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The Night Tour with Tracie The Bug Lady

Meeting point varies, Drake Bay, Costa Rica
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Ranked #1 of 12 attractions in Drake Bay
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

After reading all of the reviews I was so excited about this and we weren't disappointed! We saw so many insects, spiders, snakes and frogs and Tracie and Gian knew an amazing amount about every single thing we saw. Their passion was infectious. It became so exciting, literally holding your breath waiting for what's next. We also saw 2 kinkajous... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We did the bug tour as a group of 4. We had arrived in Drake Bay that day and were really excited about the bug tour. We'd heard such great things about it that I was slightly worried it would be a bit of an anti climax but it exceeded all our expectations. We all absolutley loved it and you... More

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Hayward, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

I decided to take this tour because so many good things people said about it. Traci and Gian, the tour guides, really make it fun. Their enthusiasm is contagious, and their breadth of knowledge impressive. Walk isn't difficult, but if you're tired, be watchful of the stair (a lot of them). The guides warn you about "night hornets" - the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

We did several things during our stay in Costa Rica and this tour was hands down a favorite. Tracie and John have a wealth of knowledge and keen interest in the fauna of Costa Rica. They can teach anyone something of value and interest. If bugs, reptiles, and animals don't peak your interest, their passion knowing the fauna and quality... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

This tour had not been billed as anything special. Just' Night Tour' alongside trips to mangrove swamps and rain forests etc. Drake Bay was our last destination on two week Costa Rica trip and we had enjoyed a previous 'night tour 'at Arenal. We had seen a scoripion then. This tour was on a different level. Tracie and Gian exude... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Do not miss this tour if you are in Drake Bay. Tracie is an amazing story-teller and helps you see the creatures of night. My parents & an adult children all loved this adventure. We are still talking about it.

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Chicago
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

We enjoyed our time with Tracie and Gianfranco. They are knowledgeable, articulate and seem to truly enjoy the tour. Their enthusiasm is infectious. They encourage close encounters with living creatures that at least two of our party would have otherwise wished to avoid. And we all came away very glad we went. Highlights for us included a net-casting spider, trapdoor... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

We had a great time with Lucy and her husband. If you go to Drake's Bay, you really can't miss this tour. It was very informative and Lucy will give you all information in a very interesting way. Durig the tour you will be: amazed, thrilled, entertained, informed. Also the strong fainted of heart, can hold a tailless whip scorpion...if... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Do not miss this tour it you're in Drake Bay. Tracie and her husband are so interesting, informative and funny. Even if you only have a mild interest in wildlife, Tracie will have you totally hooked. We learnt so much - I wish the tour had been twice as long!

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Brampton, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

The tour was very interesting and informative. The group saw 2 different kinds of opposums and snakes, bats, spiders (the trap door spider was especially interesting to watch as it slammed its front door shut after Tracie opened it!), frogs and a Tailless Whip Scorpion. I highly recommend doing this tour if you are in the Drake Bay area!

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