• Manuel Antonio National Park - This tour offers in-depth insights into the captivating herpetofauna inhabiting the private nature trails and gardens of Hotel Playa Espadilla. The main trail is conveniently located adjacent to the boundaries of Manuel Antonio National Park, separated by a seasonal creek that naturally draws amphibians and reptiles during both the dry (January-April) and wet (May-December) seasons. Following a safety briefing, site management guidelines, and photography tips, the exploration will commence, addressing any specific requests or questions. Key species to discover and photograph include snakes such as the Fer-de-Lance Viper, Eye-Lash Pit Viper, Coral Snakes, and various Colubrids like Boas, Vine, Cat-eyed, and Racers. Frog enthusiasts can look forward to spotting the iconic Red-eyed Tree Frog, Masked Tree Frog, Gladiator, and Milk Tree Frogs, along with other intriguing herpetological species like the Basilisk, Helmeted, and Night lizards.

• Round-trip transportation included and customizable, parking available if you drive to the place.
• Professional certified bilingual tour guide (Certified by the Costa Rican Tourism Board)
• Use the included Swarovski spotting scope to get a closer, deeper look at macrofauna.
• NITECORE latest generation flashlights provided, fully rechargeable, power and functionality.

• Dinner
• Bottled water

it is rewarding and memorable to see a client experience the first close encounter with a large Fer-de-lance (Bothrops asper), a new world-class “Lifer” with a maximum of 6 people per group tour, we guarantee to provide detailed attention to all participants.

We will be sure to dedicate full time to searching and exploring the best areas, to ensure we find the species that make Costa Rica a great herpetology destination.

We suggest you contact us before the tour and share any specific goals or species requests you have in mind. We will prioritize any special requests first and then find the tour’s famous icons, such as the red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas), the turnip-tailed gecko (Thecadactylus rapicauda), the granular glass frog (Cochranella granulosa), the eyelash viper. (Bothriechis sp)

• Closed-toe shoes (tennis shoes or hiking boots) are required for the tour. The property management does not permit Crocs, Keens, Tevas, or any semi-open-toe shoes.
• Wear light, breathable, and comfortable clothes, light cotton T-shirt and pants are ideal for the tour (Long sleeve shirts are not necessary)
• Due to heavy rain or windy conditions, we recommend booking any type of night tours within the first few days of your arrival. During the rainy season (early May through late December), rain is a factor, and we may cancel or reschedule the tour to later days of your vacation.
• We do not recommend the night tour for children under 6 years old.

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