Birdwatching & Landscape Costa Rica
December 4-10, 2025
Costa Rica’s biodiversity, proportional to its size as a country, rivals that found anywhere else in the world. It contains 922 species of birds (over 60 of which are endemics!), representing roughly 9% of the world’s avifauna in just 0.03% of the Earth’s land surface.
Costa Rica boasts friendly people, delightful traditional foods, and breathtaking scenery at every turn. You will love the Pura Vida lifestyle, the easy and safe travel, and the incredible biological richness that this Central American has to offer.
Apart from travelling with Raj Bose you’ll be accompanied by an expert naturalist guide who is well-versed in the food, culture, and natural history of this delightful place.
ACTIVITIES
- Boat Tour In Tarcoles River.
- Tour Con Alvaro (Orotina)
- Nauyaca Waterfall
- Carara National Park
- Whale Tour
- Quetzal Tour
- Feeders Alcoholic Drinks Not Included Tips Not Included
IMPORTANT DETAILS
- Transport for the whole trip
- Hotel accommodations included
- Professional guide during the whole Trip
- Breakfast
Areas We Will Be Discovering
Day 1: Dec 4 Arrivals to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Transfer to Hotel Bougainvillea Group dinner/Orientation Day
Day 2: Dec 5 Transfer To central Pacific Coast Carara Opportunity to see the Scarlet Macaw and beautiful wildlife close to the Ocean, Stay in Tarcoles birding Lodge
Day 3: Dec 6 Boat Tour in Tarcoles River wildlife, Mangrove and birds kingfishers and other aquatic birds, Stay in Tarcoles birding lodge
Day 4: Dec7 Visit Carara National Park Transfer to the south Pacific, ocean View La Cusinga Lodge, enjoy the Gardens and beautiful Landscaping
Day 5: Dec 8 Visit The Nauyaca Waterfall, nature and landscape photography stay in La Cusinga Lodge
Day 6: Dec 9 Whale Tour in the morning Transfer to the Highlands of Costa Rica Savegre Area, Savegre Lodge or Paraiso, hummingbirds
Day 7: Dec10 Quetzal tour, hummingbirds and highland birds , Stay in Paraiso or Savegre Early morning birding, birding in the cloud forest and transfer to San Jose
See detailed map here
- The itinerary mentioned above could have some changes and flexibility, especially due to hard weather conditions that could affect roads and the program, changes might apply.
- The program and times listed are partly indicative and may be subject to adjustments during the
- Transportation in a comfortable 25 seater bus
- Full time guide, lodging, breakfast, mentioned activities and taxes are included. We will provide species lists (birds and others).
Costa Rica is a tropical country and it is possibly going to rain every day. But normally it rains towards the end of the day or during evening time so this should not be a reason to worry.
- Camera- preferably a DSLR/mirrorless camera,
- Tripod
- Camera bag
- Laptop with Lightroom Classic or other basic photo editing software
- Comfortable clothing
- Warm clothing
- Waterproof/ jacket raincoat
- Comfortable shoe- moderate amount of walking preferably waterproof hiking shoe
- External Battery Charger for cell phone
- A wide-angle lens like 16-35mm
- A mid-range zoom like 24-105 mm
- A long zoom lens – zoom lens from 400mm to 600mm
- Circular Polarizer
- 10 stop ND Filter
Beginner, amateur, and semi-pro photographers
(non-photographers also welcome)
This photography workshop involved moderate level of physical fitness.
Cost of the workshop is $4950 and payable through Check “Raj Bose Photography LLC” or paypal. The non-refundable deposit is calculated as 20% (See link at the top) of the total amount payable at time of booking. Payment of the balance is due two month before the tour commences.
Click below to pay in full (includes 3% Processing fees)- Accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Comfortable/ luxury transport with plenty of room for camera equipment and luggage
- Entrance fees for all activities
- Professional nature guide
- Whale Tour
- Boat Tour In Tarcoles River.
- Tour Con Alvaro (Orotina)
- Carara National Park
- Whale Tour
- Nauyaca Waterfall
- Quetzal Tour
- Feeders
- Taxes
- Workshop tuition
- Any additional meals and snacks
- Airfare
- Visa Fees
- Tips
- Any medical /evacuation cost
In case the workshop is filled, and you decide to cancel, we will refund you the full amount you paid minus $300 as service charge. In case there are still seats available for the workshop and you decide to cancel, then you will be refunded based on the following:
More than 60 days to the commencement of the workshop: we will refund you the full amount minus $300 fee.
Less than 60 days: no refund We will refund you by the same method you originally paid for the workshop