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Ecuador - Spectacled Bear & Andean Birds Photography Tour
Tour Code: ECU21A pioneering 11-day wildlife photography holiday to Ecuador, combining encounters with Spectacled Bears in the northern Andes with exceptional bird photography in the Chocó cloudforests.
£6,795
£5,995
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Summary
Ecuador has long been one of Naturetrek's most popular destinations for birdwatching, but it is also emerging as one of the finest places in the world to observe and photograph the elusive Spectacled (Andean) Bear. This exciting wildlife photography holiday combines several days at Bear Canyon, a pioneering conservation project in the northern Andes, with visits to some of the richest cloudforests in South America. Supported by experienced local trackers and conservationists, we will enjoy exceptional opportunities to observe and photograph Spectacled Bears in their natural habitat, whilst also experiencing the magnificent scenery of Ecuador's mountain landscapes.
From the Andes we descend into the extraordinary Chocó cloudforests, one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth and a paradise for bird photographers. Here we will explore a range of reserves and feeding stations that attract a dazzling variety of hummingbirds, tanagers, toucans, antpittas and other Neotropical specialities. Highlights may include Sword-billed Hummingbird, Toucan Barbet, Plate-billed Mountain Toucan, Black-breasted Puffleg and the spectacular Andean Cock-of-the-rock. Combining exceptional Spectacled Bear encounters with some of the finest bird photography opportunities in South America, this tour offers a unique exploration of Ecuador's remarkable wildlife and conservation success stories.
- Outstanding opportunities to photograph the elusive Spectacled Bear at Bear Canyon, one of the world's premier sites for the species
- Four nights dedicated to bear photography, supported by expert local trackers and conservationists
- Spectacular Chocó cloudforests packed with hummingbirds, tanagers, toucans, antpittas and other avian specialities
- Photograph iconic birds including Andean Cock-of-the-rock, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Toucan Barbet and Plate-billed Mountain Toucan
- Comfortable accommodation throughout, combining Andean scenery, cloudforest wildlife and excellent photographic opportunities
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Dates & Prices
2027
Tour Leader: Francisco Munoz
Francisco is an Ecuadorian photography and wildlife guide and has lived in his home country his entire life. Having completed photography and drone piloting courses in both the US and Ecuador, his experience as a guide and photographer already spans several South American countries including Colombia, Peru, Brazil, and Chile.
Francisco's greatest passion is to capture the importance of threatened species and their conservation, promoting love towards wildlife and aiding the fight against species extinction and habitat loss. He is constantly exploring new expedition opportunities for photographing wildlife and looks forward to helping Naturetrek clients with their photography projects.
Tour Leader: Francisco Munoz
Francisco is an Ecuadorian photography and wildlife guide and has lived in his home country his entire life. Having completed photography and drone piloting courses in both the US and Ecuador, his experience as a guide and photographer already spans several South American countries including Colombia, Peru, Brazil, and Chile.
Francisco's greatest passion is to capture the importance of threatened species and their conservation, promoting love towards wildlife and aiding the fight against species extinction and habitat loss. He is constantly exploring new expedition opportunities for photographing wildlife and looks forward to helping Naturetrek clients with their photography projects.
Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?
For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.
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Why Naturetrek?
At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:
- The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
- Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
- Outstanding value and exceptional customer service
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