Night Safari
The Jungle at Night: Night Safari
Discover a whole new world when the sun goes down and the jungle comes alive.
What will you experience?
The jungle changes dramatically at night; in fact, more than 60% of Costa Rica’s wildlife is nocturnal. Equipped with high-powered flashlights and led by a sharp-eyed naturalist guide, we will head into the forest to look for creatures you would never see during the day.
Moving very slowly and quietly, you will learn to spot the shine of eyes in the dark. We will observe fascinating glass frogs, colorful snakes sleeping on branches, impressive insects, orb-weaver spiders, owls, and nocturnal mammals such as the adorable martillas (kinkajous). It is an exciting miniature safari!
Duration:
2 to 2.5 hours.
Difficulty:
Easy (slow, careful walk).
Schedule:
Starts right after sunset (approx. 6:00 PM).
Language:
Bilingual naturalist guides.
What is included?
- ✔️ Powerful flashlights for each participant.
✔️ Entry to the private reserve or forest trails.
✔️ Expert tracking guide.
$70 per person
Children pay less; please check with our team.
What to bring?
- 🎒 Closed-toe shoes (strictly required for safety due to insects/snakes).
🎒 Lightweight long pants to protect you from mosquitoes.
🎒 Insect repellent applied before heading out.
🎒 Host tip: If you would like to take photos, turn off your phone’s flash. The guide will illuminate the animals with a special light that does not harm them and will allow you to take better photos.
Itinerary:
- 05:45 PM: Meeting, flashlight distribution, and silence and safety guidelines.
06:00 PM: Start of the walk at a very slow pace as we head into the forest.
07:00 PM: Active search near bodies of water (ideal for amphibians).
08:15 PM: End of the guided tour and return to the hotel to rest.
Ready to meet the giants of the ocean? Our reception team will coordinate everything for you.
✔️ Free cancellation: You may cancel without penalty up to 48 hours before the activity begins.
⚠️ 50% penalty: If you cancel between 24 and 48 hours before the tour.
❌ 100% penalty: Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice or failure to show up (no-show) will require full payment.