Monteverde Night Walk: Sloths, Snakes & Nocturnal Wildlife

4.8 (118 reviews) Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 7 travelers

Overview

Discover the hidden world of Monteverde after dark on a guided night walk led by an experienced local naturalist. As the forest comes alive, you'll search for nocturnal wildlife that most visitors never have the chance to see during the day.

Using trained observation skills and a high-powered spotting scope, your guide will help you find sleeping birds, sloths, frogs, tarantulas, insects, snakes, armadillos, and other fascinating creatures that emerge after sunset. Every walk is different, making each experience unique and exciting.

This small-group tour takes place at the Monteverde Wildlife Refuge, where easy trails provide excellent opportunities for wildlife observation and photography. Along the way, you'll learn about animal behavior, camouflage, ecosystems, and the remarkable adaptations that allow these species to thrive in the cloud forest at night.

This tour offers an unforgettable look into one of Costa Rica's most active and mysterious ecosystems.

What's included

  • Wildlife identification assistance
  • Small-group experience
  • High-powered spotting scope
  • Opportunity for smartphone photos through telescope
  • Lamp
  • Professional naturalist guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Transportation
  • Entrance fee to the park

What to expect

  1. Santa Elena
    2h
    Our guides are trained naturalists with years of experience locating and interpreting wildlife hidden in the cloud forest.
    Possible sightings include:

    Sloths
    Sleeping toucans and other birds
    Tree frogs
    Tarantulas
    Pit vipers
    Kinkajous
    Armadillos
    Stick insects
    Scorpions
    Bioluminescent organisms

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Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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