Costa Rica Wildlife Photo Tour
February 22- March 4, 2023
$5695 USD
$5695 USD
The wildlife diversity of Costa Rica is well-known and stunning to behold. In a very small country (about the size of West Virginia) Costa Rica contains over 500,000 species of plant and animal. This small Central American country is considered to possess the highest density of biodiversity anywhere on Earth. There are over 400 reptile and amphibian species, 250 mammal species, thousands of butterfly and moth species and over 900 recorded bird species! And the opportunities we'll have there as nature photographers will be unparalleled! 10 days/10 nights included.
Call Don with any tour questions
303-906-5102
303-906-5102
Includes
- 10 nights accommodations.*
- Airport pick-up and drop off.
- All ground transportation with professional driver throughout the tour.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) from dinner on Feb. 22 to breakfast on March 4th.
- Entry fees into all photography sites.
- Time with local guides and wildlife handlers/experts who will lead us to the best wildlife photo opportunities.
- Guided photo sessions including a King Vulture session, endemic frog session and numerous bird sessions.
- Group and/or one-on-one critique and photo sharing sessions.
- In-depth wildlife photo instruction and leadership from a professional photographer.
- Tons of fun and a true small group tour with a maximum of 6 participants.
Single Supplement: If you prefer a single room the single supplement charge of $795 will apply.
Fitness Level: Medium. Must be able to walk up steep steps, carry your own equipment and negotiate uneven terrain and cobblestone pathways. Our longest walk is 1/2 mile 1 way.
Not Included:
- Air fare from your hometown to San Jose, Costa Rica and return (airport code SJO).
- Alcoholic or soda-based drinks.
- Tips to local guides and drivers.
- Optional extra photo sessions such as close-up with snakes, additional frog session, bat photo session, Manikin session, etc.
- Passport or visa fees (visas are not required for citizens of USA or Canada).
- Travel insurance.
- Gifts and items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry etc.
Itinerary
February 22, 2023
Fly into Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica arriving sometime during late afternoon or early evening. Our driver will be waiting for you with a sign so you know who to go with for your transfer to the hotel. We meet at 6pm in the evening at the designated hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica.
February 23-24, 2023
Drive to our first lodge located in the Caribbean lowlands area. Access to amazing feeding platforms, jungle canoes, and a special ground-level blind for photographing the gorgeous King Vulture. Also a special offering of a night photography session with nectar bats in flight.
February 25-26, 2023
Drive to our second lodge located in the Cano Negro area. We're after 6 species of Kingfishers here and we'll likely photograph them all - perched, diving, with fish, etc. Amazing opportunities of these usually difficult birds. Plenty of other birds and unique wildlife as well.
February 27-28, 2023
Drive to our third lodge in the Sarapiqui area. Overnight at Sarapiqui each night. At least 2 wildlife photo sessions scheduled each day. Highlights include a special tropical frog photo session of treefrogs and poison dart frogs, handled by professional wildlife guides. We'll also have access to special bird feeding platforms where the action of dozens of species is non-stop. Also included is a special photo day with a true jungle guide who will lead us to some nearly impossible-to-find species.
March 1-3, 2023
Transfer to a central highlands area where we'll try to find the amazing Resplendent Quetzal - one of the most sought-after birds in the world. In this area we stay in an amazing cloud-forest mountain lodge in order to maximize our chances to see and photograph Quetzals. We'll also have access to special feeders, a jungle waterfall and more.
March 4, 2023
A final breakfast together and then flights home today from San Jose to your hometown.
Fly into Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica arriving sometime during late afternoon or early evening. Our driver will be waiting for you with a sign so you know who to go with for your transfer to the hotel. We meet at 6pm in the evening at the designated hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica.
February 23-24, 2023
Drive to our first lodge located in the Caribbean lowlands area. Access to amazing feeding platforms, jungle canoes, and a special ground-level blind for photographing the gorgeous King Vulture. Also a special offering of a night photography session with nectar bats in flight.
February 25-26, 2023
Drive to our second lodge located in the Cano Negro area. We're after 6 species of Kingfishers here and we'll likely photograph them all - perched, diving, with fish, etc. Amazing opportunities of these usually difficult birds. Plenty of other birds and unique wildlife as well.
February 27-28, 2023
Drive to our third lodge in the Sarapiqui area. Overnight at Sarapiqui each night. At least 2 wildlife photo sessions scheduled each day. Highlights include a special tropical frog photo session of treefrogs and poison dart frogs, handled by professional wildlife guides. We'll also have access to special bird feeding platforms where the action of dozens of species is non-stop. Also included is a special photo day with a true jungle guide who will lead us to some nearly impossible-to-find species.
March 1-3, 2023
Transfer to a central highlands area where we'll try to find the amazing Resplendent Quetzal - one of the most sought-after birds in the world. In this area we stay in an amazing cloud-forest mountain lodge in order to maximize our chances to see and photograph Quetzals. We'll also have access to special feeders, a jungle waterfall and more.
March 4, 2023
A final breakfast together and then flights home today from San Jose to your hometown.
Payment via Paypal
Or...Use ZellePay to pay deposit and sign up for this tour. No fees with Zellepay - send to: don@donmammoserphoto.com
A welcome email will be sent to you after receipt of a $1,500 trip deposit ($1,545 if by Paypal).
Personal checks are preferred for all payments, but Paypal is accepted as well by clicking the button above. NOTE: Paypal payments cost 3% more than sending me a check. This is to offset my costs to Paypal and for the convenience of using this service.
Deposits and any personal check payments should be sent to:
Don Mammoser
12503 Venable Creek Street
Parker CO 80134
Especially for this trip: I highly recommend trip insurance.
Please read my policies page before sending any money
Personal checks are preferred for all payments, but Paypal is accepted as well by clicking the button above. NOTE: Paypal payments cost 3% more than sending me a check. This is to offset my costs to Paypal and for the convenience of using this service.
Deposits and any personal check payments should be sent to:
Don Mammoser
12503 Venable Creek Street
Parker CO 80134
Especially for this trip: I highly recommend trip insurance.
Please read my policies page before sending any money
