Manuel Antonio Jungle Night Tour with pick up included
Recommended by 92% of travelers
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Quepos, Costa Rica
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Manuel Antonio by night and see creatures that hide away during the day on an evening hike revealing a different side to the biodiverse area. You'll explore at a relaxed pace in a small group limited to eight travelers with a guide who increases your chances of spotting nocturnal critters such as frogs, snakes, scorpions, lizards, and tarantulas. Hotel pickup is included, and free parking is available for those driving to meet on site.
- See different creatures on a night walk of Manuel Antonio
- The short duration suits time-pressed travelers
- A naturalist guide increases wildlife spotting chances
- Hotel pickup and free parking add convenience
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Local guide
- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel pickup
- Flashlights
- Spotting scope
- Digiscoping
- Parking FeesWe offer free parking id driving to meet us on site
- Admission Fee - Admission fee must be pay on arrival in cash$11.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Tennis shoes or similar required to participate on this tour
- Must bring a reusable bottle for water
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Amber_D
Night tours are so different than day time animal watching. Our guide was wonderful at spotting animals and so knowledgeable about them all. I would definitely recommend.
Reviews
4.7
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Tina_T, Jun 2026
Steve Vargas was very knowledgeable and accommodating! We accidentally booked the wrong day and he was able to accommodate us the following day. We saw 2 snakes, frogs, kinkajou, spiders, and a toucan!
Christin_N, Jun 2026
We went on the night walk with Steve. He has an amazing knowledge about the animals and plants you will see. We saw tarantulas, geckos, lizards, different kind of frogs and the highlight was the red-eyed tree frog 🐸
Great experience 👌
Megan_C, Jun 2026
We really loved this experience! Andrew was fantastic, funny, knowledgeable, and very good at finding animals for us to see. Our kids had a great time! We got to see a sloth and her baby, a pit viper, several frogs, spiders, bats, a toucan.
Jonah_O, Apr 2026
This tour does not take place at the advertised location. It takes place at Sukia zipline instead. They asked us if we wanted a pick up and it was only when we said we’d make our own way there that they told of us the location change. I don’t think they would have told us otherwise. We challenged them and they told us they had only been told 45 mins before because of repairs to the other trail. However, it is clear they lied because when we asked the guide he said he did tours at Sukia every night. They have therefore also lied in their response to one other review because this tour does have a butterfly garden and crocodiles in very small cages, which seems very inhumane. The guide was awful. He didn’t spot anything. We spotted so much more than him and kept having to point things out. In fact, he failed to point out a fer de lance and I had to warn a family of young children of this deadly animal. Overall, avoid - choose somewhere else.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We sincerely regret that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we fully understand your frustration. However, we would like to clarify that what happened that day was completely unexpected and beyond our control.
The night before your tour, a tree fell on the trail in the reserve where we operate your booked tour option. Initially, the Reserve administration informed us that they expected to complete the work during the day and reopen the trail for that same evening. Unfortunately, around 3:15 pm, we were notified that the trail would not be available that night, which required us to act immediately.
As soon as we received this update, we began contacting all clients to explain the situation. In your specific case, we attempted to reach you by phone call but did not receive an answer. Shortly after, we sent you the updated meeting location at Sukia, which is one of the three night tour locations we operate in the Manuel Antonio area.
When you expressed your dissatisfaction about the change of location, we offered you the option to reschedule for the following day or receive a full refund. Despite this, you chose to proceed with the tour at Sukia. As a gesture of goodwill, we also agreed to cover the difference in the entrance fee. Additionally, you were informed in advance that your guide would be Kevin, who has consistently received excellent reviews from other guests. Even so, it seems that all the staff’s hard work to provide the best possible experience has been poorly valued by the traveler.
Truly unexpected that, despite the efforts of our team and the guide to accommodate the situation and avoid you losing your time, this was not perceived positively.
We always strive to be transparent and to provide solutions in unforeseen situations like this. As you mentioned, canceling the tour altogether might have been another option, but at the time our priority was to give you alternatives so you could decide what worked best for you.
From Travel Costa Rica Tours Staff
craig_h, Feb 2026
The tour started near our hotel and the other guests were already there so I don’t think there was any pickup. The guide arrived on a motorcycle.
The overall experience was disappointing, we walked through the closed Butterfly cafe which we’d already visited earlier. Lengthy commentaries which you forget immediately. We came to see wildlife. Guide hardly set up his viewing stand and we spent a lot of time seeing the caged crocodiles rather than the night safari wildlife. Disappointing.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your feedback.
However, we would like to kindly clarify that this review does not correspond to our Night Tour with pick-up included service.
Our night tour:
✅ Includes hotel pick-up and drop-off.
❌ Does not visit any butterfly garden.
❌ Does not include viewing caged crocodiles.
Focuses entirely on observing nocturnal wildlife in its natural habitat.
Based on your description — specifically mentioning the Butterfly Café and caged crocodiles — it seems this experience was with a different provider, as those locations are not part of our itinerary.
We always strive to deliver an authentic night safari experience centered on wildlife observation, with professional guides and proper equipment for spotting animals.
If this review was posted by mistake, we kindly ask you to verify the tour provider to ensure the feedback reaches the correct company.
Thank you for your understanding.
Symone_G, Dec 2025
We had a lot of fun on this tour with our guide Kevin! Before the tour started, Kevin made sure to give us a safety briefing to let us know how to stay safe around the animals. Kevin led us down a trail giving us fun facts about any animals that we came across. We saw many different frogs, a few different bugs, and a snake.
Steve_S, Dec 2025
We didn't have time to see the park during the daytime so we took a night tour. Luckily we had other opportunities to see some daytime animals. We were able to see lobsters? Snake frogs lizards iguana spiders etc.... and the highlight was a random two toed sloth they spotted on the drive back on the roadside with its baby. Mosquitos were not a problem but it was incredibly humid so we were heavily sweating - short sleeves were fine.
Ruth_B, Dec 2025
Guide was brilliant and knowledgeable however was more interested in trying to find the ‘big and exciting’ wildlife that almost lost track of everything else. We spotted more than the guide!
The trail is one off the edge of a hotel so you pay an entry fee, means there’s not as much wildlife as the main park but still a great experience. We saw a snake, frogs and a few different insects.
Kathi_H, Nov 2025
Dylan was an incredible guide. He is smart and really cares about the animals and their environment. We saw everything we were hoping to see and more. Thanks to Dylan we also have amazing photos to keep. We saw spiders, frogs, butterflies, millipedes, a scorpion… and more. If we were staying another night, we would take this hike again! It was the best!
Yaffa_H, Jun 2025
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. He was able to point out different snakes, spiders, frogs, etc. We had a great time!
Hannah_E, Jun 2025
Prompt pickup with a shuttle, the guide was very knowledgeable and funny, he made us feel comfortable. Got tons of great pics of wildlife. I have anxiety so I was worried about getting bitten by a snake but as long as you stick to the trails, shine your flashlight everywhere as you walk, and wear some sturdy hiking boots and long pants you will be fine. We had a wonderful time.
Dhaval_P, May 2025
Jon Paul was informative guide and helpful with finding many different kinds of frogs, snakes, geckos, spiders, scorpions on the night walk. We were with kids and they had a good time. He was safety conscious, well prepared, and respectful of the environment.
Alexander_F, Apr 2025
We had a great time, everything was well organized and enjoyable! Brenda was a great guide- she was very energetic and knowledgeable which added to the excitement of the walk. Safety was also prioritized which helped settle us in to the unpredictability of what we might have seen. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you had a great experience and appreciated Brenda’s energy and knowledge. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
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Amber_D, Apr 2025
Night tours are so different than day time animal watching. Our guide was wonderful at spotting animals and so knowledgeable about them all. I would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the night tour and that our guide made it special. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Ed_S, Feb 2025
Outstanding, we saw a ton of interesting species. Highlight was a scorpion seen under ultraviolet light and a viper!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an exciting experience and got to see so many fascinating species. The scorpion under UV light and the viper are definitely unforgettable highlights! We appreciate you choosing **Travel Costa Rica Tours**, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! 🌿🐍✨
Arnaud, Jan 2025
That was a really great night tour, we saw plenty of animals : frogs, snake, spiders, toad, birds, ... I really recommend this tour
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! On behalf of **Travel Costa Rica Tours**, we’re delighted to hear that you had a fantastic night tour and spotted so much amazing wildlife. The rainforest is truly magical at night! We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again for another adventure. 🌿🌙🐸🦉✨
Claudia_S, Dec 2024
Quite expensive (add $10 for ‘entrance fee’ pp). Several groups traipsing around small area. Some animals were pointed out but there wasn’t a lot of information about them or storytelling, participants were not engaged. Unfortunately we were a bit disappointed.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We would like to clarify that the entrance fee is mentioned in the tour description to ensure transparency about costs. Regarding the number of visitors on the trails, we understand that it can feel crowded; however, this is the busiest time of the year, making nature tours more challenging to manage. We continuously strive to provide the best experience possible during these peak times and appreciate your input, which helps us improve our services.
Travel Costa Rica Tours team
Lauren_w, Dec 2024
We saw frogs, snakes and spiders and other creepy crawlies. Andrews was a great guide and was very informative
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Albin provided such an excellent experience and shared his deep knowledge of the park's incredible fauna and flora. Your feedback means the world to us! 🌿✨
Travel Costa Rica Tours team
Trace_J, Aug 2024
Andrew pur guide was fantastic, full of information and went above and beyond to provide a great tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Here's a response you could use:
"Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Andrew made your tour exceptional. We strive to provide top-notch experiences, and it's wonderful to know he went above and beyond. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!"
Travel Costa Rica Tours team
Brice_V, Jul 2024
Great expérience to see the nightlife in the park. Some frogs. Small mammals and looots of spiders.
Definetly a différent expérience from the Day tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It sounds like the nightlife in the park is truly unique and exciting. We’re glad you enjoyed spotting the frogs, small mammals, and all those spiders—definitely a different vibe from the daytime tour!
Philip_C, Jun 2024
We booked this night jungle tour the same afternoon that we wanted to do it but it was canceled that evening due to rain. The tour operator gave us the option to postpone to the next day or request a refund, and we chose the former. Transportation was included, but we walked to the meeting point, in front of Hotel Playa Espadilla, as our hotel was nearby. There were 6 guests plus the guide, Juan. We were each provided a bottle of water and a flashlight. Juan showed us how to look for animals and expertly found animals in the dark. He fluently explained everything in both English and Spanish to the group. He described and gave additional information on all the wildlife we saw. While we didn't see any sloths, we were able to spot different kinds of spiders, frogs, lizards, insects, bats, birds, racoons, and snakes and take photos. The first part of the tour was a 20-minute walk in the adjacent gardens and the rest was a hike along a privately owned jungle path. The hike is pretty easy, but you have to be careful of rocks and tree roots. Although Juan brought a scope, it was not used very often as we could get up close to most of the things we saw. At the turnaround point, we all turned off our flashlights to experience just how dark the jungle is at night. Juan also used a blacklight to find things that fluoresce, but we didn't spot any. Long pants and closed toed shoes are a must, as part of the hike passes through areas with snakes, ants, and spiders. The tour took about 2 hours from start to finish.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for your wonderful feedback on our night jungle tour with Travel Costa Rica Tours! We're glad to hear that you found the experience enjoyable despite the initial weather-related cancellation.
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility in rescheduling for the next day. It’s great to know that our guide, Juan, was able to provide an informative and engaging tour for you and the other guests. We’re pleased that you enjoyed the diverse wildlife sightings and found the hike manageable.
Your detailed account and tips on attire will surely help future guests prepare for their adventure. We hope to have the pleasure of guiding you on another tour soon!
Kayla_L, May 2024
Highly recommend this experience!! Luis was very knowledgeable and spotted lots of animals (lizards, snake, spiders, frogs, bats, birds, tarantula and scorpion)!!
Note: there is an additional $10 per person fee in cash when you arrive to enter the park
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with Luis and got to see such a variety of wildlife. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Just a reminder, there is an additional $10 per person fee in cash upon arrival to enter the park.
Travel Costa Rica Tours team
Deborah_G, May 2024
Our guide Andrew was very knowledgeable and did a great job taking photos throughout our hike. He was humorous and made sure we all got to see each specimen. Our group enjoyed this adventure!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that Andrew provided a knowledgeable and enjoyable experience for your hike. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!
Travel Costa Rica Tours team
Megan_D, May 2024
100% recommend doing this tour! You get to see a lot of cool animals that you would never see during the day! Guides were amazing!
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour and the unique wildlife sightings. Our guides loved having you!
Jrmie_R, May 2024
We had a great experience doing the night safari at Manuel Antonio! Luis was e great guide and funny too. We learnt a lot and saw some very cool animals. I would recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you very much for your comment! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the night safari experience in Manuel Antonio. Luis is a fantastic guide and always strives to make each tour educational and fun. We're glad to hear that you were able to learn a lot and see some incredible animals. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again on another one of our tours. Pura vida!
Travel Costa Rica Tours team
Atyria_C, Mar 2024
I thought this was a tour that I did last year but it was not. I was pleasantly surprised though that it was a walk near Manuel Antonio Park. We tried to visit the park earlier that day but all tickets were sold out. So I was happy that my nephews still got a park experience with a professional guide, even though it was at night. The tour was very intriguing and fun!
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're glad you stumbled upon our night walk near Manuel Antonio Park. Even though your original plans didn't work out, we're thrilled that your nephews still got to enjoy a park experience with our professional guide. It's fantastic to hear that you found the tour intriguing and fun. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!
Travel Costa Rica Tours team
Sarah_Z, Mar 2024
It's was a great tour! Cool and scary! Andrew was an amazing guide. He gave everything, so we could see a as many animals as possible and we got great pictures.
I recommend to wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants 😅🕷
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thanks for the feedback! Thrilled you enjoyed the tour! Andrew's dedication is unparalleled. We aim for the perfect mix of awe and adventure. Don't forget the bug spray next time! 🦟📸
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Christine_B, Mar 2024
Andrew is an extremely knowledgeable and kind guide. My daughter really loved the tour. It was a fascinating experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Andrew provided an excellent experience for your daughter. We pride ourselves on knowledgeable and kind guides, and we're delighted that your tour was fascinating. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable adventure!
Travel Costa Rica Tours team
Thomas_L, Mar 2024
Wow! Such a great tour! We saw many creatures including snakes, spiders, sloths, frogs, and lizards. Our guide Fabio was excellent, he was quite knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Fabio is indeed an exceptional guide, and we're proud to have him as part of our team. We strive to provide knowledgeable and passionate guides who enhance our guests' experiences by sharing their expertise and love for the natural world. We hope you'll join us again for another unforgettable adventure soon!
Travel Costa Rica Tours team
Anthony_W, Feb 2024
By far the best experience I’ve had in Costa Rica! Andre the guide was fantastic! We saw tarantulas, snakes, and scorpions and being in the jungle at night was amazing! Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We're thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience with Andre! Night tours in the jungle can be truly captivating, and it's fantastic that you were able to spot such fascinating creatures. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to see you again soon for more unforgettable adventures!
Travel Costa Rica Tours team
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