Rainforest Night Walking Tour: Explore Mysterious Nocturnal Animals' Life
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8 Ratings
La Fortuna

Uncover the enigmatic existence of creatures of the night! Embark on this journey with us as we explore the remarkable adaptations of these beings in a world absent of light.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Jacamar Naturalist Tours - Glossophagian or nectar-eating bats use their echo-location system to search for flowers with nectar even in the absence of light. Some flowers only open their petals at night, with the bat being its most important pollinator. This example of a symbiotic reproduction-food relationship is part of the magic that can be observed on a night tour. Like the bat, much of the biodiversity of the rainforest has nocturnal habits. Their adaptations have allowed them to survive in a world without light, obtaining advantages over their competition for food-gathering, and protecting them from their light-dependent predators.
    Frogs with charming sounds and colors, sloths, insects, and even snakes can be enjoyed at this wonderful rainforest night party.
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Complimentary snacks
  • Lanterns for evening tours
Location
Jacamar Naturalist Tours
Main Office is located upstairs of Lava Rocks Restaurant, beside La Fortuna Church. La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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380fabioz
Jun 10, 2024
Thanks Carlos! A fantastic experience - A very authentic and different experience and above all a pleasure to be able to count on the experience of Carlos, who knows a lot about all types of flora and fauna and has given us an unforgettable time. Thank you! Totally recommended!
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Susanhc5398vv
May 21, 2024
Jacamar is great thanks to Nelson! - Our tour guide, Nelson was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate. We learned a lot about the floral and fauna. Nelson greeted us at Tabacon and told us that we'll get a snack and then we'll start the tour. He recommended we bring the resort umbrellas as opposed to using our rain jackets (he was right). He stopped and took photos of toucans and lizards using our phone and his magnifier and tripod. The tour is at a nearby farm with an outdoor restaurant. He set the table and brought us some fruit, fruit juice and the fried yuca/cheese snack. He provided flashlights. We had a lovely walk, it rained at times and it was just magical. I wanted to see a sloth but we didn't see any. We got to see an armadillo, centipedes, bullet ants, and the Caribbean tree frog. Nelson was also kind enough to offer some very helpful advice for the remainder of our visit in Costa Rica.
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Glj202
Apr 10, 2024
Night Frog Tour! - We went on a night frog hike where we saw all types of frogs (blue jeans, glass, white-lipped, red-eye tree forg), spiders, and snakes (including a fer-de-lance!). The kids absolutely loved it. The guides, Marco and Chris, were wonderful. Very knowledgeable and safety-oriented. We highly recommend this tour.
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Lindsayki5964zy
Mar 20, 2024
Love the Jacamar tour guides! - We went on both a sloth/bird tour and a night exploration walking tour, and they were both fantastic! Our kids (10&12) especially loved spotting creatures at night. Both of our tour guides were extremely knowledgeable and it was very clear how much they love Costa Rica and its wildlife. They made our kids passionate about Costa Rican culture and wildlife, which is impressive!!
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Olkin
Jan 22, 2024
Night Wildlife Hike/Tour - great experience - We did the hanging bridges tour and the night tour with Jacamar. The guides were very knowledgeable and fun to be with, they shared lots of knowledge in a way that was intereseting for kids and adults alike! Trips were very well organized. The night tour was the most memorable hike and exciting for both adults and kids! Lots of wild life - saw many different kinds of frogs, snakes, spiders, etc. Was highlight of our trip!
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Chuckhh2014
May 11, 2023
David was a great guide - We were lucky enough to have a private tour! Our guide, David, was AWESOME! His enthusiasm, knowledge and ability to spot interesting wildlife made for an excellent experience. The variety of animals encountered was impressive. David tried very hard to keep up with our many questions. The property is wonderfully managed for longevity of the business AND the wildlife they depend on. It may be a short "hike" but it was packed with critters and crawlies. This is the one thing I would do again on La Fortuna.
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Mizznmizz
Aug 21, 2022
Fun for all the family - Walter took our groups of nine people aged 10-82 for a night walk. It was a great forest experience we would definitely recommend. So much fun for everyone, spotting frogs and snakes!
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Michaelarox12
Apr 11, 2022
Night Walk with Diego - 5 Stars - Our tour guide was Diego Núñez and he was friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate. Our tour started before we even got to the rain forest, as we saw a sloth and he had the driver pull over the van, whipped out the monocular on the tripod, and helped us take photos and videos of the active sloth. After that, we stopped for a rainbow macaw, and again were given the opportunity to have photos taken by Diego, a master photographer. The actual tour was perfect, as we started with a snack (heart of palm hash with a homemade corn tortilla), then went on a 2 hour hike, where we spotted and learned about frogs, insects, trees, plants, and the forest as a whole. We appreciated Diego and his expertise!
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Jaredc211
Jul 28, 2021
Cool experience - What a cool experience! The rainforest is so different at nighttime and it was fun walking around in with our flashlights looking for nature. Our tour guide was great and seemed genuinely interested in what it was we were finding. Highly recommend but if you have mobility issues or are afraid of the dark you should avoid this activity.
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