Top Trails Corcovado
A red-eyed tree frog photographed at night in the Costa Rican rainforest

Night Tour

Discover how the forest changes after nightfall and search for some of the small creatures that awaken when the light disappears.

  • Los Planes · Drake Bay
  • 2 hours · 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. approx.
  • Low difficulty
  • Nocturnal Wildlife · Nature
  • $55

The Journey

What This Day Feels Like

When night falls, the forest changes. New sounds appear, and small creatures begin their activity.

We will walk slowly along a natural trail, using our flashlights to search for frogs, snakes, spiders, insects, and other nocturnal animals while the guide helps us discover and understand what happens in the forest after dark.

Encounters are unpredictable, and no animal is guaranteed. Part of the experience lies precisely in observing carefully and discovering what the night chooses to reveal.

Recommended for

Curious travelers, families, and people who want to discover a different side of Drake Bay's natural environment through a short and relaxed experience.

Moments

Moments That Will Be Part of the Journey

  • Discover the forest after nightfall.
  • Search for frogs, snakes, and other nocturnal creatures.
  • Learn about nocturnal life alongside your guide.
  • Listen to the sounds of the forest in the darkness.

Approximate Itinerary

How the Day Usually Unfolds

  1. Approx. 6:00 p.m.

    Meeting at our office

    We meet at our office at around 6:00 p.m. and travel by 4x4 to Los Planes.

  2. Evening

    A night in the forest

    Once there, we begin a slow walk along a natural trail, searching for and interpreting any nocturnal wildlife that may appear.

  3. Approx. 8:00 p.m.

    Return

    At the end, we return by 4x4. The experience ends at approximately 8:00 p.m.

This itinerary is approximate. Activities may change, the guide may adapt parts of the experience, and weather or trail conditions may require adjustments. Safety will always be the priority.

What Is Included

  • Bilingual guide
  • Round-trip transportation by 4x4
  • Flashlight
  • Rubber boots

Preparation

Difficulty and How to Prepare

Difficulty
Low. The walk is short and relaxed, although the trail is natural and uneven.
Wildlife
We will primarily search for amphibians, reptiles, arachnids, and insects. No sighting is guaranteed, as all animals live freely in their natural environment.
Clothing
Comfortable, fresh clothing. We recommend long pants and long socks so you can wear the rubber boots comfortably.

Before the Tour

Do You Already Have Accommodation in Drake Bay?

To begin the experience on time, visitors must be in Drake Bay the night before the tour. Top Trails can help include accommodation at Fauna Lodge as part of the reservation.

Tour + Accommodation in Drake Bay

We arrange your night at Fauna Lodge together with the experience, so everything is confirmed in one conversation.

Preferred tour date
Ask About the Tour with Accommodation

Tour Only

Already have a place to stay in Drake Bay? We will check availability for the experience alone.

Preferred tour date
Ask About the Tour Only

Gallery

The Environment You Will Walk Through

  • Headlamp-lit night walk on a rainforest trail
  • A hand resting on a large wet rainforest leaf
  • Sunlight filtering through the rainforest canopy
  • Wild river running through primary rainforest in the Osa Peninsula
  • Hikers wading through a shallow rainforest stream
  • Wild beach where rainforest meets the Pacific in the Osa Peninsula

Packing

What to Bring

  • Insect repellent
  • Long pants
  • Long socks
  • Water

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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Reserve Your Corcovado Experience

Departure Time
6:00 p.m.
Experience Type
Nocturnal Wildlife · Nature
Meeting Point
Our office in Drake Bay
Location
Los Planes · Drake Bay

From

$55

2 hours · 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. approx. · Low difficulty

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