Costa Rica Rainforest with Tom and Cree Bol

Adventure with Tom and Cree Bol to Costa Rica to photograph the colorful mammals, birds and plants of the rain forest. Expect to wake up each morning listening to scarlet macaws in the almond trees near your room, and howler monkeys  ‘howling’ in the distance.  The resort grounds include an estuary with breeding green herons, green kingfishers and boat-billed herons.  Other trails lead to the beach and through the forest where you will see toucans and perhaps a sloth hanging in the trees. Golden-headed Caracaras and roadside hawks are common, and you can practice your panning technique as they fly past your room.

Each day we have set up excursions to photograph the spectacular wildlife and rainforests of the Osa Peninsula.  One of my favorite things to do in Costa Rica is photograph reptiles like red-eyed tree frogs and tiny, colorful dart frogs. We will work with professional guides who will set up still life scenes with tree frogs and snakes so you can focus on getting the shot in the perfect (safe) setting.  This is a great time to work on your macro photography, and experiment with flash.

What is included in the price?

Domestic flight from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez (round-trip)
Transfers from airport in San Jose to Hilton Hotel
First night lodging at Hilton in San Jose; six nights accommodation at Botanika in a standard room. Upgrades to a balcony suite are available.
All meals and non-alcoholic drinks at Botanika
All excursions outlined on the schedule and park fees
All guide services and photography instruction
Copy of Tom’s ebook Create Better Photographs
Participants will provide their own:

Roundtrip ticket to San Jose, Costa Rica
Gratuities for guide and resort staff
Alcohol other than wine