After dark · NIGHT HIKES

Where to Hike at Night: the 7 Best Tours Worldwide

7 night tours  ·  from $29 a head

A trail by headlamp sounds and smells different. The 7 night hikes below run from jungle walks to a volcano rim at dusk, compared on difficulty, price and how late you get back.

Khao Sok: Private Day Trekking, Jungle Dinner & Night Safari - Pickup at 1:30 PM and the short ride into the park
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Khao Sok: Private Day Trekking, Jungle Dinner & Night Safari

1.Khao Sok: Private Day Trekking, Jungle Dinner & Night Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 206 reviews · 7 hours Our pick

Spend seven hours with an English-speaking guide such as Big Boy, June, Bom, or Bowee on a private Khao Sok trek. Look for monkeys, snakes, tarantulas, scorpions, birds, and other forest life, swim by a waterfall, help cook a Thai meal in bamboo, then walk back through the park after dark.

“We had the pleasure of doing the jungle hike with Big Boy and we were just fascinated, not only by the beautiful nature, but also by his expertise, his friendliness and his eagle eye. The food was also absolute madness. We would like to thank Big Boy again for this great experience.”

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Blue Mountains Hiking Glow worms Cave Wildlife Spotlighting Night Adventure - The 8pm pickup from Sydney
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Blue Mountains Hiking Glow worms Cave Wildlife Spotlighting Night Adventure

2.Blue Mountains Hiking Glow worms Cave Wildlife Spotlighting Night Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $132Top rated

Leave Sydney at 8pm for a guided night hike through the Blue Mountains. Antoine and the Wildscape Adventures team lead you about an hour each way to a waterfall cave where thousands of glow worms shine like stars. Headlamps, water, parking, and hotel pickup are included. Expect uneven ground, late hours, and no dinner.

“Really cool to see the glow worms up close. Guide was very knowledgeable and explained a lot about them.”

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From Tropea: Panarea Island and Stromboli Volcano by Night - Capo Milazzese and its 1400 BC village
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From Tropea: Panarea Island and Stromboli Volcano by Night

3.From Tropea: Panarea Island and Stromboli Volcano by Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 134 reviews · 1 day · from $71

From Tropea, sail to Panarea for free time, swimming, lunch, and a walk or taxi ride to the prehistoric village of Capo Milazzese. Then continue to Stromboli, stroll its black beach, and watch the volcano from offshore. The host and onboard announcements are in Italian, and the day ends in Tropea around 10:30 p.m.

“Escursione molto piacevole, posti incantevoli e personale gentile e disponibile.”

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2-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi with Night Bus - Breakfast in Sapa, then the first 12 kilometers
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2-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi with Night Bus

4.2-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi with Night Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · from $79

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by sleeper bus, then hike through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. You’ll sleep in a Ta Van bungalow, share meals with a Giay family, and trek in a group of no more than 10. Guides such as Cat, Vu, and Mû add local insight.

“This was a great trip, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a more unique travel experience visiting some of Vietnam’s rural villages. Our guide, Cat, was very insightful and knowledgable about her and the other local tribes, and it was really cool to learn whaRead more”

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Auckland: Inner-City Glowworm Experience in Ancient Volcano - Meeting at Wintergarden Cafe
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Auckland: Inner-City Glowworm Experience in Ancient Volcano

5.Auckland: Inner-City Glowworm Experience in Ancient Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 109 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Meet at Wintergarden Cafe for a one-hour guided walk through Auckland Domain, an ancient volcanic park. Guides such as Marius, Millie, Caleb, and Jonti explain glowworm life while you follow dark paths, streams, native bush, and a waterfall. Expect natural viewing, small groups, uneven ground, and no flash photography.

“Our tour guide Legend was really informative and the glow worms were amazing to witness”

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Night Hike to see Elusive & Rare Loris in Sigiriya - Starting at Rocko’s Vegetarian Cafe
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Night Hike to see Elusive & Rare Loris in Sigiriya

6.Night Hike to see Elusive & Rare Loris in Sigiriya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 1.5 hours

Meet at Rocko’s Vegetarian Cafe near Pidurangala for a small-group night walk led in English by a naturalist guide. You’ll receive a short loris briefing, use supplied headlamps, and search the jungle for these shy, wide-eyed primates. The walk usually takes 1.5 to 2 hours, with a money-back promise if no loris is found.

“We loved the night walk! We saw so many Loris and even one that had been knocked out of a tree and been found on the road by some people! Back of beyond are essentially a conservation organisation, all of the guides are so knowledgeable and passionate, we had an amazing time!”

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Night Hike to see Elusive & Rare Loris in Sigiriya - Starting at Rocko’s Vegetarian Cafe
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Night Hike to see Elusive & Rare Loris in Sigiriya

7.Night Hike to see Elusive & Rare Loris in Sigiriya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $29Best value

Meet at Rocko’s Vegetarian Cafe for a short loris presentation, then follow a naturalist-trained guide through Back of Beyond Pidurangala after dark. Red or infrared lights help locate these endangered nocturnal primates without disturbing them. The walk lasts about 90 minutes, suits groups of up to five, and ends where it begins.

“Was great! This was the proper company who oversee the conservation. We were super lucky and saw lots! Definitely recommend!!”

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