Incredible Places in Asia You Should Visit Before You Die

Bali is one of Asia’s ultimate bucket-list travel destinations, with delicious food, sacred temples, gorgeous beaches and pristine jungle galore. Climbing to the summit of Mount Batur offers awe-inspiring views of Mount Agung, Bali’s highest peak, from above the clouds, while the 40m (131ft) Banyumala Twin Waterfalls are an idyllic spot for a refreshing rainforest swim. If snorkelling is your thing, you’ll be swept away by the underwater beauty of the crystal waters around the Gili Islands, home to sea turtles and an abundance of other marine life. You can see and do all of that on this 12-day adventure, which also includes a high-flying yoga lesson and a Balinese cooking class in Ubud.

If you want to combine beach time, exploring nature and partying on a single trip, there are few better places than southern Thailand. Phuket and Ao Nang brim with effervescent bars and clubs, and make a great starting or finishing point for exploring the nearby islands. On this 10-day trip, you’ll stay on a floating raft house in Khao Sok Lake, surrounded by dense rainforest and dramatic limestone formations. Look out for gibbons and sun bears on a boat safari, snorkel among shoals of tropical fish off Hong Island, and unwind on the soft, powdery beaches of Koh Yao Yai. The only downside is that you probably won’t want to leave.