Travel is all about making new discoveries. The setting of the sun does not imply the end of adventurous trips. In fact, some breathtaking adventures around the world occur best at night. Here are five of the best night tours that are worth losing sleep for.
A Night Walk through the Australian rainforest using torches.
Human beings love to discover, and they do not stop unravelling the beauty of nature. A night tour of the Australian rainforest offers one of the best opportunities to learn more about forest life at night.
Through the guidance of expert tour guides, participants take a torch-lit hike through the Daintree Rainforest. Most small animals emerge at night. Consequently, participants come across active nocturnal snakes, possums and rare birds among other wild animals. Daintree rainforest, being the world’s oldest rainforest, is a great venue to learn and discover some of the ancient plant species. Visitors also discover poisonous plants and herbs.
Intramuros Ghost Walk of the Philippines
Take a historical three-hour tour of the Intramuros district situated at the center of Manila to experience paranormal activities and sights. During the ghost walk tour, be on the lookout for spirits, demons, imprints and elementals. However, it is not a guarantee that every participant would experience otherworldly auras. For tourists who would love to stay for good, Manila offers great properties near Intramuros, you can research and find the best ranking condos at Zipmatch by looking at their affordability, neighborhood, amenities, investment potential and other factors
The tour entails a visit to various places, including abandoned buildings, dungeons, and bridges. Since the trip occurs at night and involves marching within the walls, you can expect poor lighting. Carry along high-powered cameras to capture excellent photos. The tour is quite lengthy and tiring. As a result, most visitors take along essentials such as food, drinks, and wear comfortable clothing.
Stargazing at Pico Mountain (Portugal’s highest peak)
Enjoy an incredible view of the stars in Europe at one of Portugal’s highest peaks (7713 feet). Travelers take an overnight hike to the summit of Pico Mountain for stargazing that is one for the books.
The participants reach the peak of the mountain at dawn. Just an opportune moment to watch the rising of the sun over the Pico Island.
Watch hatching of Hawksbill turtles in Antigua
Reptiles constitute one of the incredible creatures in the universe. Therefore, it is worth the hustle to stay up through the night gazing at the hatching of turtles. In Antigua, tourists are offered the opportunity to experience this amazing process during the nesting season that typically begins on June throughout November.
Through the ‘turtle watch’ program, guests are woken up at night once the turtles are spotted. It is quite an amazing experience whereby guests get to enjoy watching the Hawksbill turtles laying their eggs and hatching its young ones at the beach.
Horse riding under the moonlight in Tuscany
Are you planning a romantic outing? A night horseback ride in the Italian countryside is the ultimate tour experience for any couple. It entails exploring the rolling Tuscan hills at night. Horse-riders take a look at the most authentic sceneries such as cypress-dotted trails and historic villas. Guests also come across various local animals, including wild boars and deers.
For lovers of Tuscan delicacies, you can opt to stop by at the farmhouse or local Osteria and enjoy the sumptuous meals.