Amazon night walk: Search for tarantulas and sloths

Fungi that glow in the dark and animals that only move at night.

A night walk through the Amazon rainforest with a live guide who searches for nocturnal animals, insects and plants that emerge after dark. The tour includes flashlights and rubber boots, departs with vehicle pickup, and returns by 8:30pm. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or cardiovascular concerns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Night walk in Amazon jungle

• Meet guide and travel to jungle
• Guide explains night forest and animals
• Search for nocturnal animals and plants

The experience

The guide meets you at your location and drives into the night jungle, explaining the nocturnal ecosystem as you head toward Sandoval Lake. Once in the forest, the search begins: you move slowly through the darkness with a flashlight, looking for the animals and plants that only come alive after sunset. Tarantulas, sloths, nocturnal monkeys, frogs, rodents, spiders, owls, snakes and fireflies all appear on these walks, along with certain plants and bioluminescent fungi that glow in the dark: the kind of detail that stops most travelers mid-step.

The guide narrates what you're seeing and explains the behavior of each animal and plant as you encounter it. The walk lasts roughly two hours, and you'll wear rubber boots to navigate the forest floor and carry a flashlight to spot creatures that would otherwise stay hidden. The air-conditioned vehicle waits to bring you back by 8:30pm, so the whole experience fits into an evening without cutting into the rest of your day.

What’s included

• Flashlights and rubber boots.
• air-conditioned vehicle pickup and return.
• accredited guide in English or Spanish.
• general entry tickets to the jungle area.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (25 to 49 years) · Senior (50 to 92 years) · Youth (6 to 24 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 9

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by TAMBOPATA LIVING JUNGLE

Is this one for you?Choose this night walk if you want to search for nocturnal animals like tarantulas and glowing fungi that only appear after dark, rather than daytime wildlife tours.

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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 (6 to 24 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What nocturnal animals am I most likely to see on this walk?

Tarantulas, sloths, nocturnal monkeys, frogs, rodents, spiders, owls, snakes and fireflies all appear on these walks. The guide searches specifically for these species and explains their behavior as you encounter them.

What do I need to wear or bring for a night walk in the Amazon?

Rubber boots and a flashlight are provided. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and bring insect repellent if you have it. The guide will have flashlights ready for everyone in the group.

How long does the night walk take?

The tour runs for roughly two hours, with return by 8:30pm. The guide picks you up by vehicle, drives to the jungle, conducts the walk, and brings you back the same way.

Are there any bioluminescent plants or fungi I'll see?

Yes. Certain nocturnal plants have distinctive characteristics, and bioluminescent fungi that glow in the dark appear in the forest. The guide will point these out and explain what makes them shine.