
Exclusive Night Vision Experience | Costa Rica’s ONLY |Max 8 ppl
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 151 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Exclusive Night Vision Experience | Costa Rica’s ONLY |Max 8 ppl worth booking?
Exclusive Night Vision Experience | Costa Rica’s ONLY |Max 8 ppl is a 2-hour experience in Monteverde, Costa Rica, from $40 per person. It scores 81 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 151 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 81 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (151)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $40 per person
Discover Monteverde’s only night vision cloud forest adventure! Designed for curious travelers seeking a deeper, non-invasive look at nature, this exclusive tour takes you beyond standard flashlights to see the nocturnal world as it truly is. Costa Rica’s Only Night Vision Experience: Watch hidden wildlife behave naturally in total dark. True Exclusivity: Private trails away from noisy tour groups. Intimate Groups (Max 8): Enjoy personal time with expert local naturalist guides. Local Flavor: Wrap up your journey with an authentic traditional Costa Rican treat. Don't just tour the forest—experience it alive in the dark. Spots are strictly limited to keep groups small, so reserve your place today! Spaces fill fast due to strict group size limits. Book now to secure your night in the living forest!
What you get
About this experience
Discover Monteverde’s only night vision cloud forest adventure! Designed for curious travelers seeking a deeper, non-invasive look at nature, this exclusive tour takes you beyond standard flashlights to see the nocturnal world as it truly is. Costa Rica’s Only Night Vision Experience: Watch hidden wildlife behave naturally in total dark. True Exclusivity: Private trails away from noisy tour groups. Intimate Groups (Max 8): Enjoy personal time with expert local naturalist guides. Local Flavor: Wrap up your journey with an authentic traditional Costa Rican treat. Don't just tour the forest—experience it alive in the dark. Spots are strictly limited to keep groups small, so reserve your place today! Spaces fill fast due to strict group size limits. Book now to secure your night in the living forest!
What's included
Included
- Travel or accident insurance
- High-tech night vision visors and flashlights for enhanced viewing
- Small group experience (maximum 8 people) for personalized attention
- small traditional Costa Rican snak (made by the family’s grandma )
- Expert naturalist guide specializing in nocturnal wildlife
- Telescope
Not included
- Admission Tickets to Tityra Lodge reserve ARE NOT INCLUDED have an additional cost of $12 USD PP
- Private transportation
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Monteverde
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- George of the Cloud Forest
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Admission Tickets to Tityra Lodge reserve ARE NOT INCLUDED have an additional cost of $12 USD PP
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 151 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
4 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
151 verified traveler reviews for Exclusive Night Vision Experience | Costa Rica’s ONLY |Max 8 ppl. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Unforgettable Private Cloud Forest Tour with George
Our private tour with George in the Cloud Forest was, without exaggeration, one of the absolute highlights of our entire Costa Rica trip and one of the most memorable wildlife and nature experiences we have ever had. We decided to book a private tour with George, and this turned out to be a very good decision. It made the whole experience much more personal, relaxed, and individual. George was able to take his time, focus completely on us, answer all our questions, and adjust the tour to what we were most interested in. The Cloud Forest itself is already an incredibly beautiful and fascinating place, but George made the experience truly special. We were able to discover an amazing variety of wildlife and spot animals that we would probably have walked right past on our own. George has an incredible eye for wildlife and a huge amount of knowledge about the animals, their behavior, and the entire ecosystem of the Cloud Forest. What impressed us most was how respectfully and responsibly he interacts with the animals and the environment. You can immediately tell that this is not just a job for him — he is genuinely passionate about nature and has a great deal of experience. On top of that, George is extremely friendly, kind, and easy to talk to. He takes his time to explain everything and is always happy to answer questions. We felt completely comfortable throughout the entire tour. For us, this was an unforgettable experience that we will remember for a very long time. If you are visiting Monteverde and really want to experience and understand the incredible wildlife of the Cloud Forest, we can highly recommend booking a private tour with George. It was absolutely worth it! 🌿🐸 Pura Vida 🦥🐍
Response from the operator: Thank you for such a thoughtful review! Knowing that our time together was one of the highlights of your Costa Rica trip means a great deal to me. I loved having the time to explore at your pace, follow your curiosity, and share the forest’s remarkable wildlife with you. Your words about respecting the animals and their environment are especially meaningful—that care is at the heart of how I guide. Thank you for trusting me with this part of your journey and for recommending our private tours. I hope the discoveries and memories stay with you for years to come. You’ll always be welcome back for another adventure! Warm wishes, George George of the Cloud Forest Geam
via Tripadvisor
Very unique night hike experience
All I can say is WOW! This was such a great experience to see natural wildlife at night. One of the only tours in the area that provides night vision goggles to see wildlife more discreet without disturbing the animals. George was such an expert of nature and the elements around us. He provided a special touch to this experience for my birthday and I couldn’t have asked for a better evening to spend my birthday. Thank you again!
Response from the operator: What a fantastic way to celebrate a birthday! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this wonderful feedback. It is incredible to hear how much you enjoyed using the night vision goggles—it truly makes a world of difference being able to observe wildlife peacefully in their natural element without disrupting them. George is going to be absolutely thrilled to read your kind words; he takes so much pride in sharing his passion for nature, and he’ll be delighted to know he helped make your birthday celebration so special. We hope the rest of your birthday year is just as adventurous and memorable. We’d love to welcome you back for another unforgettable night under the stars whenever you're in the area again!
via Tripadvisor
Enjoyable night walk!
We took an night tour the last day of July, 2026 at 6pm and George Jr. was our guide. We had an enjoyable evening as we got to see a large viper, toucan, owl, scorpions and all sorts of insects. He was great at setting up the scope and taking great photos with our phones. He also shared a wealth of information. I am still amazed at how he spotted some of the animals that he did. Our 2 kids (11 and 14) also had a good time and were not bored. The evening got cut short by a thunderstorm that rolled into the area. I will add that there are a fair number of guided tours at the refuge so expect to encounter other people. Overall, we had a great time and would highly recommend going with George!
Response from the operator: Thank You! Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful review! We’re thrilled that you and your family enjoyed the night tour with George Jr. and that you got to experience so many of the incredible creatures that come alive after dark. We especially appreciate you mentioning the number of groups at the reserve. In fact, your experience helped inspire us to make an important change. We decided to move our night tours to another reserve where we can offer a much more intimate experience, with smaller groups, less crowding, and more time to connect with the forest and its wildlife. We’re always listening to our guests and looking for ways to make the experience better, so your feedback genuinely made a difference. We’re glad the thunderstorm didn’t completely spoil the evening, and we hope your family takes home some unforgettable memories of Monteverde’s nocturnal forest. Thank you again for choosing George of the Cloud Forest! 🌿🦉🦂
via Tripadvisor
Fabulous night walk
George is a fabulous guide, finding a variety of wonderful night animals, I think our favourite was the beautiful mottled owl, though its hard to pick a favourite! George took incredible photos for us with our phones too, and told us lots of interesting facts about the animals we saw. The whole family including teenage daughters loved it.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that George made the night tour such a memorable experience for your whole family. The mottled owl is definitely a fantastic choice for a favorite—it’s one of those encounters that is hard to forget! 🦉 We’re also so happy that your teenage daughters enjoyed the experience. That’s always a special compliment, because keeping teenagers fascinated by the rainforest at night is no small achievement! 😊 George loves sharing not only the wildlife, but also the stories, behaviors, and fascinating details that make each encounter meaningful. And of course, we’re thrilled he was able to capture some great photos on your phones so you could take those memories home with you. Thank you for exploring the nocturnal forest with us and for choosing George of the Cloud Forest. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure someday!
via Tripadvisor
A great tour
Wonderful night time walk in the woods with thanks to George for spotting some of the tiniest animals!A sloth mother and baby and a toucan were the highlights. A great tour.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure sharing the forest with you. 🌿🌙 Finding the tiniest creatures is one of the things we love most about a night walk, so I’m especially happy you enjoyed those encounters. And seeing a sloth mother with her baby, along with a toucan, is certainly a special highlight! Thank you for joining us and for appreciating the magic of the forest at night. We hope to welcome you back to Monteverde for another adventure someday!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 53
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by George of the Cloud Forest, who run 10 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.3.
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Exclusive Night Vision Experience | Costa Rica’s ONLY |Max 8 ppl: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Monteverde.
How much does Exclusive Night Vision Experience | Costa Rica’s ONLY |Max 8 ppl cost?
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Prices start at $40 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Monteverde usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Exclusive Night Vision Experience | Costa Rica’s ONLY |Max 8 ppl take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Monteverde is not rushed.
Is Exclusive Night Vision Experience | Costa Rica’s ONLY |Max 8 ppl worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 81 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 151 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Monteverde, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Exclusive Night Vision Experience | Costa Rica’s ONLY |Max 8 ppl?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Exclusive Night Vision Experience | Costa Rica’s ONLY |Max 8 ppl suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Exclusive Night Vision Experience | Costa Rica’s ONLY |Max 8 ppl?
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Around 53 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Monteverde can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Monteverde and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Exclusive Night Vision Experience | Costa Rica’s ONLY |Max 8 ppl start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Monteverde within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Monteverde?
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On Outty we rank every Monteverde experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde, Zipline, Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Tour with Expert Naturalist, Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour (Regular). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Monteverde?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Monteverde?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Exclusive Night Vision Experience | Costa Rica’s ONLY |Max 8 ppl?
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Included: Travel or accident insurance; High-tech night vision visors and flashlights for enhanced viewing; Small group experience (maximum 8 people) for personalized attention; small traditional Costa Rican snak (made by the family’s grandma ); and Expert naturalist guide specializing in nocturnal wildlife. Not included: Admission Tickets to Tityra Lodge reserve ARE NOT INCLUDED have an additional cost of $12; and Private transportation. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
What languages is Exclusive Night Vision Experience | Costa Rica’s ONLY |Max 8 ppl offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Exclusive Night Vision Experience | Costa Rica’s ONLY |Max 8 ppl?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Exclusive Night Vision Experience | Costa Rica’s ONLY |Max 8 ppl wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Exclusive Night Vision Experience | Costa Rica’s ONLY |Max 8 ppl if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Exclusive Night Vision Experience | Costa Rica’s ONLY |Max 8 ppl?
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Across 151 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities, good for families. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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