The Flying Jewels of Ecuador
November 2- 15, 2026
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F.A.Q
List of Hummingbirds
- Amethyst-throated Sunangel -Heliangelus amethysticollis
- Andean Emerald — Uranomitra franciae
- Baron's Hermit - Phaethornis baroni
- Black-tailed Trainbearer — Lesbia victoriae
- Black-throated Brilliant — Heliodoxa schreibersii
- Booted Racket-tail — Ocreatus underwoodii
- Brown Inca — Coeligena wilsoni
- Bronzy Inca - Coeligena coeligena
- Buff-tailed Coronet — Boissonneaua flavescens
- Buff-winged Starfrontlet - Coeligena lutetiae
- Chestnut-breasted Coronet — Boissonneaua matthewsii
- Collared Inca — Coeligena torquata
- Crowned Woodnymph — Thalurania colombica
- Ecuadorian Hillstar — Oreotrochilus chimborazo
- Empress Brilliant — Heliodoxa imperatrix
- Fawn-breasted Brilliant — Heliodoxa rubinoides
- Flame-throated Sunangel - Heliangelus micraster
- Fork-tailed Woodnymph — Thalurania furcata
- Giant Hummingbird — Patagona gigas
- Glowing Puffleg — Eriocnemis vestita
- Golden-breasted Puffleg - Eriocnemis mosquera
- Golden-tailed Sapphire — Chrysuronia oenone
- Gorgeted Sunangel — Heliangelus strophianus
- Gorgeted woodstar - Chaetocercus heliodor
- Gould’s Jewelfront — Heliodoxa aurescens
- Great Sapphirewing — Pterophanes cyanopterus
- Green-crowned Brilliant — Heliodoxa jacula
- Green-fronted Lancebill — Doryfera ludovicae
- Green Hermit — Phaethornis guy
- Green Thorntail — Discosura conversii
- Green-tailed Trainbearer — Lesbia nuna
- Lesser Violetear — Colibri thalassinus
- Little Woodstar — Chaetocercus bombus
- Long-billed Starthroat - Heliomaster longirostris
- Long-tailed Sylph — Aglaiocercus kingii
- Many-spotted Hummingbird — Taphrospilus hypostictus
- Mountain Velvetbreast — Lafresnaya lafresnayi
- Napo Sabrewing — Campylopterus villaviscensio
- Peruvian Racket-tail — Ocreatus peruanus
- Purple-bibbed Whitetip — Urosticte benjamini
- Purple-crowned Fairy - Heliothryx barroti
- Purple-throated Sunangel — Heliangelus viola
- Purple-throated Woodstar — Philodice mitchellii
- Rufous-tailed Hummingbird — Amazilia tzacatl
- Sapphire-vented Puffleg — Eriocnemis luciani
- Shining Sunbeam — Aglaeactis cupripennis
- Speckled Hummingbird — Adelomyia melanogenys
- Sparkling Violetear — Colibri coruscans
- Spangled Coquette — Lophornis stictolophus
- Sword-billed Hummingbird — Ensifera ensifera
- Tawny-bellied hermit - Phaethornis syrmatophorus
- Tyrian Metaltail — Metallura tyrianthina
- Velvet-purple Coronet - Boissonneaua jardini
- Violet-tailed Sylph — Aglaiocercus coelestis
- Violet-fronted Brilliant — Heliodoxa leadbeateri
- Violet-headed Hummingbird — Klais guimeti
- Violet-bellied Hummingbird — Chlorestes julie
- Western Emerald — Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus
- White-bellied Woodstar — Chaetocercus mulsant
- White-booted Racket-tail — Ocreatus underwoodii
- White-necked Jacobin — Florisuga mellivora
- White-tailed Hillstar — Urochroa bougueri
- White-tipped Sicklebill — Eutoxeres aquila
- White-whiskered Hermit - Phaethornis yaruqui
- Wire-crested Thorntail — Discosura popelairii
What is included:
- Bilingual tour leader (English and Spanish).
- Security from the Airport meeting to the last day
- Personalized instruction
- Welcome dinner on the arrival date.
- Airport transfers in Ecuador.
- Transportation between lodges and accommodations.
- Entrance fees to photography sites.
- Comfortable accommodations (hot water, internet, etc.)
- All meals at the lodges.
- Use of multiflash photography and LED equipment
What is not included
- Anything not included in the list.
- Tips that you want to give voluntarily to the local workers.
- Bar tab at the lodges.
- Hospitalizations (God forbid).
- Evacuation expenses in case of illness.
- Air transport to and from Quito.
- Government fees on passports, airport fees, and the like.
- Laundry and phone fees of the individual participants.
- International airfare and airport taxes.
- Items for personal use, such as toiletries, etc.
- Travel insurance (highly recommended).
Additional tours are offered in hotels (spa, massage, etc.) - Long-distance phone calls.
What to bring:
- - Shirts with long sleeves- Light shirts with long sleeves- Light long pants- A jacket- Hat or cap- Footwear with good grip- Repellent-
- Sunscreen-
- Medicines and personal hygiene products
- - Digital camera and at least a 400 mm lens with tripod and flash
- -Sandals
- - Sunglasses
Money-back Guarantee
If I fail to show you more than 50 different species of hummingbirds for you to photograph, I will return your full registration fee within a week, no questions asked.
This demonstrates my good faith, responsibility, and commitment to your goals in taking this photography course.
This demonstrates my good faith, responsibility, and commitment to your goals in taking this photography course.
Fitness requirements
The physical requirements are minimal since all the hummingbird sites are within walking distance.
Photography Skill Level
The tour is aimed at all photographers, from early amateurs to accomplished pros.
Will I have to share a room?
No, all participants will be provided with single rooms.
Will there be internet access?
Yes, Internet access will be available throughout the trip.
Climate in Ecuador:
Ecuador’s climate is as diverse as its hummingbirds. Because the country straddles the equator, temperatures are determined more by altitude than by season — allowing us to experience several climates in a single journey.
Quito (9,350 ft) enjoys crisp mornings and sunny afternoons, with daytime temperatures around 65–70°F and cooler evenings that can dip to 50°F. Light jackets or sweaters are ideal.
The lowest elevation will be at Guayaquil, which is at sea level.
In the northwestern Pichincha cloud forests (4,000–6,000 ft), such as Mindo and Mashpi, the air is warmer and more humid, averaging 70–80°F during the day with occasional mist or showers.
Further south, at the Jocotoco Foundation reserves like Tapichalaca, Buenaventura, and Utuana (3,000–8,500 ft), temperatures vary widely: from 55°F in the high Andean forests to 80°F in the subtropical valleys.
Because of these contrasts, the best advice is simple: dress in layers. A light base layer, a warm fleece, and a waterproof outer shell will keep you comfortable whether you’re photographing under gentle rain or golden sunlight.
Quito (9,350 ft) enjoys crisp mornings and sunny afternoons, with daytime temperatures around 65–70°F and cooler evenings that can dip to 50°F. Light jackets or sweaters are ideal.
The lowest elevation will be at Guayaquil, which is at sea level.
In the northwestern Pichincha cloud forests (4,000–6,000 ft), such as Mindo and Mashpi, the air is warmer and more humid, averaging 70–80°F during the day with occasional mist or showers.
Further south, at the Jocotoco Foundation reserves like Tapichalaca, Buenaventura, and Utuana (3,000–8,500 ft), temperatures vary widely: from 55°F in the high Andean forests to 80°F in the subtropical valleys.
Because of these contrasts, the best advice is simple: dress in layers. A light base layer, a warm fleece, and a waterproof outer shell will keep you comfortable whether you’re photographing under gentle rain or golden sunlight.
How about electricity?
Ecuador has the same 110-120 V electricity as the US and exactly the same sockets, so there is no need for adaptors.
How about Currency
Ecuador uses the same US Dollar, so there is no need to exchange money if you are coming from the US.
Can I bring a non-photographer spouse or friend.
Yes, you can. That person will receive a discount of $1000, and both of you will share a room.
Reserve a spot
- Reserve your place with $ 1000
- Total Price: $ 5.700 USD per participant
- Balance due: July 15, 2026
- All lodging with single occupancy.
- Maximum 5 participants.
- All-inclusive: food, lodging, transportation, internal flight Quito–Guayaquil, entrances, and instruction.
- Initial deposit refundable until February 28, 2026
- Payment can be made through bank transfer or check.
November 2 to 15, 2026, 14 days
Step into a world where light, color, and motion blend into pure life. The Hummingbird Extravaganza is a 14-day photographic journey through Ecuador’s most biodiverse regions — from the lush cloud forests of Northwest Pichincha to the golden dry valleys of the south.
Led by Dr. Juan Bahamón, an award-winning photographer and conservationist, this exclusive expedition combines comfort, adventure, and expert instruction.
Step into a world where light, color, and motion blend into pure life. The Hummingbird Extravaganza is a 14-day photographic journey through Ecuador’s most biodiverse regions — from the lush cloud forests of Northwest Pichincha to the golden dry valleys of the south.
Led by Dr. Juan Bahamón, an award-winning photographer and conservationist, this exclusive expedition combines comfort, adventure, and expert instruction.
- Over 50 hummingbird species.
- Only 5 participants.
- SINGLE OCCUPANCY
- All sites are close with minimal walking.
- At least 50 species of hummingbirds ARE GUARANTEED.
- Or you will receive a full refund, with no questions asked.
Contact
- 577 Persimmon Hill, Bulverde, TX, USA
- +593-984203746
- jbahamon@pm.me
- Mon-Fri - 08:00-19:00