Photo Safaris - Costa Rica 2024

Bill Gozansky will be offering photographic safaris to the La Laguna del Lagarto Lodge in 2024. In a private or small group setting, learn field techniques of professional wildlife photography while exploring the amazing biodiversity of this northern Costa Rican rainforest.

Designed to suit photographers of all levels, the photo safaris will enhance your photographic skills and introduce you to field techniques focused on capturing the flora and fauna of this remote tropical rainforest. There are great opportunities to photograph a variety of tropical bird species, such as: yellow-throated toucans, keel-billed toucans, collared aracari, and many varieties of honeycreepers and hummingbirds. Additionally, we will focus on numerous species of reptiles and amphibians, ranging from the larger nocturnal caiman to tiny poison dart frogs that we will encounter along the rainforest trails. Opportunities also exist to photograph the more elusive mammals of the rainforest, such as spider monkeys, coati and nectar-feeding bats. In an environment with such rich diversity as the Lagarto Lodge, you never know what we might encounter along the rainforest trails or in the nearby creeks and lagoons.

Your photo safari actually begins well before you board your plane to Costa Rica. Bill will personally email you to discuss your photographic goals, equipment resources and knowledge of photography to help ensure that your photo safari is optimally structured to target the subject matter that interests you the most. It is our hope that the photo safari will not only enable you to capture stunning images from Costa Rica, but will also provide you with an incredible experience of a lifetime.

To make a reservation or for more information regarding this photo safari, please contact Bill Gozansky at info@billgozansky.com.

Day 1 (April 19) – Arrive San Jose, Costa Rica / Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport
Day 2 (April 20) – Morning transfer to La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge
Day 3 (April 21) – La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge
Day 4 (April 22) – La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge
Day 5 (April 23) – La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge
Day 6 (April 24) – La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge / Transfer to San Jose / Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport
Day 7 (April 25) – Depart San Jose, Costa Rica

Arrive in San Jose (Juan Santamaria International Airport), clear immigration and customs, and you will meet up with Bill and the other photo safari participants at the Fairfield by Marriott near San Jose Airport.

This morning we’ll be transferred to La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge in northern Costa Rica.

Note: It is approximately a 4-hour drive to this remote rainforest lodge depending on traffic and road conditions.

Half day of photography at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge.

The La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge is located in northern Costa Rica and offers 665 acres of virgin tropical rainforest with an incredible variety of flora and fauna. Over 350 different species of birds have been identified in the area. The Lodge is operated in harmony with nature and under ecological guidelines. It is a perfect place for passionate bird-watchers, photographers and rainforest lovers with comfortable viewing platforms to observe wildlife and more than 10km of well-marked rainforest trails. http://www.lagarto-lodge-costa-rica.com/

Full day of photography at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge.

A half day of photography at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge prior to our transfer back to the San Jose area.

Breakfast at hotel before transfer to Int’l Airport to catch our flights home. This is officially the end of your photo safari. We hope to see you again soon!

If 1 person – $3,150 USD (Private | One-on-One Instruction)
If 2 people – $2,250 USD per person (double occupancy)
If 3 people – $2,000 USD per person (double occupancy)
If 4 people or more – $1,850 USD per person (double occupancy)
Single Supplement – $200 USD

• Accommodation & meals as stated above
• All Transfers in Costa Rica
• Photography Guide and Field Instruction
• King Vulture Hide Experience (1 Visit)
• Nectar-feeding Bat Photography at Night (1 photo shoot)
• Photography at Adolfo’s Garden (1 Visit)

• International Flights to and from Costa Rica
• Drinks and any meals not included in above itinerary
• Gratuities
• Additional excursions not part of above itinerary
• Items of personal nature (telephone expenses, curios, medicines, etc.)
• Laundry (laundry service available at lodge at extra cost)
• Entry Visa Fees (if applicable)
• Travel and Medical Insurance

• Services subject to availability at the time of booking
• Rates subject to change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond our control, e.g., fuel increases, currency fluctuations, etc.
• Terms and Conditions apply

To make a reservation or for more information regarding this photo safari, please contact Bill Gozansky at info@billgozansky.com.