Excelente actividad a realizar en la zona de Upala, es fundamental apoyar iniciativas como esta que favorecen la conservación y el acercamiento a especies tan importantes como la danta en Costa Rica; donde además conocerlas invita al turista a protegerlas. Los guías se esfuerzan muchísimo por mantener a los turistas seguros y lograr avistar animales - como las dantas, ranas y serpientes. Se recomienda idealmente el tour nocturno donde hay más oportunidad de encontrarlas al ser animales nocturnos.

Highly recommended! The guide was knowledgeable and very friendly, the group was small, and the atmosphere in the jungle at night was simply magical. We saw a tapir, snakes, and lots of frogs—an unforgettable experience.

What an incredible night tour! After nearly a year of living in Costa Rica and going on countless tours, this one blew everything else out of the water in terms of wildlife sightings. We spotted tapirs, fer-de-lance, vipers, a huge variety of birds, fireflies lighting up the forest, and the most adorable frogs. It was truly an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend if you're visiting the area... you won't be disappointed!

What a fantastic experience we had during our night excursion at Tapir Valley Nature Reserve! This beautiful, privately protected nature reserve borders Tenorio National Park and is dedicated to reforestation and providing a safe wildlife corridor. Upon arrival, we discovered we were getting an exclusive private tour, which instantly made the experience feel incredibly special and intimate. After gearing up with sturdy rubber boots and flashlights, we stepped into the pitch-black jungle. Those boots were definitely a necessity; we quickly left the main trails behind to trek straight through the rugged wilderness and mud. It made the hike thrilling and gave us a genuine feeling of being at one with nature. Halfway through the excursion, they provided a well-taken-care-of snack, which was a very welcome and thoughtful touch to keep our energy up. Although we had secretly hoped to spot one of the resident tapirs, they decided to avoid us during our three-hour walk. That is just the unpredictable law of nature! Fortunately, this was more than made up for by our guide's incredible sharp eye. Thanks to him, we discovered fantastic mini-fauna that we probably would have missed on our own. Our flashlights revealed an impressive collection of nocturnal creatures: numerous colorful frogs and toads, a perfectly camouflaged walking stick, and an insect that looked exactly like a dead leaf. The absolute highlight was finding several snakes, including a stunning Eyelash Viper coiled on a branch. Another incredibly unique sight was a tiny, sleeping hummingbird resting motionlessly under a large leaf. In short: an intensive, beautiful, and highly educational night walk. A must-do for nature lovers looking to experience the authentic, untamed side of Costa Rica. This reserve is doing amazing work!

Such a wonderfull experience. We have seen tapir , snake fer de lance et lots of colorfull frogs !! Very amazing !! And we enjoy the snack - We have to do it 😉