Bird Photography in the Choco-Andes
- Wildlife Photography
Bird Photography in the Choco-Andes
About this Trip
- Location: Choco-Andes, Ecuador
- Dates: October 15th to 24th, 2026 (9 nights)
- Days: 9 Days
- Limited to: 10 participants – this trip is fully booked
- Cost: $3,640 (per person)
- Deposit: $350
- Single Supplement: $425
- Policy: All workshops are non-smoking
- Balance Due: July 12th, 2026
Join naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela on an incredible photography trip through Ecuador’s eastern and western Andes; explore some of the country’s most biodiverse and scenic regions. Visit highland reserves like Yanacocha, where hummingbirds like the Sword-billed and Great Sapphire-wing are regular visitors. Enter the cloud forests of San Isidro and the lush lowlands of Sarapiquí, you may have the chance to photograph species such as the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, colorful tanagers, and possibly even the elusive Spectacled Bear. With expert local guides and access to prime habitats, this trip is designed to help you capture stunning images of Ecuador’s wildlife, landscapes, and rich ecosystems.
Trip Registration
Registration for this trip is through Holbrook Travel, Stan’s partner company. Click here to register on Holbrook Travel’s website.
Trip Details
- Airport transfers and additional services
- Transfers between the airport and the program hotel are included in the trip cost
- Ground Transportation throughout the trip
- Photo instruction for the best camera settings from Stan, suggestions on composition, lighting, and backgrounds
- Accommodations, meals, entrance fees, and activities listed in the itinerary
- Private vehicle transportation, unless otherwise noted in the itinerary
- Non-alcoholic beverages with meals
- Local guides in each region for the duration of the program
- Bottled water on the bus
- Departure tax
- Airfare to and from Quito, Ecuador
- Gratuity for the local guide
- Airline baggage fees
- Travel insurance
A passport is required for international travel, and many countries require that passports be valid for at least six months after the date of entry. Certain destinations may require a visa for entry.
U.S. citizens can check requirements at travel.state.gov. Citizens of other nationalities should check with the appropriate embassy.
Wildlife photography can be physically demanding. Often including extreme terrain- long hikes at high altitude, damp forests with uneven roots, sandy beaches that sink beneath your boots, deep snow, and frigid temperatures, or boats swaying under your feet while your lens tracks a moving animal. Conditions may vary by destination, or even by day. This is why participants must be in good general physical condition and health.
You must be able to walk for multiple hours and carry your own camera gear. There are no exceptions to these physical requirements.
All trips may not be suitable for every traveler. If you have questions about the physical requirements of this trip, contact Stan at stan@naturesmart.com.