Region and interest

Best destinations for nature in Southeast Asia

7 of the 8 destinations we track in Southeast Asia score highly for nature, ranked here from strongest to weakest.

Rankings come from our own destination scoring model. Costs are estimates, not live prices.

Ranked for nature in Southeast Asia

  1. #1

    Laos

    Laos

    nature score: 10/10

    USD 45–80 / person / day

    Best November to March

    Destination guideMonth-by-month guide

  2. #2

    Bali & Lombok

    Indonesia

    nature score: 10/10

    USD 70–135 / person / day

    Best April to October

    Destination guideMonth-by-month guide

  3. #3

    Philippines

    Philippines

    nature score: 10/10

    USD 85–150 / person / day

    Best November to April

    Destination guideMonth-by-month guide

  4. #4

    Vietnam

    Vietnam

    nature score: 9/10

    USD 60–100 / person / day

    Best February to April

    Destination guideMonth-by-month guide

  5. #5

    Thailand

    Thailand

    nature score: 9/10

    USD 80–130 / person / day

    Best November to March

    Destination guideMonth-by-month guide

  6. #6

    Malaysia

    Malaysia

    nature score: 9/10

    USD 80–155 / person / day

    Best December to March

    Destination guideMonth-by-month guide

  7. #7

    Cambodia

    Cambodia

    nature score: 8/10

    USD 50–95 / person / day

    Best November to March

    Destination guideMonth-by-month guide

Common questions

Which destinations are best for nature in Southeast Asia?
7 of the 8 destinations we track in Southeast Asia score highly for nature, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
What is the cheapest nature 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 Laos our season model points to November to March.

Take it further