Where to go in August

August is the best time to visit Indonesia’s stunning Sulawesi Toraja Highlands, unforgettable Lake Toba in Sumatra and the awe-inspiring Komodo Dragons of Flores. The weather is also perfect for a fly-drive holiday through the stark beauty of Japan’s Hokkaido, or a wildlife and beach experience in Sri Lanka’s pristine north.

Festivals and Events in August

India - Nehru trophy boat race, Alleppey, Kerala.

Indian Independence Day

Japan - Obon Festival of the Dead

Sri Lanka - Esala Perahera Festival, Kandy

Borneo Beach and Wildlife Safari

(16 days/15 nights)
Experience the best wildlife in Borneo on this trip as you go exploring for wildlife by river boat or overland. You'll have a chance to encounter Borneo's Big 5, the Pygmy Elephant, Orang Utan, Proboscis Monkey, Crocodiles and the stunning Rhinoceros Hornbill.

Borneo culture and wildlife tour

(14 days/13 nights)
From Sarawak’s stunning Mulu Caves, to historical Brunei, the majestic mountain of Kinabalu and finally for superb wildlife viewing at the multi-award winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Borneo River and Rainforest Tour

(5 days/4 nights)
A combination of two of the best of Sabah: Sukau Rainforest Lodge and Borneo Rainforest Lodge (Danum Valley) including a stopover at Gomantong Caves

Borneo Wildlife Safari

(6 days/5 nights)
The best of Borneo’s wildlife tour combining Sukau Rainforest Lodge with the exquisite Borneo Rainforest Lodge in Danum Valley. See Borneo's Big 5, the Pygmy Elephant, Orangutan, Proboscis Monkey, Crocodiles and the stunning Rhinoceros Hornbill.

Private Bali tour

14 days / 13 nights
Bali is an island of unique traditions of music, dance, painting, sculpture and architecture. Picture perfect sunsets from beautiful palm fringed beaches overlooked by lush highlands and soaring volcanoes. We have a suggested itinerary which will take you to the north coast of Lovina where you can swim and snorkel over pristine coral reefs

Java to Bali private overland tour

11 days / 10 nights Java Tour. Travel through an extraordinarily diverse landscape, from the historical wonders of Java to the exotic island of Bali. From towering volcanoes to dense forest, manicured rice paddies and teeming cities.

Sumatra overland tour: Orangutans and Tribes

11 days / 10 nights
The best of Sumatra, visiting the unspoilt Gunung Leuser National Park, a paradise of meandering rivers, dense forest and virgin trekking trails inhabited by tigers, elephants and, most famously, orangutans.

Central Java Temples, Volcanoes and Coffee Plantations

7 days / 6 nights
Explore the unique, cultural and geological wonders of Java with this comprehensive tour. From the coastal city of Semarang, visit the spectacular 9th Century Buddhist temple of Borobudur, before arriving in Indonesia's cultural capital, Yogyakarta.

Komodo dragons and Flores Discovery tour

7 days / 6 nights
With active volcanoes and deadly dragons, the islands of the Komodo National Park are among the most rugged and hostile on the planet but they also contain stunning tropical scenery, with lush jungle and aquamarine seas.

Yogyakarta to Bali overland tour

9 days / 8 nights
Explore ancient temples, venture into rural villages, walk through lush coffee plantations and discover local cultures on this overland tour from Yogyakarta to Bali.

Sulawesi Toraja Highlands tour

6 days / 5 nights
The highlight of this tour will almost certainly be to see at first hand the Torajan Graves where relatives have buried their ancestors high on the cliff faces in the company of wooden effigies.

Wild Hokkaido Fly Drive

12 days/11 nights
Hokkaido is the northernmost of the country's four main islands, where the summers are refreshing and humidity free and the winters provide excellent snow fields. You will discover amazing sceneries with sweeping vistas, wildlife and breath taking nature

Northern Sri Lanka, Wildlife and beach tour

(14 days/13 nights)
A unique itinerary to Northern Sri Lanka featuring wildlife safaris, cultural insights and glorious beaches. Spend lazy days experiencing true Sri Lankan hospitality at the unique Mudhouse in Anamaduwa, go on a safari at Wilpattu National Park, see the highlights of Jaffna and go island hopping to the remote easterly islands.