One of the best places to see nature and animals in Thailand is at the Khao Sok National Park, which is not too far from Phuket and Krabi. We spent 3 days at Khao Sok and had a blast. The turquoise lake is really nice, and it’s easy to see animals in the park. We even saw wild elephants! The best way to experience Khao Sok is to spend several days at the park, exploring the lake by boat, trekking to see animals and caves in the jungle, and staying at least one night in a floating bungalow on the lake.

The Ciletuh Geopark is a scenic valley in West Java that’s loaded with big waterfalls and other good things to see. This area is a UNESCO-designated global geopark, and it has some of the best waterfalls in Indonesia, but most international tourists have never heard of it. We spent several days here and were glad we went! The location is pretty remote, but it’s worth the trip if you like waterfalls and hidden gems.