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Explore the Choco ecoregion of Ecuador on a guided nighttime herping expedition and a day hike the following morning.

Highlights

• Feel the thrill of spotting rare species in the wild like Orejuela's glassfrog
• Discover the Choco ecoregion's rich biodiversity on a guided herping expedition
• Discover the Choco ecoregion's rich daytime biodiversity during a morning hike

Description

Accompanied nighttime herping in the Choco ecoregion of Ecuador may reveal the blunthead tree snake (Imantodes cenchoa), Central American boa (Boa imperator), terciopelo (Bothrops asper), northern eyelash-boa (Tropidophis boulengeri), and Despax's ground snake (Atractus paucidens), among other snakes, along with rare frogs such as the Orejuela's glassfrog (Sachatamia orejuela) and treasured gems such as the Imbabura tree frog (Boana picturata) and gliding leaf frog (Agalychnis spurrelli), among other frogs, including various rain frogs (Pristimantis spp.). Local lizards of interest may include blotchbelly anole (Anolis maculiventris), purlple anole (Anolis purpurescens), Bocourt's dwarf iguana (Enyalioides heterolepis), and rough teiid (Echinosaura horrida), among others. Salamanders and caecilians may be found too! The following morning, casual birding may reveal highlights, such as Rufous-tailed Jacamar among 100s of other possible species, and, if you are lucky, mammal sightings may include pumas!

Includes

Guided hikes

Important Information

• The tour involves walking in natural habitats at night. Participants should be prepared for encounters with wildlife. Weather can be unpredictable, so dress accordingly. Meals, Transport, Stay can be arranged with docent.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund