Night tour through Tifakara tropical forest: Red-eyed frogs

Wander moonlit trails alive with hidden amphibian surprises and jungle songs

A night walk through Tifakara's tropical forest trails in La Fortuna where you visit two frog sanctuaries to observe red-eyed frogs and other amphibians, guided in English or Spanish. The tour stays on maintained paths adjacent to the forest, so you experience the jungle's sounds and wildlife without navigating unmarked terrain. Children from age 4 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Night tour through tropical forest

• Walk hotel internal paths
• Visit first frog sanctuary
• Observe Red-Eyed Frog species
• Walk to second larger frog sanctuary
• Experience tropical jungle sensations
• Spot sloths, nocturnal birds, snakes

The experience

Tifakara's night tour starts on the hotel's internal paths, where your first frog sanctuary sits. Red-eyed frogs are the draw here (the Agalychnis callidryas that show up reliably), but the sanctuary holds multiple amphibian species. Your guide walks you through what you're seeing and listening for as the forest's night chorus builds around you.

From there you move deeper into the adjacent trails toward a second, larger sanctuary. The walk itself is the experience: the sounds shift as you move through the canopy, and the guide points out what else moves in the dark. Sloths, nocturnal birds and snakes turn up often enough that they're not surprises so much as part of the pattern. You stay on established paths the whole time, so the jungle's intensity comes through without the uncertainty of bushwhacking.

The frogs' concert runs throughout. That's not metaphor, it's the constant backdrop. A guide fluent in English or Spanish narrates what you're hearing and seeing, so the night forest reads as a place instead of just a dark space with sounds in it.

What’s included

• Night walk on maintained forest trails.
• access to two frog sanctuaries.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• amphibian and wildlife observation.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:15

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Tifakara Adventures

Is this one for you?An hour on the trails means you can fit this into an afternoon or evening without committing the whole day, so it works as a standalone outing or as part of a longer itinerary in La Fortuna. The maintained paths keep the jungle accessible without requiring hiking experience or stamina.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What species of frogs will I see on the night tour through Tifakara?

Red-eyed frogs (Agalychnis callidryas) are the main attraction in both sanctuaries, but the tour takes in multiple amphibian species across the two locations. The guide identifies what appears as you walk.

What other animals might I encounter besides frogs on this night walk?

Sloths, nocturnal birds and snakes appear regularly on the trails, though the tour focuses on the amphibians and the soundscape of the forest at night.

How long does the Tifakara night tour last?

The tour runs for about an hour, moving between the two frog sanctuaries and the connecting trails.

Is the night walk suitable if I'm not in great physical shape?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. You walk on established paths at a steady pace, and the guide adjusts to the group's comfort.