Honeymoon Hikes
Traditionally, honeymoons were spent on a beach with a couple digging their toes in the sand, drinking piña coladas and celebrating their new life together.
Today, honeymoons look a little different.
“After the big fat wedding, honeymoon couples of all ages are branching out to explore the world,” said Jacqui Whitt, Adios Adventure Travel.
“They want to escape the connectivity of modern life, and they’re not afraid to get a little dirty on the way. They are interested in adventures that include tramping through the Amazon jungle in search of wildlife, hiking the famous and memorable Inca Trail, glamping in the Andes Mountains, cooking local cuisine, and even volunteering on their honeymoons.”
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Nina Fogelman has had honeymoon couples who have hiked various Inca Trail Treks in Peru.
“They have hiked the classic as well as others,” said Fogelman, director, Authentic Luxury Travel.
“We can make special arrangements for romantic moments on these treks and also include a shamanic ceremony to bless the union. There are also treks where you do not have to camp because there are cabins at the end of each day. Now that is my kind of honeymoon.”
According to Dana S. Johnson, director of marketing and sales for Southwind Adventures, in Littleton, Colorado, it’s the millennials who are changing the look of the average honeymoon.
“Just like the quest for the authentic experience is becoming more deeply embedded in the regular travel world, so too is it sneaking its way into the honeymoon realm,” she said.
“I recently had a couple wanting to do the W trek in the Torres del Paine National Park of Southern Patagonia in Chile. Part of their honeymoon involved this hike with some camping in yurts and the rest included wine tastings and some post hotel stays. The mix really bonds the couple and makes their honeymoon very memorable.”
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If you’re a soon-to-be honeymooner who is looking for the perfect destination to celebrate your upcoming nuptials, Casey Carr recommends Costa Rica.
“Costa Rica gets you the best of both worlds,” said Carr, general manager at Sharon Carr Travel in Dallas, Texas. “Start with some time in Monteverde at one of the beautiful lodges in the cloud forest. Hike the rainforest, take a zipline tour, go horseback riding, whitewater rafting and then slather yourself in volcanic mud at Arenal Volcano.
“Then end up at the beautiful beaches and resorts at Tamarindo, visit the sea turtle hatcheries, try your hand at surfing, get couples massages on the beach and spend at least a little time relaxing on the sand and sipping chili guaros while the sun goes down.”
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Shape magazine recommended that hiking honeymooners stay at The Ritz-Carlton in Kapalua, Hawaii. Enjoy The Ritz-Carlton’s Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment program.
Guests can hike through the Hawaiian rainforest, snorkel in Maui’s coral reefs, take underwater photography sessions, and enjoy a wide range of both land and sea activities. Pricing for activities ranges from $25 to 249.
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