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Ecuador photo safari
Enjoy Ecuador's world-class biodiversity and landscapes during a two-week photo safari that will take you through the mysterious cloud forests, the lush rainforests of the Upper Amazon, the exotic and threatened Choco rainforest, and the mighty volcanoes of the Andes. You can also join the extension to the enchanted Galápagos Islands.
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$5,970.Quito Amazon Mindo Choco Cotopaxi | Extension: Galapagos For details and pricing of the Galapagos extension, please contact us Tour detailsStarting date: April 8, 2023. Main tour (12 nights): $5,970. $1,190 in single room. Starting date: April 13, 2024. Main tour (12 nights): $6,570. $1,310 in single room. Group size: 4–6 people. Included: Package based on two people sharing a room. All meals and accommodation. All river and road transfers. Guides and tour leaders. Park entrance fees. Travel money safety insurance. Package based on...Package based on two people sharing a room. All meals and accommodation. All river and road transfers. Guides and tour leaders. Park entrance fees. Travel money safety insurance. Excluded: Additional nights due to flight cancellations. Alcoholic beverages, bottled water and snacks. Health insurance. International and domestic airfares. Laundry. Phone calls or messages. Photo equipment. Visa fees. Additional nights...Additional nights due to flight cancellations. Alcoholic beverages, bottled water and snacks. Health insurance. International and domestic airfares. Laundry. Phone calls or messages. Photo equipment. Visa fees. Important! Read the rules and recommendations What to bring? Check out our suggested packing list. |
Experts on this tour
Frank Pichardo
Tour leader, photographer, field researcher
Lucas Bustamante
Tour leader, wildlife conservation photojournalist
AmazonAfter a 30-minutes flight from Quito, your photo safari will start in the mighty Amazon jungle, and not just any part of it. You will visit the Yasuni National Park, arguably the most biodiverse area on Earth. HighlightsYasuni National Park |
CloudforestsTwo hours drive after your return flight to Quito, and you will arrive in Mindo, a charming cloud forest that is a heaven for birds, orchids, frogs, and landscapes. HighlightsCloudforests |
ChocoTwo hours drive from Mindo and you will arrive at the second most diverse hotspot on Earth, the Choco rainforest. The reserve you will visit protects over 400 species of birds, 300 of moths and butterflies, and 100 of amphibians and reptiles. HighlightsChoco Forest |
CotopaxiLess than an hour's drive from Quito lies the 5,897 m high snow-capped Cotopaxi summit, the highest active volcano in the world. You will be lodging at its slopes, home to an array of Andean species adapted to the high altitude. |
GalapagosIf you join the tour extension, a two-hour in-country flight will take you to the enchanted Galapagos Islands, home to endemic and unique species of birds, reptiles, and mammals, around its colorful volcanic-islands landscapes. |
The talents of Tropical Herping's guides both as photographers and naturalists are amazing, and I feel very privileged to have been able to travel and photograph with them. Our pictures came out exceptional. I recently obtained first place in a contest with one of the clownfrog pictures taken at Guango, Ecuador.
Martha and Sheldon Farwell, United States
I’ve got home with a stunning set of beautiful and creative photographs, the best memories of this travel I can ever imagine. Both guides were helpful and attentive to my needs at any time, which made this jungle experience even more pleasant and actually completely stressless.
Ulrike Fischer, Switzerland
The experience with Tropical Herping was unforgettable, not only was the trip itself exciting and full of incredible flora and fauna, but also the guides were passionate and profoundly knowledgeable about herpetology of Ecuador.
Enrique Presburger CEO, Factor Exprés, México
Why join?
Our naturalists and photographers will take you to the best places to admire wildlife, and share our top tips to get the best photos.
Frequently asked questions |
Am I supposed to pay the tour price at once? You can confirm your booking by making a 50% deposit and pay the remaining balance at least 60 days before departure. |
Can I make a reservation for this tour but on 2023? Yes, you can confirm your booking now by making a 50% deposit and pay the remaining balance at least 60 days before departure. |
Does the tour take place during the nights? The tour includes both diurnal and nocturnal activities. |
How do I book my spot? The first thing you need to do to reserve your spot in this tour is contact us using our booking form. Second, you will need to review and approve the itinerary, invoice, and release of liability we will send you. Finally, you will have to make a deposit to confirm your booking. |
Can you get rubber boots for me? We suggest you bring your own rubber boots as you should test whether they fit comfortably before arriving in Ecuador, where you will used them every night. |
Is it possible to join for only part of the trip? Yes, you can. Just make sure to let us know in advance which parts of the tour are you interested in. |
Is there a chance to arrange a private tour? Yes, most of the tours we offer are private. |
Which vaccination certificates do I need? The three most important vaccines to get before visiting the tropics are against yellow fever, tetanus, and hepatitis. However, you do not need a vaccination certificate to access any reserve or national park during this tour. |
Will the guides catch the animals for the participants to take close-up pictures? Whenever possible, all photography by participants will be done in-situ. Animals will only be handled if they are the focus of a research or conservation project. |
Will there be laundry service, electricity, and wifi at all sites? Yes, there will be. |
Will you pick us up at the airport upon arrival? You will meet a TH representative at Quito airport who will transfer to your hotel. |