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Manuel Antonio Herping Night Tour
4.8
48 Ratings
Quepos
Join our Costa Rica Herping Tour and discover the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians. Explore protected national parks and nature reserves while learning from expert guides. Perfect for nature photographers, students, and eco-friendly travelers.
Join our Costa Rica Herping Tour and discover the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians. Explore protected national parks and nature reserves while learning from expert guides. Perfect for nature photographers, students, and eco-friendly travelers.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 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…
- 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.
What's Included
- 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.
- 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.
What's Not Included
- Dinner
- Transportation from outside Quepos.
- Bottled water
- Dinner
- Transportation from outside Quepos.
- Bottled water
Additional Information
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…
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)
- Wear light, breathable, and comfortable clothes, light cotton T-shirt and pants are ideal for the tour (Long sleeve shirts are not necessary)
- It is mandatory to wear closed-toe shoes (tennis or hiking boots) to participate in the tour.
- We do not recommend the night tour for children under 6 years old.
Location
Hotel Playa Espadilla
Hotel Playa Espadilla is within walking distance of most hotels near the national park entrance. It's less than a 5-minute walk from the bus stop and several local restaurants.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(48 Ratings)
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G1577uqglennp
Mar 22, 2025
Unbelievable - Outstanding. We were stuck in traffic and were very late but tour operators were
Devoted to meeting us when we finally arrived.. “Dylan” was a great entertainer and vastly knowledgeable in his craft. I ran low on tip $ …. Please tip more for me :)
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Gabe_s
Mar 13, 2025
A MUST-DO if you’re looking for a night tour! - While in Costa Rica, my wife and I embarked on night tours in La Fortuna, Monteverde, and Manuel Antonio. All were great, but this one in Manuel Antonio was simply spectacular and the best one we experienced.
Our tour guide, Dylan, was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and passionate about the Costa Rican wildlife.
Before heading out in the rainforest, we visited different parts of the city itself to view and appreciate the night wildlife. It added a truly unique perspective to see how these animals truly live their lives so close to humans.
Our trip through the rainforest was simply a dream. There’s no other way to put it. Animals we saw on our tour included the following:
- Toucan
- Kinkajou
- A variety of monkeys
- Tarantulas
- Scorpions
- Shrimp
- Frogs
- Cockroaches
- Skunk
- Opossum
- White-Tailed Deer
- Crocodiles
- A variety of lizards and iguanas
- Katydid
- Leaf-Cutter Ants
There was then one animal that we came across that made this tour a memory we’ll never forget. We saw a Fer-De-Lance, which is the deadliest snake in Costa Rica and one of the most venomous in the world.
Our tour guide Dylan ensured our safety while also allowing us to appreciate the beauty of this snake and its habitat.
To further practice safety, Dylan also mentioned how he never has more than five people in his group. This also adds uniqueness to the tour, as the other ones we were on had larger groups. We felt much more connected to the wildlife and the rainforest on this tour.
I truly cannot recommend Dylan and Manuel’s Tours enough. If you’re in the Manuel Antonio area and are seeking a night tour, book this experience. I promise that you WILL NOT regret it!
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Aj_b
Mar 10, 2025
A walk through the forest at night - No two night hikes in Costa Rica are ever the same! There’s always something new to see and experience. Our guide, Bruce, was very friendly and knowledgeable, and clearly knew his way around the spot. We saw plenty of wildlife, including whip scorpions, frogs, birds, scorpions, tarantulas, walking sticks, and more.
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Rich_c
Jan 21, 2025
Excellent night walk. Lots of cool, frogs and snakes. Fabio -excellent guide. - One of the best night walks I’ve been on. Fabio was an excellent guide. Saw lots of frogs, spiders and snakes.
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Douglas_t
Dec 2, 2024
Fantastic nighttime reptile / amphibian tour. - To say Manuel went above and beyond putting us on reptiles and amphibians would be a monumental understatement. He’s a great guide and great guy whose passion and enthusiasm regarding ALL Costa Rican fauna is contagious!. Contagious in a good way that is. I look forward to returning to Quepos for more nighttime adventures with Manuel…. Doug Taylor, Illinois USA…..
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H7631iqsimonat
Aug 21, 2024
Excellent - The tour was amazing, we went with Frank and he was very knowledgeable and helpful! We saw (and heard) many types of frogs and even saw a fer de kance snake. An the very end of the tour we saw a red-eyed frog and a sloth!
Absolutely best!
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Jaiden_k
Aug 11, 2024
Mop is the best - Mop was amazing and helped us see so many animals we hadn’t seen in Costa Rica. We saw kinkajous, tarantulas, a scorpion, and a sloth coming down to go to the bathroom at night that was 5-10 feet from us. Highly recommend this tour!
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Pam_l
Aug 2, 2024
So many animals and Andrew was the best guide - We were so lucky to see a wide variety of animals combined with the best guide, Andrew! He was so knowledgeable, funny, and inclusive! He made sure everyone was able to get a chance to look at everything including others in another group. We were a lucky group that saw a sloth right in front of us as we caught her on her bathroom break. This tour was a highlight! So many animals and Andrew’s pictures were phenomenal!
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Qihang_h
Mar 14, 2025
Good but not perfect. - This was an interesting and exciting trip. We saw a lot of spiders and frogs. And very lucky we saw a little mouse with its kids, which is very rare. The tour guide said he hasn’t seen like this for many years. The trip itself is very interesting. However, the trial starts approximately 30 minutes later than expected and no one contacted me on Viator.
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John_r
Sep 13, 2024
AVOID at all costs - AVOID this company at all costs. They called me 10 minutes before the start of the tour to tell me they had to cancel because I was the only person to book on the tour. I don’t care if I am the only person, you should be prepared to run the tour if someone spends good money on booking it. They then offered to take me out the following morning for a 2 hour tour. They never showed up! I waited at the agreed time for an hour, they didn’t reply to my texts or to my calls. Please avoid this company at all costs, they don’t care about solo travellers. I only had a couple of days in Manuel Antonio, and Manuel’s Tours wasted half my time here. Terrible.
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