The Night Tour with Tracie The Bug Lady
The Night Tour with Tracie The Bug Lady
On this two and a half hour trek through the rainforest, join Biologist Tracie "The Bug Lady" and spotter extraordinaire Gianfranco Gómez, as they team up to reveal the intriguing world of moonlight exploration.Gianfranco and The Bug Lady will transport you to a realm where reality rivals science fiction. Guests will learn, hand's on, how to harvest silk from one of Central America's largest spiders, how toxic toads were employed in mind control studies, and why the US military enlisted cockroaches in the Vietnam War. With a style that is as witty as it is engaging, Tracie and Gian deliver a skillful blend of natural history and human lore.
Guests can expect to learn about fascinating topics on everything from bugs to bats, to all that creeps, crawls and flies by night. This is Drake Bay's first and longest running nocturnal adventure, with over 20 years in operation. Join us for one of the most unique excursions in Costa Rica.
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Your Itinerary
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Drake Trail
We will explore a beautiful nature tail in search of nocturnal creatures
2 hoursIncluded
- Guides equipped with Swarovski Spotting Scope with iPad attachment for group viewing
- Guides equipped with Echo Meter Touch 2 Pro Bat Detector
Not Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Boots are not included. All guests must wear closed shoes to participate. No sandals permitted.
- Headlamps are not included
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Are Children under 4 allowed to participate? No
- Must have a minimum of 2 guests to confirm tour
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for travelers with knee problems, balance issues, vision impairment, or poor hiking skills.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.