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A week in Sri Lanka
continent
Asia
country
Sri Lanka
Length of time
Around a week
Rough cost
$
Time of year visited
December
Primary Tags
All Tags
OVERALL SCORE
The highest score of nature or culture, + fun factor, + avoid the crowds, + the highest score of world famous or unique. Then turned into a score out of 100. More details at the bottom of the page
65
Summary
Sri Lanka is often described by travellers as "India-light". It is far more compact, with many of the highlights possible to cover in a week; it has a similar culture in many ways; similar type of experiences on offer, such as tropical beaches, old forts, tea plantations etc; and it…Couple of hours in Kandy
continent
Asia
country
Sri Lanka
Length of time
1 day or less
Rough cost
$ 20
Time of year visited
December
Primary Tags
All Tags
OVERALL SCORE
The highest score of nature or culture, + fun factor, + avoid the crowds, + the highest score of world famous or unique. Then turned into a score out of 100. More details at the bottom of the page
35
Summary
Kandy, with its Temple of the Sacred Tooth and basic Buddhist museums on the relatively peaceful north shore of Kandy Lake, is nice as a brief 2 hour stop on the way to the Tea Country in the south or the Ancient sites in the north. But I don't suggest…Walking Horton Plains to World’s End
continent
Asia
country
Sri Lanka
Length of time
1 day or less
Rough cost
$ 60
Time of year visited
December
All Tags
Beaches
Bird spotting
Boat trip
Bridges
Buddhist site
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Forests
Gardens
Hilltop towns
Jungle
Lakes
Local villages
Museums
Old town
Train journey
UNESCO world heritage site
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Buddhist site
Lakes
Museums
UNESCO world heritage site
Waterfalls
OVERALL SCORE
The highest score of nature or culture, + fun factor, + avoid the crowds, + the highest score of world famous or unique. Then turned into a score out of 100. More details at the bottom of the page
52
Summary
Horton Plains National Park is a plateau sitting over 2000m / 6500 ft in the centre of Sri Lanka between the 2nd and 3rd highest peaks in the country. It's often called out as being one the of highlights of Sri Lanka because of World's End, a 880m / 2900…Staying in Nuwara Eliya’s “Little England”
continent
Asia
country
Sri Lanka
Length of time
1 day or less
Rough cost
$ 120
Time of year visited
December
Primary Tags
All Tags
Beaches
Bird spotting
Boat trip
Bridges
Buddhist site
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Forests
Hiking
Jungle
Lakes
Local villages
Mountains
Museums
Old town
Train journey
UNESCO world heritage site
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Buddhist site
Lakes
Museums
UNESCO world heritage site
Cliffs
Hiking
Mountains
Waterfalls
Fabulous hotel
Forests
Local villages
Mountains
OVERALL SCORE
The highest score of nature or culture, + fun factor, + avoid the crowds, + the highest score of world famous or unique. Then turned into a score out of 100. More details at the bottom of the page
60
Summary
Nestled up in the middle of Sri Lanka's Tea Country, Nuwara Eliya was one of the old colonial centres for the tea industry and, with the combo of old quaint buildings, race course, golf courses and, well bloody drizzly bleak weather, is affectionally known as "Little England". As an Englishman…Train ride through Sri Lanka’s tea country
continent
Asia
country
Sri Lanka
Length of time
1-2 days
Rough cost
$ 10
Time of year visited
December
Primary Tags
All Tags
Beaches
Bird spotting
Boat trip
Bridges
Buddhist site
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Forests
Gardens
Hiking
Jungle
Lakes
Local villages
Mountains
Museums
Old town
UNESCO world heritage site
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Buddhist site
Lakes
Museums
UNESCO world heritage site
Cliffs
Hiking
Mountains
Waterfalls
Fabulous hotel
Forests
Gardens
Local villages
Mountains
Bridges
Forests
Local villages
Mountains
OVERALL SCORE
The highest score of nature or culture, + fun factor, + avoid the crowds, + the highest score of world famous or unique. Then turned into a score out of 100. More details at the bottom of the page
72
Summary
This is the highlight of Sri Lanka. Sitting with the window open as you watch the old train slowly snake its way through hours and hours of beautiful tea plantations that sit within the most dramatic part of Sri Lanka's Hill Country. You'll spend the first couple of hours gawping…The Hill Country Village of Ella
continent
Asia
country
Sri Lanka
Length of time
1-2 days
Rough cost
$ 40
Time of year visited
December
Primary Tags
All Tags
Beaches
Bird spotting
Boat trip
Bridges
Buddhist site
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Forests
Gardens
Jungle
Lakes
Local villages
Museums
Old town
Train journey
UNESCO world heritage site
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Buddhist site
Lakes
Museums
UNESCO world heritage site
Cliffs
Waterfalls
Fabulous hotel
Forests
Gardens
Local villages
Bridges
Forests
Local villages
Train journey
Bridges
Forests
OVERALL SCORE
The highest score of nature or culture, + fun factor, + avoid the crowds, + the highest score of world famous or unique. Then turned into a score out of 100. More details at the bottom of the page
57
Summary
Ella is the prettiest of the towns that are scattered throughout Sri Lanka's Hill Country, and makes the most sense to start / finish at as part of the wonderful train journey through the tea plantations that most people are here to experience. Definitely worth a day on its own…Whale watching in Mirissa
continent
Asia
country
Sri Lanka
Length of time
1 day or less
Rough cost
$ 60
Time of year visited
December
Primary Tags
All Tags
Beaches
Bird spotting
Bridges
Buddhist site
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Forests
Gardens
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Jungle
Lakes
Local villages
Mountains
Museums
Old town
Train journey
UNESCO world heritage site
Buddhist site
Lakes
Museums
UNESCO world heritage site
Cliffs
Hiking
Mountains
Waterfalls
Fabulous hotel
Forests
Gardens
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Mountains
Bridges
Forests
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Mountains
Train journey
Bridges
Forests
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Mountains
OVERALL SCORE
The highest score of nature or culture, + fun factor, + avoid the crowds, + the highest score of world famous or unique. Then turned into a score out of 100. More details at the bottom of the page
57
Summary
Mirissa is one of the only places in the world you have a good chance of seeing Blue Whales, the largest animal to have ever lived, as well as Fin Whales (second largest) and Sperm Whales (the largest toothed predator). You’re practically guaranteed to see hundreds of Spinner Dolphins, Bottle-nosed…The Historic Fort of Galle
continent
Asia
country
Sri Lanka
Length of time
1 day or less
Rough cost
$ 40
Time of year visited
December
Primary Tags
All Tags
Bird spotting
Boat trip
Bridges
Buddhist site
Christian site
City Walls
Forests
Gardens
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Jungle
Lakes
Local villages
Mountains
Museums
Train journey
UNESCO world heritage site
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Buddhist site
Lakes
Museums
UNESCO world heritage site
Cliffs
Hiking
Mountains
Waterfalls
Fabulous hotel
Forests
Gardens
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Mountains
Bridges
Forests
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Mountains
Train journey
Bridges
Forests
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Mountains
Boat trip
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Christian site
City Walls
UNESCO world heritage site
OVERALL SCORE
The highest score of nature or culture, + fun factor, + avoid the crowds, + the highest score of world famous or unique. Then turned into a score out of 100. More details at the bottom of the page
52
Summary
The atmospheric UNESCO World Heritage site of Galle is on most traveller’s Sri Lankan list. The place has some wonderful deep history across the colonial times of the Portuguese, Dutch and British that you can soak up while wandering the old streets and the fort walls in an afternoon, or…Colombo
continent
Asia
country
Sri Lanka
Length of time
1 day or less
Rough cost
$ 20
Time of year visited
December
Primary Tags
All Tags
Beaches
Bird spotting
Boat trip
Bridges
Buddhist site
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Forests
Gardens
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Jungle
Lakes
Local villages
Mountains
Museums
Old town
Train journey
UNESCO world heritage site
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Buddhist site
Lakes
Museums
UNESCO world heritage site
Cliffs
Hiking
Mountains
Waterfalls
Fabulous hotel
Forests
Gardens
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Mountains
Bridges
Forests
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Mountains
Train journey
Bridges
Forests
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Mountains
Boat trip
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Beaches
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Old town
UNESCO world heritage site
OVERALL SCORE
The highest score of nature or culture, + fun factor, + avoid the crowds, + the highest score of world famous or unique. Then turned into a score out of 100. More details at the bottom of the page
35
Summary
From what I could see as a standard tourist, and I only checked out the Fort and Petrah areas, it's best to minimise the time spent in Colombo! (Unless, as always, you know some locals who can show you the real city and best places)5 days for Oman
continent
Middle East
country
Oman
Length of time
Around a week
Rough cost
$ 650
Time of year visited
November
All Tags
Beaches
Bird spotting
Boat trip
Bridges
Buddhist site
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Forests
Gardens
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Jungle
Lakes
Local villages
Museums
Old town
Train journey
UNESCO world heritage site
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Buddhist site
Lakes
Museums
UNESCO world heritage site
Cliffs
Hiking
Waterfalls
Fabulous hotel
Forests
Gardens
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Bridges
Forests
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Train journey
Bridges
Forests
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Boat trip
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Beaches
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Old town
UNESCO world heritage site
Big city
4WD
Beaches
Canyons
Castles / Fortresses
Cliffs
Driving
Fabulous hotel
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Market
Museums
Palaces
Red deserts
River swimming
Swimming
UNESCO world heritage site
OVERALL SCORE
The highest score of nature or culture, + fun factor, + avoid the crowds, + the highest score of world famous or unique. Then turned into a score out of 100. More details at the bottom of the page
70
Summary
Oman is a cracking country for a 5 day trip. It has that wonderful Middle East vibe without the extreme restrictions of the likes of Saudi or Iran, the extreme opulence of the UAE and Qatar, and without the crowds of Egypt and Jordan. To add to the mix, it…Driving up to Jebel Akhdar
continent
Middle East
country
Oman
Length of time
1 day or less
Rough cost
$ 130
Time of year visited
December
All Tags
Beaches
Bird spotting
Boat trip
Bridges
Buddhist site
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Forests
Gardens
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Jungle
Lakes
Local villages
Museums
Old town
Train journey
UNESCO world heritage site
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Buddhist site
Lakes
Museums
UNESCO world heritage site
Cliffs
Hiking
Waterfalls
Fabulous hotel
Forests
Gardens
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Bridges
Forests
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Train journey
Bridges
Forests
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Boat trip
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Beaches
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Old town
UNESCO world heritage site
Big city
4WD
Adventure
Beaches
Castles / Fortresses
Cliffs
Desert
Fabulous hotel
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Market
Museums
Palaces
Red deserts
River swimming
Swimming
UNESCO world heritage site
4WD
Cliffs
Fabulous hotel
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Rice terraces / terraces
OVERALL SCORE
The highest score of nature or culture, + fun factor, + avoid the crowds, + the highest score of world famous or unique. Then turned into a score out of 100. More details at the bottom of the page
65
Summary
Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountain) is the second highest point in Oman and is famous for its otherworldly feel as you rise far above the main Omani valley floors up to the large Saiq plateau 2000m /6560ft above sea level. The experience itself is all about talking short walks through the…Exploring Nizwa Fort and Souq
continent
Middle East
country
Oman
Length of time
1 day or less
Rough cost
$ 10
Time of year visited
December
Primary Tags
All Tags
Beaches
Bird spotting
Boat trip
Bridges
Buddhist site
Christian site
City Walls
Forests
Gardens
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Jungle
Lakes
Local villages
Museums
Old town
Train journey
UNESCO world heritage site
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Buddhist site
Lakes
Museums
UNESCO world heritage site
Cliffs
Hiking
Waterfalls
Fabulous hotel
Forests
Gardens
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Bridges
Forests
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Train journey
Bridges
Forests
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Boat trip
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Beaches
Christian site
City Walls
Old town
UNESCO world heritage site
Big city
4WD
Adventure
Beaches
Canyons
Cliffs
Desert
Driving
Fabulous hotel
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Museums
Palaces
Red deserts
River swimming
Swimming
UNESCO world heritage site
4WD
Canyons
Cliffs
Driving
Fabulous hotel
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Rice terraces / terraces
OVERALL SCORE
The highest score of nature or culture, + fun factor, + avoid the crowds, + the highest score of world famous or unique. Then turned into a score out of 100. More details at the bottom of the page
52
Summary
The town of Nizwa is famous for its Fort, high walled Souq and wonderful location on the valley floor surrounded by palm trees and the daunting Hajar Mountains. Probably doesn't justify the 2 hour drive from Muscat on its own, but its very much worth an extra hour or so if…4WDing across the Hajar Mountains via Hatt
continent
Middle East
country
Oman
Length of time
1 day or less
Rough cost
$ 150
Time of year visited
November
All Tags
Beaches
Bird spotting
Boat trip
Bridges
Buddhist site
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Forests
Gardens
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Jungle
Lakes
Local villages
Museums
Old town
Train journey
UNESCO world heritage site
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Buddhist site
Lakes
Museums
UNESCO world heritage site
Cliffs
Hiking
Waterfalls
Fabulous hotel
Forests
Gardens
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Bridges
Forests
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Train journey
Bridges
Forests
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Boat trip
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Beaches
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Old town
UNESCO world heritage site
Big city
Beaches
Canyons
Castles / Fortresses
Cliffs
Desert
Driving
Fabulous hotel
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Market
Museums
Palaces
Red deserts
River swimming
Swimming
UNESCO world heritage site
Canyons
Cliffs
Driving
Fabulous hotel
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Rice terraces / terraces
Castles / Fortresses
Market
Adrenaline rush
Canyons
Castles / Fortresses
Cliffs
Driving
Hilltop towns
Islamic site
Isolation
Local villages
UNESCO world heritage site
OVERALL SCORE
The highest score of nature or culture, + fun factor, + avoid the crowds, + the highest score of world famous or unique. Then turned into a score out of 100. More details at the bottom of the page
92
Summary
The Hajar Mountains, with their spectacular peaks, hidden hill towns, mini luscious oases and dramatic canyons are some of the most striking mountains in the world and by far the highlight of Oman. Most people visit the forts of Bahla, the Wadi Ghul canyon and drive up to the plateau…Walking Jebel Sham’s Wadi Ghul canyon
continent
Middle East
country
Oman
Length of time
1 day or less
Rough cost
$ 100
Time of year visited
November
All Tags
Beaches
Bird spotting
Boat trip
Bridges
Buddhist site
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Forests
Gardens
Hilltop towns
Jungle
Lakes
Local villages
Museums
Old town
Train journey
UNESCO world heritage site
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Buddhist site
Lakes
Museums
UNESCO world heritage site
Cliffs
Waterfalls
Fabulous hotel
Forests
Gardens
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Bridges
Forests
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Train journey
Bridges
Forests
Hilltop towns
Boat trip
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Beaches
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Old town
UNESCO world heritage site
Big city
4WD
Adventure
Beaches
Castles / Fortresses
Cliffs
Desert
Driving
Fabulous hotel
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Market
Museums
Palaces
Red deserts
River swimming
Swimming
UNESCO world heritage site
4WD
Cliffs
Driving
Fabulous hotel
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Rice terraces / terraces
Castles / Fortresses
Market
4WD
Adrenaline rush
Adventure
Castles / Fortresses
Cliffs
Driving
Hilltop towns
Islamic site
Isolation
Local villages
UNESCO world heritage site
4WD
Cliffs
Driving
Hilltop towns
OVERALL SCORE
The highest score of nature or culture, + fun factor, + avoid the crowds, + the highest score of world famous or unique. Then turned into a score out of 100. More details at the bottom of the page
70
Summary
Jebel Shams is regularly listed as one of the highlights of Oman, and rightly so - the view down into the immense Wadi Ghul is impressive and justifies its tag as the “Grand Canyon of Arabia”. You've also got the drive up there with a spectacular mountain landscape that makes…Turtles laying and hatching at Ras Al Jinz
continent
Middle East
country
Oman
Length of time
1 day or less
Rough cost
$ 15
Time of year visited
November
Primary Tags
All Tags
Beaches
Bird spotting
Boat trip
Bridges
Buddhist site
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Forests
Gardens
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Jungle
Lakes
Local villages
Mountains
Museums
Old town
Train journey
UNESCO world heritage site
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Buddhist site
Lakes
Museums
UNESCO world heritage site
Cliffs
Hiking
Mountains
Waterfalls
Fabulous hotel
Forests
Gardens
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Mountains
Bridges
Forests
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Mountains
Train journey
Bridges
Forests
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Mountains
Boat trip
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Beaches
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Old town
UNESCO world heritage site
Big city
4WD
Adventure
Beaches
Canyons
Castles / Fortresses
Cliffs
Desert
Driving
Fabulous hotel
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Market
Mountains
Museums
Palaces
Red deserts
River swimming
Swimming
UNESCO world heritage site
4WD
Canyons
Cliffs
Driving
Fabulous hotel
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Mountains
Rice terraces / terraces
Castles / Fortresses
Market
Mountains
4WD
Adrenaline rush
Adventure
Canyons
Castles / Fortresses
Cliffs
Driving
Hilltop towns
Islamic site
Isolation
Local villages
Mountains
UNESCO world heritage site
4WD
Canyons
Cliffs
Driving
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Mountains
Beaches
Stargazing
OVERALL SCORE
The highest score of nature or culture, + fun factor, + avoid the crowds, + the highest score of world famous or unique. Then turned into a score out of 100. More details at the bottom of the page
27
Summary
Ras Al Jinz is a beach and wildlife centre that is at the far eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula and is an important protected site for the Green Turtle species to lay their eggs. What these turtles go through in their migrations and nesting techniques to secure the next…Hiking and swimming Wadi Shab
continent
Middle East
country
Oman
Length of time
1 day or less
Rough cost
$ 10
Time of year visited
November
Primary Tags
All Tags
Beaches
Bird spotting
Boat trip
Bridges
Buddhist site
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Forests
Gardens
Hilltop towns
Jungle
Lakes
Local villages
Mountains
Museums
Old town
Train journey
UNESCO world heritage site
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Buddhist site
Lakes
Museums
UNESCO world heritage site
Cliffs
Mountains
Waterfalls
Fabulous hotel
Forests
Gardens
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Mountains
Bridges
Forests
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Mountains
Train journey
Bridges
Forests
Hilltop towns
Mountains
Boat trip
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Beaches
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Old town
UNESCO world heritage site
Big city
4WD
Adventure
Beaches
Castles / Fortresses
Cliffs
Desert
Driving
Fabulous hotel
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Market
Mountains
Museums
Palaces
Red deserts
Swimming
UNESCO world heritage site
4WD
Cliffs
Driving
Fabulous hotel
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Mountains
Rice terraces / terraces
Castles / Fortresses
Market
Mountains
4WD
Adrenaline rush
Adventure
Castles / Fortresses
Cliffs
Driving
Hilltop towns
Islamic site
Isolation
Local villages
Mountains
UNESCO world heritage site
4WD
Cliffs
Driving
Hilltop towns
Mountains
Beaches
Stargazing
Wildlife - Sea Turtles
Caves
Cliffs
Desert
UNESCO world heritage site
Waterfalls
OVERALL SCORE
The highest score of nature or culture, + fun factor, + avoid the crowds, + the highest score of world famous or unique. Then turned into a score out of 100. More details at the bottom of the page
72
Summary
Wadi Shab is a large gorge that makes its way from the Eastern Hajar Mountains to meet the Arabian Sea. Purely for looking at it is beautiful - steep arid dramatic sides rising above and crystal clear turquoise water rushing through the streams and irrigation channels that cross all through…A day in Muscat
continent
Middle East
country
Oman
Length of time
1 day or less
Rough cost
$ 80
Time of year visited
November
All Tags
Bird spotting
Boat trip
Bridges
Buddhist site
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Forests
Gardens
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Jungle
Lakes
Local villages
Mountains
Old town
Train journey
UNESCO world heritage site
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Buddhist site
Lakes
UNESCO world heritage site
Cliffs
Hiking
Mountains
Waterfalls
Fabulous hotel
Forests
Gardens
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Mountains
Bridges
Forests
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Mountains
Train journey
Bridges
Forests
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Mountains
Boat trip
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Old town
UNESCO world heritage site
Big city
4WD
Adventure
Canyons
Castles / Fortresses
Cliffs
Desert
Driving
Fabulous hotel
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Mountains
Palaces
Red deserts
River swimming
Swimming
UNESCO world heritage site
4WD
Canyons
Cliffs
Driving
Fabulous hotel
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Mountains
Rice terraces / terraces
Castles / Fortresses
Mountains
4WD
Adrenaline rush
Adventure
Canyons
Castles / Fortresses
Cliffs
Driving
Hilltop towns
Islamic site
Isolation
Local villages
Mountains
UNESCO world heritage site
4WD
Canyons
Cliffs
Driving
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Mountains
Stargazing
Wildlife - Sea Turtles
Canyons
Caves
Cliffs
Desert
Hiking
River swimming
UNESCO world heritage site
Waterfalls
Castles / Fortresses
OVERALL SCORE
The highest score of nature or culture, + fun factor, + avoid the crowds, + the highest score of world famous or unique. Then turned into a score out of 100. More details at the bottom of the page
42
Summary
As the natural entry point for the vast majority of trips to Oman, Muscat is a nice spot for a day or so to rest before or after a long flight. The walk by the Corniche with its fish market and Mutrah Souk; the walk along the pretty beaches where…Riding a moped around the El Nido Peninsular
continent
Asia
country
Philippines
Length of time
1 day or less
Rough cost
$ 20
Time of year visited
November
All Tags
OVERALL SCORE
The highest score of nature or culture, + fun factor, + avoid the crowds, + the highest score of world famous or unique. Then turned into a score out of 100. More details at the bottom of the page
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Summary
Most people visit El Nido for the stunning Bacuit Archipelago, or for the sensational boat trips through the island chains to Coron. These are for sure amazing, but another option is to rent a moped and ride the loop around the El Nido peninsular for something that is a little…Diving the Bacuit Archipelago off El Nido
continent
Asia
country
Philippines
Length of time
1 day or less
Rough cost
$ 80
Time of year visited
November
Primary Tags
All Tags
Beaches
Bird spotting
Bridges
Buddhist site
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Forests
Gardens
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Jungle
Lakes
Local villages
Mountains
Museums
Old town
Train journey
UNESCO world heritage site
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Buddhist site
Lakes
Museums
UNESCO world heritage site
Cliffs
Hiking
Mountains
Waterfalls
Fabulous hotel
Forests
Gardens
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Mountains
Bridges
Forests
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Mountains
Train journey
Bridges
Forests
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Mountains
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Beaches
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Old town
UNESCO world heritage site
Big city
4WD
Adventure
Beaches
Canyons
Castles / Fortresses
Cliffs
Desert
Driving
Fabulous hotel
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Market
Mountains
Museums
Palaces
Red deserts
River swimming
Swimming
UNESCO world heritage site
4WD
Canyons
Cliffs
Driving
Fabulous hotel
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Local villages
Mountains
Rice terraces / terraces
Castles / Fortresses
Market
Mountains
4WD
Adrenaline rush
Adventure
Canyons
Castles / Fortresses
Cliffs
Driving
Hilltop towns
Islamic site
Isolation
Local villages
Mountains
UNESCO world heritage site
4WD
Canyons
Cliffs
Driving
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Mountains
Beaches
Stargazing
Wildlife - Sea Turtles
Canyons
Caves
Cliffs
Desert
Hiking
River swimming
UNESCO world heritage site
Waterfalls
Beaches
Castles / Fortresses
Museums
Beaches
Wildlife - Turtles
OVERALL SCORE
The highest score of nature or culture, + fun factor, + avoid the crowds, + the highest score of world famous or unique. Then turned into a score out of 100. More details at the bottom of the page
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Summary
The Bacuit Archipelago is seen as one of the highlights of the Philippines - hundreds of islands with huge jagged limestone sides looking like something from the Lost World often opening up to reveal a turquoise coloured lagoon or perfect white sandy beach. Most people go by a tour to…Island hopping Coron to El Nido with Tao Philippines
continent
Asia
country
Philippines
Length of time
3-4 days
Rough cost
$ 450
Time of year visited
November
Primary Tags
All Tags
Bird spotting
Bridges
Buddhist site
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Forests
Gardens
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Jungle
Lakes
Mountains
Museums
Old town
Train journey
UNESCO world heritage site
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Buddhist site
Lakes
Museums
UNESCO world heritage site
Cliffs
Hiking
Mountains
Waterfalls
Fabulous hotel
Forests
Gardens
Hilltop towns
Mountains
Bridges
Forests
Hilltop towns
Mountains
Train journey
Bridges
Forests
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Mountains
Wildlife - Dolphins
Wildlife - Whales
Castles / Fortresses
Christian site
City Walls
Old town
UNESCO world heritage site
Big city
4WD
Adventure
Canyons
Castles / Fortresses
Cliffs
Desert
Driving
Fabulous hotel
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Market
Mountains
Museums
Palaces
Red deserts
River swimming
Swimming
UNESCO world heritage site
4WD
Canyons
Cliffs
Driving
Fabulous hotel
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Mountains
Rice terraces / terraces
Castles / Fortresses
Market
Mountains
4WD
Adrenaline rush
Adventure
Canyons
Castles / Fortresses
Cliffs
Driving
Hilltop towns
Islamic site
Isolation
Mountains
UNESCO world heritage site
4WD
Canyons
Cliffs
Driving
Hiking
Hilltop towns
Mountains
Stargazing
Wildlife - Sea Turtles
Canyons
Caves
Cliffs
Desert
Hiking
River swimming
UNESCO world heritage site
Waterfalls
Castles / Fortresses
Museums
Islands
Scuba diving
Wildlife - Turtles
Islands
Jungle
Stargazing
Sunsets
Wildlife - Monkeys
OVERALL SCORE
The highest score of nature or culture, + fun factor, + avoid the crowds, + the highest score of world famous or unique. Then turned into a score out of 100. More details at the bottom of the page
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