2 places left
4 – 11 April 2027
Based in a private four-bedroom house in the Osa Peninsula, surrounded by wildlife.
From £2,950 / $3,950 per person
Deposit £500 / $750 secures your room — balance due later.
Osa Peninsula · Max 6 guests
Costa Rica Wildlife Photography Workshop
Photograph sloths, scarlet macaws, toucans and monkeys in the most biologically diverse place on earth — with one-to-one guidance from an award-winning photographer.
4–6 guests
Never a crowd at the sighting
All levels welcome
1-to-1 guidance at your own pace
Meals & transport
Included from San José
Nightly editing
Leave with finished images
2027 Workshops
Three Costa Rica photography workshops. Six places each.
Deposits secure your room. Prices are available in GBP or USD — pay by card.
Sold out
12 – 19 April 2027
Based in a private four-bedroom house in the Osa Peninsula, surrounded by wildlife.
From £2,950 / $3,950 per person
This departure is fully booked — see our other dates below.
6 spaces available
20 – 27 April 2027
A newly added departure in the same private house in the Osa Peninsula, with every room type still open.
From £2,950 / $3,950 per person
Deposit £500 / $750 secures your room — balance due later.
The workshop
Real tuition in the field
We work at a comfortable pace with early starts and time to rest in the heat of the day. Mornings and late afternoons are for photography, when the animals are at their most active.
You'll have one-to-one guidance from Charlie throughout the week, whatever your level — from setting up your camera on day one to helping you compose and capture each animal we meet, including close-up work on the night walk.
Every evening we edit together, so you go home with finished photographs rather than a card full of files you'll never open.
Nothing here is staged — no baited feeding stations, no studio lights, no fake backgrounds. Every animal is wild and behaving exactly as it would without you there, which makes each photograph a real, earned moment.
Value
What's included
- First night at a comfortable hotel in San José
- 6 nights' accommodation in a private wildlife house (AC in every room)
- Three meals a day, cooked at the house
- All in-country transport, from San José and back
- Local expert nature guides alongside Charlie
- Daily photography tuition and nightly editing lessons
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions on your free day
- Alcoholic drinks
Where you'll stay
A private house in the middle of the wildlife
Instead of a hotel, the group stays together in a private four-bedroom house set in tropical gardens on the edge of the rainforest — a comfortable and relaxed base for the whole week.
- Every room has air conditioning
- All rooms are private — no single supplement needed
- Single-occupancy rooms plus two rooms for couples
- Meals cooked fresh at the house each day
- Comfortable communal space for evening editing sessions
Day by day
Your eight days
Tap any day to see the full plan.
Day 1Arrive in San José
Arrive in San José at your own pace and check in to your comfortable hotel near the airport — your first night is included. Rest up after your flight; the adventure begins in the morning.
Day 2South to Puerto Jiménez
Your driver collects the group from the hotel in the morning for the journey south in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at Crocodile Bridge to photograph the huge American crocodiles that gather below. After arriving at the house and settling in, we go through the week ahead and set up cameras before dinner.
Day 3Wildlife safari
A full day of photography: out early when the light is soft and the animals are most active, back to the house to rest in the heat of the day, then out again for an afternoon safari. Expect monkeys, scarlet macaws, toucans and more, with one-to-one guidance from Charlie throughout.
Day 4Sierpe river cruise & macro night walk
A boat cruise along the Sierpe river through the mangroves — one of the best places in the country for riverbank wildlife and birds. After dinner we head out after dark with flash and macro lenses to photograph red-eyed tree frogs, snakes and other nocturnal creatures.
Day 5The sloth garden
A day dedicated to sloths. At a specialist location we photograph both two-toed and three-toed sloths — the sloths are completely wild, and it's one of the most reliable opportunities anywhere in Costa Rica. After lunch back at the house, we head out again for an afternoon safari.
Day 6Free day
Your day to choose: a boat trip into Corcovado National Park, dolphin watching, sport fishing, time on the beach — or simply stay at the house and photograph the wildlife that visits the garden. Charlie is on hand to help you plan the day.
Day 7Wildlife safari
A full safari day — our chance to track down and photograph any animals we haven't seen yet, and to revisit favourites in new light. Back at the house we finish with a final editing session, polishing the best images of the week.
Day 8Morning safari & departure
One last early shoot to catch the morning light, then breakfast at the house before private transfers begin the journey back to San José. You'll leave with a set of finished, edited photographs — and the skills to keep improving.
What you'll photograph
The wildlife of the Osa Peninsula
Sloths, scarlet macaws, fiery-billed aracaris, monkeys, red-eyed tree frogs, anteaters, king vultures, yellow-throated toucans and more.
Your guide
Led by Charlie Page
Charlie is an award-winning wildlife photographer who has spent years photographing the Osa Peninsula. He leads every workshop personally, alongside local nature guides who know exactly where the animals will be.
Groups stay small on purpose — four to six guests — so nobody is jostling for a clear view and everyone gets proper one-to-one time.
Guest reviews
100% 5-star rated on Google
All of our Google reviews are five stars — every guest who has reviewed one of these Costa Rica wildlife photography workshops.
“Words can't begin to describe how ridiculously awesome this Costa Rica trip was. It far exceeded my expectations.”
“It was truly the trip of a lifetime. I could not believe the amount of wildlife we saw and photographed during the week.”
“Spectacular in every way! My memories, photos and experiences are continuing to fuel my passion for photography.”
Behind the scenes
What a week actually looks like
Boats, beaches, the rainforest at first light and torch-lit macro walks after dark — these are guests from previous weeks, out in the field with Charlie.
Good to know
Common questions
Do I need to be an experienced photographer?
No. Workshops are open to all levels and tuition is one-to-one, so you're taught at your own pace.
How fit do I need to be?
Walks are gentle and on easy trails. All travel is done by private vehicle and you can sit out any activity.
What camera gear should I bring?
A telephoto lens is the priority; a flash helps on the macro night walk. Charlie sends a full gear list once you book.
Can I travel solo or as a couple?
Solo travellers can book a room with a shared (same-gender) bathroom or a private bathroom. Couples are welcome too — there are two rooms suitable for couples.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary needs are all catered for at the house. Just let us know when you book and everything is arranged for you.
How do I pay?
You put down a deposit to secure your place, then we send you payment links in good time for each of your upcoming payments, in pounds or dollars.
Are flights included?
No — you fly into San José and everything from that point is arranged for you.
Spaces available on April 4–11 and April 20–27, 2027
Reserve your room today, or talk it through with Charlie first — no obligation.
Questions about the Osa trip?
Get in touch with Charlie
Whether you'd like to check availability, ask about the itinerary or just talk through whether the workshop is right for you, send me a message — I reply to every enquiry personally.