06 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2027 (5 days)
USD1,900 4 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Dušan Brinkhuizen
Tour Price (Per person): USD1,900 (GBP1,446 * EUR1,651 * AUD2,890)
This tour pairs with: Ecuador - Southern Endemics 2027
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
06 Jan 2028 - 10 Jan 2028 (5 days)
USD2,000 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Adam Walleyn
Tour Price (Per person): USD2,000 (GBP1,522 * EUR1,738 * AUD3,042)
This tour pairs with: Ecuador - Southern Endemics 2028
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
07 Jan 2029 - 11 Jan 2029 (5 days)
USD2,100 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Dušan Brinkhuizen
Tour Price (Per person): USD2,100 (GBP1,598 * EUR1,825 * AUD3,194)
This tour pairs with: Ecuador - Southern Endemics 2029
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Our pre-tour extension to Southern Ecuador takes us along Ecuador’s Pacific shores visiting Isla de la Plata for spectacular encounters with both Blue-footed and Nazca Boobies, possibly also Red-footed Booby, many Magnificent Frigatebirds, the odd Humpback Whale and Red-billed Tropicbird before completing our journey searching for the Endangered endemic Esmeraldas Woodstar, Grey-and-white Tyrannulet, Necklaced Spinetail, Parrot-billed Seedeater, Collared Warbling Finch, Sulphur-throated Finch, Red-lored Amazon, Roseate Spoonbill, Chilean Flamingo and the smallest bird in South America, the Short-tailed Woodstar.
Esmeraldas & Short-tailed Woodstars; Grey-and-white Tyrannulet; Grey-capped Cuckoo; Necklaced Spinetail; West Peruvian Dove; Crimson-breasted & Sulphur-throated Finches; Collared Crescentchest; Peruvian Thick-knee; Scrub Nightjar; Parrot-billed Seedeater; Short-tailed Field Tyrant; Collared Warbling Finch; Saffron Siskin; Red-lored Amazon (Lilacine Amazon); Ecuadorian Piculet; Collared Antshrike; Roseate Spoonbill; Chilean Flamingo; Blue-footed, Nazca & Red-footed Booby; Red-billed Tropicbird; Magnificent Frigatebird.
South American Sea Lion
Off-shore island, humid coastal forest, arid xerophytic scrub, salt pans, shrimp ponds, rocky seashore
Warm to hot and humid
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local birding leader
UNDEMANDING: This tour is ideal for birders and wildlife enthusiasts of all experience levels. It’s suitable for most mobility levels and offers a relaxed pace, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.
Easy to moderate
Comfortable
Moderate with several skulkers
possible snorkeling at Isla de la Plata
Good to very good
I was particularly impressed by Dušan Brinkhuizen. His knowledge of Ecuadorian birds, both visual and auditory, was amazing. He showed an unflagging energy and was sensitive to the myriad of special interests of our participants.
The birding was the point and our guide Dusan Brinkhuizen was and is one of the best birds guides we have ever met. Dusan has really amazing people and leadership skills. We had three very sick people on the tour and Dusan managed this and the tour very well. I personally lost a day and a half to illness and Dusan kept me appraised and part of the team as we went.
All the participants were nice and helpful in pointing out birds to others. Dusan was great and worked hard to get everyone on a bird. His expertise makes you realize how much you miss! But it also helps know what to try to find.
Adam was amazing!! He was organized, patient, and such a skilled birder. He really made an effort for everyone to see every bird. I would highly recommend any tour with Adam! Such a down to earth, funny, and professional guide.
Dusan was an excellent guide. His knowledge of bird calls and ID were extraordinary. He is a gem.
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