Night Walk Tour Monteverde

The Night Tour Refuge is a 2-hour light hike in search of the creatures of the night, recommended for anyone who wants to see wildlife such as sloths, armadillos, porcupines, opossums, coatis, olingos, and kinkajous, as well as sleeping birds and a wide variety of insects, among others. El Refugio is a privileged place to see bird species such as sleeping toucans, mot-mots, and black guans; treetop animals such as monkeys, coatis, olingos, sloths, frogs, snakes, and a wide variety of insects. On a typical tour, you will see 3-5 species of mammals, 5–10 species of birds, a couple of snakes or frogs, and many types of insects. This is the widest variety of animals you will see on any other night tour in the area. You will join a group of four to six people with a local tour guide, who will give you an introduction and flashlights before starting the walk through the trails of El Refugio. Places are limited, so you must reserve in advance.
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Facilities

Free cancellation
mobile
2 hours
Available in English, Spanish

What's included

  • Flash light
  • optic gear
  • 2 hours naturalist tour guide

Not included

  • National park entrance fee
  • Monteverde Wildlife Refuge entrance fee

Where you'll meet

Monteverde, 60109, Provincia de Puntarenas, Monteverde

Operated by

Monteverde Tropical Wildlife

Important information

For a comfortable night walk, please wear closed-toe walking shoes with good grip and long trousers. Bring a lightweight rain jacket, a warm layer, drinking water in a reusable bottle, and any personal medication you may need. A small backpack is recommended to keep your hands free. You are welcome to bring a camera or smartphone to capture your experience. Flashlights are provided for the guided walk. * Not wheelchair accessible * Not suitable for pets * Infants must not sit on laps * Infant seats unavailable * Not recommended for people with heart conditions * This ticket is for the guided service * Stroller or pram accessible * Public transportation nearby

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