Costa Rica 2028 with photographer Mattias Klum
A wildlife photography expedition through Costa Rica's national parks, led by National Geographic photographer Mattias Klum.
- Destination
- Piedras Blancas National Park, Carara National Park and San Gerardo Forest Reserve, Costa Rica
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Starts
- 29.04.28 - 09.05.28
- Duration
- 11 days / 10 nights
- Group size
- min 9 / max 12 participants
- Guide
- Mattias Klum (National Geographic photographer); host Daniel Iglesias
- Price
- from USD 8,900 per person
An 11-day photo tour of Costa Rica visiting Piedras Blancas, Carara and the San Gerardo Forest Reserve to photograph birds, reptiles, insects and mammals. It includes day and night rainforest photo walks, a crocodile and bird boat safari on the Tarcoles River and hummingbird photography. Mattias Klum leads workshops, lectures and one-on-one portfolio reviews.
Day-by-day plan
Day 1 (29 April) – Welcome to Costa Rica: check-in at the Doubletree Cariari hotel near the airport, casual welcome gathering. Day 2 (30 April) – San José – San Gerardo de Dota: drive through the Talamanca mountains over Cerro de la Muerte, hummingbird photography at Mirador de Quetzales. Day 3 (1 May) – San Gerardo Forest Reserve and Batsu Gardens: search for the quetzal, bird photography at feeders and perches. Day 4 (2 May) – San Gerardo – Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge: travel to the Pacific coast, then by boat to the lodge in Piedras Blancas National Park. Days 5-8 (3-6 May) – Nicuesa rainforest: photographing animals, birds, insects and reptiles by day and on night walks. Day 9 (7 May) – Nicuesa – Tarcoles: Rainmaker Conservation Park, then overnight near Carara National Park. Day 10 (8 May) – Carara National Park and Tarcoles River: early morning in the park, two-hour crocodile and bird boat safari, farewell dinner. Day 11 (9 May) – Departure home: transfer to the airport. After the trip – follow-up meeting and selection of the 'Travel Photo' for the 'Picture of the Year 2028' competition.
Included
Accommodation in shared double rooms; meals as per itinerary (breakfast, lunch, dinner, per day); bus and boat transport as per itinerary; park admissions and entry fees; participation, workshops and lectures by Mattias Klum; personal portfolio review; local nature guides; hotel and local taxes and fees; travel documents and practical information.
Not included
International flights to and from Costa Rica; single room supplement USD 1,400; personal expenses (e.g. drinks); tips for main guide (about USD 10/day) and hotel staff and drivers (about USD 2-4/day); cancellation protection and travel insurance.