ECUADOR BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Jan. 30th - Feb. 6th, 2026
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Join acclaimed wildlife photographer Emily Carter for an unforgettable bird photography workshop in the lush cloud forests of Mindo, Ecuadorโone of the worldโs premier birding destinations. Based at a specialized bird photography lodges, this immersive experience is designed to maximize your opportunities to capture stunning images of the regionโs vibrant avian life.
Each day will include guided outings to nearby hotspots, where youโll photograph a dazzling array of tropical birds, including toucans, tanagers, hummingbirds, and more. Emily will provide hands-on instruction and personalized guidance to help you refine your technical skills and artistic vision, whether you’re a passionate beginner or a seasoned hobbyist.
With comfortable single roomย accommodations, expert local guides, and an itinerary built around photography-first access, this workshop offers the perfect balance of learning, inspiration, and adventure.
Spaces are limitedโdonโt miss your chance to hone your bird photography skills in the beautiful cloud forest of Ecuador!
About your leader…
6 Participants
$4,200 (single occupancy)
Jan. 30th – Feb. 6th, 2026
Day 1 (Jan. 30th)
Airport pick up and arrival to Quito, Rincon de Puembo Hotel
Day 2 (Jan. 31st)
Depart Rincon de Puembo 8:00 am and drive to Birwatcher’s House.ย Stop at Mitad del Mundo for tour.ย Lunch enroute at Mirador Guaycapi, on to Birdwatcher’s for check in and dinner.
Day 3 (Feb. 1st)
Breakfast at Birdwatcher’s House.ย Time with Emily in blinds and stations. After lunch depart for Sendero Fruiti tour. Dinner at Birdwatcher’s House.
Day 4 (Feb. 2nd)
Breakfast at Birdwatcher’s. Mindo for Chocolate tour in the morning. Lunch and dinner at Birdwatcher’s.ย Evening multi-flash Hummingbird session.
Day 5 (Feb. 3rd)
Breakfast at Birdwatcher’s House then depart for Mashpi Amagusa Reserve for photography sessions. Lunch at Sacha Watusa.ย Dinner at Birdwatcher’s.
Day 6 (Feb. 4th)
Depart Birdwatcher’s for Rincon de Puembo Hotel. Three stops…Mindo Cloud Forest Foundation, Los Armadillos, Marasacha Reserve.
Day 7 (Feb. 5th)
Return to airport for flights out.
Jan. 30th – Feb. 6th, 2026
Ecuador Workshop
Deposit
Jan. 30th – Feb. 6th, 2026
Cancellations are only effective upon WIWP receiving a written cancellation notification, signed by the client. Deposits and payments are used to secure and pay for the clientโs accommodations, transportation, guides, internal flights and all aspects of the clientโs trip and are non-refundable.ย
We understand that conflicts arise, so if you need to cancel and if WIWP fills your spot at full price prior to the due date of the final payment, a refund, less a 20% administration fee and less any non-refundable air tickets purchased, single supplement, etc. may be issued; however, there are no guarantees. We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance, in most cases this will be your only opportunity to recoup non-refundable fees.ย
In the event a client fails to join a safari/tour/workshop, join it after departure or leave it prior to its completion, no tour fare refund will be made. Some airfare may be non-refundable and WIWP is not responsible for providing a refund for any penalties or non-refundable airfare. There will be no refunds from WIWP for any unused portions of the tour. The above policy applies to all travel arrangements made via WIWP.ย
CHANGE IN TOUR/WORKSHOP:ย
WIWP will make every attempt to operate a safari/tour/workshop once confirmed, but will reserve the right to cancel and/or change a trip at our sole, reasonable discretion at any time due to insufficient bookings, unsafe or undesirable travel conditions for the participants and/or reasons beyond its control, such as: strikes, wars, acts of God, acts of government, civil unrest or any other cause whatsoever, that may make operation of the tour impossible, illegal, or inadvisable.ย
In the event that WIWP changes or postpones the date(s) or itinerary of any safari/tour/workshop due to any reason set forth above, then no refund shall be due to the client.ย
In the event that WIWP cancels the tour, then all tour payments received from the client shall be refunded, and said refund will be the limit of WIWPโs liability. WIWP is not responsible for any expenses incurred by clients in preparing for the trip, including non-refundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other tour-related expenses.ย
- Accommodations (single room with private bath)
- Meals
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Three full days, and two half-days photographic instruction by Emily Carter in the Cloud Forest
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Two (2) flash photography sessions with hummingbirds.
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Liberty on-site bird feeding stations, including reflecting pools, as well as an insect screen for early morning visitors.
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Field trips to fantastic bird photo locations in the surrounding area.
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Two zoom sessions: one pre-workshop for preparation and orientation, and one post-workshop for Image Review and Editing.
- Airfare
- Trip insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
Easy to moderate…must be able to walk up to one mile on wet forest trails.
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