Nancy Miorelli
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11 reviews
Aug 4 - 12, 2025
Group size: 1 - 2
Dan's Tropical Bug Blitz
Cuyabeno, Ecuador
Nancy Miorelli
- Email address verified
11 reviews
Aug 4 - 12, 2025
Group size: 1 - 2
About this trip
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What’s included
- Nancy as a private guideYou'll be walking around the forest with an Entomologist! Includes her daily guiding rate and costs associated with rooming and transport.
- Bug PresentationsNancy gives engaging lectures about insects in our downtime. Pick from a wide variety of topics including camouflage, mimicry, flight, and chemical warfare!
- Journaling & Art ClassesIf you're into that kind of thing, Nancy can help with drawing or nature journaling. Let Nancy know if you want an activity journal to go along with the tour.
- Microscope AccessNancy has a travelling microscope!
- Light Trapping for BugsNancy has a portable blacklight kit. This works best in WildSumaco as the amazon rainforest is often too dense to attract bugs to the light. We can try tho!
- Local GuideIn the Amazon no one know the trails and can find the animals like the local guides can! They're an essential part of the team.
- Observation TowerThe observation tower is owned by the local community members and your entrance fee directly benefits them.
- LodgingQuito lodging (arrival / departure), Waita, and Wildsumaco are included
- MealsMeals starting Aug 5 through lunch on Aug 11th are included.
- Potable WaterDrinking water is made available at all our locations
- Ground TransportationQuito Hotel ➡ Airport || Coca ⬅➡ Canoe Pickup || Canoe Pickup ⬅➡ Waita || Coca ➡ WildSumaco || WildSumaco ➡ Quito Hotel || Quito Hotel ➡ Airport ||
- Quito to Coca FlightThis includes a 23 kg (50lb) checked bag and a 10kg (20lb) carry on.
- Canoe TransportShared canoe transport to/from Waita as well as canoe safaris. Upgrade to a private canoe access if you'd like more flexibility exploring Waita.
- Tips for Staff & GuidesWe'll have a lot of help along the way. Rest assured they've been tipped according to industry standards.
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What’s not included
- Banking FeesWeTravel allows you to pay directly from your bank with an ACH transfer. If you choose to book this way, no extra charge is added. Otherwise WeTravel will add a ~4% credit card processing fee.
- Souvenirs
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks & DrinksSnacks and drinks outside of scheduled meal times and apart from water are not included in the tour pricing.
- Laundry ServicesSome establishments may NOT have laundry service. Those that do usually charge per article of clothing. Laundry service is not included on tour. Please check the packing list.
- Extra Baggage FeesFor our flight you're allotted 1 checked bag (23kg) and 1 carry on (10kg). Added luggage incurs an additional baggage fee
- International AirfareYou get to Quito Ecuador, I do the rest!
- Travelers' InsuranceCancel for any reason plans and plans that include medical evacuation are recommended.
Available Packages
Available Add-Ons
Private Canoe Safaris
$300
Private Guiding by Nancy in WildSumaco
$400
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Itinerary
August 4 || Day 1
Arrival into Quito
Your Organizer
Nancy Miorelli
11 reviews
Nancy is a passionate, self proclaimed, PR representative for insects. While earning her Master's degree at the University of Georgia in Entomology, it became crystal clear that most people did not see insects the way she did.
Following her Master's, Nancy flew to the heart of the Ecuadorian cloud forest where she worked in an ecolodge. After two years, Nancy traded her leafy green jungle for the concrete jungle of Quito where she designs her own tours under the name SciBugs. She has been working in Ecuadorian Tourism since 2015.
Reviews
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Fantastic trip!!! Travel was well organized. Accommodations were very good. Food was excellent. No complaints at all!! Nancy is an excellent host and guide; always positive, quickly addressed any need. She is encouraging. She kept group dynamics positive. Very good lectures on insects! Would readily do another trip with her!
By Mary-Catherine M for Andes to Amazon 2025 | Nature Journaling Adventure with Marley Peifer on Jul 21, 2025
We enjoyed great twists and turns through Quito's churches, narrow steps, the Guayasamin art museum and ate a fancy gourmet lunch on the garden terrace atop a fancy chocolate shop. Nancy's attention to detail is amazing and she only take you to her favorite places.
By Lynn S for Quito Historic District Tour 🌆 Andes to Amazon Addon on Jul 18, 2025
Great introduction and overview of Quito. The guide, Nancy, was informative, entertaining and engaging. She had every logistic detail planned and organized to allow for efficiently visiting multiple sites. We started with the Guayasamin museum, then a rooftop patio lunch. The afternoon was filled with a walking tour around the Historic District with visits to the Basilica and selected cathedrals, with interesting historical information and insights, and a chance to shop if desired. We ended with the overlook at the Panecillo, a huge stature of Mary, followed by a wonderful dinner of local specialties at a restaurant overlooking the twinkling lights of the city. Highly recommend this trip.
By Marilyn Y for Quito Historic District Tour 🌆 Andes to Amazon Addon on Jul 18, 2025
Awesome! Nancy has a gift for organizing, flexing on a dime, teaching in entertaining and inspiring ways! It was a privilege to be on this trip with her
By Roberta R for Quito Historic District Tour 🌆 Andes to Amazon Addon on Jul 09, 2025
Awesome all around
By Roberta R for Robin Ricker Extra Hotel night 28th and Dinner 29th on Jul 09, 2025