Manzanillo Refuge Night Walking Tour: Explore the Mystical Nocturnal Jungle Life
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Gandoca - Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge

Embark on a thrilling night walk through the Manzanillo Refuge and discover the hidden wonders of the nocturnal jungle. Spot fascinating creatures and immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere of the wilderness.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gandoca - Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge - If you are looking for a thrilling and unforgettable adventure, you have to join us for our Manzanillo Refuge night walk. You will venture into the jungle at night with our expert guide and your flashlight, searching for amazing creatures that only come out in the dark. You will see frogs, snakes, tarantulas…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Flashlights
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Pick-up Outside Puerto Viejo $15
Additional Information

Are you adventurous enough to delve into nature’s dark side? Participate in our Manzanillo Refuge nocturnal journey to encounter the incredible wildlife that emerge in the jungle post-sunset. A seasoned naturalist will escort you, revealing the mysteries of the night-time creatures. Utilize your flashlight to identify frogs, snakes, tarantulas, and…

Location
Gandoca - Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Alexisay19uy
Jan 18, 2026
Adrian really knows his game : ) - We have seen all the animals shown in the pictures and even more ! And some of them we have seen more than once during the hike. We saw a kinkajou that was not in the ads, soooooo niiiiiice ! 😄
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Jet616409
Jan 7, 2026
A different and exciting way to experience the jungle - We loved our night hike through the jungle! It was both exciting and informative; we saw many critters in the dark and experienced a moment of almost total darkness in the primary forest. Definitely add it to your list of things to do!
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536herbertp
Jan 5, 2026
Great experience - The tour with our guide was great. He is very knowledgeable and has a trained look to see and identify the animals. Without him, we probably wouldn't have discovered a single animal. It was a great experience and I can recommend it to anyone.
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279scarletf
Jan 1, 2026
Night Nature Walk - Adrian was great and explaining what we saw and heard. He carries himself with a peaceful presence and knowledgeable expertise.
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148aubreyl
Dec 31, 2025
Great Experience - Definitely worth it if you are in the area! We went after a heavy rain day so it was muddy but that wasn’t a problem! We saw multiple snakes, various insects, scorpions, and more! Really cool experience, bring flashlight/headlamp if you want a really bright one so you can really see what’s in the trees.
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L_s
Dec 5, 2025
Nice - Really appreciated the insights and information from the tour guide Adrian. Overall, it was a very good experience. And direct away if you wanted to fill out your itinerary You never know what you might see
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Bernardo_d
Oct 19, 2025
Very unique! - Really wonderful trip! Our guide was really personable, engaging, and very knowledgeable. He was able to spot cloths, spiders, frogs, snakes, and so much more that we would have completely missed. Doing the hike at night was a great experience!
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Mtn1023
Oct 9, 2025
Great experience! - What a great tour! Our guide Adrian was very patient with our kids' questions and very knowledgeable about the ecology of the area and animals that we saw on the tour. I'm glad our kids were able to learn about animals and insects that we don't get to see back home. We were lucky enough to see a caiman, crabs, a 2-toed sloth, several basilisks, tarantulas, bullet ants, frogs, an eyelash viper, and an uncommon gecko. Overall, the tour was well worth the money and I would highly recommend this to anyone, young and old.
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P9418ponicos
Oct 5, 2025
The night hike was an unforgettable experience! - The night hike was an amazing experience! Exploring nature after dark and spotting different animals in their natural habitat made it truly special. The atmosphere was calm yet exciting — absolutely worth it and highly recommended!
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Ashley_g
Sep 5, 2025
A unique wildlife experience - Such a unique and fun excursion! i highly recommend this tour, it was so special to be in a jungle at night, pitch black, with only flashlights to guide our way. We saw a lot of tarantulas, spiders, a snake, and a sloth. We heard the calls of howling monkeys and watched a creature slink away down the tree after entering their territory. Adrian was knowledgeable, friendly, and had great storytelling including native/indigenous lore, animal facts, and information about Costa Rican wildlife. The pickup transportation arrived as described, communication was clear and helpful, and I felt safe the entire time. Would recommend this tour to anyone in the Puerto Viejo area looking for a unique wildlife experience.
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From $70
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).