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Location: Quito, Ecuador and remote lodges
Dates: January 21-30 , 2029
Cost: $8299, $950 single supplement
Details: Join Tom and Cree Bol in the remote cloud forest of Ecuador to photograph some of the world’s most beautiful hummingbirds, songbirds and jungle flowers. We will seek out the Sword Billed Hummingbird, Booted Racket-tail, Violet-tailed Sylph, Crowned Wood Nymph and a few dozen other species of hummingbird. In addition to hummingbirds, we will photograph other exotic Ecuadorean bird species like tanagers, toucans, barbets and the Rose-Faced Parrot at 3 lodges and several single day destinations.
On this workshop you will:
- Photograph some of the world’s most beautiful hummingbirds
- Photograph colorful songbirds, toucans and barbets
- Photograph a variety of flowers at local bird reserves
- Visit a variety of habitats and world-class bird destinations
Closest Airport: Quito, Ecuador. Plan to arrive in Quito on January 21 in time for our welcome dinner. Departing flights are best planned for after 10 am on January 30.
Recommended camera gear:
- 1 or 2 Camera bodies
- Lenses ranging from wide angle 24mm to 70-200mm
- Wildlife lens: some choices include 400-600mm, or longer like a 800mm
- Tripod
- Polarizing filter
- Macro lens
Included in the fee:
- All instruction with two photography instructors and a 5:1 ratio
- All accommodations and transportation once in Ecuador
- Most meals on the tour
- Professional bird guide with local knowledge of the area
- Entrance fees to all bird parks and reserves
Participants will provide their own:
- RT travel to Quito, Ecuador
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips for guides and other staff
We recommend purchasing trip and cancellation insurance.
Know Before You Go: Rated Moderate. This workshop requires walking 1-3 miles per day in uneven and moist terrain at a high altitude. A wildlife lens is recommended.
