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.
2025 Ecuador: Highlands Birding and Photography
October 30 - November 5, 2025 *4 spots left
Come and explore the extraordinary abundance of bird life that inhabits the cloud forests of the Ecuadorian Andes; many of the avian species you'll encounter are endemic to the Chocó ecoregion, while others are more easily found here than anywhere else.
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).
7 days/ 6 nights
Cost: $2750
Group Size: max 10 participants