The Best Ecotourism Holidays in Asia
Want to travel with a clean conscience? These Culture Trip small-group adventures will ensure you travel responsibly.
The importance of ecotourism in Asia shouldn’t be underestimated. With an eco-first approach, tourists can enjoy the continent’s diverse landscapes, history and cultures in a way that benefits local communities and helps preserve the environment. These are the best ecotourism holidays in Asia – from epic, overland train journeys in Sri Lanka, to Himalayan hikes led by local guides.
Bali, for ecofriendly diving and snorkelling
Bali has long been seen as the ultimate tropical holiday destination, with sun-drenched beaches for surfing, diving and snorkelling, plus jungles to explore. With an estimated 10,000 temples, it’s also known as the Island of the Gods. All this has resulted in dramatic overtourism in recent decades, so the island is more than ready to reap the benefits of ecotourism, offering plenty of ways to travel responsibly. Fancy snorkelling with turtles, swimming in tropical waterfalls and taking part in a local cooking masterclass? Book a spot on Culture Trip’s 12-day Bali itinerary.
Maja Proescholdt contributed additional reporting to this article.