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Photography add-on · Tenorio rainforest, Costa Rica
Wildlife Photography in the Tenorio rainforest
Two hours at one chosen spot with a naturalist and our own photographer — no long lens or tripod needed.
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Quick answer
The Wildlife Photography Experience is a short, hands-on taste of wildlife photography in the Tenorio rainforest, north of Guanacaste, Costa Rica: about two hours at one carefully chosen spot, where a local naturalist and our own photographer help you find the shot and make it — no long lens or tripod needed. Ask us to add it to your Tenorio rainforest day — from $70 per private group of 2.
About 2 hoursOur own photographerNo pro gear neededNaturalist guideAdd-on from $70
Last verified September 2026 by Miller Contreras, naturalist guide
Duration
2 hours
Group
100% private
Guide
Naturalist & photographer
Level
All levels
Type
Add-on
Gear
Provided
Photography · Tenorio, Costa Rica
A Hands-On Taste of Wildlife Photography, Tenorio, Costa Rica
Not everyone travels with a long lens and a tripod — and you don't need to. This is a short, hands-on taste of wildlife photography in the Tenorio rainforest: about two hours at one carefully chosen spot, where a local naturalist and our own photographer help you find the shot and make it. They read the forest — where the bird will land, when the sloth will move — while you focus on framing it. Bring a camera or just your phone; we bring the tripod, binoculars and spotting scope. Whether you've never shot wildlife before or you do it all the time, you leave with images you're proud of — and a feel for how this rainforest rewards patience. Want a deeper, bird-focused day across several habitats? Our full-day Bird Watching & Photography experience is built for that.
Part of a private day
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Where does it fit in your day?
The photography session isn't sold on its own — it's an add-on to our private day in the Tenorio rainforest. Transport and the rest are covered by that day.
Sloth & Waterfall Rainforest Combo
The full private rainforest day — add two hours behind the lens to it.
+ from $70 / group of 2
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“Group of 2” is a minimum, not a cap — each extra guest is added at a reduced per-person rate. Taxes included. Tell us your group size and where you're staying — we confirm the exact quote on WhatsApp.
Real photographs from our days
Wildlife through the lens
The Tenorio rainforest, Costa Rica. Drag to explore.
Slaty-tailed trogonPerched at eye level
Red-eyed tree frogUp close
Strawberry poison dart frogOn a yellow flower
Eyelash viperFound by your guide, shot from a safe distance
Three-toed slothWaiting for it to move
After the rainA young three-toed sloth
Howler monkeyResting on a branch
Red-legged honeycreeperA flash of blue
Behind the shotYour guide on the scope
Why book with us
Book direct with the operator
- We run these tours ourselves. No middleman, no reseller.
- Private from two people on most experiences — no strangers in your van.
- The price you see is the price you pay: taxes and door-to-door pickup included.
Behind the lens
What is the wildlife photography experience like?
One chosen spot, two experts, and a forest that rewards patience.
The spot
Chosen for you
One carefully chosen spot in the Tenorio rainforest, where the wildlife comes to you.
The two experts
Naturalist & photographer
One reads the forest; the other helps with framing, light and settings.
The gear
We bring it
Tripod, binoculars and spotting scope — bring a camera or just your phone.
The level
All levels
First-timers and seasoned shooters alike — the guidance scales to you.
In the session
- Try wildlife photography hands-on, with a local naturalist and our own photographer at your side
- Shoot at one carefully chosen spot in the Tenorio rainforest, where the wildlife comes to you
- Bring a camera or just your phone — we provide the tripod, binoculars and spotting scope
- Perfect for first-timers and seasoned shooters alike — the guidance scales to you
- A short, easy add-on you can pair with any Rainforest Combo experience
Before you go
What should you know before you go?
Duration
About 2 hours
Level
All levels
Style
Private
Type
Add-on
Gear
Provided
Gear
We bring the gear: tripod, binoculars and a spotting scope, so you don't need to pack anything special.
Wildlife
You'll see wildlife through the lens — which species is up to the forest, and a quiet spot and expert eyes put the odds in your favor.
Included
This is an add-on to your Rainforest Combo — transport and the rest are covered by the parent experience. Private and guided by both a local naturalist and our photographer.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
It's a short, hands-on taste of wildlife photography — about two hours at one spot in the Tenorio rainforest, guided by a local naturalist and our photographer. It's a relaxed introduction you can add to a larger day.
This is a short taster at a single rainforest spot, focused on mixed wildlife. If you're a keen birder or want a more in-depth, photography-focused day across several habitats, our full-day Bird Watching & Photography experience is the better fit.
No. Bring whatever you have — a camera or just your phone. We supply the tripod, binoculars and a spotting scope, and the guidance works for beginners and experts alike.
Two people: a local naturalist who knows where and when the wildlife appears, and our own photographer who helps you with framing, light and settings.
It's a private, guided session, and it's an add-on to your Rainforest Combo — woven into that day with everything already included.
Twenty-four hours before your tour begins, counted from the start time and not the day. Cancel before that and you get a full refund.
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Ready to capture the rainforest?
Tell us your dates and we'll build your private rainforest experience — or pair it with Llanos de Cortés — around your group. Our guides’ eBird lists are public — you can read them before you write.
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By the Guanadreams team
Led by Miller Contreras — naturalist guide, born and raised in Guanacaste, Costa Rica · 30+ years in tourism and 20+ years guiding
Led by Miller Contreras — naturalist guide, born and raised in Guanacaste, Costa Rica · 30+ years in tourism and 20+ years guiding