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PERU NOVEMBER 2020  

TOUR DETAILS

Peru is known for the highest number of endemics in the world and on this tour, we will have the opportunity to see and photograph a few of them. One of the additional highlights on this tour is the optional Machu Pichu extension  Read below to know more.. 

DEPARTURE DATES: 

November 1st - 11th, 2020 

Optional Machu Pichu extension - November 12th - 15th 

ex Lima International Airport

TOUR LEADERS:  Supreet Sahoo 

TARGET SPECIES: 

  • Marvelous Spatuletail 

  • Silver Beaked Tanager 

  • Gould's Jewelfront 

  • Rufus crested coquette 

  • Ochre fronted Antpitta 

  • Sword-billed hummingbird 

  • Inca tern 

  • Many colored rush tyrant 

  • Wire crested thorntail 

  • Black-faced dacnis 

  • Paradise tanager 

  • Green and black fruiteater 

  • Royal sunangel 

  • Emerald bellied puffleg 

  • Bluish flowerpiercer and many more species 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

  • This is a very relaxed trip and involves very little walking 

 

 

SUGGESTED GEAR:

 

  • Digital SLR 

  • Your longest telephoto lens 

  • A wide angle if you are interested in landscapes 

  • A flash with flash bracket (optional gear)  

 

HOW TO JOIN THE WORKSHOP?

 

  • Please read all terms and conditions 

  • Contact me using the contact form below 

  • If you are interested in private tours please let me know in your email 

 

TECHNICAL LEARNINGS

  • Basics of using fill flash in tropical bird photography 

  • Selection and set up of perches 

  • Post processing of images using Lightroom and Photoshop  

COST & TERMS 

  • The cost of this tour is USD 4400 per person in shared accommodation 

  • Single supplement costs an additional USD 400 

  • A deposit amount of USD 1000 is required to book your spot 

  • The cost of the Machu Pichu extension is USD 1200 

  • Please contact using the contact form for payment options. Bank transfer, check, PayPal options available  

WHAT'S INCLUDED

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  • Lodging 

  • 3 meals per day 

  • Bottled Water 

  • Land transportation 

  • Park entrance fees

  • Guides and Tour leaders fees

 

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

 

  • Dinner on the first night 

  • Any drinks other than whats included in the itinerary 

  • Visa fees 

  • Airfare 

  • Insurance 

  • Beverage 

  • Snacks 

  • Phone calls 

  • Laundry 

  • Tips 

  • Cost of hospitalization and evacuation if necessary

 

PAYMENT POLICY

  • A 'non-refundable' deposit of USD 1000 of the Tour fee as booking amount 

  • The payment balance in full is due 90 days prior to the workshop date.

  • All figures per person.

  • Failure to make payments within this timeline could result in tour cancellation.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

  • 50% of the payment if canceled 45 days before the tour start date 

  • 75% of the payment if canceled between 30- 45 days before the tour start date 

  • No refund if canceled within 30 days 

  • Changes made by the Tour Operator: The Tour Operator may modify your itinerary where reasonably required in its sole discretion.

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NON-PHOTOGRAPHER PARTNER POLICY

Please contact us for detailed costs. 

 

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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