If you’ve been itching to take a real herping trip to Costa Rica but never had the time, the planning, or the right group to go with, this is your sign. We’re officially opening spots for our 2026 Costa Rica Herping Tour, running April 8th–16th, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most unforgettable expeditions we’ve ever offered. Whether you’re chasing bucket-list species, craving time in the jungle, or finally ready to experience world-class herping with people who get it, this is the trip you don’t want to keep putting off.
Why Costa Rica? Because Nowhere Does Reptiles and Amphibians Quite Like This Place
Costa Rica is a paradise for anyone who loves wildlife, but herpers know it hits different. This country packs more biodiversity into its borders than entire continents. You’ve got rainforests, cloud forests, river systems, mountains, lowlands, and coastal habitats, all within a few hours of each other. And with that comes a staggering variety of species: eyelash vipers in colors you didn’t even know existed, massive cane toads warming the trails at night, red-eyed tree frogs glowing like neon, boa constrictors, basilisks, glass frogs, and so much more.
If you’ve ever wanted a trip where every night feels like a treasure hunt and every morning feels like a reset button, Costa Rica delivers.
A Fully Planned Experience – All You Do Is Show Up
Planning an international herping trip can be a headache. Where do you stay? Who guides you? Which regions have the best night-time activity? How do you not get lost in the jungle?
That’s exactly why our 2026 tour is built to be hassle-free. Once you arrive in San José the night of April 7th, we take it from there.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Expert herpers guiding you through multiple ecosystems
- Private transportation
- Multiple night hikes
- Opportunities for photography and videography
- Education on behavior, safety, conservation, and field identification
- A group of people who actually enjoy talking about reptiles for hours
This isn’t a tourist trap. It’s a true field herping expedition designed for people who want the real experience.
Species You Might Encounter
We can’t guarantee specific animals, nature works on its own schedule, but past trips have turned up:
- Eyelash viper (Bothriechis schlegelii)
- Fer-de-lance (Bothrops asper)
- Glass frogs (Family Centrolenidae) — common species in Costa Rica include Hyalinobatrachium fleischmanni
- Cat-eyed snake (Leptodeira septentrionalis)
- Helmeted iguana (Corytophanes cristatus)
- Northern cat-eyed snake (Leptodeira septentrionalis) — same species, just clarifying
- Green vine snake (Oxybelis fulgidus)
- Bluejeans poison dart frog (Oophaga pumilio)
- Red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas)
- Emerald basilisk (Basiliscus plumifrons)
- Boa constrictor (Boa imperator)
- Rainforest toads — commonly Rhinella marina (Cane toad) and Craugastor fitzingeri
- Caecilians — often Caecilia volcani or Ophidophis guentheri depending on region
Who This Tour Is For
This trip is perfect for:
- First-time herpers wanting a safe, guided intro
- Experienced herpers chasing new species
- Wildlife photographers
- Anyone who wants to spend a week offline and knee-deep in jungle trails
- People who want a challenge, not a comfy resort week
Spots Are Limited
We keep our group sizes small so every person gets the full experience, not the “lost in a giant group” vibe. Once these spots are filled, they’re gone.
If 2026 is the year you finally stop putting this off, we’d love to have you with us. Costa Rica is waiting, and so is everything crawling, climbing, and slithering through it.
Bookings open now. Click here to book
Secure your spot before it’s gone.
