Pura Vida Costa Rica
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Photo Tour Costa Rica
On this photo tour you will discover the incredible beauty of Costa Rica’s tropical flora and fauna during the green season. We bring you away from the tourist crowds to the best photo spots and rummage for the special animal inhabitants and exotic plants in the jungle. You will discover on this photo tour imposing mountain massifs with impressive volcanoes, endless jungle landscapes and a species-rich and special animal world. Varied and exciting photos with fascinating light moods are guaranteed.
The small country in Central America lies between Nicaragua and Panama and is nestled between the Caribbean and Pacific Seas. Costa Rica means “rich coast” and is often referred to as the Switzerland of Central America due to its neutrality. The country is definitely rich in nature and wildlife experiences, it is very diverse and offers a good infrastructure. In addition, it is very mountainous and most of the landscape is at an altitude between 900 and 1’800 metres above sea level.
The fauna and flora in Costa Rica is exceptional and extremely diverse. A full 6% of the world’s biodiversity can be found in this small Central American country. The protection of nature and sustainability is therefore of great importance.
Do not miss this special jungle experience and join us with your camera to the natural beauty of Costa Rica to experience the “Pura Vida”. The tropical country will deeply impress you.
Photographic highlights on this photo tour Costa Rica
- You will take photos of Costa Rica’s diverse wildlife and, with a bit of luck, have parrots, hummingbirds, toucans, monkeys, sloths, frogs and many more animals in front of your lens.
- Thanks to special facilities and flash installations, great wildlife photography is guaranteed on this photo tour.
- You will photograph the Arenal Volcano, which is considered the youngest and most active volcano in Costa Rica.
- On this photo tour you will visit Tortuguero National Park, which is a popular nesting site for sea turtles and inhabited by numerous other animal species.
- You will stay in comfortable accommodations which focuses on sustainability and are surrounded by beautiful nature.
- On this photo tour you will enjoy the great variety of fine local food.
- You will travel through Costa Rica in the low season and enjoy varied light moods away from the tourist crowds.
Photo Guides
Price & Services
18 – 30 September 2024
CHF 7’590.- / USD 8’650.- | Price per person in double room (double occupancy)
CHF 8’340.- / USD 9’510.- | Price per person in single room
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13 days
8 guests + 2 photo guides
Age
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Departure
18.09.2024
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Return Time
30.09.2024
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The most beautiful impressions from Costa Rica
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Day 1: Arrival in San José
You travel individually to San José airport. We will be happy to advise you with the appropriate flight connection in good time before your trip. After your arrival, you will be driven directly to our first accommodation, which is located near the capital San José.
After check-in, you will have time to recover from your journey. In the beautiful garden of the hotel you can photograph the first beautiful orchids and tropical flowers.
Overnight stay in San José.
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Day 2: On the road to Sarapiqui Region
After breakfast, you will meet your local photo guide. You check out of the hotel and make your way to the Sarapiqui region. This region is located in the north-east of Costa Rica and is known for the cultivation of bananas, cacao and coffee. In recent years, it has developed into an exciting eco-tourism region.
On the way, you will reach a farm that is home for free-flying macaws. With a bit of luck, you will get great photos of the colourful parrots. After lunch, continue to your accommodation and check-in. After dinner, you have the option of taking part in a guided night walk.
Overnight stay in Sarapiqui.
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Day 3: Further to Tortuguero
After breakfast, you will travel on to the village of Tortuguero, which can be reached only by water. On the way there is a photo stop to photograph toucans and other tropical birds. Soon you will reach the harbour. On the boat trip to Tortuguero you enjoy the beautiful natural landscape and take great photos.
Upon arrival in Tortuguero, you will have some time to rest and individually explore the tropical surroundings of the accommodation.
Afterwards dinner and overnight in Tortuguero.
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Days 4 & 5: Exploring Tortuguero
The next two days you will discover the spectacular flora and fauna in Tortuguero National Park. Tortuguero National Park is located on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica in the province of Limón. Tortuguero translates as "place where the turtles come". The beach of Tortuguero is a popular nesting site for sea turtles. The Tortuguero National Park however also provides a habitat for a variety of other animals, such as howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys and sloths.
You will be discovering Tortuguero National Park on foot and by boat, and also explore the village with your camera. You will be guided to the most photogenic spots at the best time. We adapt the daily programme to the weather conditions to get the most out of your stay.
In between our photo sessions, you will have time to relax a little. It's worth taking a stroll through the accommodation's beautiful garden. With a bit of luck you will find monkeys, lizards, insects and other animals here. If you wish, you can also take part in photo sessions and short tutorials.
Overnight stay in Tortuguero.
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Day 6: The journey continues to Arenal
After breakfast, you check out and take the boat back to the port. You change to the minibus and continue to Arenal Volcano. This volcano is the most active and youngest in Costa Rica and is considered one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Since the beginning of the active phase in 1968, it has continuously spewed lava and there have been glowing lava flows. Recently, the volcano has become somewhat quieter.
In the late afternoon you will arrive at your accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay in the Arenal Volcano area.
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Days 7 & 8: Discovering the Arenal Volcano
You will spend the next two days around Arenal Volcano, photographing it in the best light at different times of the day. You will also discover the breathtaking wildlife of the region and take great photos of frogs, snakes and lizards. You will be supported in your search for the small creatures and thanks to creative lighting you will succeed in taking exciting macro photos.
You will also walk around the huge area of the accommodation in search of wildlife. At the feeding stations you are sure to get great shots of the Montezuma Hornbill. From numerous vantage points, look out for monkeys, the rusty-bellied guan and the collared macaw. There is even a waterfall on the grounds of the accommodation.
Overnight stay and dinner in the Arenal Volcano area.
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Day 9: Journey continues to the cloud forest of San Gerardo de Dota
After breakfast, you will check out. You will then travel on to a small town located at the foot of the imposing Talamanca mountain range. The highest point of the mountain range is the Cerro de la Muerte. At 3'451, this mountain is also the highest point on the Pan-American Highway. In this jungle region you will experience a breathtaking diversity of species. You will photograph the unique tropical biodiversity with rushing mountain streams, fresh cool air, orchids and moss-covered trees.
Upon arrival, you check in to our lodge. At sunset, take great photos of hummingbirds coming to the feeders to drink.
Dinner and overnight in San Gerardo de Dota.
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Days 10 & 11: On the road in the jungle of the cloud forest
The next two days you will discover the amazing biodiversity of the Cerro de la Muerte region with your camera. We will take you to the best photo spots to take great photos of the beautiful Quetzal and highland hummingbirds. For photography of a wide variety of colourful birds, our local photo guide will take you to the best locations. Thanks to special equipment and the right camera settings, you will get great photos of these beautiful animals.
Dinner and overnight in San Gerardo de Dota.
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Day 12: Return to San José
After a final photo session around the accommodation in the morning, breakfast awaits you. Afterwards check-out and drive to San José. On the way there will be a break for lunch. After check-in, you will have time to rest a bit and take some last shots of Costa Rica's tropical flora and fauna in the garden.
Dinner and overnight in San José.
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Day 13: End of the photo tour and departure from San José
On our last day, you will check out after breakfast together. Afterwards, you will be transferred to San José airport for your individual journey home or onwards.
Accommodation
San José
This comfortable hotel is located in a suburb of San José in the middle of a beautiful tropical garden area. The rooms are generously designed and have a sitting area, TV and bathroom. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, fitness room and pool.Sarapiqui
The hotel is located in the Sarapiqui rainforest and is an ecological paradise. The rooms are comfortably furnished and have TV, bathroom and a balcony with a view of the garden. There are three different pools and there is a walking trail through the accommodation's forest on the premises. Local and international dishes are served in the restaurant.Tortuguero
This Caribbean-style accommodation is located in Tortuguero National Park and is designed in harmony with nature. Surrounded by mighty trees and beautiful nature, the rooms and bungalows are generously built. They are comfortably furnished with wooden and bamboo furniture and offer a fan and bathroom. The hotel has a pool and a restaurant.Arenal Volcano
Our accommodation near Arenal Volcano is located on a huge area in the middle of the national park. It is surrounded by a beautiful rainforest with rivers and waterfalls. You can discover the fascinating natural landscape of the accommodation on numerous hiking trails. The comfortable rooms are spread over different buildings. They offer a spacious sleeping area with desk and safe and a bathroom. After our photo sessions, relax by the pool or in the spa and enjoy fine food in the accommodation's restaurant.San Gerardo de Dota
This accommodation is located in the middle of a forest reserve that is respected and protected. The comfortable rooms are cosily furnished with bathroom and a view of nature. The restaurant offers fine food and you can relax in the spa area.
Costa Rica in September
September is the rainy season in most of Costa Rica. However, it rains mainly on the Pacific side of Costa Rica and the amount of rain increases from north to south along this coast.
We have deliberately chosen September as the travel time to show you Costa Rica at the best time of the Green Season and to guide you through the country away from the tourist crowds. We will definitely have rain on this tour, but rain is part of Costa Rica, because without it the country would not be so incredibly beautiful green. After the rain, the air is always beautifully clear, the waterfalls are impressive and the colours in nature are saturated. Great light moods are guaranteed in September and you will succeed in taking beautiful pictures.
The temperatures in Costa Rica in September range between 15 and 30 degrees, depending on the region. It is the perfect temperature to explore the beauty of Costa Rica without it being too hot or too cold.
The forces of nature
It is precisely the forces of nature that make Costa Rica a very special destination. Costa Rica consists of numerous volcanoes. Some of them are still active, others are no longer. In the event of a volcanic eruption, it can sometimes happen that there are delays at the airport.
The country lies in a hurricane-prone zone. Thanks to its geographical location south of the hurricane belt, the risk of a hurricane in Costa Rica is low and the country is rarely hit by a hurricane. However, during the hurricane season between June and October, flooding can sometimes occur due to hurricane foothills. Roads or bridges may then be impassable and closed. This sometimes even affects the Caribbean coast, which is actually sunny at this time of year.
In Costa Rica, earthquakes are to be expected at any time, especially in the region around San José, but also in other parts of the country. Small earthquakes occur frequently in Costa Rica. Most of them, however, go unnoticed.
Our local guide is of course very familiar with these forces of nature. Our daily programme is adapted to the current weather conditions and our route is changed slightly if necessary to get the most out of our photo trip.
Clothing
The weather is very changeable in September and can even be chilly. Sun, rain and wind alternate. It is best to just let the weather come to you and pack a good mix of clothes.
We recommend breathable functional clothing using the onion principle, which transports sweat to the outside without losing heat and dries quickly.
Also important are well-worn hiking boots with appropriate tread soles. You should definitely pack rain jacket and rain trousers with you.
Photo Tour itinerary
We will arrange the exact daily programme on site at short notice in order to be able to respond to the respective weather and light conditions.
In between, there will always be some free time to rest a little, to explore the surroundings individually or, if desired, to take part in image discussions and tutorials.