Costa Rica & international
Small-group field journeys for birds, wildlife and photography with specialist coaching.
Choose by destination, photography style, dates and group format.
Arenal · Boca Tapada · Highlands
October 20 – November 1, 2027
A 13-day field expedition across Costa Rica’s most productive photography locations — lowland rainforest, hides and highland cloud forest.
Level: beginner · intermediate · advanced
Led by Elías Peña
Pantanal, Brazil
International expedition coordinated by VIVO with trusted local field partners — jaguars, giant otters and wetland birds.
Level: intermediate · advanced
Led by Yeudy Hernández · Elías Peña
Andes & cloud forest, Colombia
November 1–12, 2027
Endemics, antpittas, hummingbird setups and Andean cloud-forest light, coordinated with local specialists.
Level: intermediate · advanced
Led by Yeudy Hernández · Elías Peña
Choco Andino & Eastern Andes, Ecuador
February 1 – 7 or March 10 – 16, 2027 (Feb 21 – Mar 1 departure is booked)
Seven all-inclusive days from the Choco Andino west of Quito to the eastern Andean slope — hummingbird gardens, antpittas, mountain-toucans and the Cock-of-the-rock lek.
Level: intermediate · advanced
Led by Elías Peña
Costa Rica — multi-region
Built around your dates, target species, pace and photography goals — private guiding, lodging and transport included.
Level: beginner · intermediate · advanced
Led by Elías Peña
Our home ground: quetzals, hummingbird setups, rainforest hides, macro nights and multi-region routes — planned around season, light and access.
Arenal · Boca Tapada · Highlands
October 20 – November 1, 2027
A 13-day field expedition across Costa Rica’s most productive photography locations — lowland rainforest, hides and highland cloud forest.
Level: beginner · intermediate · advanced
Led by Elías Peña
Costa Rica highlands
Highland cloud-forest sessions built around quetzal activity, perches, behaviour and soft mountain light.
Level: intermediate · advanced
Led by Elías Peña
Arenal & central highlands
Multi-flash and natural-light hummingbird setups, flight technique and clean backgrounds.
Level: beginner · intermediate · advanced
Led by Elías Peña
International photography expeditions curated by VIVO Expeditions in collaboration with trusted field partners and local specialists.
Pantanal, Brazil
International expedition coordinated by VIVO with trusted local field partners — jaguars, giant otters and wetland birds.
Level: intermediate · advanced
Led by Yeudy Hernández · Elías Peña
Pantanal & Amazon, Brazil
A distinct 10-day private route from Porto Jofre’s jaguar rivers through the Transpantaneira to Mato Grosso’s Amazon transition.
Level: intermediate · advanced
Led by César Moraga · Elías Peña
Andes & cloud forest, Colombia
November 1–12, 2027
Endemics, antpittas, hummingbird setups and Andean cloud-forest light, coordinated with local specialists.
Level: intermediate · advanced
Led by Yeudy Hernández · Elías Peña
Choco Andino & Eastern Andes, Ecuador
February 1 – 7 or March 10 – 16, 2027 (Feb 21 – Mar 1 departure is booked)
Seven all-inclusive days from the Choco Andino west of Quito to the eastern Andean slope — hummingbird gardens, antpittas, mountain-toucans and the Cock-of-the-rock lek.
Level: intermediate · advanced
Led by Elías Peña
Costa Rica — multi-region
Built around your dates, target species, pace and photography goals — private guiding, lodging and transport included.
Level: beginner · intermediate · advanced
Led by Elías Peña
In the field or online
One-to-one guidance on field technique, editing workflow and portfolio direction — in Costa Rica or remotely.
Level: beginner · intermediate · advanced
Led by Elías Peña
Caribbean · Pacific · Highlands
A longer route connecting several habitats for photographers who want range in one journey.
Level: intermediate · advanced
Led by Elías Peña
Field leadership, photography coaching, conservation knowledge and expedition planning come together under VIVO Expeditions. Partners collaborate on selected departures; they are not owners of VIVO.
Founder, Expedition Planner & Costa Rica Field Lead
Designs the itineraries, coordinates hotels, transport, permits and partners, and leads field sessions in Costa Rica. Also handles traveller support before, during and after each workshop.
Bird & Wildlife Photography Partner
Collaborating photography leader for selected international departures, focused on bird and wildlife photography coaching in the field.
Photography & Conservation Partner
Collaborating partner on conservation-minded field practice and photography sessions in Costa Rica.
Inclusions vary by destination and program — each workshop lists exactly what is covered before you commit.
Every workshop starts as a request — not an automatic booking. Nothing is charged until the program and dates are confirmed with you.
Destination, dates, photography level, target species and group size.
A real person reviews availability, season and field conditions — usually within 24 hours.
Route, lodging, transport, sessions, inclusions and pricing or quote policy.
Deposit terms and payment schedule are confirmed in writing before anything is charged.
Gear list, timing, physical demands, weather and logistics.
Tell us your destination, dates, photography level and goals. We will connect the right itinerary, team, hotels and logistics.
This is a request, not an automatic booking.
Workshop participants can add tours, extra hotel nights and transfers coordinated by the same VIVO team.
