If you’re craving a nature escape, here are some of our favourite hikes in Southeast Asia. A few are well‑known (we’ve got secret routes for those!), while others are still so under‑the‑radar you’ll feel like an explorer discovering new lands.

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Mt Rinjani is one of the toughest but most rewarding hikes in Southeast Asia. We were super excited when we discovered the secret Torean route - created after the 2018 earthquake, it takes you through beautiful valleys, waterfalls, and green mountains that feel like a scene from Jurassic Park or Moana. It’s still relatively unknown, so you can enjoy it without the crowds!

Mt Rinjani is one of the toughest but most rewarding hikes in Southeast Asia. We were super excited when we discovered the secret Torean route - created after the 2018 earthquake, it takes you through beautiful valleys, waterfalls, and green mountains that feel like a scene from Jurassic Park or Moana. It’s still relatively unknown, so you can enjoy it without the crowds!

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SEA's hardest hike. Gorgeous crater lakes & Jurassic Park views

Mt Rinjani, Indonesia

Mt Kinabalu is Southeast Asia's highest peak and one of our favourite hikes in the region because of the crazy range of terrains you’ll experience in just 24 hours. 

You’ll go from lush tropical rainforest to beautiful bonsai forests, and then up to a moonscape-like summit. It’s beginner-friendly, mainly because it's all stairs (600 flights, to be exact!). 

Mt Kinabalu is Southeast Asia's highest peak and one of our favourite hikes in the region because of the crazy range of terrains you’ll experience in just 24 hours. 

You’ll go from lush tropical rainforest to beautiful bonsai forests, and then up to a moonscape-like summit. It’s beginner-friendly, mainly because it's all stairs (600 flights, to be exact!).

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Like climbing stairs to the moon. One of the nicest climbs in SEA.

Mt Kinabalu, Malaysia

Mulu looks like it comes out of a fantasy novel– the Pinnacles look like the tombstones of giants! The Mulu Pinnacles climb is no joke – it’s steep, exposed, and requires some scrambling and ropes. 

The Pinnacles hike itself takes about 6-7 hours, but the full Mulu adventure, including cave visits (some of the largest in the world!), takes 4D3N in total. 

Mulu looks like it comes out of a fantasy novel– the Pinnacles look like the tombstones of giants! The Mulu Pinnacles climb is no joke – it’s steep, exposed, and requires some scrambling and ropes. 

The Pinnacles hike itself takes about 6-7 hours, but the full Mulu adventure, including cave visits (some of the largest in the world!), takes 4D3N in total.

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Surreal giant pinnacles that look right out of a fantasy novel. 

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Mt Fansipan is the highest peak in Indochina, but also a Russian roulette of a hike! Some days, the views are insane – you can see the whole Sapa range for miles. 

But most of the time, you’ll power through a hard climb and reach the top only to find... only mist. It’s a tough climb with boulders, ladders, and serious scrambling. But if you’re after a challenge, it’s worth it!

Mt Fansipan is the highest peak in Indochina, but also a Russian roulette of a hike! Some days, the views are insane – you can see the whole Sapa range for miles. 

But most of the time, you’ll power through a hard climb and reach the top only to find... only mist. It’s a tough climb with boulders, ladders, and serious scrambling. But if you’re after a challenge, it’s worth it!

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The roof of Indochina. A lot more challenging than it looks! 

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A short 20-30 minute hike, Mt Padar offers jaw-dropping panoramic views of the famous pink, black, and white beaches of Komodo National Park. The hike is steep and rocky, so sturdy shoes are a must, but it’s doable for anyone. 

Visit Padar island on a Komodo island-hopping boat tour (1-3 days), together with Pink Beach & Komodo Dragons. 

A short 20-30 minute hike, Mt Padar offers jaw-dropping panoramic views of the famous pink, black, and white beaches of Komodo National Park. The hike is steep and rocky, so sturdy shoes are a must, but it’s doable for anyone. 

Visit Padar island on a Komodo island-hopping boat tour (1-3 days), together with Pink Beach &amp; Komodo Dragons.

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See sunrise over Komodo Islands. Looks like Game of Thrones!

Mt Padar, Indonesia

Bromo is the ultimate hike for views with minimal effort. A 20-min walk up stairs takes you to the crater of Mt Bromo, with landscapes so surreal they look straight out of Dune. It’s touristy, but you can ask your guide to take you to quieter spots for the best photos. The journey is part of the fun: you’ll ride a jeep across a vast sea of sand before starting your short hike.

Bromo is the ultimate hike for views with minimal effort. A 20-min walk up stairs takes you to the crater of Mt Bromo, with landscapes so surreal they look straight out of Dune. It’s touristy, but you can ask your guide to take you to quieter spots for the best photos. The journey is part of the fun: you’ll ride a jeep across a vast sea of sand before starting your short hike.

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Dune-like landscapes. Easiest hike in Asia with ultimate views.

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Sapa is perfect if you want hikes + culture. Trek through rice terraces, stay in hill tribe homestays, and wake to misty views. You can do easy half-day walks, full-day treks or multi-day mountain climbs (like Ngu Chi Son or Fansipan). Our favourite thing about Sapa is the guides are from the local hill tribes, so you’ll get real insight into their way of life as you explore.


Sapa is perfect if you want hikes + culture. Trek through rice terraces, stay in hill tribe homestays, and wake to misty views. You can do easy half-day walks, full-day treks or multi-day mountain climbs (like Ngu Chi Son or Fansipan). Our favourite thing about Sapa is the guides are from the local hill tribes, so you’ll get real insight into their way of life as you explore.

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Vietnam’s highest rice terraces, tribe culture & remote valleys.

Sapa, Vietnam

Danum Valley is one of the world’s last untouched rainforests—130 million years old and never logged. Trek through dense jungle, swim in waterfalls, climb canopy towers, and join night safaris for a chance to spot orangutans. The experience is less about ticking off animals and more about feeling what it’s like to be deep inside one of Earth’s last untouched ecosystems.

Danum Valley is one of the world’s last untouched rainforests—130 million years old and never logged. Trek through dense jungle, swim in waterfalls, climb canopy towers, and join night safaris for a chance to spot orangutans. The experience is less about ticking off animals and more about feeling what it’s like to be deep inside one of Earth’s last untouched ecosystems.

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130-Million Year Old Rainforest, where Orangutans and Elephants roam.

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Mt Ijen is known for its electric blue flames, a natural phenomenon that can be seen during a 2-3 hour night trek. The hike itself isn’t difficult, but the night trek makes it tricky, and the sulfur smell is strong (so if you have respiratory problems, give this a miss!). Once you reach the summit, you’ll also get a view of the world’s largest crater lake – stunning at sunrise!

Mt Ijen is known for its electric blue flames, a natural phenomenon that can be seen during a 2-3 hour night trek. The hike itself isn’t difficult, but the night trek makes it tricky, and the sulfur smell is strong (so if you have respiratory problems, give this a miss!). Once you reach the summit, you’ll also get a view of the world’s largest crater lake – stunning at sunrise!

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World’s only blue-fire volcano. Hike with ex-sulphur miners.

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Maliau Basin is one of the last wild places on Earth—a 130‑million‑year‑old rainforest so remote and untouched, no human has ever lived there. It was only spotted in 1947 and first explored in 1988, with much still unknown today. 

You’ll need 3–5 days here, hiking to Maliau Falls, camping deep in the jungle and spotting wildlife. You’ll walk trails barely touched by humankind.

Maliau Basin is one of the last wild places on Earth—a 130‑million‑year‑old rainforest so remote and untouched, no human has ever lived there. It was only spotted in 1947 and first explored in 1988, with much still unknown today. 

You’ll need 3–5 days here, hiking to Maliau Falls, camping deep in the jungle and spotting wildlife. You’ll walk trails barely touched by humankind.

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Borneo's lost world. A forest so remote no human has ever lived here.

Maliau Basin, Malaysia

If you’re after a trek that’s unknown, has an epic story and stunning views—this is it. Mt Tambora caused the 1815 eruption that changed the world’s climate and inspired the writing of Dracula. It's also very unknown. 

The 16km, 11‑hour hike takes you through dramatic landscapes to a sunrise over a massive crater. It’s tough, but feels like stepping into a real-life movie.

If you’re after a trek that’s unknown, has an epic story and stunning views—this is it. Mt Tambora caused the 1815 eruption that changed the world’s climate and inspired the writing of Dracula. It's also very unknown. 

The 16km, 11‑hour hike takes you through dramatic landscapes to a sunrise over a massive crater. It’s tough, but feels like stepping into a real-life movie.

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World’s largest volcanic crater. Hike the volcano that changed history

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Mt Batur is one of Bali’s most popular hikes for good reason. The views from the summit are incredible! But if you’d like a quieter experience, there’s an alternative that takes you to the caldera and includes a moonlit boat ride across Lake Batur. You’ll get to enjoy stunning views of Mt Agung, Lombok, and Rinjani while avoiding the crowds. It’s an easy 2-hour trek (each way).

Mt Batur is one of Bali’s most popular hikes for good reason. The views from the summit are incredible! But if you’d like a quieter experience, there’s an alternative that takes you to the caldera and includes a moonlit boat ride across Lake Batur. You’ll get to enjoy stunning views of Mt Agung, Lombok, and Rinjani while avoiding the crowds. It’s an easy 2-hour trek (each way).

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Bali's most popular hike, but take the less-touristed route. 

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If you want to stand on top of Bali, Mt Agung is your challenge. This 7–8 hour round trip is a steep, rewarding climb that ends with epic sunrise views from Bali’s highest peak. Choose between two routes—one shorter but steeper, the other longer and slightly gentler. Either way, bring solid hiking boots and stamina. Few people can say they’ve stood on top of Bali!

If you want to stand on top of Bali, Mt Agung is your challenge. This 7–8 hour round trip is a steep, rewarding climb that ends with epic sunrise views from Bali’s highest peak. Choose between two routes—one shorter but steeper, the other longer and slightly gentler. Either way, bring solid hiking boots and stamina. Few people can say they’ve stood on top of Bali!

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Bali’s sacred volcano & highest peak, where locals believe gods live.

Mt Agung, Indonesia

If you are in Sapa and want something challenging that very few have done, this is it. Ngu Chi Son is Vietnam’s 15th highest peak, but it's one of the steepest, wildest climbs around. You’ll scramble through dense jungle and ridge walk above a sea of clouds. Hardly anyone hikes this, and that’s part of the magic. Locals say if the peak appears, it's a sign of good luck! 

If you are in Sapa and want something challenging that very few have done, this is it. Ngu Chi Son is Vietnam’s 15th highest peak, but it's one of the steepest, wildest climbs around. You’ll scramble through dense jungle and ridge walk above a sea of clouds. Hardly anyone hikes this, and that’s part of the magic. Locals say if the peak appears, it's a sign of good luck!

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Trek above a sea of clouds. Vietnam's wildest and sharpest ridge.

Ngu Chi Son, Vietnam

Our fave hikes in Southeast Asia. From easy to can't-feel-your-legs-hard!

Hikes in SEA

Everyone says “hidden gem” these days — but if it’s trending on IG, it’s probably not hidden anymore. These are our favourite under-the-radar spots in Asia. Some are getting discovered, so they may be busier, but they’re still nothing like the usual hotspots. Getting there takes effort, but each one is 100% worth the detour! 

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Wilpattu has the same number of leopards as Yala—but without the traffic jams. Here, you won’t need to queue behind 20 jeeps to see an animal. You’ll explore quiet jungle trails and lakes, spotting leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocs, and loads of birdlife. It’s our favourite national park in Sri Lanka - wild, peaceful, and what a safari should feel like.

Wilpattu has the same number of leopards as Yala—but without the traffic jams. Here, you won’t need to queue behind 20 jeeps to see an animal. You’ll explore quiet jungle trails and lakes, spotting leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocs, and loads of birdlife. It’s our favourite national park in Sri Lanka - wild, peaceful, and what a safari should feel like.

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Sri Lanka’s least-known safari park. Best place to spot wild leopards.

Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Cat Ba is what you wish Ha Long Bay was—fewer people, same epic views. You can kayak with bioluminescent plankton at night, explore caves, and hike to jungle peaks with sea views. You can even spot rare langurs in the national park! It’s chilled and way more fun than being stuck on a big cruise boat. It's not as fancy as the cruises, but more interesting & local!

Cat Ba is what you wish Ha Long Bay was—fewer people, same epic views. You can kayak with bioluminescent plankton at night, explore caves, and hike to jungle peaks with sea views. You can even spot rare langurs in the national park! It’s chilled and way more fun than being stuck on a big cruise boat. It's not as fancy as the cruises, but more interesting &amp; local!

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Less-crowded Ha Long Bay. Kayak with glowing plankton at night.

Cat Ba, Vietnam 

Sumba is like nowhere else in Indonesia. Road trip through endless green hills, tribal villages, cliff tombs, wild horses on empty beaches, and surreal dancing trees. 

If you’re lucky, you might catch Pasola — an yearly festival where warriors joust on horseback. If you want something truly off-grid and alive with culture, Sumba is it. 

Sumba is like nowhere else in Indonesia. Road trip through endless green hills, tribal villages, cliff tombs, wild horses on empty beaches, and surreal dancing trees. 

If you’re lucky, you might catch Pasola — an yearly festival where warriors joust on horseback. If you want something truly off-grid and alive with culture, Sumba is it.

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Asia's most epic roadtrip. Wild horses, dancing trees & ancient tribes

Sumba, Indonesia

Mt Tambora is the volcano that changed history — its 1815 eruption was the biggest ever recorded, causing the “year without a summer” and earning it the title Pompeii of Asia. 

We love the story and the people here — getting there means bumpy roads, roadside warungs, and zero crowds. Trek 16km to the crater rim for sunrise. It’s raw, tough, and one of our favourite adventures.

Mt Tambora is the volcano that changed history — its 1815 eruption was the biggest ever recorded, causing the “year without a summer” and earning it the title Pompeii of Asia. 

We love the story and the people here — getting there means bumpy roads, roadside warungs, and zero crowds. Trek 16km to the crater rim for sunrise. It’s raw, tough, and one of our favourite adventures.

The volcano that changed history. Pompeii of Asia.

Tanjung Puting is the best place on Earth to see wild orangutans, and one of the few places where tourism helps protect them. Take a houseboat down jungle rivers, see more Orangutans than you can count, meet Dayak communities and learn from guides deeply rooted in the land. 

It’s not fancy, but it’s real. Your visit helps fight palm oil and supports local conservation effort.


Tanjung Puting is the best place on Earth to see wild orangutans, and one of the few places where tourism helps protect them. Take a houseboat down jungle rivers, see more Orangutans than you can count, meet Dayak communities and learn from guides deeply rooted in the land. 

It’s not fancy, but it’s real. Your visit helps fight palm oil and supports local conservation effort.

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World's best place to see wild orangutans. See the jungle by riverboat

Tanjung Puting, Indonesia

If you love diving, Raja Ampat is the place. This is where you’ll find the richest reefs on Earth — over 75% of the world’s coral species live here. We actually got our diving licence here, and can’t bear to dive anywhere else since! Swim with manta rays, reef sharks, giant clams, and stingless jellyfish. It's expensive, remote and hard to get to, but totally worth it. 

If you love diving, Raja Ampat is the place. This is where you’ll find the richest reefs on Earth — over 75% of the world’s coral species live here. We actually got our diving licence here, and can’t bear to dive anywhere else since! Swim with manta rays, reef sharks, giant clams, and stingless jellyfish. It's expensive, remote and hard to get to, but totally worth it.

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One of Earth’s best dive spots. See manta rays, sharks & giant clams.

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

The journey to the Mulu Pinnacles feels like a real explorer’s adventure. In an action-packed 4 days, you’ll raft down rivers, hike through rainforest, see some of the largest caves in the world, and watch millions of bats pour out at sunset. The final climb to the pinnacles is tough, but doable for intermediate hikers. It's raw, and definitely worth it! 

The journey to the Mulu Pinnacles feels like a real explorer’s adventure. In an action-packed 4 days, you’ll raft down rivers, hike through rainforest, see some of the largest caves in the world, and watch millions of bats pour out at sunset. The final climb to the pinnacles is tough, but doable for intermediate hikers. It's raw, and definitely worth it!

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Like hiking into a fantasy novel - giant spikes rise out of a jungle!

Mulu National Park, Malaysia

Tumpak Sewu is Indonesia’s most epic waterfall. Nicknamed the Niagara Falls of Asia, it’s a huge curtain of water pouring into a jungle canyon. You’ll hike down slippery bamboo ladders, cross rivers, and get a little soaked—but the view from the bottom is worth it! If you love photography, there are hidden spots with perfect views of the falls and the volcano behind it.

Tumpak Sewu is Indonesia’s most epic waterfall. Nicknamed the Niagara Falls of Asia, it’s a huge curtain of water pouring into a jungle canyon. You’ll hike down slippery bamboo ladders, cross rivers, and get a little soaked—but the view from the bottom is worth it! If you love photography, there are hidden spots with perfect views of the falls and the volcano behind it.

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Niagara Falls of Asia, and a photographer's dream. 

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After Tanjung Puting, this is the second best place to see wild orangutans. You'll see here truly wild ones, high up in the canopy, not near feeding stations. It’s also one of the last places Sumatran tigers still roam, though you’re unlikely to spot one! 

This is for jungle lovers who want to trek through rainforest, sleep under the stars and earn every wildlife sighting.

After Tanjung Puting, this is the second best place to see wild orangutans. You'll see here truly wild ones, high up in the canopy, not near feeding stations. It’s also one of the last places Sumatran tigers still roam, though you’re unlikely to spot one! 

This is for jungle lovers who want to trek through rainforest, sleep under the stars and earn every wildlife sighting.

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One of the last places to see wild Sumatran orangutans and tigers.

Gunung Leseur National Park, Indonesia

If you want to see wildlife without days of trekking, head to Kinabatangan River. It’s one of the easiest places in Asia to see wild orangutans and pygmy elephants—because palm oil has taken most of their land, and the animals now gather along this last strip of jungle. You’ll go on river cruises, do night treks, and your visit helps support efforts to protect the area.



If you want to see wildlife without days of trekking, head to Kinabatangan River. It’s one of the easiest places in Asia to see wild orangutans and pygmy elephants—because palm oil has taken most of their land, and the animals now gather along this last strip of jungle. You’ll go on river cruises, do night treks, and your visit helps support efforts to protect the area.

Easiest place in Asia to spot wild pygmy elephants and orangutans.

Kinabatangan River, Malaysia

Places no one talks about - but make you go, how does this exist?!