Ara Ambigua Lodge
A family-run rainforest lodge with two pools, lakes and La Casona restaurant.
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Chilamate · Sarapiquí · Costa Rica
Sarapiquí Night Walk — Bioluminescent Fungi & Nocturnal Wildlife
Costa Rica Best Chocolate, 250 m east of the school of Chilamate, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí View map
- DurationAbout 2 hours
- Departure7:30 pm
- LevelEasy
- GroupFrom 2 people
- GuideEnglish or Spanish
About this tour
A night walk in the rainforest to discover amphibians, insects, reptiles, glowing fungi, mammals and even sleeping birds.
Night life in the forest is completely different from the day and keeps many secrets that you only discover by connecting with the forest. On the walk you may meet amphibians, many insects, reptiles, bioluminescent fungi, mammals and even birds asleep.
The walk takes about two hours in the evening, between about 7:00 and 9:00 pm, with a specialised guide on the family farm in Chilamate de Sarapiquí. Bring a torch or flashlight.
- Bioluminescent fungi, amphibians, insects and reptiles
- Mammals and sleeping birds
- Specialised nature guide
- Easy walk, in the evening
Tour program
- Start
Meet your guide
Meet at the farm in Chilamate de Sarapiquí and a short briefing.
- About 2 hours
Guided night walk
A slow walk on the trails with stops to look at what the night brings.
- At the end
Return to the farm
The tour ends at about 9:00 pm.
The tour starts at about 7:30 pm and lasts about two hours.
What is included
Included
- Specialised guide (English or Spanish)
- Night walk
Not included
- Hotel transfers (we can arrange them)
- Meals
- Gratuities
What to bring
- Closed shoes
- Insect repellent
- Rain poncho
- Water bottle
- Torch or flashlight
Add a stay
Combine the tour with a stay in Sarapiquí. Choose a hotel and we will send you a combined proposal with an approximate price.
Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge
Rainforest lodge at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve, with trail access.
Rates on request
Often combined with
Good to know
The tour starts at about 7:30 pm, by reservation.
A minimum of two people is needed.
Cancellation: free up to 48 hours before the tour; 50 % charge if cancelled within 24 hours and 100 % within 12 hours.
Frequently asked questions
When does it start?
At about 7:30 pm.
What will I see?
Amphibians, insects, reptiles, bioluminescent fungi, mammals and sleeping birds.
How long is the tour?
About two hours.
What should I bring?
Closed shoes, insect repellent, a rain poncho, water and a torch or flashlight.