Hummingbirds in the Cloud Forest of Ecuador March 18-March 26, 2023
Tour Size & Description
Our tour will have a minimum of 8 participants and a maximum of 12 with 4 instructors/leaders. We must have a minimum of 8 participants for the tour to be able to take place, so it is recommended to not book flights until we are certain that the tour will take place.
This photography tour is open to participants of all skill levels. The small group allows us to give each participant more one-on-one attention.
We rate the activity level for this tour as relatively easy. Participants will need to be ambulatory, able to walk up steps, and carry their own equipment down trails.
Tour leaders will be on hand if you need help or instruction with any of the following:
- How to photograph hummingbirds and other varieties of birds in natural light
- How to set up a multiple flash system to photograph hummingbirds and freeze their high-speed motion.
- How to determine and set proper exposure
- How to read a histogram
- Focusing techniques
- How and when to use Manual, Aperture Priority, and Shutter Priority modes
- Composition techniques
General Itinerary (tentative)
- fly into Quito, meet with the group, and stay the night in the hotel in Quito
- morning at street market, afternoon in old town Quito, group dinner
-depart hotel mid-morning, transfer to Tandayapa Lodge via old road, photo stops along the way, box lunches provided by lodge, flash setups in the afternoon at the lodge
- early morning photo excursions, box lunches provided by lodge, return to lodge mid-afternoons, flash setups optional in the late afternoons
-depart lodge mid-morning, stops at equator exhibits en-route to Quito, lunch at Mitad Del Mundo, group dinner in Quito
-morning in old-town Quito, late afternoon transfer to airport
Tour Cost & What It Includes:
The total cost of the tour is $3999 per person based on double occupancy.
Included in the Cost of the Tour:
- 7 nights accommodation in Quito and at the Tandayapa Lodge
- Transportation to and from the airport in Quito
- All transportation in country
- All tips and gratuities
- All meals during the tour
- the use of multi-flash setups containing flashes, radio triggers, light stands, and backgrounds
- Instruction in the field with your photography guide with a max of 4 photographers per guide
- A planning package that includes recommendations on the proper gear and clothing
- We take care of all the logistics once you reach Quito!
Not Included in the Cost of the Tour:
- Transportation to and from Quito, Ecuador
- alcoholic drinks
- travel/cancellation/emergency evacuation insurance
- personal items
A deposit of $500 is due upon registering. The deposit may be paid by credit card or online and is non-refundable. The balance of the cost of the tour is due by December 1, 2022. There are no refunds available for cancellations after December 1, 2022. The balance of the cost of the tour must be paid by check or bank transfer. It may be paid by credit card with a 3% convenience fee added.
We understand that things happen that are beyond your control or ours and that is why we recommend the purchase of travel insurance. There are policies available that provide medical insurance outside of the US if your health insurance policy does not. They also provide trip cancellation insurance for certain situations as well as evacuation coverage.
In the event that we should have to cancel the entire trip due to Covid or related public health conditions, we would provide a full refund to participants.
Marking the Yes checkbox on the Registration Form that you have agreed to the Acknowledgment of Risks and Terms & Conditions contained in this document will serve as a signature.
Terms, Conditions, & Acknowledgement of Risk
In consideration of the services of, f/32 Photo, LLC, their officers, agents, employees, and all other entities associated with those businesses hereinafter collectively referred to as “f/32 Photo”, I agree as follows:
Although f/32 Photo has taken reasonable steps to provide me with appropriate equipment and skilled guides so I can enjoy an activity for which I may not be skilled, f/32 Photo has informed me that this activity is not without risk. Certain risks are inherent in each activity and cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of the activity. These inherent risks are some of the same elements that contribute to the unique character of the activity and can be the cause of loss or damage to my equipment, or accidental injury, illness, or in extreme cases, permanent trauma death. f/32 Photo does not want to frighten me or reduce my enthusiasm for this activity, but believes it is important for me to know in advance what to expect and to be informed of the inherent risks. The following describes some, but not all, of those risks.
(Description of some, but not all, risks): There is a possibility of an accident or illness occurring in remote places and that food related illnesses could occur without access to immediate or timely medical treatment or facilities. There is a possibility for personal injury or property damage by wildlife or forces of nature during the workshop or while traveling to and from during the workshop by bus, train, airplane, or other vehicles.
I am aware that the Ecuador Photo Safari, produced by f/32 Photo, entails risks of injury or death to any participant. I understand the description of these inherent risks is not complete and that other unknown or unanticipated inherent risks may result in injury or death. I agree to assume and accept full responsibility for the inherent risks identified herein and those inherent risks not specifically identified. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, no one is forcing me to participate, and I elect to participate in spite of and with full knowledge of the inherent risks.
I acknowledge that engaging in this activity may require a degree of skill and knowledge different than other activities and that I have responsibilities as a participant. I acknowledge that the staff of f/32 Photo has been available to fully explain to me the nature and physical demands of this activity and the inherent risks, hazards, and dangers associated with this activity.