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Physis Photo Tours - Costa Rica

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Signature Photography Tours

Explore Costa Rica’s Signature Photography Tours with Physis Photo Tours. From Resplendent Quetzals and hummingbirds to macro, bats, wetlands, and landscapes — immerse yourself in world-class, private photography experiences.

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Specialized Photography Sessions

Costa Rica is a photographer’s dream — a living mosaic of vibrant wildlife, lush rainforests, mystical cloud forests, and dramatic coastlines.

At Physis Photo Tours, our Signature Photography Tours are private, custom-made experiences that go far beyond sightseeing. Every session is carefully designed for photographers who want the perfect combination of location, timing, lighting, and subject variety to create world-class images.

On this page, you’ll find all our specialized photography sessions in one place. Each one focuses on a unique subject or habitat, giving you the opportunity to build a diverse and compelling portfolio during your time in Costa Rica.

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Signature Photography Tours

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Resplendent Quetzal in Its Natural Cloud-Forest Habitat

Photograph one of the most iconic birds in the Americas, the Resplendent Quetzal, in the cool, misty cloud forests of Costa Rica’s highlands.

These sessions take you to prime nesting and feeding areas where towering wild avocado trees are draped with moss, orchids, and bromeliads.

Here, the emerald-green plumage, scarlet breast, and flowing tail feathers of the quetzal are often framed by soft, ethereal light. Alongside the quetzal, you may encounter species such as the Black Guan, Collared Trogon, and Highland Tinamou—making this an unforgettable highland birding and photography experience.

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Multi-Flash Hummingbird Sessions with Perfect Lighting Setups

Costa Rica is home to over 50 species of hummingbirds, and our multi-flash hummingbird sessions are designed to freeze their rapid wingbeats and iridescent colors in breathtaking detail. Using professional lighting setups, we control every element of the frame — background, perch, light direction — to deliver magazine-quality shots. Depending on location and season, species may include the Violet Sabrewing, Green-crowned Brilliant, White-necked Jacobin, and Black-crested Coquette. Perfect for photographers seeking high-speed precision and vibrant action shots.

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Macro Day & Night: Frogs, Snakes, Spiders, Orchids, and Insects in Vivid Detail

Step into a miniature world where every detail tells a story. By day, we capture orchids, colorful butterflies, leaf-mimic katydids, and tiny lizards. As night falls, the rainforest reveals an entirely different cast — from the bright Red-eyed Tree Frog and Strawberry Poison-dart Frog to the camouflaged Eyelash Pit Viper and intricate webs of orb-weaver spiders. Using diffused lighting and close-focus techniques, we reveal the hidden colors, textures, and patterns of Costa Rica’s small wonders.

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Bat Photography at Night with Specialized Multi-Flash Techniques

These sessions focus on nectar-feeding bats in mid-flight — capturing split-second moments as they approach flowers. Using specialized multi-flash systems, we freeze wing motion, highlight facial features, and reveal the elegance of species like the Pallas’s Long-tongued Bat and Orange Nectar Bat. This is an extraordinary opportunity to document nocturnal wildlife behavior rarely seen by the human eye.

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King Vulture Hide for Dramatic Close-Up Portraits

Hidden deep in the rainforest, our King Vulture hide provides rare, close encounters with one of the world’s most striking raptors. The King Vulture’s brilliant orange, yellow, and purple facial skin, combined with stark black-and-white plumage, makes for dramatic portraits against lush jungle backdrops. Additional visitors may include the Crested Caracara, Black Vulture, and Great Curassow, adding diversity to your images.

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Hummingbird Photography

For a more natural, documentary style, our hummingbird photography sessions focus on wild, unposed behavior. Capture moments of these tiny jewels feeding from native flowers, resting on rain-kissed branches, or darting through shafts of sunlight. Common subjects include the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Coppery-headed Emerald, and Snowcap. These sessions are perfect for photographers who want to highlight authentic interactions between birds and their environment.

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Bird Photography in Multiple Locations for Maximum Species Variety

Costa Rica’s diverse ecosystems make it possible to photograph dozens of bird species in a single trip — from Keel-billed Toucans in the lowlands to Fiery-throated Hummingbirds in the highlands.

By visiting carefully selected habitats, including cloud forests, lowland rainforests, mangroves, and wetlands, we maximize your opportunities for unique and varied shots.

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Wildlife Photography

These sessions are all about Costa Rica’s mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.

Capture sloths resting in the canopy, monkeys leaping through trees, basilisk lizards running across water, and jewel-toned poison dart frogs on tropical leaves.

We combine patience, field knowledge, and ethical wildlife practices to create authentic and respectful wildlife portraits.

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Landscape Photography

From volcanic peaks wrapped in clouds to cascading waterfalls and golden coastal sunsets, Costa Rica’s landscapes offer endless opportunities for dramatic imagery. We focus on composition, light, and perspective to help you create images that evoke the scale and beauty of the location. Highlights may include the Arenal Volcano, San Gerardo de Dota valleys, and the serene wetlands of Caño Negro.

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