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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!
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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!
334 reviews
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Liviu D,
Mar 18, 2025
- Viator
We 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.
Austin H,
Nov 22, 2024
- Viator
Tracie 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.
Georgette W,
Jul 16, 2024
- Viator
What 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.
Larissa T,
Mar 24, 2024
- Viator
We had so much fun, we saw snakes, spiders (and learned how to spot spiders in the darkness) and scorpions! Highly recommended.
Colleen F,
Feb 24, 2024
- Viator
I’m not a fan of creepy crawly things but this tour was absolutely incredible! Our guides were so knowledgeable and pointed out so many different creatures. This tour was a highlight of our trip for sure. A very cool experience.
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