Manuel Antonio Herping Night Tour (Reptiles and Amphibians)

4.8
(54 reviews)

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2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

it is rewarding and memorable to see a client experience the first close encounter with a large Fer-de-lance (Bothrops asper), a new world-class "Lifer" with a maximum of 6 people per group tour, we guarantee to provide detailed attention to all participants.

We will be sure to dedicate full time to searching and exploring the best areas, to ensure we find the species that make Costa Rica a great herpetology destination.

We suggest you contact us before the tour and share any specific goals or species requests you have in mind. We will prioritize any special requests first and then find the tour's famous icons, such as the red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas), the turnip-tailed gecko (Thecadactylus rapicauda), the granular glass frog (Cochranella granulosa), the eyelash viper. (Bothriechis sp)

What's Included

Round-trip transportation (local areas only) included or secure parking available.
Professional certified bilingual tour guide (Certified by the Costa Rican Tourism Board)
Use the included Swarovski spotting scope to get a closer, deeper look at macrofauna.
NITECORE latest generation flashlights provided, fully rechargeable, power and functionality.
Dinner
Transportation from outside Quepos.
Thousands of plastic bottles are contaminating our National Parks, rivers, and oceans each year. So, don’t forget the BPA-free water bottle that you can refill as many times as you’d like

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If your accommodation is in our included pickup areas, but you're staying at a private villa, Airbnb, or with friends, please choose the nearest hotel, supermarket, or popular restaurant as a convenient meeting place, or contact us directly with your exact location.

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Meeting point

The Hotel Playa Espadilla offers ample secure parking. Simply drive 150 meters past the hotel's main entrance, along the gravel road "Calle Bosque," as shown on the main online maps, and park anywhere on your right.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
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    Manuel Antonio National Park

    Designed to provide you more detailed and specific explanations about the fascinating herpetofauna found in the private nature trails and gardens of Hotel Playa Espadilla, whose main trail is located right next to the boundaries of Manuel Antonio National Park, divided by a seasonal creek that organically attracts amphibians and reptiles in the dry (January-April) and wet (May-December) season. After our safety talk, site management rules, and photography recommendations, we will begin the search for any specific request or evacuate any questions you may have in mind. Some of the main target species to find and photograph during the tour are snakes such as Fer-de-Lance Viper and Eye-Lash Pit Viper, Coral Snakes, and any Colubrid member such as Boas, Vine, Cat-eyed, Racers, and others. All frogs starting with the iconic Red-eyed Tree Frog, Masked Tree Frog, Gladiator and Milk Tree Frogs, or any other interesting herpetological species such as the Basilisk, Helmeted and Night lizards.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Hiking Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Best Conversion
Involves Animals
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
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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4.8 Based on 54 54 reviews
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