Top Asia Nature Walks - page 5

As it reaches the South China Sea, the Mekong River splays into a wide delta. Cruise across the water, then cycle around a placid village, join a local family making rice wine, and go to a market. This tour gives you a sense of the how the local people live and eat in rural Vietnam. This tour is operated by speedboat so you spend more time exploring and less time motoring along.

Discover the surreal landscape of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, which inspired the movie Avatar, on this 2-day tour and make the most of your time with a local guide. Spend your first day visiting the key areas of Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain and Golden Whip Brook and ride Bailong Elevator, the world’s highest outdoor elevator. On your second day, explore Tianmen Mountain and see sandstone paintings at the Zhangjiajie Junsheng Painting Institute.

Visit Bali’s ancient temples and terraced rice fields on a full-day private door-to-door tour through the island’s most remarkable places. See the 11th-century shrines at Gunung Kawi (Mt. Kawi), and choose to join a ritual purification at Tirta Empul Temple. Enjoy lunch at a jungle restaurant, stroll in a lush rice paddy, and spot the long-tailed macaques in Ubud Monkey Forest before returning to your accommodation.

Join this day tour to explore these breathtaking natural spots in Bali, including Beji Guwang, Goa Gajah, Tegenungan Waterfall, and more!

Get some exercise on a full-day hiking adventure around Munnar. Walk through picturesque tea fields and forests, past one of the largest dams in India, and to a lookout at 6,560 feet (2,000 meters). Stop to enjoy your included packed lunch and chat with your guide and the other participants of this small-group tour (max. 14). This is a great way to explore the countryside without getting lost.

Discover Nepal's scenery and culture during a leisurely hiking tour that includes an early-morning arrival in Nagarkot to watch the sunrise over the mountains. Watch the Himalayas catch the morning light, then hike down to UNESCO World Heritage–listed Changu Narayan. Pass small villages along the way, and stop to purchase breakfast and lunch at small restaurants for an authentic local experience. Includes round-trip transport in a private vehicle from Kathmandu.

If you’re not staying long in Sapa, maximize your sightseeing time—and leave the planning and navigation to someone else—on this full-day private tour. Following hotel pickup, you’ll be driven around the region to see the region’s highlights. Visit H’mong villages and enjoy scenic vistas, hiking, and visits to Silver Falls and Love Waterfall. Also have time for Sapa Market and add-on Glass Bridge (admission not included).

Our operations start around 8.00 a.m. and go until 4.30 p.m. Between those times, you can come and take your tour. Also, one tour normally takes around 40 minutes to 1 hour to complete. When taking the plantation tour, you must participate in the tea-picking session. Before the session, we performed the customary worship of Lord Ganesh at a small kovil close to the plantation. You will also receive your basket to harvest tea, as well as a small mottu. If you decide to take part in the tea plucking activity, you could perhaps wear the customary tea plucker attire of a wraparound saree or sarong. Relax amidst the breathtaking views of endless greenery, tea estates, and surrounding countryside at our Sky Café from a mountain top of 300m above ground/1300m above sea level. Indulge in a unique tea-tasting experience and discover how and why Ceylon tea comes in different grades and flavors to suit diverse palettes worldwide.

Say no to the crowds at Borobudur and the Prambanan Temple Complex and yes to the tranquility of ancient rice terraces on this small-group adventure, with transfers from Yogyakarta city hotels and a guide to lead the way. Hike through lush green rice-field landscapes to Selogriyo Temple, a 9th-century Hindu temple in a dazzling setting, then discover a hidden waterfall at the base of Mt. Merapi volcano.

Visit Mt. Takao on a full-day hiking tour from Takaosanguchi Station in Hachiōji, western Tokyo. With a private guide just for your group, you’ll first visit a temple where people pray for good fortune. Hike along the trails to the summit, where Mt. Fuji can be seen on a clear day. The route back down includes a stop at an onsen for a relaxing soak in these Japanese hot springs.

Avoid the guesswork of finding a great place to go snorkeling near Koh Tao with this full-day guided tour. Get expert advice on top snorkeling locations, and visit five islands in a day—including Ao Hin Wong, Aow Leuk, Koh Nangyuan, Mango Bay, and Shark Bay. To make life easy, hotel pickup and round-trip transfers are included, as well as snorkeling equipment rental and lunch.

Explore eastern Bali and see some of its most scenic sights with the help of your own private guide. This tour takes you to temples, a palace, a waterfall, and more, with an English-speaking guide to handle all the driving for you. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the day.

Spend a day exploring the jungles of Krabi with this full-day tour, which includes lunch served at a local restaurant. You'll spend time at Wat Tahm Suea (aka the Tiger Cave Temple), swim in the Emerald Pool inside Khao Phra Bang Khran Nature Reserve, and soak in the mineral waters at Hot Spring Waterfall.

For a chance to see elephants, all sorts of birds, and plenty of other wildlife, book this private tour to Kuiburi National Park. You won’t need to share with a large group or stick to a set itinerary. Instead, you can go at your own pace in the park, looking for all the animals with your guide. You’ll have dinner and round-trip hotel transportation included, too.

The Taroko National Park is home to some of Taiwan’s most impressive natural scenery and a private tour means you can explore at your own pace. On this full-day tour from Hualien City, visit Chishingtan Beach, Swallow’s Grotto, and Eternal Spring Shrine; admire views of the Qingshui Cliffs and Taroko Gorge; and enjoy a leisurely hike to Baiyang Waterfall.

Isolated, eerie, and beautiful, Cheow Lan Lake sits in the heart of Khao Sok National Park. Don’t take the risk of self-driving. Enjoy it with a guide in a group on this all-inclusive door-to-door tour. Hike to a secret cave, enjoy a Thai lunch in a floating restaurant, and swim, kayak, and relax. Along the way, visit a local market.

Ideal for travelers interested in cultural immersions, this private 2-day trek through the Sapa Valley includes a homestay in a village set among rice paddies. Spend the first day hiking an easy nine miles (14 kilometers) through rice paddies and villages, stopping to cook and share lunch with your host family. Spend the following morning hiking to a destination of your choosing before taking a taxi back to Sapa.

Cycling enthusiasts can enjoy taking an exciting ride through Tete Batu and learn about the area at the same time during this tour. Immerse yourself in the nature of central Lombok as you explore rice terraces, waterfalls, monkey forests, and get acquainted with local life. Suitable for all ages, this tour promises an experience surrounded by lush greenery. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the two monkey species that call the rainforest their home.

Increase your chances of spotting native wildlife such as monkeys, snakes, and chameleons during a private tour of Sinharaja Rainforest from Aluthgama. Taking a private tour lets you explore the forest at your own pace, so you can stop to admire and ask questions about the tropical flora and fauna that captures your attention.

Take a walking tour of the Dharavi slum area in Mumbai with an informative guide who shares a new perspective on life in one of India's largest cities. Glimpse a hidden side of urban India and discover a place that's alive with small-scale industries and community spirit.

Experience Pune through the eyes of a local with this private, guided tour. You'll explore the oldest part of the city, checking out classic tourist attractions such as Shaniwar Wada, Lal Mahal Chitra, and the Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir, as well as off-the-beaten-path spots that only locals know about.

Challenge yourself to a trek through the Thai jungle on this Phuket eco-tour. Follow your guide through the wilderness on a challenging hike with plenty of good views, then head to the Phuket Big Buddha and Wat Chalong, Phuket's largest Buddhist temple. Complete your tour with a healthy lunch at a restaurant or organic farm, depending on the day.

Discover the hilltop fortresses surrounding Pune without arranging your own transportation on a private half-day tour that allows you to explore at your own pace. Go beyond the guidebook with insight and stories from your guide as you soak up panoramic views of the surrounding natural landscapes from the top.

Travel between the dispersed natural wonders of the Phi Phi archipelago during a speedboat tour from Phuket. Traveling by super-fast boat means that you spend less time in transit and more time snorkeling, swimming, and sunbathing at Khai Nok and Maya Bay—a protected cove featured in the blockbuster movie The Beach.