Region and interest
Best destinations for adventure in Southeast Asia
7 of the 8 destinations we track in Southeast Asia score highly for adventure, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
Rankings come from our own destination scoring model. Costs are estimates, not live prices.
Ranked for adventure in Southeast Asia
#1
Philippines
Philippines
adventure score: 10/10
USD 85–150 / person / day
Best November to April
#2
Laos
Laos
adventure score: 9/10
USD 45–80 / person / day
Best November to March
#3
Vietnam
Vietnam
adventure score: 9/10
USD 60–100 / person / day
Best February to April
#4
Bali & Lombok
Indonesia
adventure score: 9/10
USD 70–135 / person / day
Best April to October
#5
Thailand
Thailand
adventure score: 9/10
USD 80–130 / person / day
Best November to March
#6
Cambodia
Cambodia
adventure score: 8/10
USD 50–95 / person / day
Best November to March
#7
Malaysia
Malaysia
adventure score: 8/10
USD 80–155 / person / day
Best December to March
Spend a little more for a better fit?
Philippines costs about 88% more than Laos (roughly 55 more per person on our mid-range estimate), and scores higher on fit. Whether that is worth it depends on your budget, not on our model.
Laos: lower costPhilippines: better fit
Comparison uses our own fit scores and mid-range cost estimates. It says nothing about popularity, availability or live prices.
Common questions
- Which destinations are best for adventure in Southeast Asia?
- 7 of the 8 destinations we track in Southeast Asia score highly for adventure, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
- What is the cheapest adventure option in Southeast Asia?
- Laos carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around 45–80 per person for a typical trip.
- When is the best time to go in Southeast Asia?
- For Philippines our season model points to November to April.