"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."

"Javier is a patient, very knowledgeable guide with a great sense of humor. Our entire family improved our wildlife photography throughout the tour, regardless of our experience level. We were impressed by Ecuador—the beautiful landscapes, friendly people, excellent food, and how clean the country is. Kevin did an excellent job as our driver, and the entire trip was wonderfully organized. I would happily recommend Photo Wildlife Tours to anyone and hope to join another tour in the future."

"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!"

"I had a wonderful time. Daniel, our guide, is very knowledgeable about birds and had planned our tour so we would be at the right place at the right time to photograph them. Daniel also could help with all questions regarding cameras and gear. The hotels and lodges we stayed at were all excellent, good service and plenty of good and beautifully prepared food."

"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!"

"Our mother/son journey to the Ecuadorian Amazon with Photo Wildlife Tours was truly the trip of a lifetime — and one we will cherish forever. From the very first conversation with the Photo Wildlife Tours team, we felt supported and understood. They designed an experience that perfectly balanced adventure, comfort, and meaningful connection. The Ecuadorian Amazon itself was beyond anything we could have imagined. Our guide (Jaime) was extraordinary: deeply knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely passionate about the rainforest. What made this trip especially meaningful was how intentional Photo Wildlife Tours was about creating shared experiences. Whether we were quietly paddling through the river, checking out photos at the end of the day, or learning about local communities and conservation efforts, every moment felt immersive and personal. As a parent, there is something incredibly special about stepping away from daily life and experiencing awe side by side with your child. This trip gave us uninterrupted time, real adventure, and stories we’ll be telling for the rest of our lives. If you are considering an Amazon experience — especially one centered around photography, wildlife, and authentic connection — we cannot recommend Photo Wildlife Tours highly enough. They don’t just plan trips; they create memories."

"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…"

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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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"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."

"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 😂)"

"Amazing with amazing people. I love this trip, everything was wonderful."

"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!"

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Very knowledgeable tour guide and great driver too. We saw everything we wanted including watching the condors from above which was awesome."

"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."

"Very knowledgeable tour guide and great driver too. We saw everything we wanted including watching the condors from above which was awesome."

"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."

"I traveled to Ecuador and saw more birds than I expected with photowildlifetours and Diche Mideros. Highly recommended."