Costa Rica · EVENING EXPERIENCES

15 Evening Tours in Costa Rica to Build a Day Around

38 tours  ·  from $28

Every route has one free day too few. These 15 evening tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

San Jose By Night: Sights & Culture Tour with Local Dinner - Spain Park, Casa Amarilla, and the government quarter
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San Jose By Night: Sights & Culture Tour with Local Dinner

1.San Jose By Night: Sights & Culture Tour with Local Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 237 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $80Our pick

Walk San Jose from Morazán Park to Barrio Escalante with a local guide, learning about Costa Rican history, architecture, legends, and daily life. You’ll see the Metallic Building, Casa Amarilla, the Legislative Assembly, and National Park before dinner at Agüizotes Gastro Pub, with two beers, sangrias, or soft drinks included.

“This was my first time to Coast Roca and I was by myself. It was nice having a plan to tour the city. It ended up just being me on the tour but still was a great experience! I definitely will book again if I return to Costa Rica.”

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Night Turtle Nesting Tour from Tamarindo - The ride from Tamarindo to the protected beach
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Night Turtle Nesting Tour from Tamarindo

2.Night Turtle Nesting Tour from Tamarindo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 206 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $46

Meet Native’s Way after sunset, then ride about 30 minutes to protected beaches near Playa Grande. Guides such as Ivan, Fabio, and Irving search for Green Pacific and Olive Ridley turtles, with a chance of hatchlings and rare Leatherbacks. Expect darkness, waiting, walking, and strict rules about light and noise.

“Honestly I wouldn’t do it again. We saw two turtle laying her eggs on the beach but there were so many people around, that I just had the feeling to stress the poor animals. Also three other turtles wanted to come to the beach but got scared by the people - so they turned around and got back to the ocean. Maybe it’s a unique experience to are allowed to see turtles laying eggs at the beach (for sure it is) but for me it was more the feeling to disturb an sensitive ecosystem. Went home with a not very nice feeling. Also there where people who turned on their…”

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Pacheco Tours - 2 Days 1 Night in Corcovado Sirena From Drake Bay - Day two: the 5:00 AM start is worth the alarm
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Pacheco Tours – 2 Days 1 Night in Corcovado Sirena From Drake Bay

3.Pacheco Tours – 2 Days 1 Night in Corcovado Sirena From Drake Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $365Top rated

Leave Drake Bay at 6:00 AM for Sirena Ranger Station, then hike Corcovado with a guide such as Marlon, Jose, Ayder, or Alejandra. You’ll have lunch, dinner, breakfast, lodging, park fees, and two days of trail time. Expect wet boat landings, long hikes, shared bunkhouse facilities, and excellent chances for monkeys, tapirs, macaws, sloths, and crocodilians.

“Amazing experience; worth every dollar and the time. Would do the overnight tour again, as the ranger station and the trails get much less crowded when people on the day tour leaves. So much fauna compared to other places I’ve seen in CR. You see flocks of Macaws, sloths, all four species of monkeys and a ton of other (rare) birds, insects and mammals. There’s no dedicated night tour included due to the risk of snake bites and the time it takes to get medical care, but there’s an early morning tour if the weather allows, that basically starts while it’s still dark outside and you’ll see the forest wake…”

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Monteverde Night Tour with a Certified Tour Guide (6 PM or 8 PM) - Starting at Finca Lantana and El Refugio
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Monteverde Night Tour with a Certified Tour Guide (6 PM or 8 PM)

4.Monteverde Night Tour with a Certified Tour Guide (6 PM or 8 PM)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Walk Monteverde’s El Refugio after dark with a certified local guide, choosing a 6 PM or 8 PM start. The two-hour, small-group outing may reveal frogs, tarantulas, walking sticks, leafcutter ants, sleeping birds, opossums, porcupines, olingos, snakes, and more. Flashlights, entry fees, and taxes are included.

“Dio and his son were great. We saw lots of animals and critters and the walk was super cool. Highly recommend!”

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Half-Day San Jose Evening Bus Tour with Dinner and Pickup - Museo de Arte Costarricense and the Gold Room
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Half-Day San Jose Evening Bus Tour with Dinner and Pickup

5.Half-Day San Jose Evening Bus Tour with Dinner and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 112 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $80

Start at 3:00 pm with hotel pickup, then see San Jose’s National Theatre lobby, Art Museum, Central Market or Sunday craft market, and Plaza de la Libertad Electoral. A guide such as Sergio, Hector, David, or Maria provides commentary before a Costa Rican dinner. Expect a maximum of 25 people, walking, traffic, and some quick stops.

“Maria was our guide and she was an absolute delight! We was so enthusiastic about showing off the city she was proud of. She was informative, knew the history of the city and hustled along from place to place. She was very impressive! The not so great parts were the tour did not match the description of what would be offered. We spent more time sitting in traffic than actually seeing the sights. We only went into one museum and were rushed out. Were supposed to receive an alcoholic beverage with the tour and didn't.”

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San José: Night Food and Culture Tour with Dinner - Starting under the Temple of Music at Morazán Park
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San José: Night Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

6.Night Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 107 reviews · 4 hours · from $79

Start at Morazán Park with an English-speaking local guide, then walk past San José landmarks and into Barrio Escalante. Along the way, enjoy a local drink before settling in for dinner at Agüizotes Gastro Pub, with Costa Rican dishes and two drinks included. Groups are limited to 12, and private tours are available.

“Enjoyed local guide’s insights and food at restaurant excellent.”

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EXCLUSIVE Night Tour with Night Vision- small groups 8 people max - The creatures you may find along the trail
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EXCLUSIVE Night Tour with Night Vision- small groups 8 people max

7.EXCLUSIVE Night Tour with Night Vision- small groups 8 people max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Meet George or Vinny at the Monteverde Wildlife Refuge for a two-hour walk through a private cloud-forest reserve. With no more than eight people advertised, you’ll use night-vision visors, flashlights, and a telescope to look for sloths, snakes, armadillos, frogs, insects, bats, and bioluminescent fungi. A small homemade Costa Rican snack is included.

“The tour was absolutely amazing. George was very informative and really took care of us. We had some ideas what we wanted to see (i.e. illuminating fungus) and he knew exactly where to find it. Highly recommend to anyone that’s interested in night forest tour.”

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Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo - What happens at Playa Huevo
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Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo

8.Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about five hours aboard the Blue Dolphin catamaran from Tamarindo, sailing or motoring to Playa Huevo for swimming and snorkeling before sunset. Lunch, snacks, kayaks, snorkel gear, and an open bar are included. The friendly crew, including Carlos on some departures, keeps the mood lively, though the boat can feel crowded and the music is often loud.

“The sailing, swimming, and food were all super good! We sailed to a private area, dropped anchor and swam for an hour. After swimming we had a yummy lunch before heading back! The water is so blue and the staff is extremely friendly. Refilling your beverages right away! Highly recommend!”

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Small-Group Tortuguero National Park Night Walk in Costa Rica - Walking slowly with a wildlife spotter
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Small-Group Tortuguero National Park Night Walk in Costa Rica

9.Small-Group Tortuguero National Park Night Walk in Costa Rica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $28Best value

Meet at 6:30 pm near Tortuguero’s main wharf for a two-hour night walk with a naturalist guide. You may spot sloths, frogs, toucans, iguanas, and snakes as your guide scans the forest with a flashlight. Warren and Diego have earned praise for sharp wildlife spotting. Boots, shoes, raincoats, and transport are not included.

“This was a good tour. Saw sleeping sloths A pair of snakes breeding and other things. Walked the beach hoping for a leatherback as one was seen the previous week. Just starting to return to the nesting area.”

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Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise - Lunch, drinks, and the relaxed middle of the trip
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Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise

10.Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $138

Sail the Pacific coast from Playa Hermosa on a four-hour catamaran trip with snorkeling, snacks, lunch, and an open bar. Watch for dolphins, whales, turtles, rays, and flying fish, then settle in for sunset. Boarding begins from the beach by small dinghy, so expect to wade into the water.

“The catamaran ride was fine. The snorkeling was subpar. Hardly any fish to see. And there was a long wait before we headed back. The food was definitely subpar.the sunset was nice”

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Chocolate and Night Tour in La Fortuna - After dark, the property changes completely
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Chocolate and Night Tour in La Fortuna

11.Chocolate and Night Tour in La Fortuna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $67

At Don Juan Tours La Fortuna, you follow cacao from pod to chocolate bar, taste several varieties, and make your own treat. The 5:45 pm tour adds a night walk, with guides such as Alex and Yen spotting frogs, sloths, lizards, birds, insects, and more. Groups are capped at 10, and most paths are covered and paved.

“The tour was amazing! Learning from start to finish of how chocolate is made and getting to make our own bar was so fun. Yen was the best guide and spotted many frogs to show us as well as three sloths. Would definitely recommend!”

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Ecogarden Arenal Night Walk - The 6 pm start sets the mood
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Ecogarden Arenal Night Walk

12.Ecogarden Arenal Night Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

At 6 pm, your guide leads you through Ecogarden Arenal near La Fortuna for about two hours. Look for frogs, sloths, caimans, snakes, birds, lizards, and insects that appear after dark. Guides such as Jose and Joshua are praised for sharp wildlife spotting. Snacks are included, and the walk ends back at the meeting point.

“The tropical rainforest ecogarden really brought the unique flora and fauna of Costa Rica to life. Up close and personal we saw sloths, butterflies, toads, frogs, leaf-cutting ants, caimans, lizards, spiders all under a dense canopy of foliage. Great experience, interesting and educational.”

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Arenal Oasis Night Walk from Arenal - What the three-hour walk is like
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Arenal Oasis Night Walk from Arenal

13.Arenal Oasis Night Walk from Arenal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

From La Fortuna, follow a naturalist through Arenal Oasis after sunset, where spring-fed ponds shelter at least 28 frog species. Guides such as Angie, Edson, Vitor, Aaron, Jason, and Gerald have spotted red-eyed tree frogs, snakes, sloths, insects, and more. Hotel pickup, flashlights, and bottled water are included.

“Super tour, the guide is so nice and patient, he explains everything and very professional. I appreciate how they have the relation with the nature , the animals.”

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Monteverde Night Tour Unique Experience - Small Groups Make the Scope Work Better
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Monteverde Night Tour Unique Experience

14.Monteverde Night Tour Unique Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Join Monteverde Spirit Night Walk at Finca Lantana at 6:00 pm for an easy, two-hour walk through private cloud forest. Guides such as Dani, Marco, Jocsan, and Michael use flashlights and a powerful scope to find frogs, toucans, sloths, tarantulas, scorpions, and other night-active wildlife. Groups are limited to six.

“Great experience. Saw lots of wildlife (armadillo, toucans, tarantulas, glass frogs, stick bugs among many other insects). Marco was an excellent, fun, knowledgeable guide.”

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Turtle Nesting night Tour in Tortuguero - Waiting for the right moment
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Turtle Nesting night Tour in Tortuguero

15.Turtle Nesting night Tour in Tortuguero

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Walk into Tortuguero National Park after dark with a bilingual guide such as Leonardo, Manuel, or Luis. In a group of up to 10, you may watch a green turtle lay eggs, compact them, hide the nest, or return to sea. The tour lasts about two hours, costs $37, and forbids phones, cameras, and bright lights near the turtles.

“We were fortunate to see 2 turtles nesting AND baby turtles emerging all in one evening. But making the experience even better was our guide, Manuel, who explained everything with knowledge and enthusiasm.”

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