Night Walk in the Children's Eternal Forest, Monteverde
See the cloud forest by night, when some wildlife is most active, on a guided nocturnal hike
This was so much fun! It is SO dark! The guides are superb!
Great visit. Guides were terrific and took good care of us in the dark. Saw loads of tarantulas and other creatures including sleeping birds and butterflies.
Orlando was excellent. Took us thru the nighttime forest and pointed out many insects and spiders in their natural habitat. Saw bats and described the ecosystem... Read more
We really enjoyed our night walk. Our guide, Walter, was incredibly knowledgable, and we learned so much. We saw a lot of tarantulas which our 11y... Read more
The night walk was fun and it was really amazing that the guide keep spotting so many creatures.
Overview
Venture into the Children's Eternal Forest, the largest private reserve in Costa Rica, for a nighttime hike. Your naturalist guide will lead you along the park's trails after dark, pointing out nocturnal wildlife in the rainforest. In addition to mammals, reptiles, and insects, the reserve is home to more than 300 kinds of birds. The activity starts right after nightfall, allowing you to watch some animals awakening and others seeking their nests or caves to sleep.
Highlights
- Hike after dark in the Children's Eternal Forest
- Take in the sights and sounds of the jungle at night
- Observe nocturnal wildlife in the rainforest
Know before you go
2.5 hours
All ages
Small group, 9 people or less
What you'll do
Begin your nocturnal hike with your naturalist guide, who will explain the reserve's efforts to maintain, preserve, and rehabilitate the region's ecosystems and biodiversity through environmental education, reforestation, sustainable development, and ecotourism. The guide will also point out wildlife, including mammals, insects, reptiles, and more than 300 varieties of birds.
Take in the sights and sounds of the rainforest at night before returning to Monteverde.
Start times
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Daily5:15 pm, 7:15 pm
What's included
- Transportation
- Entrance fees
- Flashlight
- Guide
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Summarized by AI based on kimkim traveler reviews
Multiple reviews praised the guides for being knowledgeable and providing valuable information about the ecosystem, animals, and insects. (10 mentions)
The night walk was described as a unique and exciting experience, particularly enjoyable for those interested in seeing nocturnal creatures up close. (7 mentions)
Participants mentioned seeing a wide variety of animals including tarantulas, spiders, frogs, caymans, turtles, butterflies, and birds. However, some noted that the experience can be hit or miss in terms of sightings. (6 mentions)
A few reviews mentioned that children enjoyed the experience, especially seeing large tarantulas and other fascinating creatures. (3 mentions)
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We had rain and thunder and had to turn back and leave after 10 mins….. this was no fault of anyone obviously…..just Mother Nature and bad luck
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