Costa Rica Photo Tour

Eleven days of photography through the Talamanca highlands, Sarapiquí, the Caño Negro wetlands, and Boca Tapada.

SalidaJan 9–19, 2027

Duration11 days

Cupos4 spots left

PrecioCustom quote

King VultureCosta Rica · Photo by Dennis Fernández

A trip designed primarily for photography, through four of Costa Rica's richest habitats.

Quetzal mornings in the highlands, high-altitude hummingbird sessions, boat photography in wetlands, feeder and raptor hides in the north, and multiflash bat and snake macro sessions. Led in the field by Dennis Fernández.

Upcoming departures

January 9–19, 2027

4 spots left

Custom quote
Price is confirmed per departure based on accommodation and group size.

Cancellation: no additional charge 60 or more days in advance. See the full policy below.

One day at a time

The itinerary

Day 01

Highlands

Departure 7:00 a.m. near the airport. Stop for the quail, the Spotted Tanager and the Purple-throated Mountain-gem. In the afternoon, high-altitude hummingbird photography.

Day 02

Highlands

Very early departure for the Resplendent Quetzal before breakfast. Then, nearly endemic hummingbirds and the Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher. Return to the quetzal in the afternoon.

Day 03

South Pacific Excursion

About two hours to lower elevations: Red-headed Barbet, Speckled Tanager, motmot, and Emerald Toucanet. Afternoon in the paramo.

Day 04

San Gerardo de Dota

Trails, lunch at Savegre Lodge, and afternoon at Batsu Gardens with its hummingbird and tanager feeder station.

Day 05

Sarapiquí Rainforest

About 3 h 35 min travel. Stop for the White-necked Jacobin, the Shining Honeycreeper, and the Golden-hooded Tanager.

Day 06

Sarapiquí Rainforest

Red-legged Honeycreeper, Yellow-throated Toucan, White-collared Manakin, and trogon. Return with stops for the Rufous Motmot.

Day 07

Caribbean Wetlands

More relaxed day to Caño Negro Natural Lodge, with stops along the way. Local trails in the afternoon if weather permits.

Day 08

Caño Negro and Medio Queso

Morning by boat with local guide; afternoon by boat in Medio Queso, near the border. Kingfishers, Roseate Spoonbill, Jabiru, and Black-collared Hawk.

Day 09

Northern Rainforest and Boca Tapada

Boat at 5:00 a.m. along new sections of the rivers. Transfer to Laguna Lagarto Lodge and, in the evening, a two-hour multiflash bat session.

Day 10

Northern Rainforest

On the balcony at 6:00 a.m.: toucans, Collared Aracari, and parrots. Then the King Vulture hide and the Great Green Macaw. Afternoon of snake macro photography.

Day 11

Regreso

Breakfast, checkout, and transfer to Alajuela and the international airport.

The photographs we seek

Also: Great Green Macaw · Jabiru · Agami Heron · Fiery-throated Hummingbird · Bare-crowned Antbird

Talamanca HighlandsParamoSouth Pacific FoothillsCaribbean RainforestFreshwater Wetlands

Included

Photography guide with Dennis Fernández
Ground transportation throughout the itinerary
Accommodation as per itinerary
Meals as per itinerary
Local boat guides and hide guides
Entrance fees to reserves and lodges

Not included

International flights
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages
Personal expenses and tips
Single room supplement

Recommended gear

Telephoto lens 300–600 mm
Macro lens for snake session
Flash and diffuser for bats
Sturdy tripod or monopod
Rain protection

Payments

Small groups so each photographer has a clean position.
Dates and price are confirmed per departure.

Cancellation policy · expeditions

Cancellations made 60 days or more before the start of the photography tour: no additional charge.
Cancellations made between 59 and 30 days prior: 50% refund of the reservation, except for the initial deposit paid.
Cancellations made 29 days or less before the photography tour: no refund.
Early departures or late arrivals: no refund on the written reservation.
No-show: no refund for the reservation.

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