4 Night Walks in La Fortuna to Build a Day Around

1.Chocolate and Night Tour in La Fortuna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $67Our pick

Start at Don Juan Tours La Fortuna at 5:45 pm for a two-hour evening walk focused on cacao, nocturnal wildlife, and Costa Rican plants. Guides such as Alex and Yen use a scope to spot frogs, sloths, lizards, birds, and insects. You will taste cacao, make your own chocolate bar, and sample dark, milk, and white chocolate.

“The tour was amazing! Learning from start to finish of how chocolate is made and getting to make our own bar was so fun. Yen was the best guide and spotted many frogs to show us as well as three sloths. Would definitely recommend!”

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2.Ecogarden Arenal Night Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60Best value

At 6 p.m., you explore Ecogarden Arenal in La Fortuna with a guide such as Jose or Joshua, searching for frogs, sloths, caimans, birds, reptiles, and insects. The two-hour walk includes snacks, and some outings finish with a homemade empanada and warm sugarcane drink. Groups can include up to 20 people.

“Young Joshua who led us through this small sliver of jungle paradise was on point. His ability to locate even the smallest and most hidden of creatures was truly astounding. From the poison dart frog practically invisible under a leaf to a slot who came down from the upper reaches of the canopy stop right in front of us, it was one amazing experience after another. Great hospitality before and after and a truly memorable evening for all of us!”

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3.Arenal Oasis Night Walk from Arenal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

You’ll walk flat rainforest trails at Arenal Oasis after dark, beginning with ponds that shelter at least 28 frog species. Naturalist guides such as Angie, Jason, Edson, Vitor, and Gerald point out red-eyed tree frogs, snakes, insects, sloths, and other night creatures. Hotel pickup from the Arenal Zone is included.

“We had a tremendous rainstorm earlier that day and the frogs, giant grasshoppers and more were out en mass. We had a phenomenal guide who was very knowledgeable and engaging, and who also pointed out a large snake and tree sloth. Great experience in a small group (6 of us). Don’t miss it!”

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4.Frog Watching Jungle Night Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $67

Meet at Callidryas Tours at 6:15 pm for a two-hour walk through a wild frog sanctuary near Arenal Volcano. Your guide leads you past freshwater ponds and along flat rainforest trails, using a flashlight to find red-eyed tree frogs, rain frogs, snakes, insects, and other night wildlife. Angie and Pedro are among the guides praised for their sharp eyes and clear explanations.

“Guide was great, informative & helpful lots of frogs and snakes. Be careful thir everywhere. I took pictures of frogs didn't see snake until I went through photos. It was hidden from view under plants. Guide carries snake, pole moves plants so you get a better look at animals. I have done a couple of night tours this was the best”

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