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COSTA RICA 2020

MID ELEVATION SPECIALITIES

TOUR DETAILS

Pura Vida! Meaning Pure Life is a phrase used by the locals in Costa Rica but it's more than just a phrase - it is a way of life. The country is the size of West Virginia and holds close to 900 species of birds. Join us on an adventure across 3 different rainforest habitats to uncover some of the avian secrets this country holds.  

DEPARTURE DATES: 

June 15th - 23rd 2019/20 

Nov 22nd - 30th 2019/20

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TOUR LEADER:  Supreet Sahoo 

TARGET SPECIES: 

  • Margay cat*  

  • King Vulture 

  • Crimson-collared tanager 

  • Dusky-faced tanager 

  • Spectacled Owl 

  • Grey-headed chachalaca 

  • Golden-hooded Tanager

  • Yellow-throated toucan

  • White-throated crake

  • Scarlet-rumped tanager

  • Palm Tanager 

  • Blue-gray Tanager​

  • Red Legged honeycreeper

  • Green honeycreeper

  • Purple-throated mountain gem

  • Coppery-headed emerald 

  • Violet Sabrewing 

  • Rufous-tailed hummingbird

  • Green-crowned brilliant 

  • Red-eyed frog 

  • Eyelash viper

  • Fer de Lance

  • Boa

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

  • Little walking may be involved in certain lodges to reach your rooms (there will be arrangements to carry your luggage in that case) 

  • Most locations are relaxed with minimum to no hikes required 

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HOW TO JOIN THE WORKSHOP?

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  • Please read all terms and conditions 

  • Contact me using the contact form below 

  • If you are interested in private tours please let me know in your email 

 

TECHNICAL LEARNINGS

  • Basics of using fill flash in tropical bird photography 

  • Selection and set up of perches 

  • Post processing of images using Lightroom and Photoshop  

COST & TERMS 

  • The cost of this tour is USD 4200 per person in shared accommodation 

  • Single supplement costs an additional USD 400 

  • A deposit amount of USD 1000 is required to book your spot 

  • Please contact using the contact form for payment options. Bank transfer, check, PayPal options available  

WHAT'S INCLUDED

 

  • 9 nights stay in rainforest lodges 

  • 3 meals per day 

  • Bottled Water 

  • Land transportation in Costa Rica

  • Park entrance fees

  • Guides and Tour leaders fees

 

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

 

  • Dinner on the first night 

  • Any drinks other than whats included in the itinerary 

  • Visa fees 

  • Airfare 

  • Insurance 

  • Beverage 

  • Snacks 

  • Phone calls 

  • Laundry 

  • Tips 

  • Cost of hospitalization and evacuation if necessary

 

PAYMENT POLICY

20% payment to confirm your seat and the remaining 60 days before the trip start date. 

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

Booking amount is non-refundable. 

Remaining amount - 80% refund if canceled before 30 days of the tour. No refund beyond that period 

 

HOW MANY PARTICIPANTS AT THE WORKSHOP

We usually try not to exceed 8 photographers per workshop to give our guests a unique experience. 

 

WHAT PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR TO BRING? 

We recommend bringing your longest telephoto lens, preferably 300mm or more. A full frame camera is good to have. Pack a ton of memory cards as well. 

 

A macro lens is highly recommended.

 

A sturdy tripod or monopod is required 

 

Since it can be rainy sometimes you might want to get some sort of a rain jacket as well. 

 

WHAT KIND OF NON-PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR TO BRING?

Laptop, memory card readers, bug spray, sunscreen, silica gel sachets to keep your camera dry  

 

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We recommend that you purchase travel insurance to protect your trip investment and yourself while traveling. 

 

Our tours do not take the liability for your flight cancelations, medical expenses, gear damage, accidents, natural disasters, extended stays and other unforeseen emergencies.  

* The margay cat is a wild animal and there is no guarantee to see one. However, we employ locals who track these stealthy animals and that increases our chances. 

BOOKING ENQUIRY

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