Tour
Ecuador Wildlife Photography and Herping Tour
Run by Tropical Herping · 13 days · Up to 8 people · Feb, Aug
About
A 12-night wildlife photography tour focused on reptiles and amphibians, led by Ecuadorian photographers and herpetologists, covering Yasuní, the Mindo cloud forest, the Chocó and Cotopaxi with day and night shooting, plus an optional Galápagos extension.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | In season |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | In season |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 February
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:12 | Night |
| 06:12 | 06:28 | Blue hour |
| 06:28 | 06:53 | Golden hour |
| 06:53 | 07:50 | Soft |
| 07:50 | 09:34 | Medium |
| 09:34 | 15:23 | Harsh |
| 15:23 | 17:06 | Medium |
| 17:06 | 18:04 | Soft |
| 18:04 | 18:28 | Golden hour |
| 18:28 | 18:45 | Blue hour |
| 18:45 | 24:00 | Night |
2.7 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.5 h |
| Feb (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.8 h |
| Mar | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.3 h | 6.0 h |
| Apr | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.9 h |
| May | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.5 h |
| Jun | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 5.3 h |
| Jul | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.4 h |
| Aug (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.8 h |
| Sep | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.3 h | 6.0 h |
| Oct | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.9 h |
| Nov | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.6 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 5.3 h |
The trip
- Length
- 13 days
- Group size
- Up to 8 people
- Led by
- Lucas Bustamante, Frank Pichardo, Jose Vieira and Amanda Quezada
- Route
- Starts and ends in Quito
- Language
- English
Route
- Yasuní National Park
- Mindo
- Chocó
- Cotopaxi National Park
- Galápagos (extension)
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Guayaquil time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 06:23– | 17:58– | 12h 8m12 h 8 min | 69° |
| FebIn season | 06:28– | 18:04– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 78° |
| Mar | 06:23– | 17:59– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 88° |
| Apr | 06:14– | 17:49– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 80° |
| May | 06:11– | 17:45– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 71° |
| Jun | 06:15– | 17:48– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 67° |
| Jul | 06:20– | 17:54– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 68° |
| AugIn season | 06:19– | 17:54– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 76° |
| Sep | 06:09– | 17:45– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 87° |
| Oct | 06:00– | 17:36– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 82° |
| Nov | 05:58– | 17:34– | 12h 8m12 h 8 min | 72° |
| Dec | 06:09– | 17:44– | 12h 8m12 h 8 min | 67° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026