The Night Tour with Tracie The Bug Lady and Gianfranco Gomez
- 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
To participate, guests must be staying in Agujitas within 20-minutes walking distance of Jinetes de Osa Inn, even if you will have a car. The meeting point is not accessible by car and there is no parking. On this two and a half hour trek through the rainforest, join Biologist Tracie "The Bug Lady" and Gianfranco Gómez (Coauthor of "Pocket Guide to the Mammals of Costa Rica"), as they team up to reveal the intriguing world of moonlight exploration. Guests can expect to learn about fascinating topics on everything from bugs to bats, to all that creeps, crawls and flies by night. This is Drake Bay's first and longest running nocturnal adventure, with over 20 years in operation. Join us for one of the most unique excursions in Costa Rica. Minimum age limit 8 years old. Tennis shoes or hiking boots required. Please let us know where you are lodging! This is important. Because of logistics we do not offer the tour from all area hotels!
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional Guides equipped with Swarovski Spotting Scope with iPad attachment for group viewing
- Guides equipped with Echo Meter Touch 2 Pro Bat Detector
- The tour is not offered from any accommodations in Ganadito, Caletas, San Josecito or Rincón.
What's not
- DO NOT book if you are not staying in Agujitas, within 20-minutes walking distance of Jinetes de Osa
- The meeting point is NOT accessible by car and there is NO SECURE PARKING
- Transfers are not available, so you must be staying within walking distance of the tour.
- Guests must wear tennis or hiking shoes to participate.
- Boots are not provided
Itinerary
We will explore a beautiful nature tail in search of nocturnal creatures
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Very knowledgable guide and outstanding tour
If you are looking for a tour that goes beyond the general knowledge, I highly recommend this tour. Unfortunately Tracie suffered an injury (hope you are doing well) so we went with Gianfranco. It was the best tour of our trip! the communication upfront was superb, and during the tour we felt very comfortable. The price is decent and so was the length of the tour; well balanced and 100% worth it.
5Best night tour i’ve ever had
We joined gianfranco at the night tour. Really experienced and knowledgeable guide. You could feel his passion for the animals and how he wanted to share everything with you. Goes at your own pace. Tour is 2,5 hours.
5Educational tour with scientific focus
My wife and I did the night tour with Gianfranco. It's a very interesting and insightful tour and Gianfranco is a very knowledgeable scientist. He had a telescope with an Attacken tablet that made it easy for the whole group to see all animals. He also used additional technical gear like an ultrasonic sensor to detect bats which was fascinating. He took note of every animal we encountered and after the tour sent us that list including related scientific papers for all animals. It was a great experience we can recommend to everyone.
5Incredible wildlife experience
An incredible tour, we saw so much amazing nocturnal wildlife. Our guide Gianfranco was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate. A highlight of our trip so far and we now have a full list of everything we saw plus pics info and suggested further reading as a souvenir too. Not to be missed!
5Unforgettable experience!
Amazing! Gianfranco was so knowledgeable, found amazing creatures for us, and worked so hard to give us the best experience possible! 10000% recommend
5Totally absorbing!
An awesome and comprehensive deep-dive into Drake Bay's nightlife with the most knowledgeable guide we've ever gone exploring with.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- In front of the restaurant of Jinetes de Osa Inn at 7:25 pm. Please do not book unless you are staying in Agujitas within 20-minutes walking distance of Jinetes de Osa Inn, even if you will have a car. The meeting point is not accessible by car and there is no secure parking. Contact us for details
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- The Night Tour with Tracie The Bug Lady
- 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
- Are Children under 4 allowed to participate? No
- Must have a minimum of 2 guests to confirm tour
- Not recommended for travelers with knee problems, balance issues, vision impairment, or poor hiking skills.
How it compares in Drake Bay
- Its from-price is 56% below the median of the 48 experiences we list in Drake Bay.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 48.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Drake Bay
Drake Bay is a remote rainforest village on the Pacific side of Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, the usual base for Corcovado National Park and Caño Island.
Drake Bay is a small settlement on a wide bay at the north-west edge of the Osa Peninsula, in the south-west of Costa Rica, reached by boat from Sierpe through the river's mangroves or by a small airstrip. The bay is said to be named after Sir Francis Drake, who anchored here in the sixteenth century. Beaches of dark sand curve beneath jungle-covered hills, and there are few roads.
Top-ranked sights in Drake Bay: Playa San Josecito.
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