Rainforest Night Walk in Manuel Antonio
Overview
When the sun sets over the Pacific, an entirely new world awakens in the tropical rainforest of Manuel Antonio. Over 60% of Costa Rica’s wildlife is nocturnal, making a nighttime guided expedition an essential and thrilling adventure for nature enthusiasts of all ages.
Equipped with high-powered flashlights and accompanied by a certified ICT naturalist guide, step into a protected private rainforest reserve. Listen to the mesmerizing symphony of thousands of insects and amphibians as your guide pinpoints hidden creatures that remain completely concealed during the day.
Look for iconic red-eyed tree frogs, glass frogs, praying mantises, walking stick insects, sleeping birds perched on delicate twigs, tarantulas inside burrow hollows, and nocturnal mammals such as kinkajous, opossums, and bats gliding through the canopy.
What's Included
Detailed Itinerary
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Hotel Pick-Up & Reserve Transfer
Pick up from your accommodation as twilight approaches and transfer to the biological reserve.
Flashlight Handout & Safety Briefing
Equip with high-powered flashlights and receive a brief introduction to nocturnal wildlife ethics.
Guided Night Rainforest Exploration
Trek carefully through trails searching for tree frogs, sleeping birds, snakes, and mammals.
Snacks & Return Transfer
Enjoy cold refreshments and local snacks before relaxing return drive to your hotel.
What to Bring
Free Cancellation (up to 24h before)
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