Bird Tours with the company Tropicalbirding (1 Viewer)

[lunken5]

Hi All! I just registered to go on a birding tour to Ecuador with the company Tropicalbirding. I can't find any post covid reviews of the company. Has anyone gone with this company and can tell me about them? I'm a bit nervous because they only accept payment with a check or wire transfer and it seems a bit sketchy. Thanks!

 

[KC Foggin]

In the link below from Google, there is a whole lot of reviews of the Touring Company you are asking about. So check them out and see if it makes you feel more secure

tropical birding tours ecuador ratiings - Google Search

BTW, welcome to BirdForum.

 

[lunken5]

In the link below from Google, there is a whole lot of reviews of the Touring Company you are asking about. So check them out and see if it makes you feel more secure

https://www.google.com/search?q=tro...ZIBAzAuOZgBAKABAcgBCMABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz[/UR

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[QUOTE="KC Foggin, post: 4392419, member: 243"] BTW, welcome to BirdForum. [/QUOTE]

 

[lunken5]

So I did google them and saw reviews that were great but none within the last year so I thought if I posted that maybe someone has used them to tour since the pandemic

 

[KC Foggin]

Well, save that link and check on it every couple of days to see if more current posts come up.

 

[Andy Adcock]

Anyone know if Sam Woods has gone back?

Sam works/ed for TB but I think he came back too the UK during covid.

If they've managed to retain their staff, TB is supposedly very, very good.

 

[Mysticete]

You could try comparing and contrasting the recent trip reports with the pre-Covid trip reports. I've done that and both seem to get comparable numbers of species. They are a reputable company, although for cost and other reasons I elected to get a personal guide for Ecuador.

 

[lunken5]

Thanks. I booked very last minute (leaving in two weeks) so as long as i know they are reputable then i wont worry about it. I had seen nice reviews from before covid. I have never taken a birding tour before so I’m excited to have everything planned. They did send me a trip report from their spring trip. The only thing that made me leary was their payment options (no cc/check or bank transfer only). Just thought it was strange.

 

[LittleBrownCreeper]

Thanks. I booked very last minute (leaving in two weeks) so as long as i know they are reputable then i wont worry about it. I had seen nice reviews from before covid. I have never taken a birding tour before so I’m excited to have everything planned. They did send me a trip report from their spring trip. The only thing that made me leary was their payment options (no cc/check or bank transfer only). Just thought it was strange.

So lunken5: What did you think?

 

[temmie]

Who is guiding your tour?
I see TB as an international tour company with solid / pleasant guides, a very good reputation and if I'm not mistaken, the company was actually founded in Ecuador, as the owners live (/lived) there at that time.

The Tandayapa lodge (one of the best near Mindo) is the property of one of the partners in TB.
In other words: you can't go wrong, really.

disclaimer: I have no affiliations with TB

 

[RaeEarl]

Who is guiding your tour?
I see TB as an international tour company with solid / pleasant guides, a very good reputation and if I'm not mistaken, the company was actually founded in Ecuador, as the owners live (/lived) there at that time.

The Tandayapa lodge (one of the best near Mindo) is the property of one of the partners in TB.
In other words: you can't go wrong, really.

disclaimer: I have no affiliations with TB

The company has been in operation for many years and has developed a solid reputation internationally and in the US. The quality of their website and the qualifications of their tour guides says it all.

 

[sicklebill]

You will be in good hands, I know them well and have no negative issues, enjoy!