La Fortuna Frogs and Wildlife Night Tour
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La Fortuna Frogs and Wildlife Night Tour
By Ecocentro Danaus
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Ages 0-90, max of 14 per group
Duration: 2h
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Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Bottled water
- flashlights
- Billingual Tour Guide
- Entry/Admission - La Fortuna de San Carlos
What's not included- closed shoes
- Start:
- Ecocentro Danaus, entrada a aguzul 6oo metros alajuela La fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, San Carlos, 21007, Costa Ricaonce in the location walk to the reception by following the signs.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
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- entrada a aguzul 6oo metros alajuela La fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, San Carlos, 21007, Costa Ricaonce in the location walk to the reception by following the signs.
- 1The night tour at Ecocentro Danaus offers a unique experience to explore the vibrant nocturnal ecosystem. Led by expert guides, visitors can observe a variety of nocturnal wildlife, including frogs, insects, and mammals, in their natural habitat. The tour provides an educational insight into the behaviors and interactions of these creatures, making it a memorable adventure for nature enthusiasts.
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- Getaway505674666840 contributionsNot worth itThis is an extremely small place to explore. We didn’t see anything but a frog and a kingfisher bird. They have a butterfly enclosure with lots of butterflies but I didn’t go there to see butterflies. We were finished with our guided walk in less than an hour and the guide didn’t seem interested in looking for anything to show us, probably because there was not anything to see in such a small place. They put fruit out in the reception area in the trees to draw in the birds but nothing was there on our visit. Very expensive at $50 a person. Would not recommend as there are better options in the area.Written 12 December 2024
- Roam558512048210 contributionsDanaus eco center and butterfly garden in ArenalWe had a fantastic tour of Danaus Evo center and butterfly garden. Our guide was Hugo of Jacamar tour company. Hugo is very knowledgeable about the birds, reptiles, flowers, and butterflies that are cared for there I highly recommend this tourWritten 25 October 2024
- db5270 contributionsOver rated.Not as great as the reviews. Overpriced for what we saw - we walked it in 30 minutes during which time we saw a few birds, lots of butterflies in their enclosure and that was it.Written 2 September 2024
- christinebN2251DW0 contributionsButterflies and moreThe butterflies were super neat and the staff is amazing! There was also a cute souvenir shop as well. Overall, an incredible experience!Written 31 July 2024
- kfabbrolous0 contributionsWonderful Place full of Beautiful SightsThis was our first tour. We were the only ones on the tour with our guide. Before we even got the Butterfly garden our guide spotted a red poison dart frog, a wood thrush, a Mot Mot AND a Mama Sloth with a baby!!! We got some amazing pics with our guide's scope. I could see everything with my binoculars, but the scope of the guide was amazing. Then we got to the Butterfly Garden which was lovely. Got great pics. Our guide was super knowledgeable about all the species we were seeing and we definitely got a good education while on the tour. I felt so lucky we got to see so much on our first tour!Written 5 May 2024
- 791kkc0 contributionsGreat tour!The tour guide was very good, very detailed and very patient. He'll take pictures for us. At the end of the journey, sweet fresh fruit is served!Written 1 May 2024
- Ag2222okie0 contributionsWay overpriced for experienceNight tour, very blahhh, long, boring and way overpriced. Very little to see, few frogs, a sleeping bird, and a couple small caymans. Maybe daytime would be betterWritten 12 March 2024
- HeatherL0180 contributionsPeaceful haven for wildlifeThis is a lovely haven of nature and wildlife where you can spend a few hours. I did an excellent guided tour and was shown many new birds, lizards and even a caiman! It was very quiet and peaceful with hardly anyone around and a wonderful, very active bird feeder with a huge variety of birds. A great way half-day destination while in Arenal.Written 29 January 2024
- elizabethd6510 contributionsGreat Tour for FamilyI had read reviews & selected Ecocentro Danaus because it offered so much - and it delivered! Not only did was our guide thoughtful & informative, but the propery provided great views of flora & fauna - as well as a brief presentation by an indigenous person from Costa Rica. We particularly enjoyed that as well as the butterfly area. Amazing photos will help us remember this wonderful place.Written 19 December 2023
- kaysV4982NN0 contributionsEco forest trekGuided walk of an eco project restoration forest. Saw a sloth, cayman and many birds, butterfly farm and tropical plant collection. Guide extremely informative, lovely welcome service, easy walk on gravel paths, highly recommended.Written 8 December 2023
- Madison L0 contributionsso many animals !!!!!!!!!!incredible!!!!!! there were animals everywhere it was amazing!!!! so many animals we didn’t see on any of the other tours we went on the whole trip!!!!!!!Written 6 December 2023
- nvasisht0 contributionsFun experience!We toured with Melvin and had a wonderful time looking at all of Costa Rica's key types of wildlife. He was very accommodating of our young kids (2 and 4) and helped them view many animals through a phone camera looking into his binoculars. The 1.5 hour daytime tour was completely worth both the time and money.Written 1 December 2023
- Road463316778580 contributionsFungi to frogs, Leo knew it all!Highly recommend this tour!! Leo was extremely knowledgeable about everything in the habitat space from crazy fungi to blue Jean frogs, sloths and much more. My husband and I had a blast !! Thank you Leo for such a great experience!!Written 11 September 2023
- Hannah D0 contributionsHighly recommend this tour!A great tour. We did a private tour and our guide (Joe I think) was really knowledgeable, great at spotting the wildlife and very good with our young child! Saw 4 sloths (including a baby and a young one) toucans, Jesus lizard, 2 cayman, a frog and lots of butterflies. The place itself is well run and was quite quiet when we were there. I’d really recommend it - wasn’t commercialised and seemed to be genuinely about protecting the wildlife.Written 26 March 2023
- yyesiamtrish20 contributionsBeautiful locationFilled with beauty on every turn. Birds, butterflies, reptiles, sloth. It is wonderful to meander along the trails and see what you can spot along the way. Beautifully maintained. Wish we would have time to come back for a night tour. We did those in a couple of other locations in Costa RIca, and I have really come to appreciate those. Doing a night tour at this location must be spectacular.Written 11 March 2023
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Monika S
3 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
It was the best experience in La Fortuna! Elias our guide has extremly huge knowledge about all animals and plants. He truly loves his job. Even more he is paasionate photography and he took us amazing photo by our mobiles, so we have marvelous photos of the all spotted animals :-) THANK YOU! 100% recommend !
Written 5 February 2022
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thanks a lot Monika
it vas very nice to to have walked through!
elias
Written 8 February 2022
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afentoul
Portland, OR24 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Melvin was the nicest guide and knew tons of details about all the species of frogs, mammals, reptiles, and birds we encountered on the tour. He even helped with the photographs which was super helpful when getting the lighting correct. I highly recommend this tour if you’re in the La Fortuna area of Costa Rica!! This eco center is well designed and educational too, and only about 2 miles out of town.
Written 7 January 2020
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we love helping visitors get the best pictures of wildlife. our guides always try to pullish their skills as much as possible in order to give the best results and experiences.
thanks for stopping by!
elias
Written 15 January 2020
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CJB
2 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
Beautiful tour, really cool and informative. Would not normally see any of these animals on my own but the guide always knew exactly where to look. Also gave the entire tour in both English and Spanish, impressive all around
Written 28 June 2021
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hi
thank you for the visit! all the team from DANAUS hopes you enjoyed our tour. also thanks for helping us continue with the animal conservation efforts we run in here!
Pura Vida!
Written 29 June 2021
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Adam W
54 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We had an amazing time with Walter who was so welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. We saw everything from Red Eyed Tree Frogs, Poison Dart Frogs, Glass Frogs, Butterflies, Leaf Cutter Ants, a number of bugs (from a safe distance!) and finally a Whip Snake! We're not the best with spiders but this really wasn't a problem and we had a great time hunting around in the forest by torchlight - great fun, great guide, highly recommended.
Written 19 February 2023
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Hi Adam, great to hear from you! thanks a lot for the visit. please recommend us to tohers!
Written 9 March 2023
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Alex W
31 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
My wife and I did a night tour here (6:30-8:30pm) and saw plenty of critters! Our guide led us through 1-2km of trails in the relatively small private wildlife reserve. We saw abundant frogs of different varieties, caimans, insects, lizards, raccoons, and night herons. Many of these critters seem comfortable enough to get quite close to them, allowing for some very good picture opportunities. Each time we ran across something knew, our guide would educate the group on what we were seeing.
Ultimately we came for the small critters of the night, and we saw many. Very satisfied. Our one small complaint would be that between the halfway point and the end, the batteries in the provided flashlights seemed to be dying, reducing the light from them and making it harder to search around on your own.
Ultimately we came for the small critters of the night, and we saw many. Very satisfied. Our one small complaint would be that between the halfway point and the end, the batteries in the provided flashlights seemed to be dying, reducing the light from them and making it harder to search around on your own.
Written 30 June 2024
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Dear AlexwQ6744TS,
Thank you for sharing your experience with our La Fortuna Best Frogs and Wildlife Night Tour! We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife enjoyed spotting the diverse array of nocturnal critters and that our guide's knowledge added to your experience. The close encounters and photo opportunities with the wildlife are indeed a highlight of our tour.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the flashlights. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the dimming batteries. Ensuring that our guests have the best possible experience is our top priority, and we will make sure to check and replace flashlight batteries more frequently to avoid this issue in the future.
Thank you once again for your valuable feedback and for choosing our tour. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Best regards,
Reserva Biologica Ecocentro Danaus
Written 2 July 2024
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Loganl13
9 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Such a cool place. Our guide was able to spot wildlife in a fraction of a second. He also took time to make sure I got a good photo and helped with lighting if needed. We saw so many different species and all up very close. Our guide was also very knowledgeable and friendly. Spoke great English too! We loved it and would definitely do it again!
Written 12 July 2024
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Hi xloganl13x,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us on the La Fortuna Best Frogs and Wildlife Night Tour!
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our guide was able to help you see so many different species up close. We take pride in having such talented and dedicated guides who are not only experts in wildlife but also ensure that our visitors have an unforgettable experience and capture those special moments.
We're thrilled that you appreciated the personalized attention and the help with photography and lighting. We will pass on your comments to our team, who will be very happy to know that their effort and knowledge were valued.
We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you again for another exciting adventure. Thank you once again for your review and for choosing Ecocentro Danaus!
Best regards,
Written 16 July 2024
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Paul N
Caernarfon, UK60 contributions
Excellent personalised experience...I was the only client on this tour. My guide was extremely knowledgeable and informative and able to locate and identify 8 different frogs,2 snakes, a toad ,a cayman and several spiders and insects. She helped me take good photos and had a wealth of knowledge about the natural history of the animals.
Written 3 December 2024
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Jill B
6 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We enjoyed this night tour. We were part of a small group, 6 in total. The park is very small and so the animals are concentrated. You don't walk far and you see quite a bit. It had been raining so we saw frogs, toads, no caiman, some lizards, bugs and butterflies. The guide was friendly and knew enough.
Written 11 April 2023
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hi , greetings from costa rica!
thanks for joning and support our park. Raining could be sometimes a bad thing but when its in rainforest rain its a must! luckily the tour went well and let you spot some of the wildlife in our reserve!
Written 4 June 2023
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Alice
Aberdeen, UK19 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
We had a fantastic time on this tour - it was just the two of us even though we booked a group tour, an advantage of low/shoulder season (early November). We saw so much with Walter, from baby caimen to the rare milisca puma frog. It far exceeded our expectations!
Only downside for us was perhaps a function of it being low season. Ecocentro Danaus missed our booking and had to scramble at the last minute to put on the tour, when we contacted them having waited at the agreed pick up stop. An honest mistake I'm sure, but not the best first impression.
Only downside for us was perhaps a function of it being low season. Ecocentro Danaus missed our booking and had to scramble at the last minute to put on the tour, when we contacted them having waited at the agreed pick up stop. An honest mistake I'm sure, but not the best first impression.
Written 12 November 2024
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Dear Alice,
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a memorable experience with Walter and enjoyed encountering such unique wildlife, including the milisca puma frog. It's always a pleasure to exceed our guests’ expectations, especially when sharing such remarkable moments.
We apologize for the initial oversight with your booking and truly appreciate your understanding. This experience serves as a reminder to ensure smoother operations even during our quieter seasons. Your patience and feedback help us improve, and we're grateful for it.
Thank you once again for choosing us. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure!
Warm regards,
Elias
Written 13 November 2024
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Hannah
Houston, TX71 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Melvin was an amazing guide! We saw so many frogs, lizards, a snake, butterflies, caimans, herons, etc. My boys 8 and 9 really, really loved this, but the whole family enjoyed it! Melvin also helped take some amazing pictures with my phone.
Written 11 June 2024
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Thank you so much, illini_girl01, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had such an amazing experience on the La Fortuna Best Frogs and Wildlife Night Tour. Melvin is indeed a fantastic guide, and we're glad he could help you spot so many incredible creatures and capture some great photos. It's wonderful to know that your boys enjoyed the adventure as much as the rest of the family. We hope to see you again for more unforgettable wildlife experiences at Ecocentro Danaus!
Warm regards,
The Ecocentro Danaus Team
Written 26 June 2024
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Hi, I'm interested in tours for my family. I have 2 children, ages 4 and 6 years old. Would this be appropriate for them?
Thanks,
Beth
Written 10 November 2021
How much walking is required? We have one person with limited walking. Thank you.
Written 12 January 2020
I think it’s only about a mile or so walking as the place itself isn’t actually that big. Lots of stopping too.
Written 13 January 2020
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