Digital Photography in Nature: Capturing the Best of Costa Rica
9 days
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Learn to get the most out of your digital camera as you join experts to practice exposure, composition and wildlife and landscape techniques in the colorful landscapes of Costa Rica.
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Capture the beauty of the La Paz Waterfall Gardens near Poás Volcano
- Interactive sessions include management of light, exposure and composition, as well as macro, landscape and wildlife photography techniques
- Biological details from expert naturalists offer another angle on your images of the rainforest
What's this trip about?
Learn to get the most out of your digital camera as you join experts to practice exposure, composition and wildlife and landscape techniques in the colorful landscapes of Costa Rica.
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Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySan Jose
End CitySan Jose
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Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- 8 nights of accommodations
- 23 meals (8B, 7L, 8D)
- 5 expert-led lectures
- 8 expert-led field trips
- 2 hands-on experiences
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- Road Scholar Assurance Plan
- Taxes
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive San José, 6PM Program Orientation
Location: San Jose Meal: D Hotel: Hotel Rincon del Valle Activity note: Participants must book flights that arrive into San José, Costa Rica no later than 4:30 p.m. on this day if they plan on attending the program orientation. Some Road Scholar gateways require the use...
Day 2
Session: Get to Know Your Camera, La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Location: Sarapiqui Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Selva Verde Lodge Activity note: The drive from San José to Sarapiqui, in the Caribbean lowlands, takes approximately 2 hours. Elevation in Sarapiqui is approximately 220 ft. Walking on park trails throughout the day for approximat...
Day 3
Nature Pavilion, Macro Photography, Nocturnal Walk
Location: Sarapiqui Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Selva Verde Lodge Activity note: Optional early morning walk for photographic opportunities around the lodge. Walking approximately 2 miles today over mostly flat, even trails. Wear closed toe hiking shoes or hiking/tennis shoe hyb...
Day 4
Excursion to Macaw Farm, Rainforest Wildlife Photography
Location: Sarapiqui Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Selva Verde Lodge Activity note: Early morning photo opportunities around lodge. Walking throughout the day for approximately 2 miles. Wear closed toe hiking shoes or hiking/tennis shoe hybrid. Trails can be muddy when wet. Brea...
Day 5
To San Gerardo, Introduction to the Savegre Valley
Location: San Gerardo de Dota Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Savegre Hotel Nature Reserve & Spa Activity note: Optional early morning walk for photographic opportunities around lodge. Bus drive from Sarapiqui to San Gerardo de Dota takes approximately 5 hours. Elevation in San ...
Day 6
Search for the Resplendent Quetzal, Hummingbird Photography
Location: San Gerardo de Dota Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Savegre Hotel Nature Reserve & Spa Activity note: Optional early morning walk for photographic opportunities around lodge. Walking on lodge trails throughout the day for approximately 2 miles. Wear closed toe hiking s...
Day 7
San Gerardo de Dota, Photographing Landscapes & Moving Water
Location: San Gerardo de Dota Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Savegre Hotel Nature Reserve & Spa Activity note: Optional early morning walk around the lodge grounds. Walking on park trails throughout the day for approximately 2 miles. Wear closed toe hiking shoes or hiking/tenni...
Day 8
Paraiso Quetzal, Birding photography, Transfer to San José,
Location: San Jose Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center Activity note: Optional early morning walk around the lodge. Bus drive from San Gerardo de Dota to San José takes approximately 3 hours. Walking on trails throughout the day f...
Day 9
Program Concludes
Location: In Flight Meal: B Activity note: Transfer to the airport. If you are an independent traveler (POP status), see “Ground Transportation from Last Location. Hotel check-out by 11 a.m. Breakfast: At the hotel (dependent on flight time). Participants with indepe...
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Price per day$222
Last Updated: 2/23/2024
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Meals Included
- 23 Meals
- 8 Breakfasts
- 7 Lunches
- 8 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Salt, Low Fat, Gluten Free
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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