Wildlife & Environment

Encounter the fascinating wildlife Southeast Asia has to offer, take part in conservation, or, truly discover the incredibly varied scenery and environment of Southeast Asia.

Danum Valley Rainforest

Danum Valley, Borneo: Welcome to one of the last true wildernesses

Unsurprisingly, getting to the heart of a 135-million-year-old rainforest, cut off from all human influence and habitation, isn’t the easiest thing to do. It’s not impossible, however. Borneo’s Danum Valley may only accept a limited number of visitors at a time, but those lucky few find themselves in one of the most biodiverse places on […]

Link travel with wildlife conservation at Nam Et Phou Louey National Park

Nam Et-Phou Louey National Park Are you looking for ways to marry your travels with wildlife conservation? It’s perfectly possible at Nam Et-Phou Louey National Park (NEPL NP, for short).We interviewed Janina Bikova, Ecotourism Advisor at the Wildlife Conservation Society, to gain an insight into how the park and those working and living within it […]

orangutan borneo

Where to see orangutans in Borneo – ethically!

“Where can I see orangutans in Borneo?”  We’re proud to be launching Borneo as one of our new destinations for 2020, and we already know this will be the number one question on the lips of every wildlife enthusiast – because it’s on ours as well. More important however, is this: where across all of Borneo’s vast, steamy rainforests […]

10 must-see natural wonders in Myanmar (Burma)

The best things to see in Burma? All too often we focus on the man-made; those gilded temples and gargantuan Buddhas are undeniably impressive. But make your way through Myanmar’s sprawling states to see this magical landscape chop and change for something extra special. Here are 10 of our favourite must-sees and top tips to […]

5 outdoor adventures to have in Da Nang

When we talk about cities in Vietnam, perhaps the skyscrapers of Hoi Chi Minh City or architectural wonder Hoi An might spring to mind. Have you heard of Da Nang?

Animal magic: Walking with elephants in Sayaboury

There are plenty of ways to get up close and personal with Asia’s wildlife – and in doing so, help support the communities and sanctuaries ensuring its survival. Product Manager Ruth fulfilled her childhood dream of meeting an elephant when she visited Sayaboury in Laos. This is her experience of walking with elephants. Walking with […]

Incredible elephants: 15 fascinating facts

Recently we’ve been doing lots of research into elephant conservation to ensure that we only offer our customers experiences that protect the welfare of these wonderful animals. So far we’ve covered the basic needs of elephants, the many issues surrounding elephant tourism, and the various elephant activities available for tourists – you can read about […]