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COLOMBIA MAY 2020
TOUR DETAILS
Colombia has become one of the hottest birding destinations in the world in recent years and at Tropical Photo Tours we have made the best arrangements to capture some very special endemics and near-endemics in this Andean Paradise. Read below to know more..
TARGET SPECIES:
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Crescent-faced Antpitta
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Golden tanager
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Chestnut-headed Oropendula
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Black-billed mountain toucan
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Black-capped Tanager
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Golden-naped Tanager
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Buff Winged Starfrontlet
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Toucan Barbet
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Barred Fruiteater
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Red-headed Barbet
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Crimson-rumped toucanet
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Sword-billed Hummingbird
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Shinning Sunbeam
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Blue-winged mountain tanager
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Rusty flowerpiercer
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Highland motmot
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Brown violetear
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Andean cock of the rock
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Great sapphirewing 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
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 3800 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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10 nights stay in rainforest lodges
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3 meals per day
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Bottled Water
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Land transportation in Colombia
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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
20% payment to confirm your seat and the remaining 60 days before the trip start date.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Booking amount is non-refundable.
Remaining amount - 80% refund if canceled before 30 days of the tour. No refund beyond that period
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.
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