Real Experiences
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Photographers from around the world have joined our Costa Rica adventures—and returned home inspired, fulfilled, and creatively recharged. But don’t just take our word for it.
Read real stories from fellow photographers who experienced the discovery, learning, and artistic inspiration that define every journey with Physis.
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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
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
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
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 up.
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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...
Paul Williams
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
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
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 owe it all to the team’s expertise. Costa Rica is absolutely magical. Nacho – Nicetyphoto
Franklin González
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
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 planned the tour to ensure it was engaging and enjoyable for all of us.
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
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