Guided tour

Embark on a unique nighttime experience in Monteverde on the Kinkajou forest Night Walk. Follow your guide through the dense and lush forest reserve to spot the active nocturnal scenes as the flora and fauna come alive.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Spanish
Pickup included: Wait for your guide/driver in your hotel lobby around 10-20 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Ask for the availability of the pick up service just in accommodations near Santa Elena town. Send the activity provider a message via email or WhatsApp to confirm the availability of the pickup service at your accommodation.
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Lacey – United States

Tour was great! We saw a lot of sleeping birds, tarantulas, and animals. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a night excursion.

Kasthury – Germany

It was amazing we saw a lot of animals, our Guide has an good eye, he explained everything so well, I would come again!

Itinerary

97 pickup location options:
Cabinas Selva Verde, Casa Batsú BnB, Hospedaje Mariposa, Mountain Faro Hotel, Arco Iris Lodge, Hotel Casa Madonna, Monteverde Country Lodge, La Casa de la Montaña, Centro Comercial Monteverde, Cabinas Globi Lodge, Twin palms Hostel, Cabinas Vista Al Golfo, Hotel Belmar | Luxury Hotel in Monteverde Costa Rica, Bon Appetit!, Hotel Flor de Bromelia, Hotel Poco a Poco, Casa Suculenta & Lantana, Hotel Don Taco, El Establo Mountain Hotel, Sarita's Casitas, Hostel La Suerte, Rainbow Valley Lodge, Wind Houses (Casas de Viento) Monteverde, Casa Alquimia Guest House, Hotel Senda Monteverde, Monte Fresco, Mi Casa Tica Backpackers, Cattleya monteverde, Monteverde Family House, Stella's Monteverde, Alisson Hotel and Restaurant, Quality Cabins Monteverde, Hotel Santa Fe, Hotel Holístico Monteverde, Kinkajou Night Walk, Selina Monteverde, Cabinas Capulin, Green Forest Vacations Homes, Freddy`s Place, Monteverde Villa Lodge, Trapp Family Lodge, Hotel Quetzal Inn, Mar Inn B & B (Bed and Breakfast), Sunset Apartments Monteverde, Mari's Bed And Breakfast, Hotel Claro de Luna, Hotel Bell bird, Historias Lodge, Hotel Ficus Sunset Suites Monteverde, Los Pinos - Cabañas & Jardines, Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast Monteverde, Don Jarvey, Morpho's Restaurant, Tree House Restaurante, Casa Monarca, Hotel Los Jardines - Monteverde, Heliconia, Natura Hotel Monteverde, Casa Balbi, Bella Vista Lodge Monteverde | Hotel | Info Center, Cabinas El Pueblo B & B, Villas y Jardines La Macadamia, Naturehouse, Hotel Fondavela, Manakin Lodge Monteverde, Monteverde Luxury Hotel, OutBox Inn, Hostel Monteverde Backpackers, Pension Santa Elena - Monteverde Hostel, El Nido Lodge, Cabañas la Pradera, Monteverde Jungle Living Tree Houses, Mora's Place B&B, Cala Lodge, Hotel El Amanecer, Monte Los Lirios, Calathea Lodge Monteverde, Monteverde Lodge & Gardens, Miztli Lodge & Adventures, Hostel Casa Tranquilo, Cowboy, Elida Lodge Monteverde, Restaurante Thomas & Thiago, Cabinas Eddy B&B, Monkey hostel, Greemount, Koora Hotel, Hotel Cipreses Monteverde, Hotel de Montaña Monteverde, CASA GERANIOS MONTEVERDE, MapleTico Guesthouse & Casita, Hotel Trópico Monteverde, Monteverde EcoLove, Casa Jungle Monteverde Bed & Breakfast, Chira Glamping Monteverde, Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge, Villa Morella
Monteverde
Guided tour (1.5 hours)
97 drop-off locations:
Trapp Family Lodge, Hotel de Montaña Monteverde, Casa Jungle Monteverde Bed & Breakfast, Monteverde Villa Lodge, Hotel Fondavela, Mar Inn B & B (Bed and Breakfast), Restaurante Thomas & Thiago, Naturehouse, Koora Hotel, Hotel Holístico Monteverde, Monteverde Lodge & Gardens, Miztli Lodge & Adventures, Heliconia, Casa Alquimia Guest House, Hotel Senda Monteverde, Elida Lodge Monteverde, Villas y Jardines La Macadamia, Tree House Restaurante, Morpho's Restaurant, Chira Glamping Monteverde, Calathea Lodge Monteverde, Hotel Claro de Luna, Monteverde EcoLove, Hotel Quetzal Inn, Hotel Santa Fe, Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast Monteverde, MapleTico Guesthouse & Casita, Mi Casa Tica Backpackers, Los Pinos - Cabañas & Jardines, Hotel Bell bird, Mari's Bed And Breakfast, Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge, Monteverde Jungle Living Tree Houses, Hotel Flor de Bromelia, Hotel Los Jardines - Monteverde, Hostel La Suerte, Bella Vista Lodge Monteverde | Hotel | Info Center, Hotel Ficus Sunset Suites Monteverde, Monteverde Country Lodge, Quality Cabins Monteverde, Natura Hotel Monteverde, Bon Appetit!, Sarita's Casitas, Cattleya monteverde, El Nido Lodge, Don Jarvey, Hostel Casa Tranquilo, Arco Iris Lodge, Stella's Monteverde, Historias Lodge, Monteverde Luxury Hotel, Cala Lodge, Rainbow Valley Lodge, Pension Santa Elena - Monteverde Hostel, Manakin Lodge Monteverde, Monte Fresco, El Establo Mountain Hotel, Hotel Poco a Poco, Cowboy, Cabinas Vista Al Golfo, Green Forest Vacations Homes, Monkey hostel, Kinkajou Night Walk, Monteverde Family House, Cabinas Globi Lodge, Cabinas Capulin, Greemount, La Casa de la Montaña, Monte Los Lirios, Twin palms Hostel, Mountain Faro Hotel, Alisson Hotel and Restaurant, Centro Comercial Monteverde, Cabinas Selva Verde, Villa Morella, Sunset Apartments Monteverde, CASA GERANIOS MONTEVERDE, Hotel Cipreses Monteverde, Freddy`s Place, Hotel Trópico Monteverde, Cabinas El Pueblo B & B, Wind Houses (Casas de Viento) Monteverde, OutBox Inn, Hotel Don Taco, Selina Monteverde, Casa Suculenta & Lantana, Casa Monarca, Hotel Belmar | Luxury Hotel in Monteverde Costa Rica, Casa Balbi, Casa Batsú BnB, Cabinas Eddy B&B, Hospedaje Mariposa, Hotel Casa Madonna, Mora's Place B&B, Hostel Monteverde Backpackers, Hotel El Amanecer, Cabañas la Pradera

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Feel the forest come alive at night; See sloths, armadillos, and tarantulas
Discover the rich biodiversity of Kinkajou forest with a local guide
Learn about local Costa Rican flora and fauna on a unique night tour

Full description

Explore the magic of Kinkajou forest with a local guide on a night walking tour of the private reserve in Monteverde. Watch as the forest comes alive and active in the night, with over 75% of the wildlife only becoming active in the evening hours.

See a combination of a forest with endemic trees and another forest with fruit trees, providing shelter and food for local wild animals. With your guide and flashlight, look for animals like sloths, armadillos, and porcupines, among others, as well as sleeping birds and a wide variety of insects.

Leave the tour filled with a new wonder for the night life of Kinkajou forest, marvelling at the exciting discoveries you make.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance ticket to Kinkajou Night Walk
Guide
Nighttime walking tour

Food and drinks
Tips

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

Flash photography
Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle

Know before you go

This tour takes place rain or shine

Experiences in Santa Elena, Costa Rica

Tours in Costa Rica

Top destinations

Nearby destinations

Nearby sights

Monteverde: Kinkajou Forest Night Walking Tour