This tour is ideal for all those who want to discover the nocturnal wonders of Costa Rica. We will begin with a 30-minute drive to the town of La Tigra, where we will meet the Mendez Family. This traditional Costa Rican family lives off the land and dedicates part of their property for the natural regeneration of plants and animals.
What to expect
On the property, we will take a 600-meter trail alongside a small patch of regenerating forest with water mirrors that facilitate the observation of nightlife such as birds and nocturnal mammals, insects, amphibians, bats, and more.
We will walk around the water mirrors until we reach the frog sanctuary, where natural regeneration and reproduction of these species occur. The sanctuary receives its name due to the large number of frogs that can be observed, like the hammer frog and the bullfrog which are the largest and smallest species in Costa Rica, in addition to the beautiful red-eyed tree frog, and the spectacular little glass frog. After the tour is over, a delicious traditional Costa Rican dinner prepared over a wood-burning stove awaits and it will be accented with the nocturnal lights of the San Carlos plains. After dinner, we will take the transportation back to La Fortuna.
What's included?
- Roundtrip transportation
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Typical dinner.
Departure and Return
Pick-up Time: 4:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m.
Departure Point and Hotels:
- Arenal Country Inn
- Casa Luna
- Los Lagos
- Volcano Lodge
- Volcano Inn
- Arenal Springs
- Arenal Manoa
- Arenal Paraíso
- Montaña de Fuego
- Kokoro
- Tacotal
- Kioro
- Tabacón
- Mountain Paradise
- Nayara
- The Springs
- Arenal Lodge
- Lost Iguana
We will pick you up from other hotels in the area, however, an extra charge per person will be applied. Please consult with our agents.
If your hotel is not listed please go to any of the hotels in this list 15 minutes before the time of departure.
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What to bring?
- Tennis shoes or hiking shoes
- Comfortable clothes
- Rain coat or poncho
- Insect repellent
- Camera
- Money for snacks, souvenirs, or tips.
Requirements
- Allowed to all ages
- Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
What's not included
- Tips
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the tour.
You may like these other activities departing from your hotel in Arenal/La Fortuna:
Sky Tram & Sky Trek at Monteverde
Santa Elena Reserve at Monteverde
