Wildlife In Asia: Top Trips To Take For Close-Up Encounters

Come face to face with Sri Lankan elephants and Bengal tigers when you visit these wildlife destinations in Asia with Culture Trip.

There’s no denying that seeing Asia’s nature up close is an experience like no other. If the eyes are the windows to the soul, imagine what raw beauty you’ll find when staring into those of orangutans, sun bears, tigers and crocodiles. From the jungles of Sri Lanka to the beaches of Thailand and beyond, these Asian destinations brim with breathtaking wildlife. All eyes are on you when you book these Culture Trip adventures for close-up wildlife encounters in Asia.

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Snorkel with sea turtles in Indonesia

After days spent swimming in waterfalls, learning to cook Balinese delicacies and attempting aerial yoga, this 12-day Indonesian adventure switches up the pace. Take an early morning hike up the active Mount Batur volcano for bird’s-eye views from the top. Next, hightail it to Gili Trawangan to snorkel with sea turtles. Back in Bali, go surfing off the black sand beaches before capping off your trip with a traditional blessing ceremony.

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Bali, Indonesia

ENDS AT

Bali, Indonesia

DURATION

12

GROUP SIZE

18

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Angela Symons, Gethin Morgan and Grace Beard contributed to this article.

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