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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.
TARGET SPECIES:
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Margay cat*
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King Vulture
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Crimson-collared tanager
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Dusky-faced tanager
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Spectacled Owl
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Grey-headed chachalaca
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Golden-hooded Tanager
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Yellow-throated toucan
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White-throated crake
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Scarlet-rumped tanager
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Palm Tanager
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Blue-gray Tanager
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Red Legged honeycreeper
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Green honeycreeper
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Purple-throated mountain gem
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Coppery-headed emerald
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Violet Sabrewing
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Rufous-tailed hummingbird
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Green-crowned brilliant
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Red-eyed frog
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Eyelash viper
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Fer de Lance
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Boa
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Little walking may be involved in certain lodges to reach your rooms (there will be arrangements to carry your luggage in that case)
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Most locations are relaxed with minimum to no hikes required
HOW TO JOIN THE WORKSHOP?
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Please read all terms and conditions
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Contact me using the contact form below
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If you are interested in private tours please let me know in your email
TECHNICAL LEARNINGS
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Basics of using fill flash in tropical bird photography
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Selection and set up of perches
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Post processing of images using Lightroom and Photoshop
COST & TERMS
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The cost of this tour is USD 4200 per person in shared accommodation
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Single supplement costs an additional USD 400
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A deposit amount of USD 1000 is required to book your spot
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Please contact using the contact form for payment options. Bank transfer, check, PayPal options available
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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9 nights stay in rainforest lodges
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3 meals per day
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Bottled Water
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Land transportation in Costa Rica
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Park entrance fees
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Guides and Tour leaders fees
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
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Dinner on the first night
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Any drinks other than whats included in the itinerary
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Visa fees
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Airfare
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Insurance
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Beverage
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Snacks
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Phone calls
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Laundry
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Tips
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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.
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