An extraordinary abundance of bird life inhabits the forests of northwestern Ecuador. Amid cloud forest, rainforest, páramo, and the eastern and western slopes of the Andes Mountains, you’ll seek out as many of the country’s 1,640-plus species as possible with assistance from your expert guide on this journey. In particular, much of the avifauna you’ll encounter is endemic to the Chocó region, while other species are more easily found here than any place else.
Ecuador Birding and Photography
Dates: November 17, 2023 - November 22, 2023
6 days/ 5 nights
Cost: $2475
Group Size: max 10-12 participants * sold out - waitlist
2024 Best of Ecuador: Highlands with optional extension to the Amazon!
Highlands: November 17 - November 25, 2024
The two tours are back-to-back so you can do both, or just the Highlands or Amazon only. Great flexibility!
9 days/ 8 nights
Cost: $3450
Group Size: max 10 participants
2024 Best of Ecuador: Highlands with optional extension to the Amazon!
Amazon: November 25, 2024 - November 29, 2024
The two tours are back-to-back so you can do both, or just the Highlands or Amazon only. Great flexibility!
5 days/ 4 nights
Cost: $3125
Group Size: max 10 participants
Your Guide
Krisztina Scheeff / KS Nature Photography
Based in San Diego CA Krisztina Scheeff is an award-winning and professional nature photographer. Recognized for her photographic work in National Audubon Society as well as a finalist in the prestigious Wildlife Photograph of the Year competition, Krisztina’s photos have been published in magazines and articles around the world, including National Geographic, Wild Planet Photo Magazine, California 101, San Diego Audubon Society, American Wild Magazine, Birders Digest, Marine Conservation Magazine – UK, North American Nature Photography Association, and more. They have also been featured in Art Shows and Galleries around the country.
Krisztina operates a successful business leading Photography Workshops and Tours to Scotland (Puffins), Ireland, Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Hungary, Bosque del Apache. She also leads workshops for Bird Festivals around the country and presents at various events.
Krisztina spent years studying and photographing the Rushing Grebes and guides her clients at Lake Hodges in San Diego to experience this amazing behavior and capture their own photos.
To see more photos check out KS Nature Photography at www.KSNaturePhotography.com