Nocturnal Hikes

Highlights: Amazing insects, snakes, lizards, frogs, mammals (opossums, raccoons, kinkajous, anteaters, bats, sloths)

1. Nocturnal Hike: A great opportunity to explore night life in the jungle of Rancho La Merced Wildlife Refuge.

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Departure: 7:00 p.m.

Estimated tour time: 2-3 hours
Price: US $ 35 per person

2. A Night in the Jungle: Spend the night in a jungle camp nestled in the rainforest of Hacienda Barú Wildlife Refuge. After the hike up to the camp, you will be able to enjoy the sunset and nature sounds from the camp’s veranda. After a traditional Costa Rican dinner, you go out on a night hike to search for nocturnal creatures. You spend the night at a tent camp equipped with a shower and a toilet. The next morning, after a delicious breakfast, on your hike back to the starting point, you will have a chance to see some magnificent old rainforest trees.

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Departure: 3:00 p.m. (Return time 10:00 a.m. next day)

Estimated tour time: 16 hours
Price: US $ 98 per person