The Best Places to Travel in August

Looking for a tropical spot for your August vacation? Bali is just the ticket. One day you can be hiking through cloud forests to the summit of Mount Batur for unforgettable sunrise views, and the next, you can be learning to surf off the coast of Canggu, or snorkelling among sea turtles and underwater statues around the Gili Islands. You can experience all of that with this specially curated 12-day trip, on which you’ll also discover the secrets of Balinese cuisine in a cooking masterclass, explore the majestic Lempuyang Temple, swim in the Banyumala Twin Waterfalls and learn the art of high-flying yoga in Ubud. August is within the dry season, so it’s an ideal time to go.

A journey to the Galápagos Islands – a sprawling archipelago off mainland Ecuador – offers the chance to observe an extraordinary variety of animals, on land and at sea. Temperatures don’t vary greatly through the year, but August is within the slightly cooler, drier season, and marine life is abundant at this time. On this five-day express trip, you’ll safely observe whitetip reef sharks while kayaking in the Itabaca Channel, spot Galápagos giant tortoises in the Santa Cruz highlands and have the chance to swim, snorkel or scuba dive with sea lions, sea turtles, penguins and many other creatures off the coast of San Cristóbal. You’ll also visit a remote, uninhabited island, hike through cactus forests and across lava trails, and have plenty of time to relax at the beach.