Costa Rica Wildlife Photography Workshops
Join British Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winner
In Costa Rica to Capture Amazing Wildlife Images and Improve your Photography Skills.
Over 100 Satisfied Photographers Since 2022.
100% 5 Star Reviews on Google
Limited Spaces Available, Dates Below...
May 2026
May 4th - 11th
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May 12th - 19th
May 20th - 27th
June 2026
April 2026
April 4th - 11th
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April 12th - 19th
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April 20th - 27th
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Intro Video Below…
About the Workshop
Explore Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula known for being the most biologically diverse place on earth, improve your wildlife photography skills, get some once in a lifetime shots and have fun whilst doing it.
The workshops are open to all experience levels. The main objective is to make sure you come away with some incredible photos and have squeezed every bit of performance out of your camera.
Some of the things we will cover is exposure modes, exposure compensation, back button focus, predicting animal patterns, back lit subjects, positioning, composition, auto focus settings, macro photography and more.
Plus with our nightly editing lessons you will learn how to take your shots from a great holiday snap to a professional looking photograph.
Group Size
Each workshop has a maximum of 3-4 people. This is to make sure everyone has the opportunity to receive 1 on 1 tuition but also the time and space to get their perfect shot..
The House
We will be staying in a four bedroom house surrounded by wildlife just outside the small town of Puerto Jimenez. You can watch the house tour video below to get a better idea of the accommodation.
There are 3 rooms available:
(All rooms have AC)
2 Double Rooms
Shared Bathroom
(Single Occupancy Only)
1 Double Room
Private Bathroom
(Single or Double Occupancy)
About Your Guide
Award winning photographer Charlie Page will be your workshop leader and photography guide for Costa Rica.
Find out more about Charlie here.
You will also have a variety of knowledgeable, local nature guides that work together with Charlie to create an incredible wildlife photography experience.
Testimonials
To view testimonials and photos taken by guests on previous workshops visit the testimonials page
To view photos of previous workshops in action visit the workshop photos page
Or you can scroll through some of the google reviews below..
What Wildlife?
Some of the animals you can expect to see include...
Three toed sloths
Two toed sloths
Capuchin monkeys
Howler monkeys
Spider monkeys
Squirrel monkeys
Toucans
Macaws
Anteaters
Red eyed tree frogs
Poison dart frogs
Iguanas
Humming birds and much more...
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival San Jose
Arrive in San José and settle into a comfortable hotel close to the airport.
Once your deposit is received, we’ll send you all the hotel details.
Everyone on the trip stays in the same place, so you’ll have the chance to meet your fellow photographers for dinner and get a good night’s sleep before the adventure begins.
Day 2
Travel to Puerto Jimenez, Intro, Photo Walk
After an early pick-up from your hotel, we’ll head south to Puerto Jiménez in a comfortable, private vehicle.
The drive takes about six hours, plus a stop for lunch and a quick photo break at the famous Crocodile Bridge — a great warm-up for the days ahead!
Once we arrive, we’ll explore the property and hopefully capture our first wildlife shots of the trip.
In the evening, we’ll enjoy dinner together and go over photo techniques and plans for the week before resting up for an early start.
Day 3
Wildlife Photography Safari
We’ll start the day early, with breakfast at 5:30 a.m. before heading out
around 6:00 a.m. with our driver and local guide.
Throughout the morning, we’ll explore some of the best wildlife hotspots — with chances to photograph monkeys, lizards, crocodiles, macaws, toucans, and much more.
After lunch and a short break to rest or review your morning shots, we’ll head back out for a shorter afternoon safari.
The day ends with dinner and an evening editing session to review images and fine-tune your skills.
Day 4
River Cruise & Night Walk
We’ll set off early again, leaving around 5:30 a.m. and stopping by a local bakery for breakfast on the way.
After a scenic two-hour drive to Sierpe, we’ll embark on a river cruise — one of the most rewarding ways to see Costa Rica’s incredible wildlife.
Expect to photograph a stunning variety of species along the riverbanks. We’ll return to the lodge for a relaxed lunch and some free time in the afternoon.
After dinner, we’ll head out on a night walk focused on macro photography, searching for frogs, lizards, snakes, and insects. To make the most of this session, a flash is highly recommended.
Day 5
Sloth Garden
If sloths are on your photography bucket list this is the day for you.
The sloth garden is a trail that has an excellent success rate in spotting sloths so hopefully we will get some great shots of these incredible creatures.
After the photography walk we will have some food at the garden before heading back to the house.
We will then enjoy a short break before heading out again for an afternoon photography activity. Finally we will have dinner and do some photo editing.
Day 6
Free Day/Optional Excursions
Today is your free day to relax or enjoy optional activities at your own pace.
Visit Corcovado National Park, go dolphin watching, join our guide on a wildlife safari, go fishing, or simply unwind on the beach.
If you prefer a quieter day, you’re welcome to stay at the house and photograph the wildlife that comes to visit — there’s always something to see!
(Please note that optional activities are not included in the workshop price.)
Day 7
Wildlife Photography Safari
We’ll start early once again, with breakfast at 5:30 a.m. before heading out with our driver and guide for another exciting day of wildlife photography.
Today’s focus will be on spotting and capturing any remaining species you haven’t photographed yet.
We’ll visit Matapalo, a beautiful area known for its stunning beaches and incredible wildlife — including all four species of monkeys, toucans, and more.
After returning for lunch, enjoy some free time before our final evening editing session.
Day 8
Morning Safari & Departure
Sadly, it’s the final day of the workshop — but there’s still time for a few last photographs!
We’ll head out for a short morning safari around 6:00 a.m, returning to the house for breakfast at 9:00 a.m.
Pick-ups will begin around 11:00 a.m. for your comfortable journey back to San José or your chosen drop-off point along the way.
What's Included?
Entrance Fees
Photography & Editing Tuition
Accommodation
In land transport
3 meals a day (Cooked at the house)
What's Not Included?
Flights
Tours Taken on Free Day
Insurance
Alcoholic Beverages
Prices
Double Room (Shared Bathroom): $3,950 (1 person)
Double Room (Private Bathroom): $4,500 (1 person)
Double Room (Private Bathroom): $6,500 (2 people)
All prices shown are in US dollars, it is possible to pay with other currencies including Canadian dollars, British Pounds and Euros.
This will be done via direct bank transfer and exchange rate will be taken as of day of payment. Please contact me if you would like to pay using this method.
Suggested Camera Equipment
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Mirrorless/DSLR/Bridge Camera
Telephoto Lens (100-400mm/200-600mm Recommended)
Macro Lens
Camera flash for the night walk
Rain covers (Just in case)
A laptop with lightroom installed
Other Essentials
Light weight shorts/trousers
Comfortable hiking shoes
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Do I Need a Tripod?
This is up to you, if you are used to using a tripod and comfortable setting it up quickly or want to shoot videos then I would suggest bringing one, if not then I wouldn't say its a necessity by any means.
A monopod can be good alternative to take the weight of the lens while still giving you maneuverability.
Do I Need Cash?
Although most things are included in the price I would still recommend bringing some cash incase you want to eat out one night, buy a souvenir or have a beer at the bar.
Is It Safe?
Yes the area we are visiting is very safe and the people are extremely friendly there is no need to worry at all. The house is completely lockable as are all the rooms we also have CCTV at all entrances.
Do I Need Insurance?
Yes you will need medical insurance to take part in this workshop. I would also highly recommend insuring your equipment as well, just in case.
Is There A lot of Walking?
In short no, we will have a personal driver every day, on our safari days we will drive to reliable spots for wildlife where will then get out and shoot. The river cruise we will be on the boat all morning and the sloth garden also has minimal walking.
We will definitely not be trekking through the rainforest for hours with all our equipment. This means we can save our energy for getting great shots.