Expedition Highlights
Itinerary At a Glance
Quito to Bear Canyon
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Bear Canyon field day
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Bear Canyon field day
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Bear Canyon and flexible birding
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Final field session and return
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A practical overview of the pace, comfort, and conditions to expect on this journey.
Detailed Itinerary
Quito to Bear Canyon
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Transfer from Quito to Mirador del Oso Andino
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Lunch
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Andean Bear Photography at Mirador del Oso Andino
Work with local trackers at Mirador del Oso Andino, positioning carefully when Andean Bears are feeding, resting or moving through the forested slopes. Wildlife welfare and tracker decisions set the pace.
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Mirador del Oso Andino
Bear Canyon field day
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Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel, included each morning of the stay. -
Andean Bear Photography at Mirador del Oso Andino
Work with local trackers at Mirador del Oso Andino, positioning carefully when Andean Bears are feeding, resting or moving through the forested slopes. Wildlife welfare and tracker decisions set the pace.
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Lunch
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Mirador del Oso Andino
Bear Canyon field day
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Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel, included each morning of the stay. -
Andean Bear Photography at Mirador del Oso Andino
Work with local trackers at Mirador del Oso Andino, positioning carefully when Andean Bears are feeding, resting or moving through the forested slopes. Wildlife welfare and tracker decisions set the pace.
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Lunch
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Mirador del Oso Andino
Bear Canyon and flexible birding
-
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel, included each morning of the stay. -
Andean Bear Photography at Mirador del Oso Andino
Work with local trackers at Mirador del Oso Andino, positioning carefully when Andean Bears are feeding, resting or moving through the forested slopes. Wildlife welfare and tracker decisions set the pace.
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Lunch
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Flexible Bird Photography at Mirador del Oso Andino
A flexible photography session around Mirador del Oso Andino, adapted to tracker guidance, bear activity and weather.
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Mirador del Oso Andino
Final field session and return
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Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel, included each morning of the stay. -
Andean Bear Photography at Mirador del Oso Andino
Work with local trackers at Mirador del Oso Andino, positioning carefully when Andean Bears are feeding, resting or moving through the forested slopes. Wildlife welfare and tracker decisions set the pace.
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Lunch
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Transfer from Mirador del Oso Andino to Quito
Hotels
Mirador del Oso Andino
Mirador del Oso Andino is a simple guesthouse and campground at the bear-viewing viewpoint of the same name in the Andean foothills of northern Ecuador. Guests stay in basic cabañas or camp on flat ground, with hot showers and a small restaurant serving local food. Trails from the property lead into cloud forest where spectacled bears and mountain birds are regularly seen.
A few kind words
Colombia Photography Tour 2026
Top notch photographic experience for enthusiasts of nature, culture, and portraits. Tristan is well connected to the area and the local communities with a specialty in indigenous tribes and less-visited areas. Additionally, he is an excellent teacher and will provide incredibly helpful instruction on exposure, lighting, and composition. Our tour was incredibly well organized and ran on time, with full days of photography. I fully recommend Remote Expeditions for your photographic travels!
You are in good hands with Tristan!
Tristan does an amazing job at putting together a culturally rich experience. He also does a great job at adapting to his clients needs and interests. He responds well to feedback. He is both professional and personable. I feel as though I had the opportunity not only to photograph many different elements of Colombia, but that I truly experienced the country and its culture. Our adventure took us from birding in the mountains outside of Cali, to visiting remote indigenous tribes, to visiting active fishing villages, to learning about local and historical musicians and customs, to beautiful settings in the mountains and along the seashore.
I give Tristan the highest recommendation as a guide for Colombia.
Colombia Birding Tour
I visited Colombia with Tristan of Remote Expeditions and would highly recommend him. He put together a wonderful itinerary with great knowledge of the areas and attention to details to give us a wonderful sampling of the country. He is personally very gentle and fun by nature and you will return home feeling very happy and satisfied. Whatever your special interest is, I’m sure he can make an itinerary to exceed your goals.
The difference is in the details
Journeys shaped by experience
Every route is built from time spent in the field: knowing when to linger, when to move on, and which small details are worth noticing.
Room for the unexpected
The best moments are not always on the itinerary. We leave enough flexibility to follow a good conversation, an unusual sighting, or a changing landscape.
Local relationships that open doors
Our journeys are grounded in long-term relationships with people who know their home intimately and are proud to share it in their own way.
A small group, properly looked after
With only a few travellers, decisions remain personal. We can adapt the pace, answer questions, and make sure everyone feels part of the journey.
