Honeymoon places are everywhere, and the best honeymoon could mean enjoying the excursion according to your personal choices. As every couple has their own mindset and nature, they prefer to be at a place where they both can be joyful and satisfied. Therefore, every site can not meet every couple’s expectations, so we classify the destinations as per their demands.
In this article, we have sorted some of the best honeymoon places for hikers. Those who are active and desire to be involved in an unforgettable and energetic post-marital vacation can opt for these hiking destinations.
- THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS IN NORTHERN COLORADO, USA
The Rocky Mountains in Northern Colorado, USA, is an excellent spot for hiking. This encompasses protected mountains, forests and alpine tundra. It is well-known for Trail Ridge Road, the Old Fall River Road, and mesmerizing drives that pass aspen trees and rivers.
As of now, there are no overnight stays in the park itself, but there are several lodging options in nearby communities with an entrance fee to the park is $35. If you plan on getting the annual pass, it will cost you around $70.
In this location, you can explore diverse forests and their wildlife. You can, of course, go hiking. Its nature is mesmerizing at the time of dawn. There are 4WD tours, safaris, go round the park, and lastly, hike across trails.
The Rocky Mountains are also famous for being one of the highest national parks in the region, which makes it a top-ranking holiday spot for adventurous couples to visit.
- GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS, LOCATED IN ARCHIPELAGO IN ECUADOR
The Galápagos Islands, located in Archipelago in Ecuador, is a volcanic region in the Pacific Ocean. This destination is considered one of the best destinations for exploring wildlife, as I assume wildlife should be on priority on the hiker’s list.
You can stay overnight at some locations at the Galápagos Islands, such as the islands in Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Isabela, and Floreana. The other islands of the archipelago are not inhabited by humans and do not permit any overnight stays. You can visit them throughout the day, though.
Adventure activities here include excursions by land and sea where you can look for some of the world’s most rare creatures, some of which include massive giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies.
This point is also famous for the visit of Charles Darwin in 1835, and his visit here later inspired his theory of evolution. Because this island is isolated, tourism is limited, and people are screened multiple times to ensure the health of the passengers and the ecosystem as well.
A vacation to the Galápagos Islands for one week usually costs around $774 for one person. So, a trip to Galapagos Islands for two people costs around $1,548 for one week. It might not be too budget-friendly for some couples, but it is one of the most adventurous places a hiker couple can visit for their honeymoon.
- QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand is known for its calmness, peace, and amicable-natured nation. However, it has all the escapades and thrills hidden under the cloak of serenity and quietness.
Queenstown is renowned as the adventure capital of the world, which prerogatives travelers by offering bungee jumping, parasailing, jet-boating, ice climbing, and most desired hiking options. Active couples will love going to Quessttown for a private and electrifying getaway.
- CAPPADOCIA IN TURKEY
Cappadocia in Turkey is a place like nowhere else on Earth. Some of its main attractions include Goreme cave churches and underground cities, but staying in an authentic cave hotel is fun.
In Cappadocia, there are many things you can do, comprising the visit to historical places, hiking, exploring nature and wildlife, indulging in winter sports, climbing, ziplining, horseback riding, 4WD tours, and safaris.
There are five main areas to stay in Cappadocia that all offer great options for places to stay. Some of the names of towns are Göreme and Uçhisar, and they offer the best views of the sunrise hot air balloons.
The average price of a 7-day trip to Cappadocia is $2,141 for a solo traveler, $3,845 for a couple. The one-week trip may be costly, but the least stay you should keep for yourself at this beautiful place is 2 to 3 days. In two days, you can explore the area around Göreme, go on a couple of walks, enjoy a hot air balloon ride, visit the churches, stay in a Cave Hotel, and have a great time together. I am sure the couples who love adventurous holidays will surely be happy with this stay.
- RIVIERA MAYA IN MEXICO
Another addition to the list is Riviera Maya in Mexico. The Riviera Maya is a stretch of Caribbean coastline on Mexico’s northeastern Yucatán Peninsula. Riviera Maya, Mexico, is one of the most stunning and safest destinations in Mexico. With white sand beaches and underground rivers.
It’s mostly known for all kinds of resorts, which is the best part of a honeymoon. The main things to do here are hiking, extreme sports, horseback riding, fishing charters, tours climbing, ziplining, safari tours, eco-tours, exploring nature and wildlife, and architecture tours.
The average price for a couple for a 7-day trip is $2,164, and Riviera Maya hotels range from $51 to $234 per night with an average of $91.
The low season to visit this place is July, as it bears the crown and drops the expensive rates by 3%-5% because of less crowd. If you want to visit during a peak time, it is December, as the expenses increase by 12% on average.
- THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, AUSTRALIA
Of course, the blue mountains in Australia are one of the best hiking destinations to celebrate a courageous first jaunt together. The Blue mountains call those who are in search of an audacious spot for satisfying their hiking passion. So it will help you in creating your memories of the first-ever excursion with your spouse.
- BROOME, AUSTRALIA
Another exciting place for hikers is Broome in Australia, catering to the visitor with its scenic beauty. Couples will be privileged by ample wonderful hiking trails in the region of Broome and Kimberly, which will surely make them fall in love. Besides, the Kimberly Sand Resort and Spa offers many exploratory experiences such as visiting the crocodile park, swimming with sharks, and pearl hunting.
- SELFOSS, ICELAND
The last place is Selfoss in Iceland. It is also the most significant residential town in South Iceland. The South Coast of Iceland is magnificent, where you can explore magnificent waterfalls, glaciers, mountains, canyons, black sand beaches, volcanoes.
Selfoss features day trips, hiking, discovering nature and wildlife, enjoying extreme weather or fun, horseback riding, 4WD tours, eco tours, cultural tours, and historical tours, making the place worth a visit for hikers. Hotel Selfoss is an attractive and peaceful four-star hotel in Selfoss.
The average price of a week trip to Selfoss is $1,977 for a solo traveler, $3,551 for a couple. Selfoss hotels range from $58 to $267 per night, with an average of $58. This is not a cheap hotel either, but it isn’t as expensive either, because the views from the mountains and the daily enjoyments within the hotels as well are stunning and rare to find.
I am sure you must’ve found some great places to go hiking, especially as these places in the pictures seem so mesmerizing that I can’t imagine how beautiful they might be in reality. All these places are honeymoon places as well, where you can stay, and these places are very different from regular hiking places we might visit, so these should definitely be on your bucket list!
- MARRAKECH, MOROCCO
For an intense exotic post-marital vacation experience, simply opt for Marrakech in Morocco. At the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, the brief city of Marrakech presents a spectacular panorama. The city has enveloped ample attractions for excursionists, including sumptuous food, opulent lodges, hiking through aghafay desert’s region riding on camel towards high altitude village names Berber. It is famous for prevailing activities full of thrills and spills for adventure-seeking partners.
Reaching this exciting spot will catch your breath with its fascinating scenes. Mandarin oriental resort is considerable when you are in Marrakech, where you will find tasteful and delightful cuisines and a super calming stay. From all around the world. Trekkers love to visit the region.
- YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
Yosemite National Park is in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains with tunnel views and is best known for hiking trails and giant sequoias.
This park was established on Oct 1, 1890. The lodging options in this park range from having simple tent cabins at the High Sierra Camps to deluxe rooms. Reservations in this place are available 366 days in advance and are highly recommended, especially in spring and fall and mostly during holidays.
Yosemite National Park has 13 campgrounds; some are reservable, while others operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. In this park, it’s essential to know that sleeping in your car or RV is not permitted within Yosemite except in individual campsites.
Using hiking backpacks is highly recommended because 95% of this park is filled with mountains and wilderness.
A week trip to the park will cost around $2,523 for a solo traveler. But since we’re talking about a honeymoon for a couple, it may cost around $4,531. The hotels at Yosemite National Park range from $109 to $496 per night, with an average of $192. Some things to do at Yosemite National Park are biking, camping, cross country skiing, dining, fishing, golfing, hiking, photography, rafting, rock climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, swimming, tennis, ranger, and nature programs.
