Explore the rainforest after dark on a guided wildlife night tour in the mountains of Uvita, Costa Rica. This approximately two-hour forest walk begins at 6:00 PM, with meeting time at 5:30 PM. A bilingual naturalist guide, rubber boots, and flashlights are included. Look for frogs, insects, and other nocturnal wildlife while learning about the forest after sunset.
Explore the Rainforest After Dark
With an experienced naturalist guide, safely explore a pristine tropical forest and learn how nocturnal animals adapt to life after sunset. Flashlights and rubber boots are provided so you can enjoy the trail comfortably and observe the forest with minimal disturbance.
Wildlife You May Encounter
The forest may reveal colorful frogs, lizards, nocturnal birds, mammals, insects, spiders, and occasionally snakes. Your guide helps locate wildlife and explains the behavior and ecological importance of each species. Sightings vary naturally and cannot be guaranteed.
The Sounds of the Night Forest
Pause in a carefully selected location to listen to the rainforest’s nighttime symphony. Frogs, insects, birds, and hidden animals create an immersive natural soundscape that can only be experienced after dark.
Rate Per Person
$75
Adults and children
- Meeting: 5:30 PM
- Start: 6:00 PM
- Duration: About 2 hours
- Location: Mountains of Uvita
- Activity: Guided nocturnal walk
What’s Included
- Experienced bilingual naturalist guide
- Rubber boots
- Flashlights
What to Bring
- Long pants and a lightweight shirt
- Insect repellent
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Reusable water bottle
- Camera or phone
Important Information
Trail conditions may be wet, muddy, or uneven depending on the weather. Please follow your guide’s instructions, remain on the trail, and never touch or disturb wildlife.
Uvita Wildlife Night Tour: FAQs
Where does the night tour take place, and when does it start?
The tour takes place in the forested mountains of Uvita, Costa Rica. Meeting time is 5:30 PM, and the guided walk starts at 6:00 PM. Plan for approximately two hours on the trail and confirm the exact meeting location before your visit.
Are flashlights and rubber boots included?
Yes. The tour includes a bilingual naturalist guide, flashlights, and rubber boots. The rate is $75 per person for adults and children.
What wildlife might we see at night?
Possible sightings include frogs, lizards, nocturnal birds, mammals, insects, spiders, and occasionally snakes. Your guide helps locate wildlife and explains its behavior. Sightings vary naturally and cannot be guaranteed.
What should I wear and bring?
Wear long pants and a lightweight shirt. Bring insect repellent, a light rain jacket or poncho, a reusable water bottle, and a camera or phone. Trails may be wet, muddy, or uneven. Follow your guide’s instructions, stay on the trail, and avoid touching or disturbing wildlife.
Book Your Uvita Wildlife Night Tour
Discover a completely different side of Costa Rica’s wildlife after dark.