Night Tour · Bajos del Toro, Costa Rica
Night Walk in Bajos del Toro Cloud Forest After Dark
A guided walk into the cloud forest once the sun goes down, when the frogs, insects and nocturnal wildlife of Bajos del Toro come out. Small groups only — maximum 5 people.
- Duration
- 2 h
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Group
- Max 5
- Price
- $60
Quick answers
How much does the Night Walk cost?
$60 per person, with a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 5 per group. A 50% deposit is required to book (PayPal accepted), with the remaining 50% paid in cash to your guide on the day of the tour.
How long does it last?
About 2 hours, walking at a slow pace so there's time to stop and look for wildlife.
What might I see?
Frogs, insects, spiders and other nocturnal cloud-forest species. Sightings vary by night and season — nothing is guaranteed in the wild.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. It's one of the easiest tours we run — the route is short and the pace slow, but you do need closed shoes with grip.
The forest changes at night
Most visitors experience Bajos del Toro during the day, on the way to a waterfall. The Night Walk shows the other half: the same cloud forest once the light goes and a completely different set of species becomes active.
This is a slow, quiet tour. Your guide leads with a torch and stops often — on a leaf, a branch, the edge of a stream — to point out what would be invisible to someone walking alone. Because we cap the group at 5 people, everyone gets close enough to actually see and photograph what's found.
What you might see
- Cloud-forest frogs, including glass frogs and rain frogs near water.
- Insects and spiders that only emerge after dark.
- Sleeping birds and, occasionally, small nocturnal mammals.
- Bioluminescent fungi and night-blooming plants, depending on the season.
This is wild forest, not a reserve with fixed enclosures — what appears varies night to night. Rainy, humid evenings are usually the most active.
What's included
- Experienced local guide, English and Spanish.
- Small group: minimum 2 people, maximum 5.
- Available every day; start time is arranged with you, after sunset.
- Transport can be added, priced by distance from your accommodation.
What to bring
- Closed shoes with grip — trails are wet and uneven.
- Light long sleeves and trousers.
- Insect repellent.
- Water, and a torch or headlamp if you have one.
Important: no tour can be done in open shoes. At night this matters even more — the ground is wet and hard to read.
Frequently asked questions
Combine it with a daytime tour
The Night Walk pairs well with any morning tour — do a waterfall hike during the day and head back out after dark.
Ready to see the forest at night?
Tell us your dates and group size — spots are limited to 5 people per night, so it's worth asking early.