The Night Tour with Tracie The Bug Lady and Gianfranco Gomez

The rainforest is full of mystery and surprises. Discover its beauty on the Night Tour

Gaudy Leaf Frogs (Agalychnis callidryas) have come to embody the beauty and wonder awaiting discovery in the Costa Rican Rainforest.

Central American Woolly Opossums are among the most beautiful marsupials in Costa Rica. Learn about these fantastic animals on the Night Tour

Chunk-headed Snakes (Imantodes cenchoa) specialize on sleeping lizards,

Bats make up nearly half of Costa Rica's mammal species. Learn more about these exceptional animals on the Night Tour

Cat-eyed Snakes (Leptodeira aff. ornata) are nocturnal snakes that specialize on toads, frogs, and frog eggs.

Did you know that scorpion venom is the most valuable liquid on the planet? Learn more on the Night Tour

Smile and take in the beauty of the rainforest on the Night Tour

We often see Three-toed Sloths in Drake Bay. Get to know these charismatic denizens of the rainforest on the Night Tour

Although rare to see, Allen's Worm Salamander (Oedipina alleni) is our most commonly encountered salamander species in Drake Bay.

Spix's Disk-winged Bats (Thyroptera tricolor) are among the few bats in the world that roost right side up.

This Crab Spider, Epicadus granulatus, is a rare find in Drake Bay.

Duration2h - 3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

To participate, guests must be staying in Agujitas within 20-minutes walking distance of Jinetes de Osa Inn, even if you will have a car. The meeting point is not accessible by car and there is no parking.

On this two and a half hour trek through the rainforest, join Biologist Tracie "The Bug Lady" and Gianfranco Gómez (Coauthor of "Pocket Guide to the Mammals of Costa Rica"), as they team up to reveal the intriguing world of moonlight exploration.

Guests can expect to learn about fascinating topics on everything from bugs to bats, to all that creeps, crawls and flies by night.

This is Drake Bay's first and longest running nocturnal adventure, with over 20 years in operation. Join us for one of the most unique excursions in Costa Rica. Minimum age limit 8 years old. Tennis shoes or hiking boots required. Please let us know where you are lodging! This is important. Because of logistics we do not offer the tour from all area hotels!

What's included

Professional Guides equipped with Swarovski Spotting Scope with iPad attachment for group viewing
Guides equipped with Echo Meter Touch 2 Pro Bat Detector
The tour is not offered from any accommodations in Ganadito, Caletas, San Josecito or Rincón.

DO NOT book if you are not staying in Agujitas, within 20-minutes walking distance of Jinetes de Osa
The meeting point is NOT accessible by car and there is NO SECURE PARKING
Transfers are not available, so you must be staying within walking distance of the tour.
Guests must wear tennis or hiking shoes to participate.
Boots are not provided

What to expect

Drake Trail
2h

We will explore a beautiful nature tail in search of nocturnal creatures

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the restaurant of Jinetes de Osa Inn at 7:25 pm. Please do not book unless you are staying in Agujitas within 20-minutes walking distance of Jinetes de Osa Inn, even if you will have a car. The meeting point is not accessible by car and there is no secure parking. Contact us for details

End point

In front of the restaurant of Jinetes de Osa Inn at 7:25 pm. Please do not book unless you are staying in Agujitas within 20-minutes walking distance of Jinetes de Osa Inn, even if you will have a car. The meeting point is not accessible by car and there is no secure parking. Contact us for details

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Are Children under 4 allowed to participate? No
Must have a minimum of 2 guests to confirm tour
Not recommended for travelers with knee problems, balance issues, vision impairment, or poor hiking skills.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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