PhotographyEcocentro Danaus + Bogarín Trail – La Fortuna
High-impact birding and wildlife photography across two of La Fortuna's best sites — privately guided at your own pace.
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From $200USD · all fees included
Private $350 per personSmall group $200 per person
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★★★★★ 5.0 · 3 reviews
Robert· March 2026 · TripAdvisor
I had an incredible experience on a bird photography tour with Elias at Ecocentro Danaus. We spotted around 40 different bird species, and Elias identified each one effortlessly, sharing details about behavior and habitat. He was knowledgeable, professional, always communicative and patient, making sure I got the most out of the experience. He also offered excellent photography tips on composition and ideal camera settings for the forest conditions.
Erin P.· July 2025 · TripAdvisor
Luis was an amazing guide and we had a wonderful day birdwatching in La Fortuna and Arenal. We identified nearly 100 species. We would absolutely recommend Luis and the whole team — knowledgeable and helpful in identifying each bird. We certainly would have missed a lot without him!
U. V.· November 2025 · Google
What a fantastic experience! Today we went on a private birdwatching tour with Elias. His passion for nature, birds and all other living creatures in his homeland of Costa Rica is truly inspiring. We had the opportunity to observe and photograph more than 40 different birds, and we also learned so much about ornithology and this wonderful country. A big thank you for this unforgettable event!
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Real photographs from our departures. Sightings are never guaranteed.
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Arenal Volcano National Park
Tour Location· Arenal — La Fortuna area
5.0(44)Salida temprano: 5:30 AM – 11:00 AMTravelers also loved
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The experience
Explore Costa Rica Wildlife Photography Tour – Arenal. A compact, high-impact half-day designed for photographers and bird lovers based near La Fortuna — visiting the two most productive wildlife hotspots in the Arenal region back-to-back. You start at Ecocentro Danaus at first light: 5 hectares of wetlands, forest edges and fruit feeders where morning activity delivers keel-billed toucans, blue-crowned motmots, honeycreepers, Montezuma oropendolas, poison-dart frogs, caimans and reliable sloth sightings in soft, golden light. After a traditional Costa Rican breakfast at a local soda in town, you continue to the Bogarín Trail, world-famous for consistent close encounters with brown-throated three-toed and Hoffmann's two-toed sloths, plus rufous motmots, black-throated trogons, antbirds, boat-billed herons and pygmy kingfishers along its shaded lagoons and edge trails. Because the tour is fully private, your naturalist and photo guide adjusts the pace to your subjects — waiting for the right light, coaching exposure and composition, and running a professional spotting scope for digiscoping with your phone or mirrorless. Included: both park entrances, breakfast, guide and scope. Transport is not included — we quote it separately by hotel and zone. Ideal for serious wildlife photographers, birders new to the neotropics, and travelers who want maximum species diversity in a single morning without long drives.
Highlights
Great for beginners and pros
Morning light is best — 7:00am start
Wear earth tones — bright colors scare birds
Tripods welcome at Danaus
Itinerary
Indicative timings — we adapt to wildlife activity and weather.
Private transport from your La Fortuna area hotel.
Briefing with your bilingual naturalist guide.
Immersive interpretation at a boutique pace.
Curated stops for sightings and photography.
Comfortable transfer back to your accommodation.
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Logistics
Share your hotel or Airbnb name during checkout and we confirm pickup time and any transport cost in writing.
Arenal Volcano National Park
Tour Location· Arenal — La Fortuna area
5.0(44)Salida temprano: 5:30 AM – 11:00 AMRequests close 48h before departure. Inside that window we still try, but availability is not confirmed.
This experience accepts a card authorization online: the amount is held, never charged, until VIVO confirms.
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Questions
It lasts about 6.5 hours. Start times: 7:00am.
Transport is never included in the tour price. We quote it separately by hotel and zone so you only pay for the route you actually need.
Yes. The pace is built around light and clean angles, with time at each subject instead of covering distance.
At least 36 hours, so we can confirm the guide and the best locations for that week.
Rain is part of the rainforest and the tour normally runs; we bring rain gear. If conditions become unsafe, we reschedule or refund according to our policy.
~6.5 hours
Ecocentro Danaus + Bogarín Trail – La Fortuna
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Verified reviews
Robert
March 2026 · TripAdvisor
I had an incredible experience on a bird photography tour with Elias at Ecocentro Danaus. We spotted around 40 different bird species, and Elias identified each one effortlessly, sharing details about behavior and habitat. He was knowledgeable, professional, always communicative and patient, making sure I got the most out of the experience. He also offered excellent photography tips on composition and ideal camera settings for the forest conditions.
View original reviewErin P.
July 2025 · TripAdvisor
Luis was an amazing guide and we had a wonderful day birdwatching in La Fortuna and Arenal. We identified nearly 100 species. We would absolutely recommend Luis and the whole team — knowledgeable and helpful in identifying each bird. We certainly would have missed a lot without him!
View original reviewU. V.
November 2025 · Google
What a fantastic experience! Today we went on a private birdwatching tour with Elias. His passion for nature, birds and all other living creatures in his homeland of Costa Rica is truly inspiring. We had the opportunity to observe and photograph more than 40 different birds, and we also learned so much about ornithology and this wonderful country. A big thank you for this unforgettable event!
View original reviewAnal Dave
January 2026 · Google
I reached out to Elias 2 weeks ago for a photo tour during my stay at La Fortuna. He set up a birding tour, an amazing night photo tour in La Fortuna and a wildlife photo tour in Manuel Antonio National Park. Guides Gabriel, José "Chino" and Andrew were exceptionally knowledgeable — they suggested good compositions for photography (my first time at wildlife photo) and found specific species I wanted. Elias was prompt, pleasant and made sure each tour was reasonably priced with attention to detail. He even got us discounts on self-guided hikes. Communication was excellent in English throughout. I would highly recommend Elias Nature Tours for all guided tour needs in La Fortuna and beyond.
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