Monteverde Night Tour in the Forests

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

2 hours

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Discover the lush landscape of Monteverde at night on the guided night tour in small groups, by our private reserve.

The tour can be provided privately at your convenience with our clients.

As you walk on the grounds, watch for insects such as canes, tarantulas, and leafcutter ants and mammals such as porcupines, possums, and olingos. Depending on the weather conditions, you may also see snakes and frogs.

Get a unique perspective on Monteverde by exploring at night

This small group tour is designed for up to 10 people.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Enjoy a unique excursion in the forests of the Monteverde mountains at night, and enjoy watching wildlife at night, when it is most active, on this night wildlife viewing excursion. Observe local wildlife, including sloths, coati, tarantulas, frogs, insects, sleepy birds, porcupines and grey foxes. Get picked up at your hotel or accommodation and get ready to experience one of the best ways to see Monteverde’s wildlife, and see the animals at night, when many unique species of Costa Rica are most active. The excursion begins at sunset, when the animals are most active, as daytime species are looking for places to sleep and nighttime animals are starting their day. Take advantage of the opportunity to see many more species than would be possible with a day trip, and enjoy a unique perspective of the forest, where guides will help you see the largest number of species on the tour. You will find various species in their natural habitats, such as coati, hammers, porcupines, gray foxes, tarantulas, frogs, some insect species.

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Reviews

5.00

22 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing night walk!
W8492SGmireilles,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The night tour was really great!! We have seen a lot of animals and received explanations about the animals and plants. We really wanted to see spiders and we succeeded, right from the start.The guides were super friendly. Really recommended!! 😍 Thank you so much for the great tour!
Who knew a tour in the rain would be so fun.
blaynep2026,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time with Bernie and Erick on a tour last week! It was great how they were able to pick us up from our Airbnb and bring the four of us to the starting point. Bernie’s sense of humour definitely made for a fun experience. Erick went ahead of the group a tad to find some cool sightings while Bernie stayed with us and kept the conversation going. Bringing our attention not only to animals and reptiles but also some interesting points on the natural vegetation. Once Erick spotted something, he had a portable telescope at the ready so we could take a closer look (then snapped some photo’s that they sent us later so we could just enjoy the experience). Great time overall and highly recommend - especially because Bernie came to our rescue to jump start our rental car a couple days later!.
Top night tour
PeterDaebel,Feb 7, 2026
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5.00
I can't believe how many animals you would have walked past without noticing. Super nice and entertaining night tour!
Explore the thriving wilderness of monteverde cloud forests
braydonw335,Feb 6, 2026
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5.00
I had an amazing experience on the Owl Night Walk. The tour was incredibly engaging and full of surprises every step revealed new wildlife, from nocturnal creatures to fascinating insects and plants. Berny and Eric were knowledgeable and passionate, offering clear explanations about the local fauna while also weaving in Costa Rica’s natural and cultural history, which added so much depth to the walk. You could tell they also genuinely cared about conservation and education. It felt immersive, respectful to nature, and truly special. If you’re in Monteverde and want to see Costa Rica come alive at night, this tour is an absolute must
A fantastic introduction to the nightlife in the forest
Howard W,Jan 11, 2026
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5.00
Erick and Bernie were fabulous guides . Erick kindly offered to pick us up from our accommodation and with just 4 of us on the tour we got a very detailed explanation and experience of the nighttime forest . We experienced and saw scorpions , frogs , sleeping birds , tarantulas , snakes , leaf cutter ants and many types of crickets . We got to smell many leaves and vegetation . Everything was explained in detail . Afterwards Erick sent us beautiful images taken through his telescope . Highly recommended .
An Unforgettable Night Jungle Tour – Passion, Knowledge and a lot of Wildlife
TobiasO446,Dec 21, 2025
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5.00
This night jungle tour was truly one of the highlights of our time in Monteverde. We joined the tour as a couple and were amazed to have two guides dedicated to us, who were incredibly passionate, energetic, and knowledgeable. From the very first moment, you could feel how much they love the jungle and the wildlife. They took their time to explain everything in an engaging and easy-to-understand way, and their enthusiasm made the experience even more special. Thanks to their sharp eyes and expertise, we saw an incredible variety of wildlife: a snake, three scorpions, several birds, caterpillars, spiders, countless insects, and many fascinating plant species. The absolute highlight of the tour was spotting a toucan — something we didn‘t expect to see during a night walk and an unforgettable moment for us. This tour felt personal, authentic, and far beyond a standard wildlife walk. If you are looking for a night tour where guides truly care, share their passion, and make the jungle come alive after dark, this is an experience you should not miss. Highly recommended!
100% would recommend
noah795,Dec 12, 2025
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5.00
The tour guides were extremely knowledgeable and kind. The trail was pretty easy and full of different kinds of frogs, snakes, insects. Would recommend for people of all ages.
Good experience for families
90familieb,Dec 10, 2025
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5.00
We made the tour with our two kids (8 and 11) and it was very interesting to discover all the insects by night. A very good experience that perfectly fits for families!
Night walk in Monte Verde
Haberj007,Nov 13, 2025
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5.00
We had a fantastic experience on our night tour with Eric and Bernie! They were both extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the forest and its wildlife. We learned so much about the animals and the trees — they even had us smell different types of leaves and herbs, which made the experience really engaging. During the walk, we saw an incredible variety of creatures: a snake, tarantulas, owl, lizard, scorpions (under black light — very cool!), leaf crickets, twig bugs, and red-eyed tree frogs. The guides were amazing at spotting them and took excellent photos that they later shared with us. Eric even picked us up directly from our Airbnb a few kilometers away, which made everything super convenient. Overall, this tour was a highlight of our time in Monteverde — highly recommended for anyone who loves nature and wants to see the forest come alive at night!
Amazing night tour!
anniecQ3484BZ,Sep 25, 2025
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5.00
An in depth and personalized tour that should not be missed! Our guides were incredibly knowledgeable about the natural environment of Monteverde- we learned so much. We saw more bugs and animals than we ever would have on our own. If you're looking for patient, bilingual guides that are reasonably priced for the area, this is your tour!