Pura Vida

Costa Rica

June 7-14, 2026

Join me, hummingbird photographer Anthony Lujan, and fellow photographer Agustín Murillo Víquez, who is also our country guide and organizer, for an immersive photographic journey across Costa Rica — one of the most celebrated birding destinations in the world.

Anthony’s photographs from Costa Rica

Tour Dates: June 7 to 14, 2026

💰 Trip Cost:
$4800 per person in shared accommodations
and $5300 for a single supplement.

🔒 Deposit:
$1,000 due at time of booking to secure your spot

Spanning 7 nights and 8 days, this expedition is crafted for passionate bird and nature photographers seeking the best of Costa Rica. We’ll explore handpicked lodges and reserves that showcase the country’s incredible diversity of hummingbirds and tropical species — from cloud forests to lush lowlands.

  • Your adventure starts as you touch down at Juan Santa Maria International Airport (SJO). Our team will warmly welcome you and facilitate your transfer to our hotel in San Jose. 

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  • Depending on your flight schedule, you can enjoy one last Costa Rican breakfast at the hotel before being transferred to the airport for your international journey home.

📷 What You’ll Experience:

  • 🕊️ Close-up encounters with dazzling hummingbird species and tropical birds

  • 🌳 Diverse ecosystems — cloud forests, rainforests, and gardens rich with birdlife

  • 📸 Field instruction and guidance from two photographers: my focus on hummingbirds, and Agustín’s deep expertise in Costa Rica’s avifauna

  • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Small group size 5 to 8 for maximum shooting time, flexibility, and creative space

Detailed Itinerary

We will attempt to stay true to this itinerary. However, certain unforeseeable conditions (political, climatic, environmental, cultural, or wildlife migrations) may require changes to the itinerary. We reserve the right to alter any itinerary at any time, if necessary. We will do our absolute best to notify participants of changes as far in advance as possible.

    • Expert local guides and drivers throughout the trip

    • All entrance fees to parks and natural areas listed in the itinerary

    • Comfortable accommodations (double occupancy; single rooms available for a supplement)

    • All meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on the final day, with restaurant staff tips included

    • Land transportation during the tour

    • Airport transfers at designated arrival and depature times

    • International flights to and from the tour start location

    • Extra hotel nights before or after the scheduled tour dates

    • Additional gratuities for guides, drivers, or lodge staff (optional but appreciated)

    • Personal expenses such as bar tabs, laundry, phone calls, or souvenirs

    • Passport, visa, vaccination, and travel insurance costs (travel insurance is strongly recommended)

    • Medical expenses, including hospitalization or evacuation if necessary

Cancellation & Refund Policy

To confirm your spot, we require a USD $1,000 deposit. This deposit is non-refundable but can be transferred once to another tour within 12 months.

The remaining balance is due 90 days before departure. Flexible installment plans are available—just ask.

Refunds for cancellations are as follows:

  • More than 60 days before departure: Full refund of payments made (minus deposit).

  • 31–60 days before departure: 50% refund of payments made (minus deposit).

  • 30 days or fewer before departure: No refund.

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect against unexpected cancellations or emergencies (see: www.insuremytrip.com).

If a tour is cancelled by us, you’ll receive a full refund or the option to transfer your payment to another tour within one year.

If you are interested in Costa Rica, please take a moment to complete the form provided below.