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Drake Bay Night Tour with Biologist Tracie The Bug Lady
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Drake Bay Night Tour with Biologist Tracie The Bug Lady

by The Night Tour with Tracie The Bug Lady

2 hours
Drake Bay
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2 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$99$110Save 10%
2 adults × $49.50
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This tour begins with a walk along the Drake Trail, where guests spend about two hours searching for nocturnal animals in the rainforest. Biologist Tracie "The Bug Lady" and spotter Gianfranco Gómez guide the group, using specialized equipment to help view and identify creatures active at night. The guides use a Swarovski spotting scope with an iPad attachment for group viewing and an Echo Meter Touch 2 Pro bat detector to locate bats. The walk lasts around two and a half hours and focuses on the natural history and behavior of insects, bats, and other animals that move after dark. The tour operates in Drake Bay and has run for over 20 years, making it the area's longest-running night adventure. Participants must be at least 8 years old and wear closed shoes like tennis shoes or hiking boots. Lodging information is required at booking since the tour is not available from all hotels in the area.

Highlights

Night walk along the Drake Trail
Guides use Swarovski spotting scope with iPad attachment
Echo Meter Touch 2 Pro bat detector for bats
Tour lasts about 2 to 3 hours
Minimum age 8 years
Longest running nocturnal tour in Drake Bay

What's included

Guides with Swarovski spotting scope and iPad attachment for group viewing
Guides with Echo Meter Touch 2 Pro bat detector

What's not included

Bottled water not included
Private transportation not included
Guests must wear closed shoes; boots not provided
Headlamps not included
Tour not offered from all area hotels; lodging must be confirmed

Itinerary

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Drake Trail

Guests walk for about two hours on the Drake Trail, looking for nocturnal wildlife in the rainforest under the guidance of the biologist and spotter.

120 min

Meeting point

For guests lodging at La Paloma Lodge we will meet at the restaurant at 7:40 pm.

End 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

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–4 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised during pregnancy
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Children under 4 years old are not allowed to participate
Tour requires a minimum of 2 guests to operate
Not recommended for travelers with knee problems, balance issues, vision impairment, or poor hiking skills
Total
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