13 Night Hikes to Build a Day Around

1.Fortress Night Hike & Snack at a Local Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $47Our pick

Meet Koa or Sam at Seodaemun Station for market snacks, a 90-minute Inwangsan hike beside Seoul’s 600-year-old fortress wall, and a sunset city view from 240 meters. Finish with optional, low-cost Korean food and rice wine in a lantern-lit alley.

“Started out with trying some good food in a market. Then came the little hike up the stairs along the old fortress wall ending with a great night view of the city! Love the skyline view all lit up at night.”

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

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

Meet at Rocko’s Vegetarian Cafe in Pidurangala for a guided night walk in search of Sri Lanka’s wide-eyed loris. Your naturalist guide provides a short wildlife briefing and essential gear, then leads a small group through the jungle. Expect other nocturnal creatures, uneven paths, and a strong chance of seeing lorises.

“You have to do this night hike if staying in Sigiriya! This was the highlight of our trip. The guide is absolutely amazing and has so much knowledge and passion about all different kinds of wildlife. We got to see quite a few Loris the night we went, it was a magical experience!”

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3.Teide Night Hike to Watch Sunrise and Shadow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 10 hours · from $270

Join Elena and her small team for a demanding 10-hour night ascent of Mount Teide. Walk 10 kilometers and gain 1,380 meters before sunrise at Spain’s highest point, with headlamps, poles, hot tea, permits, and careful pacing provided.

“Amazing experience! Elena was the beat guide for this adventure. Elena has a very good plan for the whole trip and she leads everyone step by step. She explained everything very well and supported me when I got questions. Please be aware: this is a long hike where you need to focus and be fit. Do not book it if do not have the right shoes, clothing and level of fitness.”

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4.Sedona Dark Sky Sunset & Night Hike With a Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $185

Join Trail Lovers Excursions for a private three-hour hike from sunset into Sedona’s starry night. Guides such as Connor, Brett, and David tailor the route and pace, while headlamps, thermal monoculars, snacks, water, and transportation are provided.

“Our guide was amazing, he gave us options for how far outside town we wanted to go and what level of hike we wanted to do - taking the time to get the input of our 9 year old. We opted for something in the medium difficulty and a little bit outside of town, and it was totally worth it. The whole way up the trail Brett engaged with our daughter (and us) about the plants and animals in the area, he extremely knowledgeable and personable. The view we got at the top of the trail was stunning in the fading light, and blew our minds as the stars began…”

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5.Glendalough Night Hike and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $44

Walk Glendalough’s lakes from sunset into darkness with Wild Summits guides, including Elena. Expect local history, Sika deer, a miners’ village, a 6th-century monastic site, provided head lamps, and stargazing. The five-hour hike suits ages 12 and up with moderate fitness.

“Both guides but especially Elena were marvolous. Perhaps start earlier so the pace is not so fast and more time to enjoy the views.”

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6.Ijen Crater Blue Fire Night Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 9 - 20 hours · from $35Best value

Join Sunny Go Tour and Travel for a 9 to 20-hour Ijen night hike from Bali, Banyuwangi, Ubud, or nearby areas. Guides such as Qim Qim, Sule, Ron Ron, and Kiki lead small groups of up to eight, with transport, park entry, headlamps, gas masks, and the chance to see blue fire before sunrise.

“The trip was excellent, Angga, our driver is a very patient man as he drove from Gillimanuk to Sanur and back to Gillimanuk and the same thing the following day. Qim qim, Sule, Wahyu and Kiki were excellent guides. They are patient with you and you can go at your own pace, turned towards security first. They are excellent in their knowledge, listen to them. It seems they know phrases in any language and they are funny too. We were the first down and it was excellent as after there is a lot of traffic! We recommand this group of guides!”

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7.Nativos Corcovado Night Hike in DrakeBay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $68

Join Nativos Corcovado Tours for a three-hour night walk near Rio Agujitas and its eco-farm, usually from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide carries you through muddy trails and shallow river water while pointing out frogs, snakes, spiders, insects, and other nocturnal wildlife.

“If you’re looking for a genuine, small-group night hike on dirt trails made by tapirs and other wildlife, this is your experience. This is a rugged outdoor hike, crossing rivers at night on a former family plantation turned into a wildlife research station. You will get wet, muddy, sweat-soaked but come away feeling as if you did something very few get to experience. Our guide, Emilio, owns the former plantation and shows a very real love for the land and the plants and animals on it. We saw several species of basilisks, frogs, snakes and insects and followed the tracks of a tapir and its calf for several hundred meters.…”

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8.Night Hike, Wine Tasting, and Greek Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 3 hours · from $182

Join an English-speaking guide, including Anastasis or Anastasios, for a 1.5 to 2-hour evening walk from Fira toward Imerovigli. Watch the sunset, see Santorini lit at night, taste four local wines, including Assyrtiko and Vinsanto, then share a traditional Greek dinner before your hotel transfer.

“A great tour, felt like a perfect small group and we were regularly checked in with as to how we were getting along! Very informative and interesting throughout. An engaging tour guide who both led and harboured conversation. Delicious meal and wines to finish off too, with a range of fantastic dishes to share.”

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9.Antelope Valley Canyon Stargazing Night Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Meet your guide at the Antelope Valley Canyon parking lot for a two-hour night hike through slot canyons near Page. You’ll learn about local geology and history, then use headlamps to reach a stargazing point beneath the Milky Way. Guide Wally has earned special praise for his warm, engaging style.

“Could not make it and the customer service was quite bad when I tried to cancel.”

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10.Adam’s Peak Night Hike Experience [One Day & ALL INCLUSIVE]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $199

Leave from Weligama for a private night trip to Adam’s Peak. You’ll reach the trail around 2:00AM, climb about 7 kilometres and 5,500 steps, then watch sunrise from Sri Pada before returning by car. Pickup, admission tickets, and mobile booking are included.

“To hike Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) at night in Sri Lanka, plan to start your ascent from Nallathanniya trailhead around midnight to 2 am, aiming to reach the summit before sunrise for a memorable experience.Bring essential gear, including:”

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11.Fortress Night Hike & Snack at a Local Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $53

Meet Koa or Sam at Seodaemun Station for market snacks, a 90-minute hike along Inwangsan’s 600-year-old fortress, and a sunset view over Seoul. Finish with optional noodles, dumplings, and makgeolli. Vegan options, raincoats, and winter crampons are available.

“A magnificent tour, even in a large group we were well looked after, the view from the fortress is superb and the hike is moderately difficult at most (even for those who don't hike very often, in my opinion). There are a few stairs, but it's less than an hour to the viewpoint, which is really worth it. As it was still quite cold, the trail was pleasantly empty but easily manageable with a jacket. The food was particularly good, both at the street food market away from the tourist streets and at the optional get-together over dinner with makgeolli and Korean pancakes. Great people, lots of information from the…”

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12.Snowy Forest Night Hike with Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $117

Join a small group of up to nine for a guided night hike through Rovaniemi’s snowy forest. Stop at a watchtower for hot drinks and local cookies, with guides speaking English, Spanish, or French. Aurora sightings depend on weather and luck.

“Tuvimos una noche dura porque estábamos a -30 grados pero la noche nos regaló auroras boreales, es una gran experiencia el senderismo nocturno en la tundra.”

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13.Sedona Night Hike and Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours

Join guide Ty for a private four-hour Sedona night hike that starts at sunset and continues beneath the stars. Ride by van to Doe Mountain, walk scenic trails, use UV lights to find glowing scorpions, and learn about constellations, wildlife, and desert safety from a certified Wilderness First Responder.

“Ty is awesome. We took our 4 young boys on this Hike. Ty was super knowledgeable, patient when are youngest started having a tantrum and had everything we needed for a great hike. Our boys learned a lot and had a great time. Highly recommend.”

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