Guided Butterfly Conservatory Tour in Costa Rica

4.8(97)3 hFree cancellationBy Butterfly Conservatory

About this activity

On our famous Guide-Assisted Tour you will experience being surrounded by butterflies while going through our four large Butterfly Exhibition Habitats, including a Live Demonstration of the Butterfly Life-Cycle and the Amazing Metamorphosis, but you see so much more on this tour.

The Conservatory is a Forest Creation Project demonstrating natural rainforest regeneration in the Arenal area of Costa Rica, and now many Tropical Species of Animals and Birds are finding habitat in our sanctuary. In the Habitat for Exotic Frogs and Turtles, you will see some of the Poison Dart frogs and other species of amphibians from the Arenal rainforest.

You choose the trails through the forest, with your Map of the Project and Encounter your Awareness of Nature walking through the Botanical Gardens and Medicinal Herb gardens.

In the Reception Center is a large collection of unusual Tropical Insects in our Insect Museum, and a souvenir shop with Jewelry and framed art made with butterfly wings.

What's included

✓Rainforest River Walk, and other trails throughout the Project, still in their natural settings.
✓Guide-assisted tours that operate all day long, encounter our staff at important points on the way.
✓Live demonstration of butterfly life cycle, and Insect Museum.
✓Great views of the Arenal Volcano and Lake
✓Largest exhibition of butterflies, exotic frogs and turtles, and others

Meeting and pickup

On the corner at the School El Castillo, turn left on the Cement road, and go 800 meters up the hill to the Conservatory.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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