Monteverde Night Tour with Certified Local Guide: 6 PM or 8 PM
See what moves through Monteverde after dark with a guide who knows every corner.
A two-hour night tour of Monteverde's El Refugio grounds with a certified local guide, flashlights and entrance included. Small groups of eight or fewer walk the trails in search of nocturnal wildlife: tarantulas, walking sticks, leafcutter ants, porcupines, opossums, olingos, frogs and snakes depending on conditions. The guide uses an HD spotting scope to help you photograph what you find.
What’s included
- Entrance fee to El Refugio.
- flashlights for the walk.
- all fees and taxes.
- live guide commentary in English or Spanish.
Times
- Every day 18:00 20:00
Before you book
Operated by MonteTours Costa Rica
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The experience
The tour starts with a local guide assigned to your group. Someone who has lived in Monteverde their whole life and walked these trails thousands of times. Groups stay small, usually eight people or fewer, which means you move at a pace that lets you spot and photograph animals without the noise and rush of a larger crowd. The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you get the commentary in whichever language works for you.
You walk the grounds of El Refugio, the shelter where Monteverde's nocturnal animals bed down for the night. A flashlight is provided, and the guide carries an HD spotting scope: the tool that turns what you might miss into something you can actually see and photograph. The night brings out insects most visitors never encounter: walking sticks that look like branches, tarantulas, leafcutter ants moving in formation. Mammals emerge too (porcupines, opossums, olingos), and depending on weather, you may see snakes and frogs. The walk wraps at reception after two hours.
Entrance to El Refugio and all fees are built into the price. You need only bring yourself and a willingness to move slowly through the dark. Public transportation reaches the area, though you'll arrange your own way there. Parking is available on-site if you have a vehicle.
Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you follow the commentary in whichever language you speak. If you're traveling with family or friends who speak different languages, confirm which language your guide will use when you book, since the guide is assigned to your group.
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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: Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 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 animals am I likely to see on a Monteverde night tour?
The nocturnal wildlife includes tarantulas, walking sticks, leafcutter ants, porcupines, opossums, olingos, frogs and snakes. What you encounter depends on weather and season, but the guide knows where to look and uses an HD spotting scope to help you see and photograph them.
How big are the groups on this Monteverde tour?
Groups stay under ten people, usually eight or smaller, so you have room to move and time to watch without crowding around each animal the guide finds.
Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the tour in Monteverde?
Yes, transportation is not included. Public transportation options are available nearby, and parking lots are on-site if you drive.
Monteverde Night Tour with Certified Local Guide: 6 PM or 8 PM
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from US$ 54.69 per person
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