Arenal Night Walk: Frogs, Sloths & Wildlife with Naturalist Guide

5.0
(8 reviews)
La Fortuna, Costa Rica

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the rainforest after dark on a two-hour guided hike at Mirador El Silencio, near Arenal Volcano. Traverse the forest trails with an expert local naturalist and look for free-roaming nocturnal wildlife, such as red-eyed tree frogs, insects, spiders, snakes, sleeping birds, and mammals. Your guide will explain animal behavior, rainforest ecology, and conservation efforts, helping the group observe wildlife safely and respectfully. Flashlights are provided. Wildlife sightings vary naturally on each tour. Choose the option that best suits your needs and carefully check whether the trail entrance fee is included.

What's Included

2 hours tour
Flash lights
The cost of trail entrance fees is included.
local tour guide
Local transport

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

1Meet at the main reception of Mirador El Silencio, F7MC+W37, Route 142, San Carlos, Alajuela, Costa Rica, approximately 1 km east of Tabacón Resort. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Your guide will be waiting at the reception. The activity ends at the same location.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
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    Mirador El Silencio

    Discover the magic of a night walk in La Fortuna, near Arenal Volcano, and explore the rainforest's biodiversity with a naturalist guide expert in Costa Rica's flora and fauna. After dark, observe red-eyed tree frogs, sloths, armadillos, anteaters, owls, palm-pit vipers, sleeping birds, and insects in their natural habitat. The tour includes flashlights and the use of professional optical equipment to view each species in greater detail. Weather permitting, you can even capture unique photos and videos through the telescope using your smartphone. Ideal for families, couples, photographers, and nature lovers, this Arenal night tour offers adventure, environmental interpretation, and responsible wildlife viewing. Book your experience and discover the Costa Rican rainforest under the stars. Sightings may vary depending on natural conditions.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Red Eyes Frog expeditions

Tags

Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Small Group
Adventure Tours
Involves Animals
Additional fees
DSA non-compliant
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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5.0 Based on 8 8 reviews
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