Top Asia Nature Walks - page 8

No visit to central Vietnam is complete without exploring the UNESCO-listed caves of Phong Nha National Park. This full-day tour—an ideal choice for first-time visitors with limited time—includes round-trip transport from your Dong Hoi hotel, as well as all entrance fees and a Vietnamese lunch. You’ll explore both Paradise Cave and Dark Cave, where you’ll experience a zipline and hike to a mud bath.

Learn more about Vietnamese history, especially the so-called American War, on this small-group tour to the Cu Chi and Ben Duoc Tunnels. Pay your respects at the temple dedicated to the Vietnamese killed at Cu Chi, the largest war memorial in Vietnam. Spend time at the less-frequented Ben Duoc Tunnels, which aren’t as well-known as their counterparts at Cu Chi. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with convenient hotel pickup included.

On this private tour, explore the countryside near Han Oi on bicycles and learn traditional farming and cooking methods. Hop on your bike and ride out to Tra Que village, where a local will teach you local farming methods. Then, head to a fishing village for a ride in a bamboo basket boat with locals. Finish your tour by learning how to make white rice and rice pancakes with a local family.

See a bunch of highlights in one day during this private and customizable tour in Yogyakarta. Explore the Borobudur and Prambanan temples, along with other popular attractions of your choice. Enjoy the comfort of having an English-speaking driver and a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests. Spend a full day exploring at your own pace. Entrance tickets and personal expenses are not included.

Follow in the footsteps of one of Vietnam’s most famous historic men, Ho Chi Minh ( first president of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam), as you explore the streets of Hanoi on this private tour. Pay a visit to the Temple of Literature and the notorious "Hanoi Hilton" (Hoa Loa Prison). Then, follow your guide on a walking tour of the Old-Quarter and enjoy the inside knowledge that comes from being led by a local.

Travelers with limited time who can’t join an overnight cruise on Halong Bay will love this easy day trip from Hanoi. You’ll be picked up from Hanoi in the morning and driven to your cruise boat at Halong Bay. Be amazed by the views of the beautiful islands in the bay while you relax on board. Check out various islands plus Sung Sot Cave, with dramatic stalagmites and stalactites.

Discover the picturesque countryside and rolling hills of Vietnam on a one day hike in Sapa. Follow trails through forests, over hills, and down into valleys, and see hidden gem views of rice fields and terraces. Follow your guide to lesser-known parts of Sapa, and meet local villagers on the hilltops where you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

On this Best of Ubud day tour you will visit the Tegalalang Rice Terrace set on a cliff located 600m above the sea levels. Best way to understand Bali's ancient irrigation system called "SUBAK", then see Hindu devotees bathing in Tirta Empul's holy spring water, and get up close and personal with macaques at the Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary plus Ubud arts handicrafts villages. Explore more places by choosing the full tour option; Elephant Cave (Goa Gajah) to see some age-old ponds and the Ganesha statue is located on one side with Trimurti (Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma) and Tegenungan waterfall known as wonderful waterfall in Ubud. Choose the Ubud custom trip to customize your own itinerary and/or to add more things to do or visit such as Jungle Swing, Campuhan ridge walk, Ubud Palace, Ubud Market, Suwat, Tibumana and Kanto Lampo Waterfalls, and any other amazing destinations in Ubud area. Naturally, your day includes door-to-door service from your hotel or port.

Take a break from the beaches of Bali and explore some lesser-known areas of North Bali on a small-group full-day tour. Hike to Wanagiri Hill, ride a canoe on the twin lakes of Buyan and Tamblingan, trek through the surrounding jungles, and visit Ulan Danu Tamblingan Temple to learn more about local culture and spirituality.

Experience some of the best that Bali has to offer on this full-day private tour of Ubud and Kintamani, complete with an Indonesian buffet lunch overlooking Mt. Batur volcano. You'll visit Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Ubud Monkey Forest, Batuan Temple, and Tegenungan Waterfall, with round-trip transfers from Ubud and much of south Bali. There’s the option of an additional stop near your hotel.

Cuc Phuong National Park is the first unit of nature reserve in Vietnam. It is a tropical rainny forest, fauna and flora is extremely rich and diverse. Take this day trip Cuc Phuong to explore the beauty of nature by visiting the dense, grass jungle valley, seeing the giant ancient tree and various fauna and flora… Enjoy the tranquility and beauty of Vietnam’s largest nature reserve without anyone else to distract you on this private tour of Cúc Phương National Park. Get to know the langurs and monkeys at the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, and spend the afternoon hiking into the heart of the jungle itself, surrounded by colorful plants and the melodies of native birds. Learn more about the conservation efforts at the park from your private guide Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, with vegetarian options available

See some of the natural wonders of Vietnam’s scenic Ninh Binh Province even with limited time on this group day trip from Hanoi. . Discover the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, cycle around local villages and cruise on a bamboo boat in the Tam Coc valley, an climb to the top of Mua Cave for sweeping countryside views.

Visitors to Bali love taking a boat ride to Nusa Penida island to explore its stunning coastline and beautiful natural attractions. This private tour takes travelers to the top sights of the Island’s west coast, where many of its most picturesque beaches are. Choose whether to start your tour on mainland Bali or at your Penida hotel.

This is a once in a lifetime experience, that will stay with you forever! Choose a short, easy to explore adventure or a rural, off-the-beaten-track tribal trek! You will be accompanied by your own expert English-speaking native private tour guide. We try to avoid other tourist routes (unless you advise otherwise). Our guides speak excellent English, are local and have so much knowledge about Sapa, the surroundings, history, culture, and the different tribes. You'll have the opportunity to stay the night in homestays & enjoy wifi & hot showers. Alternatively, you can choose to stay in a local house with a local family. Either way you will experience this incredible place & amazing people. Huddle round an open fire, spend time chatting and getting to know your host family. By booking, you are giving back to the local people, giving them opportunities to earn fair wages, which in a region where 70% of the population is below the poverty line, is desperately needed.

This Phuket eco-adventure is the perfect escape from city life into Phuket’s natural beauty. Begin with stunning views of the Andaman Sea before immersing yourself in lush forests and peaceful mangroves. Spend the day kayaking through calm waters, hiking in Khao Phra Thaeo National Park, soaking in hot springs, and ending with a breathtaking sunset at Natai Beach.

Get a taste of Vietnam on this tantalising half-day tasting tour of Hanoi. Follow your guide, a chef and fellow foodie, to Hanoi’s best restaurants, markets and street food haunts, and sample an array of tasty treats. Along the way, learn about famous Vietnamese dishes, discover unique local ingredients and taste up to 20 different foods. All you need to bring is an empty stomach and an open mind!

Immerse yourself into the majestic cathedral-like caves of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park on this full-day small-group adventure tour. After arriving at Paradise Cave, you’ll follow your English-speaking guide into a lush forested landscape filled with rocky karsts and begin a journey of discovery into the majestic landscapes and fascinating ecosystems - including eyeless fish - of the longest dry cave in Asia. You’ll then jump on a boat and enjoy a pole-propelled adventure into the magical depths of Phong Nha Cave.

Combine monkeys, markets, and magnificent views on this unforgettable private door-to-door tour of some of the highlights of Bali. Observe free-roaming gray macaques at Ubud Monkey Forest; browse handicrafts; see Ubud Palace; then discover Bali’s UNESCO-listed rice farming system. That’s not all: tuck into a delicious buffet lunch looking out over Mt. Batur, and visit the sacred springs of Tirta Empul Temple. Upgrade to add a jungle swing.

If pictures are at the heart of your vacation, save time and energy by heading straight to the Instagram hotspots on this private door-to-door tour. Pose for timeless shots at the Banyumala Twin Waterfalls, the lake temple of Ulun Danu Beratan, the gates of the Handara Golf Course, and the Wanagiri Hidden Hills with their floating bird’s nest and iconic swing. Tour includes a local lunch.

Get a taste of Himalayan trekking without the time commitment of a long expedition. This two-day guided trek to Triund from Dharamshala is manageable for moderately fit travelers who enjoy walking outdoors. Be amazed by the Himalayan views by day, and camp out in a tent at night. Dinner and breakfast are provided to keep you energized.

Mountain trekking up to 1.900m above sea level. Get to be taken you to the very friendly and beautiful landscape villages where you will get to see both Black Hmong and Red Dao minorities in Sa Pa. Get to see the fantastic view of rice paddies and visit Ta Phin’s cave, a very well-known in Sapa. Meeting the country’s most representative animals such as the water buffalo. Visit 2 different villages of the Black Hmong and Red Dzao

Paradise and Dark cave are located in Phong Nha National Park . First 5km of Paradise Cave has been discovered by explorers of the British Cave Research Association in 2005. Until 2010, the explorers officially announced that they has fully discovered the whole cave which is 31,4km full length. Dark Cave - challenge of darkness. The cave is a way different experience in compare with the other caves. Lots of adventurous activities are waiting for you. Getting near to the cave entrance by 400 meters long zip-lining with 10 meter high or by kayaking for those who get fear of high places. 15 meters swimming to the cave on the cool water will wake you up. At the end of the cave, mud bath is the most interesting spot that once you get dipping into it, you will not want to get out of it anymore. Swimming in cool blue water is one of remarkable experiences in your life - must be in your bucket list. Notice: Swimsuits are required.

Keep your eyes peeled for white handed gibbons, long tail macau, and more local wildlife on this small-group jungle trekking and rafting excursion in Bukit Lawang. Your guide organizes all the logistics, including your activities, bottled water, fresh fruit, and lunch, so you don’t need to worry about any of that. Just get onto the trails and the river in the Gunung Leuser National Park and enjoy your day in nature.

Embrace the old world charm with a visit to the stunning Divar Island. Travel by ferry across the Mandovi River while admiring locals fishing in the river. Admire the island's paddy fields, ancient temples, churches, and Indo-Portuguese architecture. Lead by a guide, learn about the region's history and social context while exploring the peaceful green area. Snacks are supplied for your comfort and convenience throughout the experience.