Online travel booking platform Agoda revealed six exotic holiday
destinations in the wild in Asia that provide guests individual and
personal contact with nature.
The following nature escapes represent incomparable wildlife adventures just a short flight away.
Slumber under the Bali sky
The Island of the Gods is famous for its natural beauty, picturesque
beaches and magical sunsets. Enjoy a unique night under the stars
accompanied by night animals in one of the transparent domes at the
unconventional and minimalist Bubble Hotel Ubud.
Get to know Malaysia´s homegrown species
Belum Temenggor rainforest in Perak, Malaysia, is one of the oldest
of its kind in the world. Watch the wildlife or join activities such as
jungle trekking, kayaking or camping in the wild.
The area is home to
some of the world´s most endangered animals, such as the Malayan tiger,
Asiatic elephant or the white handed gibbon. The Belum Rainforest Resort offers the best view of the rainforest.
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Swim with Miniloc Island´s marine life
The El Nido Resort on
Miniloc Island, Philippines, is located in the middle of beautiful
coves and sheer limestone cliffs. Apart from enjoying the Philippines’´
crystal clear water and vibrant marine life, the resort offers special
activities such as guided sunrise and sunset hike tours, boat trips to
the nearby lagoons and caves, as well as snorkeling excursions with the
local fish.
If you’re lucky, you might see the massive talakitok, which weighs around 80 kilograms and measures 170 centimeters.
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Soar with Phuket's nature
Enjoy the natural view above the Phuket jungle of Thailand and spend your night in a Keemala Hotels villa, which was designed as a bird’s nest.
The resort runs a strict “Anti Animal Exploitation Policy” and has
rescued several animals onsite. It is home to goats, ducks, peacock and
chickens, as well as a water buffalo rescued from Thai slaughterhouses.
Be a marine conservationist for a day
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If you are interested in the marine ecosystem, pay a visit to the Marine Ecology Research Center at Gayana Marine Resort in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
As a learning and educational organization, it raises awareness on
the increasing threats of marine life. Rehabilitation activities include
replanting coral in the reef or getting close to sea creatures from
seahorses to bamboo sharks.
Go off-grid with India's majestic predators
As one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in Northern India,
Ranthambore National Park is a popular attraction for wildlife admirers.
The park’s highlight includes Royal Bengal Tigers, Indian leopards,
nilgai, wild boars, striped hyenas, sloth bears and chitals.
At Obero Vanyavilas Ranthambhore Hotel,
you can spend your nights in glamping tents and enjoy the natural bird
life, including magpie robins, purple sun birds and oriental white eyes.
Source - TheJakartaPost