Cloud Forest Night Tour Hidden Valley
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The Cloud Forest Night Tour at Hidden Valley offers an easy, family-friendly 2-hour guided walk through a unique cloud and lower elevation forest ecosystem. Starting at sunset, the tour provides an opportunity to observe nocturnal animals like sloths, bats, and tarantulas as they awaken. This educational experience, led by a professional guide, focuses on environmental preservation within the 27-acre Hidden Valley Reserve. Guests should arrange their own transportation and bring essentials like a flashlight and closed-toe shoes.
The night hike at Hidden Valley Reserve explores the added diversity of night life found in a unique transition zone combining cloud forest and lower elevation forest ecosystems. In this mid forest region, the reserve is able to maintain an orchard of fruit trees attracting a variety of exotic nocturnal animals including mammals, birds and insects. The trail is wide and easy to navigate.
Meeting at 5:00PM, in time to enjoy a beautiful sunset, your nationally certified naturalist guide will begin by showing you the areas where daytime animals are preparing for sleep. Once darkness falls, the forest comes alive with nocturnal creatures awakening to forage for food. This is the best time for observation as they start to emerge into the night canopy. Various animal species you might encounter include: snakes, sloths, coatimundis, tree frogs, bats, sleeping birds, amazing insects and especially spiders, including the Costa Rican Zebra tarantula. There are also interesting plants to see like phosphorescent fungi. Bring a flashlight and you might be the first to spot something spotting you!
Hidden Valley was the first to offer night hikes and other ecotourism projects in the area. With a passion for preservation, this 27 acre reserve was founded in 1979 to promote protection of the environment through education. You will want to bring a jacket as it can get quite chilly at night and wear closed toed shoes for protection. This two hour night hike adventure includes bilingual professional guide, and park entrance. Transportation is NOT included.
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Lattitude: N 10° 18' 35.24" (10.30979)
Longitude: W 84° 49' 10.1" (-84.819473)
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What is the Cloud Forest Night Tour at Hidden Valley?
The Cloud Forest Night Tour at Hidden Valley is a 2-hour guided night walk through a unique transition zone combining cloud forest and lower elevation ecosystems. It begins at sunset, allowing participants to observe nocturnal animals as they become active.
What wildlife might I encounter on the Hidden Valley night tour?
On the Hidden Valley night tour, you might encounter various nocturnal animals including snakes, sloths, coatimundis, tree frogs, bats, sleeping birds, diverse insects, and spiders, notably the Costa Rican Zebra tarantula.
What should I bring for the Cloud Forest Night Tour?
For the Cloud Forest Night Tour, guests should bring insect repellent, a flashlight, a camera, closed-toe shoes, and rain gear. A jacket is also recommended as it can get chilly at night.
Is transportation provided for the Hidden Valley night tour?
No, transportation is not included with the Hidden Valley night tour. Guests must arrange their own transportation to and from the reserve.