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Manuel Antonio Herping Night Tour (Reptiles and Amphibians)

Location Quepos, Central Pacific, Costa Rica
$69.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

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)
Manuel Antonio Herping Night Tour (Reptiles and Amphibians)
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • NITECORE latest generation flashlights provided, fully rechargeable, power and functionality.
  • Use the included Swarovski spotting scope to get a closer, deeper look at macrofauna.
  • Professional certified bilingual tour guide (Certified by the Costa Rican Tourism Board)
  • Round-trip transportation included and customizable, parking available if you drive to the place.
  • Thousands of plastic bottles are contaminating our National Parks, rivers, and oceans each year. So, don’t forget the BPA-free water bottle that you can refill as many times as you’d like
  • Transportation from outside Quepos.
  • Dinner

Meeting point
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.
Return details
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.

  • Manuel Antonio National Park
    Designed to provide you more detailed and specific explanations about the fascinating herpetofauna found in the private nature trails and gardens of Hotel Playa Espadilla, whose main trail is located right next to the boundaries of Manuel Antonio National Park, divided by a seasonal creek that organically attracts amphibians and reptiles in the dry (January-April) and wet (May-December) season. After our safety talk, site management rules, and photography recommendations, we will begin the search for any specific request or evacuate any questions you may have in mind. Some of the main target species to find and photograph during the tour are snakes such as Fer-de-Lance Viper and Eye-Lash Pit Viper, Coral Snakes, and any Colubrid member such as Boas, Vine, Cat-eyed, Racers, and others. All frogs starting with the iconic Red-eyed Tree Frog, Masked Tree Frog, Gladiator and Milk Tree Frogs, or any other interesting herpetological species such as the Basilisk, Helmeted and Night lizards.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.
  • Due to heavy rain or windy conditions, we recommend booking any type of night tours within the first few days of your arrival. During the rainy season (early May through late December), rain is a factor, and we may cancel or reschedule the tour to later days of your vacation.
  • We do not recommend the night tour for children under 6 years old.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Manuel Antonio Herping Night Tour (Reptiles and Amphibians)

    Location Quepos, Central Pacific, Costa Rica
    $69.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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