PHOTOGRAPHY · COSTA RICA
Wildlife Photography Experience
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.
Duration
2 Hours
Group
100% Private
Guide
Naturalist & Photographer
Level
All Levels
Type
Add-On
What You'll Experience
- 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
Good to Know
- This is an add-on to your Rainforest Combo — transport and the rest are covered by the parent experience
- About 2 hours at one spot, at an unhurried pace built around the wildlife
- Private and guided by both a local naturalist and our photographer
- All levels welcome — beginners and experienced photographers, cameras or phones
- We bring the gear: tripod, binoculars and a spotting scope, so you don't need to pack anything special
- Wear neutral, quiet clothing and closed shoes; bring a light rain layer — this is rainforest
- Wildlife is wild — sightings are never guaranteed, but a quiet spot and expert eyes put the odds in your favor
Wildlife Through the Lens
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.
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.
Part of our Nature Experiences