Monteverde – Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Night Tour Monteverde
As daylight fades, watch the forest transform under moonlight. Spot frogs, kinkajous, insects and owls, guided by the symphony of nighttime sounds — with a certified local guide and flashlight included.
- Duration
- 2h
- From
- $35
- Departs
- 6:00 PM
- Groups
- Small
Before you book
Quick answers
The essentials for planning your Night Tour, before you dig into the details below.
A certified local guide, flashlights, a safety briefing and full access to El Tesoro's trails for the duration of the tour.
At El Tesoro Monteverde in Canitas, 150m north of the Jimenez Bakery. Arrive 15 minutes early to check in.
All ages are welcome. Children under 2 join free; younger kids should be accompanied closely on the trail after dark.
Closed shoes with good grip, a light jacket, and a camera. We provide flashlights, but a personal one is a nice backup.
After dark
The forest transforms after sunset
Once the sun drops behind the ridge, Monteverde's cloud forest becomes a different place entirely. Nocturnal creatures that stay hidden by day emerge to feed, hunt and call to each other, and the trails fill with a chorus of frogs, insects and owls.
Our certified guides know exactly where to look. Groups stay small and unhurried, moving quietly along the trail with flashlights trained on the forest floor and canopy, pausing whenever something moves. No two nights are ever quite the same.
Eyes in the dark
Wildlife you might see
Every night is different, but these are the sightings guests ask about most.
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Frogs & toads
Red-eyed tree frogs, glass frogs and the occasional poison dart frog, often spotted by their calls before you see them.
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Kinkajous
Small, golden-eyed rainforest mammals that move through the canopy at night, feeding on fruit and nectar.
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Owls
Mottled owls and other nocturnal raptors, often heard calling before their silhouette appears against the canopy.
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Insects & arachnids
Walking sticks, katydids, glowing click beetles and, on some nights, tarantulas emerging from their burrows.
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Sleeping birds
Daytime birds roosting motionless on low branches — a rare chance to see species up close that are skittish by day.
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Reserve your spot
Pricing & booking
Groups stay small, so advance booking is recommended — especially in high season.
All prices shown are before VAT.
Book online
Secure checkout via WeTravel — choose your date and group size, pay online, and you're confirmed.
Departure time
Daily, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Canitas, Monteverde
Ready for the forest after dark?
Tell us your dates and group size and we'll hold your spot on tonight's tour, or any night ahead.
