Asia Budget Wildlife Viewing Trips &amp; Packages Group Tours &amp; Trips

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Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

Stay in a floating raft house on Khao Sok Lake
Spot exotic birds and bears on a longtail boat ride
Kayak through the Bor Thor Mangrove Forest
Swim with tropical fish off Hong Island
Enjoy a sunset cruise and barbecue in Ao Nang

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"A Culture Trip curated trip is a must for anyone burnt out planning their own trips or going to a remote or unfamiliar area. Having a local insider was the highlight of the trip. From the moment we landed to the moment we had to go through security to leave, we were completely taken care of. Our insider gave us great recommendations for restaurants and was very adaptable to any situation that arose."

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10 days From$2,229

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Nepal Trekking in the Himalayas

By Adventure Women

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Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

Experience Nepal hiking amidst the splendor of the Himalayas and the Nepalese ancient culture on a low-altitude (7,500 feet) Nepal trekking vacation in the spectacular Annapurna region, with porters to carry your gear. Enjoy wildlife viewing and 2 nights in Royal Chitwan National Park. Safari by elephant into the world’s best habitat for viewing the Bengal Tiger! Raft the beautiful Seti River and stay in safari-style tents at the Seti River Camp. Take an optional scenic flightseeing tour around Mount Everest. Stay in comfortable traditional-style lodges on trek, with solar-heated showers, flush toilets, and electricity. Explore Kathmandu’s ancient city of Bhaktapur and the Buddhist Temple Complex of Boudhanath.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Trekking & Expeditions, Women Only

What travelers are saying

"I always wanted to meet orangutans in the wild. Going with AW to Indonesia was the way to do it. We had great local guides, delicious food, and magical experiences. Everything was taken care of. The diverse group of women made the time even more enriching. I started as a solo traveler, but within a day I had 14 new friends. I can totally see traveling with AW again."

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16 days From$4,995

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Sri Lanka Photography Holiday

By Creative Escapes

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Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Visit to Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist shrine, The Temple of the Tooth.
Enjoy some seclusion on Sri Lanka’s southernmost shores overlooking the Indian Ocean.
See the a World Heritage site and Sri Lanka’s most perfectly preserved colonial town
Visit the canopied jungles of Ella, everyone’s favorite hill country village.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"I had a fantastic time in Cuba last month with CE, my first group holiday of any kind & i was nervous but need not have worried! hotels, guide, tutor & locations all excellent plus the company of a lovely bunch of fellow travellers made it a very enjoyable memorable trip! thank you, Jo"

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10 days From$2,756

Custom Designed Trip

Lodging level

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Physical level

N/A

Highlights

Fully customized trip based on preferences
Matched with a local specialist
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour

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Tropical Northern Thailand

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Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

Explore the street art and food of Chiang Mai by bicycle
Discover Kho Kuu Bamboo Bridge and Pam Bok Waterfall
Marvel at the sunset from Pai Canyon
Trek through the Mae Hong Son jungle past idyllic waterfalls
Hike up Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand, at sunrise

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

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10 days From$1,519

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Life’s a Beach: the Best of Southern Thailand | November 1, 2022

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Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

Stay in a floating raft house on Khao Sok Lake
Spot exotic birds and bears on a longtail boat ride
Kayak through the Bor Thor Mangrove Forest
Swim with tropical fish off Hong Island
Enjoy a sunset cruise and barbecue in Ao Nang

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

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10 days From$2,009

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Into The Jungle: Wildlife Adventures in Borneo | June 5, 2022

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Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Visit a sun bear conservation centre
Spot orangutans and pygmy elephants while cruising down the Kinabatangan River
Taste Sabah Tea at an organic tea farm
Hike up Maragang Hill for awe-inspiring views of the highest mountain in Malaysia
Learn the secrets of Dusun cuisine in a cooking class

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Hiking & Walking, Photography, High Adventure, Trekking & Expeditions, Singles Travel, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

By Global Vision International

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10 days From$2,329

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Volunteer with Elephants in Thailand

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Group Tour

Lodging level

Basic - 2 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

The goal of this project is to have semi-wild herds of elephants living, socializing, and foraging in their natural habitat, supervised by their mahouts around their local village.
Volunteers can learn about elephant behavior and contribute directly to the elephants’ lives by providing working alternatives for the owners, mahouts (elephant keepers) and villagers
Learn about elephant history, behavior, training, biology, social skills, and more.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Education / Learning, National Parks, Volunteering & Community Service, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I can honestly say that joining the GVI Turtle and Lemon Shark Conservation Project was the best thing I have ever done. It is an experience I will value for the rest of my life. Right from the very beginning with the field manual I knew this trip was going to be amazing but nothing can prepare you for how stunning it is. I remember one day, I was chilling in the hammock before dinner when I saw a juvenile Lemon Shark and a ray. I called everyone and we watched the shark almost beach itself on a few occasions. However the best experience for me was when I was lucky enough to see not 1 or 2 but 3 Hawksbill Turtles lay their eggs all in one day. It was magical. The staff were so knowledgeable and were always happy to help. I have learnt to cook food for 25 people with very limited cooking equipment and ingredients, loved every Friday BBQ night and made friends for life."

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7 days From$1,840

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Highlights of Cambodia

By Buffalo Tours

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Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Explore the magnificent Angkor Wat
Visit Tonle Sap Lake
Go towards the employment of the villagers and to a community fund to improve conditions such as health and sanitation
An opportunity to interact with the villagers and join them in fishing, farming or animal husbandry, depending on the season

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly

What travelers are saying

"We had the most Magical time in Phuket and Bali what a magical time we had visiting Phi Phi, James Bond and other islands islands the tiger sanctuary was such an experience - really nice Our guides in Bali Ade and driver Rebok though were the absolute best, We had the time of our lives, they were the friendliest most helpful team we had I cant think Ade enough for all the help and patience she had. We did two tours with them and it was just magical. if you get this Ade, Thanks a ton"

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Sabah Adventure

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Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Borneo, Kota Kinabalu

Highlights

Climb Mt Kinabalu – the literal pinnacle of all treks in South East Asia – with local guides whose families have trekked the mountain for generations. Watch the sunrise at the peak after a morning hike and spot diverse flora and fauna along the way.
Spend time getting to know the unique wildlife of Borneo at conservation sanctuaries for orangutans and sun bears.
Join a local ranger to witness the life cycle of sea turtles, who come ashore on Turtle Island to lay their eggs on the beach. At night, you’ll watch the hatchlings make a dash down the beach on their way to their new life.
Cruise down the Kinabatangan River and search for wildlife in this rich and unique jungle ecosystem – if you’re lucky, you may see wild pygmy elephants!
Spend two nights in a Dusun village in the shadow of Mt Kinabalu – the highest mountain between the Himalayas and New Guinea. Spend time with your friendly hosts, explore a local vegetable farm and watch a cultural performance.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, High Adventure, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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$2,989

11 days From$2,214

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Wild Sarawak

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Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Borneo, Kota Kinabalu

Highlights

See wild orangutans at the Semenggoh sanctuary and look for proboscis monkeys in Bako National Park. One of the last truly wild places on earth, Borneo offers rare treats for nature lovers.
Explore labyrinthian cave systems, some of the largest in the world, and watch as millions of bats emerge from their depths at sunset, darkening the sky like a plume of black smoke.
Follow in the infamous footsteps of tribal warriors on a trek through wild, dense jungle on the Headhunter’s Trail – rich with wildlife like hornbills and monkeys.
Gain some unique insights into Berawan people, indigenous to Mulu region, learning about their life and food through a family visit and home-cooked dinner. Unwind after days spent trekking through jungle with a stay on tranquil Labuan Island. Relax with a well-earned drink or a good book at your beach resort accommodation.
Kick back in Kuching and maybe try a bowl of the local laksa – Anthony Boudain called it 'the breakfast of the Gods' – and explore the neighbourhoods full of Chinese and Malay influences.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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$2,639

10 days From$1,955

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Borneo Family Holiday

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Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Borneo, Kota Kinabalu

Highlights

Take a leisurely walk along the scenic canopy walkway at Poring Hot Springs.
Stay overnight among the birds and beasts of the jungle, right next to an oxbow lake, at Kinabatangan Eco Camp.
Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and, if you're lucky, watch baby orangutans learn to swing in a special enclosure.
Enjoy a special opportunity to watch protected turtle hatchlings scatter across the beach to the water under the cover of night.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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$2,309

9 days From$1,710

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Sri Lanka Family Holiday

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Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Dambulla, Mirissa, Negombo

Highlights

The whole family will be impressed by the ancient rock fortress Sigiriya, from the massive stone lion paws at the entrance to the 200-metre climb to the top.
Spotting elephants in their natural habitat during a jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park is something your kids – and you – will never forget.
Share dinner with a Sri Lankan family before sealing the friendship with an informal lesson in a traditional Kandyan dance.
Explore the Dambulla cave temples, where prehistoric Sri Lankans lived thousands of years ago and ancient murals and statues depicting the Buddha are on display.
Soak up some sun during a strategically scheduled beach break along the palm-fringed sands of Mirissa, where the kids can splash, and you can relax.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

By Exodus Adventure Travels

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$2,822

12 days From$2,090

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India Photography Safari with Paul Goldstein

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Small Group Tour

Why we love them

With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Visits

Delhi

Highlights

Explore two of the great tiger reserves in India with camera at the ready
Soak up the expert advice of award-winning photographer Paul Goldstein
Learn all about the incredible animals you see from naturalist Himanshu Bagde
Scour the popular Tadoba National Park for tigers and more
Spend six days in Bandhavgarh National Park searching and photographing striped predators

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"The booking process for my forthcoming trip to Peru on the Salkantay trek in November went very smoothly"