Night rainforest tour Singapore: Nocturnal wildlife spotting

Giant forest ants and nocturnal hunters emerge after dark on this trail.

A guided night walk through Singapore's rainforest where you track nocturnal wildlife including giant forest ants, spiders, scorpions and small mammals along a well-maintained trail. The two-hour tour runs after sunset with torchlight and an English-speaking guide. Public transport reaches the trailhead nearby.

The experience

The trail is built around what moves and hunts when the sun goes down. You walk a maintained path with a guide and torchlight, keeping watch for the giant forest ants that define this forest, then the spotted scorpion, huntsman spiders in their webs, pill millipedes crossing the ground, and native snakes. The guide knows where to pause and what to listen for: the forest sounds different at night, and the creatures behave differently too.

Amphibians shelter in the leaf litter and low vegetation. If you're patient, you'll see them. The rarer sightings (a lesser mouse deer or a colugo gliding between trees) are possible but not guaranteed, which is what makes the second hour of the walk worth staying alert. The torchlight cuts through the dark but doesn't wash out the smaller movements. Your guide will point out what your eyes might miss.

What’s included

• Torchlight.
• expert guide in English.
• two-hour guided walk along a maintained rainforest trail.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (under 18)

GroupUp to 30 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by The Untamed Paths

Is this one for you?The walk covers two hours on a maintained path, so it suits anyone comfortable with a steady pace on uneven ground at night. The guide does the spotting and explanation. Your job is to follow, watch and listen.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What kind of animals will I actually see on a night rainforest walk in Singapore?

Giant forest ants, huntsman spiders, spotted scorpions, pill millipedes and native snakes are regular sightings. Amphibians hide in the vegetation and leaf litter. Lesser mouse deer and colugos are less common but do appear on some nights.

How long does the night rainforest tour take?

The tour runs for two hours, starting after sunset when the nocturnal creatures become active.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to reach the rainforest trail?

Public transportation options are available near the trailhead, so you can reach the starting point on your own or arrange a separate transfer.

What equipment does the tour provide?

Torchlights are included so you can see the trail and spot wildlife in the dark. Your guide provides expert facilitation and knowledge throughout the walk.