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Sarapiquí · about 2 hours · from age 8

Sarapiquí night tour: a guided walk in the rainforest after dark

A two-hour guided walk through primary rainforest and hanging bridges at Kapok, looking for frogs, insects and the nocturnal wildlife that wakes up when the sun goes down.

Guided night walk with flashlights in the Sarapiquí rainforest, Costa Rica
Kapok Hanging Bridges, Sarapiquí

Tour at a glance

DurationAbout 2 hours, starting at dusk
Meeting pointKapok Hanging Bridges, Sarapiquí
DifficultyEasy · trails and bridges at night
FormatGuided group · max. 8 per guide, min. 2
IncludedLocal guide, trails, bridges, frog sanctuary
PriceFrom US$53.11 per person

The route

How the night walk goes

  1. Meet at dusk

    You meet your guide at Kapok as the light fades and the forest starts to sound different.

  2. Frog sanctuary

    At night the frogs are active, so this is the best time to see and hear them.

  3. Trails and bridges

    You walk forest trails and hanging bridges while your guide spots insects, spiders and other night species.

  4. The forest at night

    You learn how rainforest life behaves after dark and head back with your guide.

Included

  • Local naturalist guide
  • Night walk on trails and hanging bridges
  • Frog sanctuary visit
  • Small group, up to 8 people per guide

What to bring

  • Closed shoes with good grip
  • Long trousers and a light long-sleeved top
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Insect repellent and a rain jacket

The bridges, trails and frog sanctuary are run by a local family on their own land. Learn more about the project at Kapok Hanging Bridges

Choose your walk

Two ways to walk the rainforest at night

Guided night walk

Small group with a local guide, about 2 hours. Children 8 to 12: US$45.20.

US$53.11 per personAsk

Private night walk

The same walk with a guide just for your group, at your own pace.

+ US$30 per personAsk

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Before you book

Frequently asked questions

At Kapok Hanging Bridges in Sarapiquí, Heredia, in the Caribbean lowland rainforest of Costa Rica. We send the exact location and start time on WhatsApp when you book.

Mostly frogs, insects, spiders and other nocturnal rainforest species. Wildlife is free, so sightings change every night, but your guide knows where to look.

Yes, from age 8. Children 8 to 12 pay US$45.20. For groups with younger children, ask us on WhatsApp before booking.

US$53.11 per adult and US$45.20 per child aged 8 to 12, taxes included. A private guide adds US$30 per person. The walk needs a minimum of two people.

Yes. Many visitors walk the 390-metre bridge and the trails with a day pass (US$28.25) and come back for the night walk. Ask us to combine both on WhatsApp.

The walk runs normally in the rain, and many frogs are even more active. If the park closes for safety or extreme weather, you can reschedule or get a refund. You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before; later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.

Book on WhatsApp

Tell us your dates and we will plan the day

One message on WhatsApp is enough. We reply with availability, rates and what to bring.