Costa Rica Wildlife Photo Tour
March 20-30, 2020
$5295 USD
$5295 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 almost 900 recorded bird species. And the opportunities we'll have there as nature photographers will be unparalleled! 11 days/10 nights included.
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 breakfast on March 21 to breakfast on March 30th.
- Entry fees into all photography sites.
- Time with local guides and wildlife handlers/experts who will lead us to the best wildlife photo opportunities.
- All guided photo sessions including a bat session, special 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).
- Meals on March 20th (arrival day into San Jose).
- Alcoholic drinks.
- Tips to local guides and drivers.
- 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
March 20
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.
March 21-23
Drive to our first lodge called Selva Verde. Overnight at Selva Verde 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 impossible to find species.
March 24-25
Drive to our second lodge called Laguna de Lagarto. 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.
March 26-28
Transfer to a 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 at 2 different lodges in order to maximize our chances to see and photograph Quetzals. We'll also have access to special feeders, an awesome jungle waterfall and more.
March 29
Half day at another set of bird feeding platforms and then we transfer back to San Jose to prepare for our flights home on the 30th.
March 30
After breakfast and some last minute photography on the grounds of a wonderful hotel in San Jose, we transfer to San Jose airport for our flights home.
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.
March 21-23
Drive to our first lodge called Selva Verde. Overnight at Selva Verde 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 impossible to find species.
March 24-25
Drive to our second lodge called Laguna de Lagarto. 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.
March 26-28
Transfer to a 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 at 2 different lodges in order to maximize our chances to see and photograph Quetzals. We'll also have access to special feeders, an awesome jungle waterfall and more.
March 29
Half day at another set of bird feeding platforms and then we transfer back to San Jose to prepare for our flights home on the 30th.
March 30
After breakfast and some last minute photography on the grounds of a wonderful hotel in San Jose, we transfer to San Jose airport for our flights home.
Payment
A welcome PDF 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
