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.
2024 Best of Ecuador: Pre-Trip to the Amazon - Birding and Photography
Amazon: November 12, 2024 - November 17, 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
2024 Best of Ecuador: Highlands - Birding and Photography
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
2025 Ecuador: Highlands Birding and Photography
October 30 - November 5, 2025
BACK-TO-BACK ADVENTURE: Continue your birding and photo experience by pairing this trip with Nature and Wildlife Photography in the Galápagos Islands, Nov. 5-15, 2025. Sign up for both trips and receive a $200 discount off each ($400 total).
9 days/ 8 nights
Cost: $2750
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