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Anindya S
Jul 12, 2026
This was my second birding trip to Ecuador, and it exceeded my already high expectations. Thanks to the outstanding planning and organization, I added more than 100 lifers while enjoying a seamless experience from start to finish. Jorge Luna, was exceptional guide—knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and remarkably skilled at finding birds. He was supported by excellent local guides at every destination, each bringing incredible expertise and a genuine passion for Ecuador’s extraordinary biodiversity. The lodges were all excellent. San Isidro Lodge, Wild Sumaco Lodge, Ama Ecolodge, and Sani Lodge each offered unique habitats, comfortable accommodations, and outstanding access to birds and wildlife. The cuisine at every lodge was consistently delicious, with Sani Lodge serving some of the best meals of the trip. What truly stood out was the flawless organization. Every transfer, activity, and schedule was punctual and professionally managed, allowing us to focus entirely on birding and photography. The logistics were effortless, and everything ran exactly as planned. Ecuador remains one of the world’s premier birding destinations, and this trip reaffirmed that. Spectacular birds, breathtaking scenery, excellent lodges, first-class guiding, and impeccable organization made for an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an exceptional birding adventure.
Anindya Sen x 1
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Teresa R
May 30, 2026
Hands down the best birding trip I've ever been on! Our guide, Jorge, was amazing and paced everything nicely for the group. He took the time to make sure everyone saw the birds and also get excellent photos. LOL, he kept reminding us "check the result" of our photos before we would leave a bird (or other animal). The drivers were equally as amazing and helpful. Accomodations and food were great. I especially enjoyed these two: POUSADA PEQUI and the FLOTEL. Final species count: 157 birds, 14 mammals, 2 repitles, and 6 species of butterflies. Will totally book with Neblina Forest again!
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Ruth V
May 29, 2026
Our trip was great in every way. As bird watchers, we knew accommodations would not be fancy. While a couple were just okay, the others were great, and the river “flotilla” was very nice. We loved the book of birds and other land and water animals we might see. Our guide, Jorge Lucas was an amazing bird and wildlife expert as well as a great help with our cameras. While I expected to see lots of birds and animals, I never expected the bonus of a photographer teacher. Thanks Jorge. Also a big thanks to our drivers as they had rough roads to deal with and frequent stops along the way. My only suggestions are that if you were not in the seat behind the driver, it was very hard to see the birds and animals. Jorge did have the driver stop a lot. The other has to do with the boat rides. It’s a very long time to ride and not be able to use bathroom facilities. This may not be able to be fixed however. Overall, I highly recommend Neblina Forest Tours.
Mrs Ruth Vesber x 2 Brazil Pantanal - Jaguars & More! (11d/10n)
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Jill M
Feb 28, 2026
This was the trip of a lifetime. We had an excellent guide and driver, their expertise was invaluable. All the hosts and our accomodations were excellent and the people are very kind. Thank you for the opportunitiy to see and experience the beauty and kindness of Columbia. Jill Morrison
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David H
Feb 27, 2026
Guyana is great for birds and for my 10-day trip I used Neblina Forest. There were a few problems along the way when the guide initially allocated to me fell ill a few days before my trip but Neblino were able to source another guide (thankfully) at short notice. I also found the admin team at Neblino to be extremely helpful at each stage of my booking. I travel alone and they were very attentive to my numerous questions (thank you Sonia) As to the birding, it was fantastic. I have just over 5,000 birds on my world list and was able to add a further 130 lifers to this list in just 10 days including glorious sightings of the Harpy Eagle. Happy days.
David Hughes Guianan Shield Endemics, private tour