BRAZIL JULY 2020
ATLANTIC FOREST TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
Brazil's biodiversity and ease of access to wildlife make it a very popular destination for bird photographers from around the world. Join us in a quest to see some of the most vibrant fauna that the country has to offer from the Atlantic rainforests to the coasts of Rio De Janeiro.
TARGET SPECIES:
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Saffron Toucanet
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Green-billed toucan
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Magpie Tanager
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Yellow-fronted woodpecker
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Azure-shouldered tanager
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Violet-capped Woodnymph
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Maroon-bellied Parakeet
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Green-headed Tanager
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Brazilian Ruby
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Swallow-tailed hummingbird
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Festive Coquette
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Saw-billed hummingbird
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Black-throated grossbeak
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Blue Dacnis
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Brassy-breasted Tanager and many more species
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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This is a very relaxed trip and involves very little walking
SUGGESTED GEAR:
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Digital SLR
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Your longest telephoto lens
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A wide angle if you are interested in landscapes
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A flash with flash bracket (optional gear)
HOW TO JOIN THE WORKSHOP?
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Please read all terms and conditions
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Contact me using the contact form below
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If you are interested in private tours please let me know in your email
DETAILED ITINERARY
Please click here to see a detailed itinerary of the trip.
TECHNICAL LEARNINGS
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Basics of using fill flash in tropical bird photography
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Selection and set up of perches
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Post processing of images using Lightroom and Photoshop
COST & TERMS
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The cost of this tour is USD 3900 per person in shared accommodation
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Single supplement costs an additional USD 400
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A deposit amount of USD 1000 is required to book your spot
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Please contact using the contact form for payment options. Bank transfer, check, PayPal options available
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Lodging
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3 meals per day
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Bottled Water
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Land transportation in Brazil
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Park entrance fees
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Guides and Tour leaders fees
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
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Dinner on the first night
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Any drinks other than whats included in the itinerary
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Visa fees
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Airfare
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Insurance
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Beverage
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Snacks
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Phone calls
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Laundry
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Tips
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Cost of hospitalization and evacuation if necessary
PAYMENT POLICY
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A 'non-refundable' deposit of USD 1000 of the Tour fee as booking amount
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The payment balance in full is due 90 days prior to the workshop date.
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All figures per person.
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Failure to make payments within this timeline could result in tour cancellation.
CANCELLATION POLICY
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50% of the payment if canceled 45 days before the tour start date
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75% of the payment if canceled between 30- 45 days before the tour start date
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No refund if canceled within 30 days
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Changes made by the Tour Operator: The Tour Operator may modify your itinerary where reasonably required in its sole discretion.
NON-PHOTOGRAPHER PARTNER POLICY
For an additional $2200 your partner or another family member can join this workshop but will not be able to take part in the photography activities but there will always be a ton to do at the lodges while you participate in the workshop.
HOW MANY PARTICIPANTS AT THE WORKSHOP
We usually try not to exceed 8 photographers per workshop to give our guests a unique experience.
WHAT PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR TO BRING?
We recommend bringing your longest telephoto lens, preferably 300mm or more. A full frame camera is good to have. Pack a ton of memory cards as well.
A macro lens is highly recommended.
A sturdy tripod or monopod is required.
Since it can be rainy sometimes you might want to get some sort of a rain jacket as well.
WHAT KIND OF NON-PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR TO BRING?
Laptop, memory card readers, bug spray, sunscreen, silica gel sachets to keep your camera dry
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We recommend that you purchase travel insurance to protect your trip investment and yourself while traveling.
Our tours do not take the liability for your flight cancelations, medical expenses, gear damage, accidents, natural disasters, extended stays and other unforeseen emergencies.