Puerto Viejo Night Walk – Rainforest Wildlife Experience
- Duration:
- 2 hours
- Location:
- Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
- Region:
- Caribbean
- Wildlife & Nature
Per person
$55.00 each
$35.00 each
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About this tour
Discover a completely different side of Costa Rica's South Caribbean rainforest on this Puerto Viejo Night Walk. As darkness settles over the forest, explore the trails with a specialized night guide and search for the fascinating wildlife that becomes active after sunset.
The approximately 1.8-kilometer route travels through both secondary and primary tropical forest. Depending on natural conditions, you may encounter frogs, snakes, lizards, nocturnal insects, owls, and mammals such as kinkajous, coatis, and margays. Costa Rica's famous red-eyed tree frog is another species that may be encountered during the experience.
Equipped with flashlights and accompanied by an experienced guide, you'll learn about the behaviors and adaptations that allow these animals to thrive after dark while experiencing the sights and sounds of the rainforest at night. Wildlife sightings are completely natural and cannot be guaranteed.
Tour Highlights
Explore Costa Rica's South Caribbean rainforest after dark
Walk through secondary and primary tropical forest
Search for frogs, snakes, lizards, owls, nocturnal insects, and mammals
Look for iconic species such as the red-eyed tree frog
Learn about nocturnal wildlife with a specialized night guide
Experience the unique sounds and atmosphere of the rainforest at night
Tour Time
6:00 PM
Advance reservations are required.
Duration & Difficulty
Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
Distance: Approximately 1.8 km / 1.1 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Minimum age: 7 years old
Why You’ll Love This Tour
- Explore Costa Rica's South Caribbean rainforest after dark
- Walk through secondary and primary tropical forest
- Search for frogs, snakes, lizards, owls, nocturnal insects, and mammals
- Look for iconic species such as the red-eyed tree frog
- Learn about nocturnal wildlife with a specialized night guide
- Experience the unique sounds and atmosphere of the rainforest at night
Tour Details
Tour Time
6:00 PM
Advance reservations are required.
Duration & Difficulty
Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
Distance: Approximately 1.8 km / 1.1 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Minimum age: 7 years old
Transportation
Transportation is available for an additional charge from hotels in several areas around Puerto Viejo and the South Caribbean. Transportation pricing varies depending on your pickup location.
Important Information
Participants should be in good physical condition and comfortable walking approximately 1.8 kilometers through natural rainforest terrain after dark. Closed-toe shoes are required, and sandals or other open-toe footwear are not permitted.
Children must be at least 7 years old to participate. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets are not permitted.
This is a wildlife observation experience in a natural environment. The animals mentioned are examples of species that may be encountered, but wildlife sightings vary according to weather and natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
The tour normally operates during rain, so come prepared for Costa Rica's tropical weather. If conditions are considered unsafe by the guides, the operator may suspend or cancel the activity.
The tour operator carries civil liability insurance and immediate medical-expense coverage for its customers.
What’s Included
- Specialized night guide
- Flashlight
- Entrance to the rainforest reserve
- Fruit and water at reception
What to Bring
- Closed-toe shoes
- Camera
- Insect repellent
- Waterproof jacket
Important Information
Participants should be in good physical condition and comfortable walking approximately 1.8 kilometers through natural rainforest terrain after dark. Closed-toe shoes are required, and sandals or other open-toe footwear are not permitted.
Children must be at least 7 years old to participate. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets are not permitted.
This is a wildlife observation experience in a natural environment. The animals mentioned are examples of species that may be encountered, but wildlife sightings vary according to weather and natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
The tour normally operates during rain, so come prepared for Costa Rica's tropical weather. If conditions are considered unsafe by the guides, the operator may suspend or cancel the activity.
The tour operator carries civil liability insurance and immediate medical-expense coverage for its customers.
Frequently asked questions
Good to know
- Departure times:
- 6:00 PM
- Age restrictions:
- Minimum age: 7 years. Child rate ages 7–11. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Food:
- Fruit and water at reception
- Transportation:
- Meet at Nativo Park, Puerto Viejo. Transportation from area hotels is available for an additional charge (price depends on pickup zone).
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