A night tour through the forest allows you to see the ecosystem in a different way than what we are normally used to. At night the forest is full of life and a lot of noise and allows us to see those animals that are not possible to see during the day.
Upon arrival at the Refuge reception, you'll be greeted by a certified tour guide who will accompany you on the Night Tour through the forest. After purchasing your entrance ticket, prepare to witness the ecosystem in a new way. The forest comes alive at night with bustling activity, allowing you to observe elusive creatures that are not typically visible during the day. Take pleasure in this extraordinary experience in the breathtaking of Monteverde.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Group Guided Night Walking Tour in Monteverde lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $39 per person for this Puntarenas experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We'll meet at the reception of the Wildlife Refuge Monteverde (Refugio de Vida Silvestre Monteverde). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 32 verified reviews; it is run by Monteverde Tour Guide Team.
Really enjoyed the night walk. Our guide was educational and enthusiastic. He did his best to find as many creatures as possible and to give us the best experience. Highlights were woodpeckers, some amazingly well hidden sleeping birds, baby snakes, tarantula and scorpions that glow under ultra violet. They even spotted a stick insect that looked like moss!
We had a great time on our night walk at El Refugio. Our guide was Juan Carlos and he was fantastic! He is extremely knowledgeable about the animals. We saw so much on our walk - a kinkajou, rhino katydids, walking stick insects, pit viper, hummingbirds, keel-billed toucan, Lesson's motmot, orange-bellied trogon, and a ran frog. Great way to spend the evening.
My experience with this tour was FANTASTIC. Jesus was an interesting, close, fast guide with a lot of knowledge and passion for what he does. I would repeat a thousand times with him, it is a pleasure to see him and hear him search for wildlife in the cloud forest. I highly recommend wearing boots, long pants inside high socks, long sleeves and headlight (although they give you a small one).
Hola! Muchísimas gracias por tu comentario Angela Fue un verdadero placer que nos hayas visitado y que hayas disfrutado del bosque en la caminata nocturna Saludos! Los mejores deseos en tus vacaciones!
We have visited Monteverde on a night tour and had an excellent guide, Elier. The visit we really liked and asked for a second tour to Elier in Curi Cancha, we recommend the experience and the guide, both tours were entertaining and informative. Fully recommended!
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The tour was a great introduction to the wildlife of Monteverde. It’s amazing how much louder and vibrant the forest becomes at night. Jesus did an incredible job of spotting all the critters and addressing everyone’s questions.
Thank you so much for your comment! We are a group of highly experienced guides, and we love sharing our experiences with each and every guest. We provide the best possible service and allow you to enjoy the forest day and night. Best regards, and thank you very much!
We were guided by Jesus and it was very nice to take the tour with him as he explained everything in detail. We learned a lot. We'll be back as soon as possible. We saw sloths, calves, frogs, hummingbirds, beetles, spiders, many amazing species. Thanks for everything! Atte. Ale and Yaka
Muchísimas gracias por el comentario! Esto nos ayuda a mejorar cada día y ponerle aún más pasión a lo que hacemos en nuestro trabajo Saludos y muchísimas gracias!
I learned some new things about the inhabitants of the forests. Our guide was very knowledgeable and amicable. Though we didn’t see a tremendous number of animals, it was well worth the time experiencing the forest at night.
Hello, thank you so much for your comment! We always strive to give our best on each tour. Sometimes animals don't make it out, but that's how the forest is. Sometimes they leave their territory and we can't see them. Thank you for your comment!
We did the night tour last night with Jose and it was truly a magical experience! We saw vipers, a sloth eating leaves, sleeping birds, frogs, katydids, stick bugs, and bioluminescent scorpion. Jose was so kind and obviously adores nature and is so knowledgeable. Would 100% recommend!
Steven was fantastic. I have been on many night walks in Costa Rica. This may have been the best. You never know what you will see, but you need skill like our guide to be lucky enough to see and get great photos of the snakes, sloths, frogs and other wildlife we saw. He is as passionate, knowledgeable, interactive and approachable. It was a balst
Our guide Jesus was amazing, so knowledgeable and incredible at spotting wildlife. We saw all sorts including a sloth with her baby, a pit viper, bioluminescence, various spiders, a sleeping Jay bird and a kinkaju. Highly recommended!
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Guided Night Walking Tour in Monteverde | 2 hours | 5.0 (32) | $39 | |
 Small Group Night Walking Tour in Monteverde | 2 hours | 4.8 (393) | $73 | View |
 Small Group Wildlife Refuge Monteverde Night Walking Tour | 2 hours | 4.9 (88) | $29 | View |
 Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Wildlife Experience | 2 hours | 4.6 (400) | $41 | View |
 Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle | 2 hours | 4.5 (389) | $38 | View |
 Monteverde Night Walk: Sloths, Snakes & Nocturnal Wildlife | 2 hours | 4.8 (117) | $35 | View |
 Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Night Walk | 2–3 hours | 4.7 (69) | $65 | View |