{"id":24745,"date":"2024-11-07T09:35:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T09:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/?p=24745"},"modified":"2024-11-12T11:57:29","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T11:57:29","slug":"5-of-the-best-attenborough-style-adventures-in-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/5-of-the-best-attenborough-style-adventures-in-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"5 of the best Attenborough-style adventures in Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1730906837702{padding-top: 60% !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tiger-nepal-2-scaled.jpg?id=24762) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=””]I don\u2019t know about you but here at ETG, we\u2019re all absolutely glued to Attenborough\u2019s new Asia<\/em> series.<\/p>\n

The man\u2019s a legend for a reason, isn\u2019t he? He nailed it when he said, \u201cOf all the continents, Asia<\/a>\u00a0holds more riches than any other.”<\/p>\n

If the thought \u2018I’d love to see this in real life\u2019<\/em> popped into your head while watching, I’m happy to say your dreams aren’t farfetched! I, along with the rest of the Travel Team<\/a>, have been lucky enough to spot many of these curious creatures in the wild, so have the inside track on how \u2013 and when \u2013 to see them.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a taste of our trips that’ll up your chances of coming face-to-face with such spectacular wildlife and feel immersed in the drama of the natural world:[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”chino” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

5 of the most exciting wildlife encounters across Asia:<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Massive mantas and flamboyant fish in Indonesia<\/h3>\n

Beneath the waves in Komodo NP, you can spot Moorish idols and pass graceful manta rays gliding along with their young (before they escape for some R&R at the \u2018cleaning stations\u2019 run by butterfly fish!). And then there are the technicolour reefs in the Coral Triangle \u2013 where \u00be of the world\u2019s coral lives. Just mind-blowing. And, I promise, Indonesia<\/a>‘s underwater world is even more mind-boggling in person.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”24746″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Experience this for yourself as part of our Komodo Adventure & Magical Bali trip.<\/a><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”chino” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Mountaineering matriarchs in Southern India<\/h3>\n

When you venture above the clouds into the fertile peaks of the Western Ghats in the sultry south<\/a>, you\u2019ll see the largest land animal \u2013 the Asian elephant \u2013 grazing in high-altitude tea plantations. Up here, the matriarchs of the herds turn into mountaineers and climb to the highest points (for somewhat mysterious reasons… most likely to reach fresh grassland).[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”24749″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Keep an eye out for these animals during our Offbeat & Active holiday in South India.<\/a><\/span><\/i>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”chino” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Camels and cloud forests in Oman<\/h3>\n

Astonishingly, the arid Dhofar mountains of Oman<\/a> are transformed every summer by the khareef (monsoon). The moist air rolling in from the tropics creates a unique Arabian cloud forest and within two weeks, the parched land bursts into life. You can witness the sheer power of nature and say hello to camels \u2013 the greatest of all desert-adapted animals \u2013 as they nibble on the new-found greenery.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”24751″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]See these while exploring Oman’s diverse landscapes, from Fjord to Canyon & Desert to Beach<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”chino” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Remarkable tigers and rare rhinos in Nepal<\/h3>\n

I was delighted to see Nepal<\/a> \u2013 the latest destination to be added to our offering \u2013 on Attenborough’s Asia (Episode 1 & 4). Thanks to impressive conservation efforts in this country, the tiger population has doubled in the last decade. It’s seriously thrilling to spot cubs play and pounce under their mother\u2019s watchful eye, if luck is on your side. What’s more, there are the one-horned rhinos to see here too, relaxing in waterlily-filled rivers or courting each other back on dry land. I, personally, have very fond memories of spotting rhino in Chitwan NP.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”24753″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Up your chances of glimpsing these curious creatures by following our Nepal, The ETG way itinerary.<\/a><\/i>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”chino” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Baby orangutans and miniature elephants in Borneo<\/h3>\n

Among the oldest on Earth, Borneo<\/a>\u2019s tropical rainforests are \u2013 as I’m sure you know \u2013 home to the orange orangutan. You’re likely to see them foraging for food and on the lookout for a mate, and if you’re as fortunate as I was, you’ll spy baby orangutans high up in the forest canopy. And there\u2019s more adorable wildlife to see here like the teeny pygmy elephants, which are around the size of dogs. Sweet![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”24755″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Experience the joy of<\/span> Borneo on this ultimate ETG adventure<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/i>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”chino” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

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READY TO TURN YOUR WILDEST DREAMS INTO REALITY?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Let’s make it happen! Talk to us on 020 7924 7133<\/span>\r\n \t.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, fill out an online enquiry form to start your journey<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Feeling inspired by Attenborough’s latest series? Ditto! Here’s how your wildest dreams can be turned into reality on ETG adventures in Asia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":56,"featured_media":24761,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1348,827,603,62,639,1444,1318,1344,1427],"tags":[],"coauthors":[1219],"class_list":["post-24745","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-across-asia","category-borneo","category-family-travel","category-india","category-indonesia","category-nepal","category-oman","category-the-etg-take-on-travel","category-travel-inspiration"],"aioseo_notices":[],"views":1949,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24745","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/56"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24745"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24745\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24761"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24745"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24745"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24745"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=24745"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}