Rainforest After Dark Experience

At night, the rainforest transforms into a magical kingdom that is full of strange and wonderful creatures. Explore and learn about the inhabitants of this mysterious realm. The national wildlife refuge where the tours take place is the best spot in the Costa Ballena area to see wildlife, especially mammals that come out at night.

Duration: 3 hours - meet at hotel reception at 5:00 PM

Difficulty Level: Easy

Highlights 

• Exploring the trails in search of wildlife 

• Although no animal is guaranteed on any given night, it is common to see sloths and kinkajous

• Look for the iconic Red-eyed Tree Frog

• Searching for caimans and other reptiles

• Observe the bizarre and interesting insects that come out at night

• Learn about the natural history of the area

• Understand the special adaptations of the animals we see and how they fit into the larger ecosystem

Included 

• Entrance fees to the National Wildlife Refuge

• Private guided tour (3 hours) with licensed naturalist guide

• Flashlights to look for animals

• Rubber boots to use on the muddy trails during the rainy season

Important Details 

• A minimum of 2 pax is required to book the tour

• Reservations must be made before 12:00 PM the day of the tour

• Visitors must fill out a waiver and include their passport number upon arrival

• Tours take place from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, so guests will want to make dinner plans accordingly

• The National Wildlife Refuge does not permit children 3 years of age and under to go on the night tour 

• IVA 13% taxes are not included. 

• Gratuity is not mandatory but it is kindly accepted in cash paid directly to the guide