Monteverde Rain Forest Night Walk

Name: Monteverde Rain Forest Night Walk
Price: 41 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.65 (383 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Spanish

2 hours

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Step into the rainforest after dark and discover the hidden side of Monteverde, Costa Rica.

Our Monteverde Night Walk Tour takes you through a beautiful local wildlife refuge where nature comes alive at night. With a professional local guide, you’ll explore specially selected trails designed to maximize your chances of spotting Costa Rica’s most fascinating nocturnal species.

During this guided walk, you may encounter rain frogs, sleeping toucans, sloths, kinkajous, bats, insects, and reptiles, along with other wildlife that is rarely seen during the day. Your guide will help you locate animals safely and respectfully while sharing insights about the ecosystem, animal behavior, and the unique biodiversity that makes Monteverde world-famous.

This experience is ideal for travelers seeking an authentic, educational, and exciting night tour in Monteverde—perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, families, and anyone who wants to explore Costa Rica beyond daylight hours.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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

Monteverde Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife Refuge is a small, locally managed reserve in Monteverde, Costa Rica, featuring exclusive trails designed for an unforgettable night walk experience. As darkness falls, the forest comes alive, offering excellent opportunities to observe tropical wildlife in its natural habitat. During this guided adventure, guests may spot fascinating species such as rain frogs, sleeping toucans, sloths, kinkajous, bats, and other nocturnal creatures that make Monteverde one of the best destinations for wildlife watching in Costa Rica. This experience is perfect for nature lovers seeking an authentic and immersive Monteverde night tour, combining education, excitement, and high chances of wildlife sightings in a safe and responsible setting. Book now and experience Monteverde’s rainforest at its most mysterious and alive—after sunset.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Optic gear

Rechargeable battery flashlight

Local taxes

Species ID field guides

Refugio de Vida Silvestre entrance fee

Pickup points

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Options

Regular group tour

Transportation included

Local Transportations
Pickup included

All inclusive

entrance fee included: Local transportation & Entrance fee to the Refugio de vida are included in the rate
Pickup included

Reviews

4.65

383 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

313

Must do tour!
Shawn J,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a wonderful experience! Spotted all kinds of wildlife that were beautiful! Special shoutout to David, who was very knowledgeable and passionate during the tour, and helped us spot so many animals!
This was a poorly managed...
Juhi L,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
This was a poorly managed tour. The pick up was late but more importantly, we were expecting Johnny to be our tour guide based on what we signed up for. Looks like he got busy with overbooking and went with another tour and sublet this to another tour guide. We did not start till after 6 and were very disappointed with the effort he put in to make this tour worthwhile. I totally understand that wild life sightings are different all the time and sometimes not visible at all. But to just ask the 4 of us to turn off flash lights and discuss china Costa Rica oil deal and other irrelevant topics in the dark for 15 min plus, twice, was a total waste of time. I was very scared the whole time worrying about something poisoned nearby since we were standing in total darkness. Despite these breaks, he turned around earlier whereas other guides kept going and were constantly looking around enthusiastically. We finished early as well. Waste of money.
A nice night time walk
Stephen B,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
A nice walk through the forest. Lots of other groups and we didn't see much wildlife. ‐‐-------------
Johnny Loves Nature and it shows!
Wanda R,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Johnny the guide was excellent! He showed us snakes, a frog, birds, lizards, a walking stick and several other critters there is no way we would have seen had we gone out on our own. A really great experience!
Good tour with different sightings
David B,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Johnny was a good, passionate local who knew the hilly trails from his childhood. He navigated us with determination to find frogs and even a viper snake 🐍! We saw birds, a scorpion, and two different spiders.
Spare me the tourist insults
julie g,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
This nite tour was uninspiring. We’ve done others in which we’ve seen far more animals- if this were the only issue I wouldn’t blame the tour operator. Johnny, while he believes himself to be comical, was insulting and abrasive. Most jokes were made at the expense of tourists. These guides would do well to remember that we’re just in the country to learn and enjoy the environment and culture.
Nice night walk.
Steve S,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Nice tour on our first night in Monteverde. Johnny was a knowledgeable guide who made sure we saw some interesting things, which ca be tough on a hit or miss nature walk. He helped take some fun photos through the spotting scope.
Our tour guide was...
DanielleHelmick,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide was excellent at spotting creatures that we would have never noticed. He made sure each of us in the group had a chance to see them and helped us take the photos.
Night walk
Z1527NLkrystalm,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great evening activity! Got to see different animals that are so active in the forest at night. Would recommend for families
Johnny was a great guide....
Lauren W,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Johnny was a great guide. He was excited to show us the area and the animals on the tour. We saw some frogs, snakes, a glimpse of a porcupine, and spiders. It was a good tour and we would recommend it.

From US$41.00