Experience of a lifetime photographing wildlife in Costa Rica

If you’re looking for the experience of a lifetime photographing wildlife in Costa Rica, wildlife expert Andy Bazara of Physis Photo Tours is the one man you want to be with. Andy’s business was built by photographers for photographers.
He’ll help you design the kind of tour that exactly suits your nee...

Roger Pare

Florida,🇺🇸

Experience of a lifetime photographing wildlife in Costa Rica

He’ll help you design the kind of tour that exactly suits your needs, make all the reservations for your stay, take care of transportation and all other logistic details, and accompany you on all photo sessions so that all you really have to do is take photos. Incredible photos! My wife and I travelled with Andy for five days.

Here’s a partial list of the wildlife we photographed with him and the local guides he works with: Amazon Kingfisher Anhinga Bairds Tapir Baltimore Oriole Bananaquit Barred Antshrike Black Spiny-tailed Iguana Black-cheeked Woodpecker Black-collared Hawk Black-headed Trogon Blue-gray Tanager Boat-billed Heron Brown-throated Sloth Buff-throated Saltator Capuchin Monkey Cattle Egret Central American Agouti Chestnut-headed Oropendola Clay-colored Thrush Collared Aracari Common Basilisk Crimson-collared Tanager Crimson-fronted Parakeet Fasciated Tiger-Heron Fer-de-lance Fruit Bat Geoffreys Spider Monkey Glossy Ibis Gold-hooded Tanager Gray-headed Kite Great Black Hawk Great Blue Heron Great Curassow Great Egret Great Green Macaw Great Kiskadee Green Eyelash Viper Green Heron Green Honeycreeper Green Iguana Green Kingfisher Green-black Poison Dart Frog Hoffmanns Woodpecker Howler Monkey Keel-billed Motmot Keel-billed Toucan King Vulture Leaf Cutter Ants Lesser Anteater Little Blue Heron Long-billed Hermit Melodious Blackbird Montezuma Oropendola Northern Jacana Olive-throated Parakeet Orange-chinned Parakeet Palm Tanager Peregrine Falcon Pinnated bittern Plain Chachalaca Purple Gallinule Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat Pygmy Kingfisher Rainforest Hognosed Viper Red-eyed Tree Frog Red-legged Honeycreeper Ringed Kingfisher Roadside Hawk Roseate Spoonbill Rufous-backed Wren Rufous-tailed Hummingbird Scarlet-rumped Tanager Shining Honeycreeper Slaty-tailed Trogon Snowy Egret Social Flycatcher Spectacled Caiman Strawberry Poison-dart Frog Striped Owl Summer Tanager Tapir Valley Tree Frog Tropical Kingbird Turquoise-browed Motmot Variable Cracker Variegated Squirrel Violet-headed Hummingbird White Ibis White-collared Manikin White-crowned Parrot White-lined Tanager White-necked Jacobin White-nosed Coati Wood Stork Yellow Eyelash Viper Yellow-crowned Euphonia Yellow-throated Euphonia Yellow-throated Toucan

Roger Pare

Florida,🇺🇸

Exceptional Photography Guide: Andy Bezara of Physis Photo Tours

In November 2024, my husband and I had the pleasure of having Andy Bezara from Physis Photo Tours as our private guide throughout our time in Costa Rica, and the experience was absolutely phenomenal. As a travel and wildlife photographer, I was thrilled with the locations we visited, while my husban...

Lona Downs

United States,🇺🇸

Exceptional Photography Guide: Andy Bezara of Physis Photo Tours

Andy guided us through diverse and stunning areas, including Boca Tapada, Sarapiquí, Heredia, San Gerardo de Dota and parts of San Jose. He was punctual, well-prepared, and always prioritized safety, especially when photographing wildlife. His friendly and approachable nature, combined with his deep knowledge of the region, made the experience both enjoyable and highly educational.

Having a private tour with just the two of us made it even more special. Andy ensured we had the best opportunities to capture Costa Rica’s breathtaking wildlife and landscapes. His passion for photography and nature shone through every moment, and the locations he selected were absolutely perfect.

My husband and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Andy again. Highly recommended for photographers of all levels looking for a safe, professional, and unforgettable private experience in Costa Rica.

Lona Downs

United States,🇺🇸

Our highest recommendation

Kim Hodgson

United States,🇺🇸

Our highest recommendation

My wife and I have gone on tours on all seven continents, many several times over. But the recent tour Andy from Physis Photo Tours organized and led stands out from them all. Andy has intimate knowledge of the communities into which he leads his tours and works closely with select wildlife guides to maximize the opportunities for sightings. He was able to identify and organize unique photographic opportunities such as nighttime bat photography, macro butterfly and toad photography, and multi-flash hummingbird photography.

What we were looking for, and what Andy at Physis specializes in, is small group tours, staying at small lodges, and engaging in small-group activities. You will not be finding yourselves crammed into a boat with two dozen strangers; Andy will arrange a private boat and guide. In Costa Rica the weather, and sometimes therefore the plans, can change with little notice. But Andy’s knowledge of the communities, from the lodge operators, to the local photographers, to the wildlife guides, to the lodge cat allows him to pivot quickly and plan alternative activities.

Such can also be the case with driving around Costa Rica, where the limited quality and quantity of roads, not to mention traffic and accidents, can make getting around and staying on schedule challenging. Here again Andy uses only the best drivers, in our case Juan, to insure a comfortable and timely journey. Don’t underestimate the importance of a good driver in Costa Rica. Yes, you could probably do it yourself, but you wouldn’t know where and when to go, and would miss lots of things along the way.

My wife and I give Andy from Physis Photo Tours our highest recommendation.

Kim Hodgson

United States,🇺🇸

Costa Rica photographic trip

Incredible and moving trip. Physis put together a tailor made experience that exceeded our expectations – both photographically but also showing the very best of Costa Rica.

Gary Lloyd

United Kingdom,🇬🇧

Costa Rica photographic trip

Incredible and moving trip. Physis put together a tailor made experience that exceeded our expectations – both photographically but also showing the very best of Costa Rica.

Gary Lloyd

United Kingdom,🇬🇧

Amazing experience

I’m just back from a 12-day trip around Costa Rica with Andy Bezara and Physis. It was an amazing experience, and I’m absolutely thrilled with the photos I’ve returned with.
Andy is an expert photographer but just as important as that, he is a brilliant organizer, with countless expert guides aroun...

Michael White

United Kingdom,🇬🇧

Amazing experience

I’m just back from a 12-day trip around Costa Rica with Andy Bezara and Physis. It was an amazing experience, and I’m absolutely thrilled with the photos I’ve returned with.

Andy is an expert photographer but just as important as that, he is a brilliant organizer, with countless expert guides around the country ready and willing to give guests the best photo experience.

Everything on our tour ran like clockwork and Andy was always ready the flex the plans to suit my needs, which I think is really important as you don’t know until you get there what’s going to be your main focus.

All in all I can’t speak highly enough or Andy and have no hesitation in recommenting him to other like minded photographers.

Michael White

United Kingdom,🇬🇧

Excellent experience

Everything incredible!!! Really great logistics. I am a true lover of photography and I recommend this unbeatable opportunity to get closer to nature.

Biaggio Correale

United States,🇺🇸

Excellent experience

Everything incredible!!! Really great logistics. I am a true lover of photography and I recommend this unbeatable opportunity to get closer to nature.

Biaggio Correale

United States,🇺🇸

Wonderful experience

I had a wonderful experience with the services offered by Physis and would recommend them to anyone interested in photography and visiting Costa Rica.

Militza Gonzalez

United States,🇺🇸

Wonderful experience

I had a wonderful experience with the services offered by Physis and would recommend them to anyone interested in photography and visiting Costa Rica.

Militza Gonzalez

United States,🇺🇸

Superb custom-made photographic tour of Costa Rica

Andy Bezara of Physis created and organised a simply amazing photographic tour of Costa Rica for myself, my husband and two friends. He tailored the trip to fit with everything we asked for, and more than exceeded our expectations.
He created photographic sessions with local experts and guides, so t...

Dawn Lloyd

United Kingdom,🇬🇧

Superb custom-made photographic tour of Costa Rica

He created photographic sessions with local experts and guides, so that we were able to take the very best shots of humming birds, snakes, bats and reptiles.

All our accommodation was carefully planned to give us comfort in stunning locations, with meals often taken within the local communities.

Juan, our driver was so much more than simply getting us from A-B – his enthusiasm, care and attention to detail made him a key member of our team. We were truly blown away by this trip, and fell in love with Costa Rica.

Many thanks to Andy and Juan – their passion for their country really shone through in everything they did for us.

Dawn Lloyd

United Kingdom,🇬🇧

The Best Ever Photo Tour

As very seasoned travellers we were nevertheless blown away by Costa Rica. Our photo trip with Andy and Juan of Physis Photo Tours was extraordinary. Not only did we see many wonderful birds but the trip included excellent simple accommodation and lunches at private homes where bird watching was set...

Patricia Haslimann

United Kingdom,🇬🇧

The Best Ever Photo Tour

Photographic assistance was on hand if you needed it. We had such fun and captured the most wonderful landscapes and birds. It was truly a marvelous experience in every way. Pura Vida! Patricia Haslimann Staffordshire, UK.

Patricia Haslimann

United Kingdom,🇬🇧

Outstanding experience

Thank you very much for the phenomenal journey in November 2025! Over the course of three weeks, we enjoyed outstanding experiences and sightings without a single critical situation. The support and guidance were consistently friendly and highly professional; accommodation and catering were authenti...

Gerhard Staudacher

Germany,🇩🇪

Outstanding experience

Our private small-group tour (6 participants) was a complete success, with well over 200 species observed, including approximately 180 bird species—various hummingbirds, quetzals, kingfishers, jabirus, motmots, owls, raptors, resident and migratory birds, and much more—as well as bats, reptiles and frogs, coatis, sloths, tapirs, and egg-laying turtles.
For each day, Andy had organized one to two highlights—all of them exciting, regardless of whether it rained or not.

We relaxed thoroughly and returned home with many thousands of photographs, some of them truly spectacular. When we look at the best of these again and again, we relive the journey and continue to rave about Costa Rica.

We can highly recommend traveling with Physis and tour guide Andy Bezara—it was outstanding.

Gerhard Staudacher, Aachen, Germany

Gerhard Staudacher

Germany,🇩🇪

Lifetime of fabulous memories

I just returned from an 8-day trip with Andy, and I loved every minute of it. He is a wealth of knowledge and easy to be with. He made sure that I saw everything, and he tailored the entire trip to my exact liking. I can’t recommend him enough. Let Andy show you his beautiful country, and you will h...

Elizabeth Tarr

Los Angeles, California,🇺🇸

Lifetime of fabulous memories

Elizabeth Tarr

Los Angeles, California,🇺🇸

Family vacation with Physis

I recently had the pleasure of joining a photography tour with Andy, and I can’t recommend it enough! From the moment I reached out to him, his communication was fantastic and reassuring. As a photographer, I had specific needs, but my wife and daughter are not into photography. Andy expertly planne...

Lenny Wolf

United States,🇺🇸

Family vacation with Physis

Every detail was thoughtfully taken care of, allowing my family to experience the beauty of Costa Rica without any hassle. We had an incredible adventure and made unforgettable memories! Andy has cultivated strong relationships with local places and tour guides, which provided us not only with excellent service but also a glimpse into the authenticity of Costa Rica’s culture.

As a photographer, I particularly appreciated how Andy tailored the activities to accommodate my interests. He was always available for guidance and support, offering valuable suggestions, especially as I’m new to wildlife photography. His passion for photography and the local environment was infectious!

If you’re looking for a photography tour that caters to all skill levels while ensuring a great family experience, look no further than Andy. It truly was a fantastic experience!

Lenny Wolf

United States,🇺🇸

Fantastic Photo Trip

Andy ensured we had the best opportunities to capture Costa Rica’s wildlife and landscapes. He works closely with selected local wildlife guides and photographic help was on hand if you needed it. We stayed in excellent simple accommodation with lunches sometimes at private homes.
Andy had organised...

Julie Kirby

United Kingdom,🇬🇧

Fantastic Photo Trip

Andy had organised activities for us such as nighttime bat photography, macro frogs and snake photography, and multi-flash hummingbird photography. We were able to photo toucans, white collared manakin, owls, king vulture and multiple species of hummingbirds to name only a few.

Juan who was our driver for the trip was so kind and helpful. It was a fantastic trip and enjoyable

Julie Kirby

United Kingdom,🇬🇧

Perfect photo tour

Our wish was to photograph various wildlife (birds, mammals, reptiles, insects) in Costa Rica during three weeks. We quickly gave up organizing this ourselves. But we didn’t want a group trip. We found the perfect solution with Andy Bezara from Physis Photo Tours.
He has organized a wonderful photo t...

Erika Saner

Switzerland,🇨🇭

Perfect photo tour

He has organized a wonderful photo trip for the two of us, off the beaten path. Andy was by our side the whole time and made sure we could fully enjoy every moment and we didn’t have to worry about anything. And thanks to his network of local guides, we had countless wonderful photo subjects.

Thank you Andy, it was awesome.

Erika Saner

Switzerland,🇨🇭

A Truly Unforgettable, Tailor-Made Photo Tour of Costa Rica!

From start to finish, my experience with Physis Photo Tours was nothing short of spectacular. I had the privilege of working directly with Andy, the founder and guide, and I can say with confidence that this was one of the most enriching and rewarding travel experiences I’ve ever had.
As a passionat...

Andreas Bieringer

United Arab Emirates,🇦🇪

A Truly Unforgettable, Tailor-Made Photo Tour of Costa Rica!

As a passionate photographer, I wanted a trip that would let me dive deep into the natural beauty and biodiversity of Costa Rica—and Andy delivered in every possible way. Before the trip even began, we had a Zoom call where Andy took the time to understand my goals, photography interests, and expectations. What followed was a fully customized, thoughtfully curated itinerary that truly reflected my needs and passions.

Andy’s deep knowledge of Costa Rica, combined with his vast local network of guides, accommodations, and nature reserves, gave me access to places and photographic opportunities I simply wouldn’t have discovered on my own. Every shooting location was stunning, and the support from local hosts and guides was exceptional—friendly, helpful, and always respectful of the environment and our goals as photographers.

What really stood out was Andy’s flexibility and dedication. Whether it was a last-minute change in the schedule, special requirements, or adjusting for weather and light conditions—he was always one step ahead, ensuring every moment was maximized. He’s not just a guide; he’s a fixer, a host, a mentor, and a passionate advocate for Costa Rica’s natural beauty.

This was my first time in Costa Rica, but thanks to this extraordinary experience, it certainly won’t be my last. I can wholeheartedly recommend Physis Photo Tours to anyone who wants a personalized, high-quality photography adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a passionate amateur, Andy will make sure your trip is unforgettable.

10/10 – A highlight of my travels and a photographer’s dream come true!

Andreas Bieringer

United Arab Emirates,🇦🇪

Thank you, Andy!

My family (husband, 9 year-old child) and I participated in a photo tour with Andy in February. We enjoyed it so much, and decided to come back a few months later, in April! Our experience was absolutely mind blowing. Andy took us to the most unique places we would never have been able to find or vi...

Marina Lan

United States,🇺🇸

Thank you, Andy!

From small town humble business owners who welcomed us in their homes (always with coffee and yummy snacks), to large luxury hotel resorts with superior rooms and exquisite meals, all with a persistent sense of unity with Costa Rica’s resplendent natural wonders. Andy did a fantastic job planning both of our trips.

While my husband was taking some of his most beautiful photographs, Andy was engaging our child and myself in new for us and exciting activities, keeping an element of pleasant surprise throughout. We often found our new experiences quite therapeutic, in overcoming phobias (i.e. large insect encounters), taking a rainforest walk at night, or boating in a crocodile infested river! Yet every single adventure flowed in the most safe, friendly and relaxing atmosphere created by Andy.

My child’s ipad was never seen (or wanted!), and I had a refreshing, relaxing, meditative mental health retreat. We were very lucky and are thankful for the virtuoso planning and organization by our Andy, who created a memorable trip for us all.

Marina Lan

United States,🇺🇸

Andy regularly created exceptional photo opportunities

From initial exploration of a tour for just two of us through to the final day leaving Costa Rica Andy was exceptionaly helpful and attentive.
Knowledgeable, friendly and extremely well connected throughout Costa Rica Andy regularly created exceptional photo opportunities resulting in beautiful imag...

Andy regularly created exceptional photo opportunities

From initial exploration of a tour for just two of us through to the final day leaving Costa Rica Andy was exceptionaly helpful and attentive.

Knowledgeable, friendly and extremely well connected throughout Costa Rica Andy regularly created exceptional photo opportunities resulting in beautiful images and experiences. We highly recommend booking with Andy if you’re planning to visit this beautiful and welcoming country.

Paul Williams

Amazing photo tour!

Andy and his team did a tremendous job.
They were timely, organized, efficient and got us a wide variety of wildlife photography in great locations. Would not hesitate to use them again. On top of their effectiveness, Andy and Juan are really nice people and fun to travel with.

Doug Rahn

United States,🇺🇸

Amazing photo tour!

Andy and his team did a tremendous job.

They were timely, organized, efficient and got us a wide variety of wildlife photography in great locations. Would not hesitate to use them again. On top of their effectiveness, Andy and Juan are really nice people and fun to travel with.

Doug Rahn

United States,🇺🇸

It was a fantastic trip

I had been meaning to take my father on a photography tour in Costa Rica for some time. Organization was slightly last minute, and yet Andy (who heads Physis Photo Tours) and Physis were fantastic.
We had a zoom meeting to discuss our options for subjects and locations for the time of year we were p...

Kenny Taubenslag

United States,🇺🇸

It was a fantastic trip

I had been meaning to take my father on a photography tour in Costa Rica for some time. Organization was slightly last minute, and yet Andy (who heads Physis Photo Tours) and Physis were fantastic.

We had a zoom meeting to discuss our options for subjects and locations for the time of year we were planning to visit (as well as lenses and equipment), and he took into account our preferences for species and locations and also made recommendations to craft a personalized itinerary.

Juan who picked my father up from the airport and who was our driver for the week was so kind. Guides, from the folks at the The Nest Nature Center in Aguas Zarcas where they are reclaiming an area of farmland and transforming it into habitat that is more suitable for native fauna, to the fantastic guide in Boca Tapada to our guides near Sarapiqui and Limon were fantastic.

My father and I were floored by the species we were able to photograph in great settings, from multiple species of toucan, to mannequins, to owls and king vulture, to multiple species of hummingbirds, to bats and reptiles. Andy is a photographer and many of our guides were photographers, and I think they really cater to situations and set-ups that are optimal for photography, not just for seeing wildlife or birding per se.

As Andy lives in Costa Rica they partner with local guides and businesses who know the areas and the animal well and who were incredibly welcoming, sometimes into their own back-yards and properties.

It was a fantastic trip, and I can’t complement their professionalism and expertise enough. Physis is highly recommended and we are excited to come back soon as well.

Kenny Taubenslag

United States,🇺🇸

Besser geht nicht

Unser Wunsch war es, in Costa Rica während drei Wochen verschiedene Wildtiere (Vögel, Säugetiere, Reptilien, Insekten) zu fotografieren. Dies selber zu organisieren haben wir schnell aufgegeben.
Aber eine Gruppenreise wollten wir nicht. Die perfekte Lösung haben wir mit Andy Bezara von Physis Photo ...

Erich Riester

Switzerland,🇨🇭

Besser geht nicht

Unser Wunsch war es, in Costa Rica während drei Wochen verschiedene Wildtiere (Vögel, Säugetiere, Reptilien, Insekten) zu fotografieren. Dies selber zu organisieren haben wir schnell aufgegeben.

Aber eine Gruppenreise wollten wir nicht. Die perfekte Lösung haben wir mit Andy Bezara von Physis Photo Tours gefunden. Er hat für uns zwei eine wunderbare Fotoreise organisiert, abseits der ausgetretenen Touristenpfaden.

Andy war die ganze Zeit an unserer Seite und hat dafür gesorgt, dass wir jeden Moment voll genießen konnten und wir mussten uns um nichts kümmern. Und dank seinem Netzwerk an lokalen Guides hatten wir unzählige wundervolle Fotosujets.

Erich Riester

Switzerland,🇨🇭

A Beginner’s Dream Come True

I’m not a pro photographer, so I was worried I’d feel out of place, but Andy and the guides made sure everyone felt welcome. The session with frogs and snakes was unlike anything I’ve ever done—I was nervous but ended up with some of my favorite shots from the trip. I left feeling more confident in ...

Socrates Pirela

Houston, Texas,🇺🇸

A Beginner’s Dream Come True

Socrates Pirela

Houston, Texas,🇺🇸

The Toucans Took My Breath Away!

This was my first trip with Physis Photo Tours, and it won’t be my last. Andy and his team were like a well-oiled machine, getting us up close to wildlife without disturbing it. The highlight for me? Photographing not one, but four species of toucans! I never thought I’d get shots like these, and I ...

Franklin González

United States,🇺🇸

The Toucans Took My Breath Away!

Franklin González

United States,🇺🇸

Exceptional Costa Rican Wildlife Photography Experience with Physis

Bruce Sheedy

Canada,🇨🇦

Exceptional Costa Rican Wildlife Photography Experience with Physis

If you’re looking for a photography tour that caters to all skill levels while ensuring a great family experience, look no further than Andy. It truly was a fantastic experience!

Bruce Sheedy

Canada,🇨🇦

Tortuguero National Park

Arenal Volcano

Sarapiquí & Guapiles

Caño Negro

Maquenque

Boca Tapada