{"id":134889,"date":"2016-06-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-06-23T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hongkong\/adventure-holidays-in-southeast-asia-best-treks-tours-and-outdoor-activities-including-wreck-diving-caving-and-quad-biking\/"},"modified":"2024-12-05T15:31:21","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T07:31:21","slug":"adventure-holidays-in-southeast-asia-best-treks-tours-and-outdoor-activities-including-wreck-diving-caving-and-quad-biking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/adventure-holidays-in-southeast-asia-best-treks-tours-and-outdoor-activities-including-wreck-diving-caving-and-quad-biking\/","title":{"rendered":"Adventure holidays in Southeast Asia: Best treks, tours and outdoor activities including wreck diving, caving and quad biking"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let’s be real. For many of us, Southeast Asia is a\u00a0wonderland of quick escapes<\/a> promising bargain shopping<\/a>, lush tropical villas<\/a> and heavenly massages<\/a>. But here’s what leisure travellers often forget: the region is also an incredible, natural playground for the adventurous. Dotted with colossal caves, mountains<\/a> and vast oceans of marine life<\/a>, your thrilling, life-changing adventure is really just a hop, skip and a jump away.\u00a0From extreme sky diving in Pattaya, Thailand to sand boarding in Mui Ne, Vietnam, we’ve rounded up the 10\u00a0best adventures in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n

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Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park’s vast caves. Photo: Kaj17 on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Spelunking in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Vietnam<\/h3>\n

Housing the oldest Karst mountains in Asia, untouched jungles and underground rivers,World Heritage site, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, is one of Southeast Asia’s most jaw-dropping natural wonders. It’s\u00a0home to hundreds of\u00a0cave systems, including the world’s largest cave, Son Doong Cave, which boasts magnificent\u00a0stalactites, colossal stalagmites, its own lush jungles and localised weather system. Regular spelunkers will also delight in the newly opened Hang Va Cave, which features extraordinary stalactite lakes and\u00a0stalagmites almost submerged in crystalline waters.<\/p>\n

Tubing down Mae Ping River, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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A far cry from Laos’ now-closed\u00a0drug-addled, party activity of tubing, Chiang Mai’s edition is about relaxation and taking respite from the region’s action-packed activities. Stock up on snacks and drinks – these will be placed in a cooler that’ll conveniently float alongside you on your trip – and rent the waterproof speakers to blast your fave holiday playlist. Got all your equipment? Settle down in your inflatable tube (complete with a headrest) and recline as you meander down the Mae Ping River.\u00a0Don’t worry about falling asleep and losing sight of your buddies; you can easily strap your tubes together prior to your journey. Relaxation? Done and dusted.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Walk amongst the clouds at the peak of Mount Agung. Photo: Ashraf Aziz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sunrise trekking in Mount Agung, Bali\u00a0<\/h3>\n

The Island of the Gods isn’t just beaches, luxe villas and exotic cultures – it’s also home to some of the most awe-inspiring mountains in the world, including Mount Agung. We\u2019ll make no bones about this: Agung\u00a0is a killer climb. Standing at 3,142 metres tall, this mountain is highly recommended for physically fit climbers. Choose between two main climbing routes: Pasar Agung or Bekasih Temple. The former is said to be an easier three- to four-hour climb up\u00a0a mostly\u00a0steep pathway with a final trail that ends at a moon-like crater rim with sweeping island views. The latter, on the other hand, is a demanding climb to the summit \u2013 the route\u00a0is estimated to take approximately\u00a0six to seven hours with the final hour requiring climbers to get down on all fours.<\/p>\n