked Trogon, Ornate Flycatcher, Golden-bellied Flycatcher, Strong-billed Woodcreeper, Plain-brown Woodcreeper, Spotted Woodcreeper, Scaly-throated Foliage-gleaner, Gray-breasted Woodwren, Slate-throated Redstart, and, with some luck, the Barred Forest Falcon, among many others!
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- A ‘non-refundable’ deposit of USD 1000 of the Tour fee as booking amount to reserve your spot
- The remaining balance is due in full 90 days before the start of the tour. If you would like to pay the remaining balance in installments, please let us know.
- All figures in USD per person
- Failure to make payments within this timeline could result in tour cancellation.
- A deposit is your commitment to joining the workshop. These deposits don’t typically sit in an account, they are used to cover initial expenses for the workshop like hotel reservations, park permits/fees and guided tour deposits. Due to these expenses, deposits are non-refundable and tour payment made is subject to a cancellation fee.
- More than 60 days before the start of the tour: Refund of workshop payment (not including deposit), less $100 convenience fee.
- 60 – 45 days before the start of the tour: Refund of 50% of workshop payment (not including deposit), less $199 convenience fee.
- Less than 45 days before the start of the tour: No refunds will be given, and all payments will be forfeited. Full payment is required no later than 45 days prior to departure. If full payment is not received by this date you will be notified by email. If you do not respond within 3 business days, your spot will be forfeited and offered to participants on the waiting list.
- For Travel Insurance Quotes visit: www.insuremytrip.com
- Please note: The date of written (email) communication of intent to cancel is the date considered for calculation of the cancellation fees.
CANCELLED WORKSHOPS: If we are forced to cancel a workshop for any reason, your entire payment will be transferred to another comparable workshop within one calendar year
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Cancellation & Refund Policy
- A ‘non-refundable’ deposit of USD 1000 of the Tour fee as booking amount to reserve your spot
- The remaining balance is due in full 90 days before the start of the tour. If you would like to pay the remaining balance in installments, please let us know.
- All figures in USD per person
- Failure to make payments within this timeline could result in tour cancellation.
- A deposit is your commitment to joining the workshop. These deposits don’t typically sit in an account, they are used to cover initial expenses for the workshop like hotel reservations, park permits/fees and guided tour deposits. Due to these expenses, deposits are non-refundable and tour payment made is subject to a cancellation fee.
- More than 60 days before the start of the tour: Refund of workshop payment (not including deposit), less $100 convenience fee.
- 60 – 45 days before the start of the tour: Refund of 50% of workshop payment (not including deposit), less $199 convenience fee.
- Less than 45 days before the start of the tour: No refunds will be given, and all payments will be forfeited. Full payment is required no later than 45 days prior to departure. If full payment is not received by this date you will be notified by email. If you do not respond within 3 business days, your spot will be forfeited and offered to participants on the waiting list.
- For Travel Insurance Quotes visit: www.insuremytrip.com
- Please note: The date of written (email) communication of intent to cancel is the date considered for calculation of the cancellation fees.
CANCELLED WORKSHOPS: If we are forced to cancel a workshop for any reason, your entire payment will be transferred to another comparable workshop within one calendar year