The Night Tour with Tracie The Bug Lady
Overview
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On this two and a half hour trek through the rainforest, join Biologist Tracie "The Bug Lady" and spotter extraordinaire Gianfranco Gómez, as they team up to reveal the intriguing world of moonlight exploration.
With a style that is as witty as it is engaging, Tracie and Gian deliver a skillful blend of natural history and human lore. Guests can expect to learn about fascinating topics on everything from bugs to bats, to all that creeps, crawls and flies by night.
This is Drake Bay's first and longest running nocturnal adventure, with over 20 years in operation. Join us for one of the most unique excursions in Costa Rica. Minimum age limit 8 years old. Tennis shoes or hiking boots required. Please let us know where you are lodging! This is important. Because of logistics we do not offer the tour from all area hotels!
Additional Info
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
Are Children under 4 allowed to participate? No
Must have a minimum of 2 guests to confirm tour
Not recommended for travelers with knee problems, balance issues, vision impairment, or poor hiking skills.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guides equipped with Swarovski Spotting Scope with iPad attachment for group viewing
Guides equipped with Echo Meter Touch 2 Pro Bat Detector
Bottled water
Private transportation
Boots are not included. All guests must wear closed shoes to participate. No sandals permitted.
Headlamps are not included
Please tell us where you are lodging. WE DO NOT OFFER THE TOUR FROM ALL AREA RESORTS AND HOTELS!
What To Expect
Drake Trail
We will explore a beautiful nature tail in search of nocturnal creatures
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The Night Tour with Tracie The Bug Lady
Reviews
347 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
If you do one tour in Drake Bay, make it this one!
Gregory S,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolute must-do experience in Drake Bay. Tracie and her husband are an amazing and incredibly knowledgeable team. And they pack an enormous amount of information into every two hour tour. While Tracie shows the group one insect/animal, her husband is already locating the next, such that there is never any “down time.” It’s a 2.5 hour non-stop NATGeo/BBC documentary. 5 Stars!
The hype is real!!
Race C,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tracie and her husband John helped lead this tour together. These guys are the real deal! They have lived in Drake Bay for several decades; they are real experts; and they have even helped the BBC film several nature productions in the area! They are such a great team and work together to get you nonstop wildlife spotting. I felt so privileged to get to tour with them. You will probably not find a more expert tour guide during your vacation!
We booked the night tour...
Liviu D,
Mar 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00We booked the night tour for the day we arrived in Drake Bay and it was the perfect introduction to the forest. Groups are reasonably small (8 people, max) meaning that everyone has the opportunity to see everything and ask questions. Tracie and Gianfranco’s enthusiasm about creatures great and small is contagious – we learned a great deal and have a greater appreciation of the role insects and arachnids play in the forest. Their knowledge is vast, and they are eager to share it.
A must do in Drake Bay
Austin H,
Nov 22, 2024
- Viator
5.00Tracie and her partner lead an excellent night tour along the Drake Bay trail. I spent a lot of time on the trail during my stay and never saw any of the things they were able to spot during the tour. They have amazing spotting skills and were very knowledgeable about the bugs and mammals local to the area. We saw numerous spiders, frogs, possums, snakes, and many others.
Night hike Drake Bay
Georgette W,
Jul 16, 2024
- Viator
5.00What an awesome night! We enjoyed our evening walk and saw a lot of frogs and toads as well as a few small mammals and cool bugs. The guides were very knowledgeable.
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