March 7-13, 2027
March 6-12, 2028
Macro, and Landscape
Photography
• 7 Days
• Photographer | Guide
• Only 6–8 Guests
• Costa Rican Guide and Driver
• Premium Lodges and Hotels
• Breakfasts
• 2 Meals
• Domestic Flights
• Transportation
COSTA RICA
San Jose, Osa Peninsula, and Rainforests
BANFF & LAKE LOUISE
GUATEMALA
SEMANA SANTA
OAXACA
ROUTE 66
CALIFORNIA COAST
Costa Rica: One of the Most Intense Biological Places on Earth.
Using our hotel as a base, our explorations throughout this tropical rainforest will focus on a variety of wildlife, including four species of monkeys (Howler, Spider, White-Faced Capuchin, and the endangered Squirrel monkey), a wide variety of tropical birds, including Toucan, Tanagers, Hummingbirds, Parrots, and the endangered Scarlet Macaws. We’ll also search for sea turtles, Golfo Dulce poison dart frogs, sloths, tamandua, coati, and maybe even a Puma.
A photo workshop in Costa Rica just wouldn’t be complete without photographing landscapes, seascapes, nature, local fishermen, ranchers, surfers, and authentic Costa Rican culture.
This adventure is designed not only to guide you to the most photogenic locations carefully planned for the best light, but to aid you in mentally visualizing a scene before capturing the decisive moment. Our aim is to raise your awareness and spark your creativity so that you not only go home with images to be proud of, but use your new found skills to improve and expand your photographic technique in general. Apart from the technical aspect of learning your camera settings and capabilities, you will learn how to turn an ordinary image into an extraordinary image by using your own creativity.
In addition, you will become knowledgeable on how to survey the landscape, utilize and approach your environment, photograph people indigenous to the region and the cultural considerations and challenges of photographing in a foreign country. Our time together will include individual and group discussions, inspiring ideas and great fun. We cannot think of a better location to express your creativity than in Costa Rica.
Using our hotel as a base, our explorations throughout this tropical rainforest will focus on a variety of wildlife, including four species of monkeys (Howler, Spider, White-Faced Capuchin, and the endangered Squirrel monkey), a wide variety of tropical birds, including Toucan, Tanagers, Hummingbirds, Parrots, and the endangered Scarlet Macaws. We’ll also search for sea turtles, Golfo Dulce poison dart frogs, sloths, tamandua, coati, and maybe even a Puma.
A photo workshop in Costa Rica just wouldn’t be complete without photographing landscapes, seascapes, nature, local fishermen, ranchers, surfers, and authentic Costa Rican culture.
This adventure is designed not only to guide you to the most photogenic locations carefully planned for the best light, but to aid you in mentally visualizing a scene before capturing the decisive moment. Our aim is to raise your awareness and spark your creativity so that you not only go home with images to be proud of, but use your new found skills to improve and expand your photographic technique in general. Apart from the technical aspect of learning your camera settings and capabilities, you will learn how to turn an ordinary image into an extraordinary image by using your own creativity.
In addition, you will become knowledgeable on how to survey the landscape, utilize and approach your environment, photograph people indigenous to the region and the cultural considerations and challenges of photographing in a foreign country. Our time together will include individual and group discussions, inspiring ideas and great fun. We cannot think of a better location to express your creativity than in Costa Rica.
Group Size
6-8 Guests
Experience | Difficulty
- Beginner, amateur, enthusiast, and semi-pro photographers
- All cameras and camera phones are welcome
- Moderate schedule
- Travel by 4×4 and trekking
- Moderate elevation changes and moderate amount of walking
- Non-photographers are also welcome
Weather | Sun
April – Temps 91/72 F | 32/22 C Sunrise 5:30 | Sunset 5:46 (17:46)
Includes
- 7 Days
- Travel, nature, wildlife, macro, and landscape photography
- Professional photographer | Guide
- Costa Rican guide & driver
- Photo walks & discussions
- Small group size (6-8 guests)
- Premium hotels
- Breakfasts
- 2 Dinners
- Domestic flights
- Local transportation
Travel Information
Arrival & Departure Airport: Juan Santamaría International Airport, San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO) – Transfer time: 30 minutes.
Our adventure begins at 5 PM on the first day and ends after breakfast on the last day.
Travel Visa: A visa may be required depending on your nationality. We suggest you use iVisa.com. They are excellent at providing quick service for obtaining travel visas.
Accommodations
San Jose – Buena Vista Chic Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott, or similar
Osa Peninsula – Bosque del Cabo, Botanika Hotel, or similar
Costa Rica Prices & Dates
| Adventure | Price | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|
From: $8,495 | ||
From: $8,995 |
Photographer Leader
Chase Guttman
March 7-13, 2027
March 6-12, 2028
*All prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Please select single occupancy for a private room. For your convenience, we offer optional early arrival and late departure accommodations so you can extend your stay before or after the trip. We typically stay in upscale boutique hotels in the 4 and 5-star category. Not all destinations offer these types of properties. We look for unique hotels that offer cultural, historic, and/or authentic features. Depending on the size of the group, smaller boutique hotels may have limited room inventory. In some countries or in remote locations, we may be limited to lodges or branded chain hotels. In Cuba, we stay in upscale family-owned Casas (bread & breakfasts). On all of our tours, breakfast is almost always included, but not guaranteed. Meal categories listed include (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch, and (D) for dinner.
ITINERARY
COSTA RICA PHOTO TOUR – 7 DAYS
Day 1 | San Jose
We meet in the late afternoon at our hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica. After a meet and greet cocktail hour, we’ll celebrate with a “Welcome Dinner” at one of our favorite Costa Rican restaurants. (D)
Day 2 | San Jose - Puerto Jiménez - Osa Peninsula
Today we depart San Jose for a domestic flight to Puerto Jiménez, where we will be whisked away to our lodge in the tropical rain forest.
Today we’ll discuss PWA’s “10 Guiding Principles to Great Photography” as well as our “THE ART OF SEEING” photographic technique. During our group lunch, we will have informal discussions on what our guests are trying to achieve in their photography, subject matters, styles, and techniques. After settling in, we’ll enjoy our first dinner at the lodge. (B) (L) (D)
Days 3-6 | Osa Peninsula
Day 7 | Osa Peninsula - Puerto Jiménez - San Jose
(B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner, (E) Excursion
May all who come as guests... leave as friends®
OPTIONS AND BENEFITS
Pricing
All prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Please select single occupancy for a private room. For your convenience, we offer optional early arrival and late departure accommodations so you can extend your stay before or after the trip. We typically stay in boutique hotels in the 4-star category. Not all destinations offer these types of properties. We look for unique hotels which offer cultural, historic and/or authentic features. Depending on the size of the group, smaller boutique hotels may have limited room inventory. In some countries or in remote locations, we may be limited to lodges or branded chain hotels. Breakfast is included only if included in our room rates.
Private Guided Adventures
We offer amazing private guided photo adventures, cultural tours and vacations for individuals, couples, families and groups. We can customize any of our published adventures, as well as others, to meet your individual needs, schedule, budget and interests. This may include the finest 5-star accommodations, business-class travel, and private guides and fixers who are able to make the impossible possible. If you are not interested in a photo-centric vacation, but you love our approach to private travel, we will be happy to design and deliver an amazing adventure focused on travel, culture and cuisine. Click here to request a quote. Feel free to call us at 1-888-834-0288 or contact us for more information.
Travel Insurance
We offer travel insurance through the internationally recognized Travelex Travel Insurance Company, as well as evacuation and medical transportation insurance through MedJet, one of the best in the industry.
The cost for travel insurance can be as low as 4% of the total trip cost, depending upon age and other factors. Knowing you have trip cancellation coverage can make a big difference should you have to cancel for some unforeseen reason. Travelex Insurance Services is a BBB Accredited business with an A+ rating. Click here to learn more about why you should consider travel insurance.
Rewards Program
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How the program works
For every photo tour reservation you make with Photo Workshop Adventures, you earn valuable points, which you can redeem on your next trip. This is a great way to save on future trips. Points may be applied towards balance payments on your next trip, or you may choose to accumulate points for a free trip in the future.
ORANGE REWARDS
On most Photo Tours and Adventures, you earn 4 points for every dollar you spend. You begin earning points immediately with your first trip. A $11,995 spend earns 47,980 points with a value of $480 USD.
VIP GUESTS
VIP Guests (guests who have registered for eight or more trips) begin earning double points, or eight points, for every dollar spent. A $11,995 spend earns 95,960 points with a value of $960 USD.
Additional VIP Benefits:
- Advance notification of upcoming adventures and special offers
- Receive complimentary airport transfers at certain destinations
Redeeming your points
Redeeming your points couldn't be easier. You can always log in to your account to check your points balance. When you are ready to book your next trip (scheduled to depart before your points expire), register and pay your deposit. When you pay your balance, you'll be given the option to apply your points and receive a discount.
*Points may be applied towards balance payments on your next trip, or you may choose to accumulate points for a free trip in the future. Points are awarded only after a trip is completed. Points expire after two years if no new trip is booked and paid for in your account. Points cannot be exchanged for cash and have no cash value. Points cannot be transferred or gifted. Points cannot be applied to any discounted photo adventures, and discounted photo adventures cannot earn points. Points and redeeming points are only available for 5-day or longer photo tours. Points and points redemption are unavailable on private photo tours, photo day tours, low-cost 4-day or less photo tours, online lectures, tutorials, PWA products, and NYC photo tours.
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