Night rainforest walk in La Fortuna: spot sloths and frogs

Animals move and call in the dark rainforest, and you find them by their sounds and eyes.

A guided night walk through rainforest near La Fortuna where you search for sloths, frogs and other wildlife in their natural habitat, led by a bilingual guide with telescope and flashlights. The tour runs two hours and suits all fitness levels; children from age one are welcome, and the route is wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Night walk in tropical rainforest

• Walk in the rainforest
• Observe animals in natural habitat
• See sloths and frogs

The Experience

La Fortuna's rainforest changes after dark. The animals that hide during the day move into the open, and a guide with a flashlight and telescope can find them by their calls and the reflection of their eyes in the beam. You walk the forest floor on a marked path, stopping when the guide spots movement or hears a sound—a sloth in the canopy, a frog calling from the undergrowth, the rustle of something crossing the trail ahead. The guide speaks English or Spanish and points out what you're looking at, how to spot it and what it's doing.

Two hours is long enough to cover ground without rushing, and short enough to fit into an evening without eating the whole night. The walk stays on accessible surfaces, so a stroller works for infants and small children, and the route itself is wheelchair accessible. You bring nothing but yourself; the guide provides the telescope and flashlights.

What’s included

A bilingual guide in English or Spanish; telescope and flashlights provided.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Costa Rica Tours

Is this one for you?Two hours leaves room for dinner or other plans in the evening, and the accessible route means families with young children or anyone using a wheelchair can walk the forest without modification or extra arrangement.

Top questions

What animals will I actually see on a night rainforest walk in La Fortuna?

Sloths, frogs and other wildlife that are active after dark move through the forest on the route. The guide uses a flashlight to spot them and a telescope to get a closer look at animals in the canopy or at a distance.

How long does the night rainforest tour take?

The walk runs two hours from start to finish, which gives time to cover the forest path and stop when the guide finds animals without rushing through the darkness.

Can I bring my young child or infant on this tour?

Yes—children are welcome from age one. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller on the accessible route, so you don't have to carry them the whole way.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you can choose the language when you book.

Is the rainforest walk wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces on the route are wheelchair accessible, and the tour suits all physical fitness levels.