ABOUT US
Every venture starts with a vision. A vision that shapes what a company is made of. We started Tropical Photo Tours, with a clear motive of helping photographers, nature-lovers and wildlife conservationists witness and experience the beauty of Tropical Rainforests in Central & South America, ensuring we stay true to the ethics of the regions.Since our inception, we have curated unique Bird Photography travel tours, customized Photography Travel Tours and fun-filled photography sessions in over 5 countries!Our aim is to make wildlife photography accessible to everyone!
WHY CHOOSE TROPICAL PHOTO TOURS?
Every venture starts with a vision. A vision that shapes what a company is made of. We started Tropical Photo Tours, with a clear motive of helping photographers, nature-lovers and wildlife conservationists witness and experience the beauty of Tropical Rainforests in Central & South America, ensuring we stay true to the ethics of the regions.Since our inception, we have curated unique Bird Photography travel tours, customized Photography Travel Tours and fun-filled photography sessions in over 5 countries!Our aim is to make wildlife photography accessible to everyone!
AS THE PIONEERS
in Costa Rica’s photo tourism industry, we led the way in creating many of the best photo opportunities in our home country. And we’re taking the same philosophy of working with local lodges and partners to our photo destinations throughout Latin America.
SCOUTING NEW
locations is a priority for us. We never announce a workshop to a place we’ve never been. We make a time and financial investment in scouting each location we travel to in order to ensure that every little detail is just right for our workshop clients.
And it’s during our scouting trips that we take the photos that help to sell our workshops. With Foto Verde Tours, you know that your leader will not be using you simply to finance the photos they take to sell the next trip!
WE WORK WITH
local partners who are friends and photographers themselves at every destination. This allows us to have great support, to get the inside info on little-known spots, and even have special access for great photo opportunities.
Many tour operators advertise bare-bones prices and cut corners by booking tours directly in foreign countries without using registered local operators (it’s actually illegal in many cases) and renting vehicles themselves to transport their guests with no insurance. Yes, believe it or not, these and many other shady dealings are all quite common in the industry.
At Foto Verde Tours, we do everything the legal and professional way!
A FULLY LICENSED
and registered limited liability corporation, we are a member of Costa Rica’s Tourism Institute, the Chamber of Tourism, and the Small Business Association. Unlike many people running tours under the radar, we’re official, we’re insured, we pay our taxes, and we use licensed providers wherever we go. We can’t imagine doing business any other way!
AMAZING LODGES
that combine great service, fantastic locations, good food, and awesome photo opportunities are a staple of every one of our workshops. And we include everything except tips and alcoholic beverages in the cost of our tours. There are no hidden costs or surprises. We even take care of internal/domestic flights that form part of our trips, something many people don’t do. From the moment you arrive in country until the moment you depart, we take care of everything for you!
PEOPLE ARE PART
of the planet, and we think it’s important to learn about the culture of the places we visit. In addition to natural history and ecological information, our leaders and guides always share as much historical, political/economic, and cultural information as we can.
What our clients are saying!
“”We’ve just returned from Foto Verde’s Tropical Landscapes workshop with Greg Basco and Keith Bauer. The personalized instruction we received, both in the field and in the classroom was outstanding. The combined talent of Greg and Keith make this a complete workshop from field to post processing. As if this was not enough, our driver, Jose Lopez, is also an accomplished photographer. The pre-trip advice on what photo gear to bring was very helpful. This is our third photographic tour with Greg, and, hopefully, won’t be our last.””
Joyce S., USA
“Having just returned from the ‘Art of Biodiversity Pacific’ trip I just wanted to say, what a fantastic time I had. That was my 3rd trip with Greg and Jose and I cannot praise them enough. Excellent lodges with superb food are chosen to complement the amazing locations, which provide a wide selection of photo opportunities. Greg is a patient, experienced photographer, who readily imparts his knowledge to the clients and does not mind repeating what he has said when you don’t always get it right or forget. I have learnt so much about taking photographs and the use of flash.“
Moira G., Scotland
“While many photo tour leaders in the industry spend much of their time during tours photographing for themselves instead of working directly with their clients, Greg hardly used his gear except for demonstration purposes.”
Kathy R,, Australia
“We just came back from our second photography trip with Greg Basco and Foto Verde Tours, and it was another amazing experience. Not only were there incredible opportunities to achieve amazing images but the places that we visited and stayed were truly wonderful. The tour was well organized with diverse locations to shoot and great food at every meal. Greg is a fantastic photographer, and as a tour leader he was wholly focused on his tour participants. He was constantly working with us, sharing his insights and expertise to ensure that we came home with great images. We can’t wait for our next trip with Greg!”
Jim & Hali S., USA
“Dear Greg and Paulo, thank you both (and Jose) for a truly exceptional trip to Costa Rica – I have taken lots of trips over the past twenty years but have never come across guys who have worked so hard and thoughtfully to get us the right shots in the right light and the right circumstances. It has been a truly outstanding experience!!!“
Charles S., UK
Meet the Team
Supreet Sahoo
Meet Supreet Sahoo, the passionate founder of Tropical Photo Tours. Born in India and currently residing in Austin, USA, Supreet is an avid birdwatcher and photographer with a deep love for the natural world. With years of on-field experience in tropical bird photography across Latin America, he has developed a profound understanding and appreciation for the diverse wildlife and avian species found in these regions. Driven by his vision to raise awareness about the incredible biodiversity and birdlife in these tropical countries, Supreet founded Tropical Photo Tours in 2017. Through carefully crafted itineraries, he aims to provide bird enthusiasts and photographers with immersive experiences in some of the most biodiverse regions on the planet.
Magdalena Sanchez
Hailing from the picturesque valley of Turrialba, Costa Rica, Magdalena Sanchez is a seasoned professional in the birding industry. With over a decade of experience, Magdalena has led tours in a multitude of countries, including Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania, Bhutan, and India. Her expertise and passion for avian exploration make her an invaluable asset to the team. At Tropical Photo Tours, Magdalena serves as our Operations Manager, overseeing the seamless execution of every tour. Her attention to detail ensures that all operational procedures run smoothly, allowing our guests to fully immerse themselves in their birdwatching adventures. As a tour leader and accomplished photographer, herself, Magdalena brings a unique perspective and an artistic eye to our tours.