Nature Experience – Naturalist, photographic and scientific tours

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Since 2003, Nature Experience has continued to grow, mature, improve and ultimately, evolve, as it replicates the very essence of the nature that surrounds it.
Specializing in the observation of flora and fauna, Nature Experience aims to share its passion by offering visitors the best of the region's diverse natural environments, including the Amazon rainforest, the Andes, the coast with its tropical and semi-arid forests, its great deserts and the legendary Galapagos Islands. All of this in South America's most beautiful countries: Ecuador, Colombia, Peru and, most recently, Brazil.

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Naturalist
tours

Once you've admired a Harpy eagle's nest in the Amazon rainforest, trembled with emotion and joy at the sight of a spectacled bear in the cloud forest, or smelled the sweet fragrance of the Gongora pardina (aromatic orchid), you can't…

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Photo
tours

If there's one continent that's sure to make you want to press the shutter release, it's South America and its photographic journeys. Its geographical position and great diversity of landscapes and landforms will provide you with extraordinary luminosity.
Internationally…

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Scientific
tours

Ecuador is one of the world's most biodiverse countries in relation to its surface area. On the same day, you can go from the lush forests of the Amazon to the cold high plains of the Andes or the dry…

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Birdwatching
tours

On our birding trips, you'll discover the extreme biodiversity of the birds of tropical America, which is without doubt the most obvious representation of the complex ecological and evolutionary process of this continent.

For us, these birds and ecosystems are…

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Botanical
tours

With its 4 major natural regions and 16 distinct biotopes, Ecuador, the smallest of the Andean countries, offers visitors an immeasurable diversity of flora. More than 22,000 plant species cover the territory, including over 4,150 species of orchids and more…

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Family
tours

South America, a gourmet recipe for a successful family vacation!

Latin America, an authentic cultural and natural patchwork, is undoubtedly the secret ingredient of an idyllic family holiday. Each country on this marvellous continent, with its own special features and…

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Herpetological
tours

With some 433 species of reptiles (31 species of turtle, 5 crocodilians, 3 amphibians, 178 lizards and 216 snakes) and over 464 species of amphibians, Ecuador ranks seventh in the world in terms of herpetological diversity.

Its relatively small territory…

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Scuba
diving tours

The Caribbean, the Pacific, the Atlantic oceans make the South American continent a hotbed of marine biodiversity. On our scuba diving trips, you'll discover this impressive biodiversity.

We also offer scuba diving cruises to the Galapagos Islands, where you can…

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Watercolor
workshops

Our watercolor courses will take you on a voyage of discovery through one of South America's most colorful countries. You’ll be able to develop your artistic talents with our professional watercolorist guide while letting yourself be amazed by the diversity…

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Self-guided
tours, travel in complete freedom

Nature Experience, with its self-guided tours, tailor-made trips and itineraries, lets you discover a multitude of regions in complete freedom, at your own pace, without a guide. Your only companions are a vehicle, a GPS, a map, a road-book and,…

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3 good reasons to travel with Nature Experience

Experience

More than 20 years of experience serving the country as nature lovers, looking after protected areas, using science, and promoting responsible tourism.

Exploration

Our group tours include exceptional, unique and original sites, in keeping with the theme of the trip and truly off the beaten track.

Exaltation

The pace of our tours has been adapted to observation, interpretation and photography. Now more than ever, let's take time to enjoy each place with the greatest respect for the species.

Our travelers testify

BARRÉ family

Did a tailor made trip based on: Journey to the middle of the world

Hello Mariane,

We came back from our trip delighted.
Ecuador is a geographically varied country with a pleasant cuisine, an extremely diverse environment, and kind, clean and honest people, which makes it a superb destination for tourism, including for families.
Individually, they just need to be a little…

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Bouchet family

Did a tailor made trip

What did you like best about your trip through Ecuador? If you'd like to share a memory, an emotion or an anecdote with us, don't hesitate!

The two volcanoes are unforgettable moments!

A trip to the Galapagos is just as memorable.

Nature Experience is committed to sustainable development, environmental…

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Shozo Watanabe

Did a tailor made trip based on: Galapagos land-based tour

Before we left for the Galápagos, I made a mistake and had some trouble. We almost had to cancel our trip, but the kind staff at your agency helped us. Some staff members took us to the airport and stayed with us until our departure. One staff member even waited…

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C. family

Did a tailor made trip based on: Journey to the middle of the world

Extraordinary journey through varied landscapes: from the Amazon to the Pacific coast, via the Andes. Agency
always available at all times throughout our project, and during our trip.
travel every year and Ecuador is in our preferences for the variety of landscapes in a single country, and some…

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Jean-Yves Ravinet

Did a tailor made trip based on: Ecuador, Unusual nature

What did you like best about your trip through Ecuador? If you'd like to share a memory, an emotion or an anecdote with us, don't hesitate!

Returning to the Quito region after 40 years, with other, more ‘ornithological’ eyes: what wonders I'd missed! The hummingbird gardens, waiting for the scarlet…

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L-E family

Did a tailor made trip

Construction of the trip with the excellent advice and professionalism of a French correspondent from the local agency.
Perfect itinerary, multitude of experiences - heritage of Quito, Guayaquil, Amazonia, Andes, Galapagos. Hotels
charm. Punctual service. Destination and agency above our expectations.

Thank you Mariane for this wonderful trip…

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Paul and his family

Did a tailor made trip based on: History of the Andes

Our guide Fabian was a fount of knowledge, very friendly and took us to many unexpected but excellent places. Our drivers were courteous and attentive. Three fantastic days. We would like to thank you all.

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Goedhart family

Did a tailor made trip based on: Galapagos land-based tour

It was a fantastic trip, extremely well organised. The excursions were first class and each one unique. We really enjoyed the snorkelling at Kicker Rock and the walk through the lava fields at Isabella. The highlands at San Cristobal were a slightly less interesting excursion, despite the enthusiasm of the…

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Heijens family

Did a tailor made trip based on: Journey to the middle of the world

We had a wonderful trip from the beginning till the end. Everything was well organized, drivers, hotels, tours. We will never forget this holiday with a lot of variety.

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