Costa Rica Bird Photography Tour, May 2025

Viewpoint is pleased to share a new photo-tour opportunity to Costa Rica organized by long-time workshop instructor Joe Fischer, May 4 - 13, 2025. This tour takes you to world-class birding and wildlife locations in mountains, rivers, and rainforests. Led by renowned birding guide Esteban Mendez and Joe Fischer, this tour will provide beginners to seasoned travelers with an unforgettable photography experience. In addition to superb Birding & Wildlife, Joe will teach macro, as Costa Rica is famous for its colorful frogs, reptiles, and amphibians.

This private tour is limited to 10 people. Early registration is encouraged.

This tour visits the Talamanca Mountains, Monteverde, Arenal Observatory, and Sarapiqui, with numerous stops.

Tour Fee: This is all-inclusive, and it includes 10 Days and 9 Nights with meals and transportation, plus a full-time birding guide and photography instructor.

Please see the Costa Rica Tour Page for a detailed itinerary, FAQs, and registration.

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Joe Fischer & Esteban Mendez

Bio

Joe Fischer

Joe Fischer is a photography instructor who teaches in some of the world’s most iconic land and undersea locations. Since 1996, he has traveled to 17 countries, gaining unique experience in oceans, jungles, and landscapes while teaching individuals of all backgrounds and skill levels. Specializing in nature photography, Joe is an avid outdoor enthusiast, scuba diver, and adventurer at heart. Known for his natural teaching ability and technical expertise, he has also dedicated part of his career to working with conservation and environmental protection organizations.

Esteban Mendez

Esteban Mendez is a professional bilingual naturalist and birding guide certified by the Costa Rican Tourism Board. As a native-born resident of Monteverde, he has guided for more than 20 years for world-renowned tour companies, environmental organizations, and scientific expeditions, and he leads birding, nature, and night walks. In addition to leading tours, he also coordinates tropical biology courses with custom research itineraries for universities and private entities. Esteban also leads birding trips in Mexico, Colombia, Panama, and Ecuador in search of new birds to add to his life list, which is now more than 1,000 species.

Details

Date: May 4, 2025 to May 13, 2025
Location: Departs from San Jose, Costa Rica
Member Cost: $3800
Non-Member Cost: $3800