The night walk reveals a completely different world than the one experienced during the day, offering unique encounters with the nocturnal fauna of the tropical forest. This guided experience uses specialized flashlights and nighttime observation techniques to discover creatures that remain hidden during daylight hours.
Expert nocturnal wildlife guides lead small groups through safe trails, using red lanterns that do not disturb the animals’ night vision. During the 2-3 hour tour, participants have the opportunity to observe poison dart frogs with bright colorations, non-venomous snakes, spider tarantulas, bioluminescent insects, bats in flight, and occasionally nocturnal mammals such as kinkajous and olingos.
The experience includes education on nocturnal adaptations, nocturnal predator hunting techniques, amphibian communication systems, and the ecological importance of nocturnal cycles in the tropical forest. Guides use recorded calls to attract certain species and infrared telescopes to observe animals from a distance without disturbing them.
A highlight of the night walk is the chance to hear the nocturnal symphony of the forest: the chorus of frogs, the call of tropical owls, the whisper of bats, and the mysterious sounds of unidentified creatures. This complete sensory experience transforms the perception of the forest and creates a deep connection with nocturnal nature.