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Our Philosophy

We are not only offering you a photo tour, but a life experience. We combine passion for photography with the discovery of natural scenarios and unsurpassed wildlife. Photo Wildlife Tours organizes, supports and promotes photography, Ecuador photography tours, and research in Ecuador and other countries according to its mission to conserve wildlife. We offer you a styled travel with the philosophy that true luxury lies not only in comfort, but in the gained experience.

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Our Tours

The areas chosen to be visited in our Ecuador photo tours and other countries stand out for being highly bio diverse, especially for those who yearn to photograph and know multiple ways of life; the tours offered and combine the best corners of the region and the comfort necessary for you to enjoy and rest during your trip. On all routes and visits you will be accompanied, at all times, by guides who, in addition to professional photographers, are experts in the local wildlife, which is a guarantee to achieve the desired images, often exceptional, of a diverse world and exuberant.

2026-2027 Calendar

May 27th – June 3th, 2027
Come to our pumas photo tour in Torres del Paine, the best place on the planet for sighting and photography the puma.
November 03th-13th, 2026
Bird photography tour in Colombia: explore Cali, Manizales, Cajamarca, Nevados del Ruiz and Salento capturing toucans, tanagers, hummingbirds and quetzals.
October 01st–14th, 2027
This tour in Madagascar offers opportunities to photograph lemurs, reptiles, and amphibians in their natural habitat, ideal for photographers and nature enthusiasts.
April 22th-May 3th, 2026
Wake up with hummingbird flapping, and finish the day with the sunsets of the giant Amazonian forest.
May 4th – 14th, 2026
From the world’s most famous bird, the resplendent quetzal, to the most iconic frog, the red-eyed tree frog, capture Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity.
July 14th – 23th, 2026
Pantanal Jaguar Photo Tour Brazil: photograph jaguars, caimans and exotic birds in the best wildlife area. Exclusive photo tours with expert local guides.
January 31 – February 7, 2026 (8 days)
Photograph one of the world’s most iconic birds, the mighty harpy eagle, in its natural habitat, from a nest that offers incredible photographic opportunities.

All Year Photo Tours

Amphibian and reptile photography, due to its details and behaviors, has increased in popularity in the world of nature photography.
Customized bird photography tours in Ecuador, Colombia, and Costa Rica. Capture unique species in their natural habitat, tailored to your dates and preferences.
The photography of large mammals, with their majestic presence and intense interactions in nature, has become one of the most appreciated forms of wildlife photography.

Latest Videos

For us, communication, especially nature, must be shown in its wild and pure form, we believe that audiovisual productions must be dynamic, creative and real. We seek to show the true essence of things in order to create something unique and original.

Conservation

Photo Wildlife Tours is involved in several conservation projects, in which research, environmental education, photography and video are combined. The objective is to create awareness of the problems that are consuming the planet and promote a change in people’s behavior, prioritizing the well-being of the environment in our day to day.

"One amazing experience, Jaime and Daniel are exceptional teachers, they take care of all details and make the time so enjoyable. 
I was travel from another country and even when was my responsibility before the workshop all the logistic, Daniel took care of recommendations and all information worthy for the staying. 
They create this immediate atmosphere of friendship that I appreciate a lot. 
The places they choose where to show us, are awesome, the people they work with stick to their mission of conservation, teaching and sustainable development. 
I can’t wait to take another adventure with them."
Ana Loáiciga Costa Rica
"I first met Jaime when he guided my group in the Amazon in 2015. The experience and the amount we learned was phenomenal. Jaime’s knowledge and enthusiasm when it comes to conservation shows in every part of the experience. He is able to display the perfect balance between education and adventure. I would recommend his services and I hope to be able to experience his unique way of showing you South America again."
Blake Freeman Canada
"While co-leading a personalized trip to Yasuni, Jaime was extremely friendly and enthusiastic, enhancing the trip with his attitude almost as much as by all the snakes (and occasional caimans) he found for me, despite less than ideal weather. We’ve remained friends for the three years, and I’m keen to join Jaime on future adventures and take even more advantage of his knowledge of Ecuador’s species and his skills as a photography teacher, as the Yasuni trip allowed me to take some of the best reptile and amphibian photos I’d obtained in over a decade as both a herpetologist and a photographer."
Phil Bowles England
"Jaime you were the best field guide we could ever have asked for and you made the experience very memorable, comedic and insightful. We learned many things about the reptiles and amphibians of the jungle. You were great!!
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Gioby Suero USA
"Photo wildlife tours transformed my trip to Ecuador from a cool trip to an unforgettable photography experience. I spent my first few days in Ecuador with various other tour guides and companies, and while I got good pictures with them, it was not until meant Daniel for my photo wildlife tour that I realized how incredible his tours were. I was able to get up close and personal with birds and other animals in ways that I could have only dreamed of previously. I was no longer shooting through tree canopy’s for washed out pictures of birds, instead I was taking the most gorgeous pictures I have taken in my entire life! The accommodations were well above my expectations, and the food was fantastic! I do not think I will ever book a photography trip with any other company if possible. Daniel not only helped me improve my wildlife photography technique, but he spotted for me so I never missed a shot, and helped me gain a better understanding of how to capture the best pictures possible. I cannot recommend his tours enough. He was able to tailor my experience to exactly what I wanted out of my time in Ecuador."
David Baydush USA
"Daniel from Photo Wildlife Tours plans the perfect trips, with incredible attention to detail offering the best services available. Searching for the top local guides for maximizing the opportunities of great photos, as well as offering the best lodging and meal options. The trip couldn’t have been better, if you’re an avid photographer searching for intense days packed with activity this is your best choice (bring plenty of storage 😂)"
Lior Berman Costa Rica
"Amazing with amazing people. I love this trip, everything was wonderful."
Sebastian Valverde Ecuador
"Very enjoyable trip photographing stunning birds in Colombia. Our guide Daniel was superb. He made great efforts to get me in the right place to get the pictures I wanted. He 'focussed' on me, not his own photography.He was also very helpful with my wife who is not a photographer. I am sure that I will travel with him again. 5star!"
Philip Marazzi UK
"This trip was amazing. So much wildlife and a extremely knowledgeable and fun loving guide! Can't wait to book our next tour with Jaime!"
Matthew Kirby USA
"I had a good time. The lodging was great as well as all of the food provided. Javier was knowledgeable and very helpful. He was able to provide us with plenty of locations to photograph a great number of birds. I would recommend this trip for anyone interested in bird photography."
Ona G USA
"We were very happy to work with Carlos as our guide. He is a highly competent guide and adapted to our needs, helping us get the best possible photos. We truly appreciate his willingness to adjust the plan to suit us, and I would certainly be happy to work with him again. The driver, Louis, is excellent — he prioritizes safety and drives very carefully on difficult roads. We never had any incidents. Carlos and Louis make a great team, and we had a lot of fun at the end of the day."
Teng Ma China
"Overall it was a great trip and we all got some great photos at the end and also learnt a lot from the trip, that will make our next trip better."
Junan Chen USA
"Very knowledgeable tour guide and great driver too. We saw everything we wanted including watching the condors from above which was awesome."
Xu Liqing USA
"Overall, the tour met the stated goals of finding and photographing birds, reptiles, and mammals in Ecuador. Our guide, Daniel, is an expert on Ecuadorian wildlife and knew the answers to any questions we asked. He is also very knowledgeable about the photographic aspect of the tour, including equipment, setup, and preparing guests for animal behavior, angles, and settings to achieve the best shots. My main desire was to create beautiful images, not just documentary photos, and Daniel proved to be an excellent teacher with great personal talent. He is also a very nice person with a great personality, sense of humor, and deep knowledge of his subjects. Safety was always paramount throughout the tour, whether photographing a viper or standing on a cliff to photograph the condor. Daniel did an excellent job tying together all the elements of a great photographic wildlife tour, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wildlife photography adventure in Ecuador."
Carl Waxman USA
"If it is a very memorable trip to shoot birds in Ecuador, I hope the next arrangement will be better! The bird guide Carlos is very professional and patient, thank you very much!"
Yuying Zhu China
"Very knowledgeable tour guide and great driver too. We saw everything we wanted including watching the condors from above which was awesome."
Wang Jun China
"Sebas really taught me a lot about photographing animals. It was very obvious from the beginning that he knew he wanted me to get better at shooting in full manual mode and he was very good at explaining the different aspects of photography. As a teacher myself I was very impressed with how he didn’t just tell me what to do to improve my photos, he guided me to figure it out for myself how to get more impressive photos."
Bert Austin UK
"I was on a 12 nights herping tour with herpetologist Jaime Culebras. I enjoyed every single part of the trip. Ecuador is an amazing biodiverse country. Jaime was a very respectful guide for both me and all the reptiles and amphibians we found. The food was so tasty. I visited Yasuni NP, Mindo and Canandé Reserve - all of this places were beyond my expectations. After that tour I can highly recommend Photo Wildlife Tours. I booked a new tour already. Can‘t wait to go…"
Daniel Doll Germany
"I traveled to Ecuador and saw more birds than I expected with photowildlifetours and Diche Mideros. Highly recommended."
Lenny Ferguson USA
"I had a wonderful photography tour to Chile and Brazil organized by Photo Wildlife Tours, led by Daniel Mideros. Every aspect of the trip was very thoughtfully planned and executed to optimize my time there. Daniel worked extra hard to ensure that I got the best sighting and great photographic opportunities. He also gives immense support on the field on both technical side of photography as well as post processing and presentation. I got a lot out of this tour, which will help me in my own journey of photography."
Kriti Waila Dubái