Imagine Asia Guidebooks

We have a selection of guidebooks to some of our most popular countries in Asia. Written by our specialists, they detail destination information, a wildlife guide, some suggested itineraries and plenty more to inspire your holiday. Fill in the form below and if you live in UK, your guidebook will arrive by post within the next couple of days. For those who live abroad, we will send this via a PDF to your email.

Wildlife Favourites

With a generous smattering of iconic natives from the Asian elephant to the Komodo dragon, Asia isn’t short on wildlife options. The pursuit of memorable and unique experiences has inspired our personal collection of Imagine Asia Wildlife Favourites.

Be it a close-up orang-utan encounter in Borneo, cooing at giant pandas in China’s Sichuan province, bird watching at Cambodia’s Preak Tole biosphere, or spotting a rare irrawaddy dolphin in the Mekong; here you can see our first hand recommendations to best explore Asia’s wildlife.

And when you book with Imagine Asia we can secure guides we know and love, armed with your preferences, at the right time to avoid the crowds, staying in unique hideaways with a preferential rate.

Challenge an Asia specialist to design your tailor-made wildlife holiday.

Tatai River, Koh Kong, Cambodia

Offering secluded and peaceful glamping on the Tatai River, the stylish eco-resort of 4 Rivers is only accessible by boat. A magical place where guests awaken in tented villas to the sounds of the forest and the sight of the morning mist on the mountains.

4 Rivers Koh Kong

Danum Valley, Borneo

Located in Sabah’s renowned Danum Valley, Borneo Rainforest Lodge is one of Borneo’s most sought after lodges, offering both comfort and a rich wildlife experience amongst 43,800 hectares of untouched rainforest.

Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Muang La, Laos

Appearing like an oasis from within the dense jungle along the banks of the Nam Pak River, Muang La Lodge offers stylish boutique accommodation full of modern comforts, high-class cuisine, beautiful gardens and a wonderful sense of peace and tranquillity.

Muang La Resort

Sandakan, Borneo

Located in one of the world's oldest tropical rainforests, MY Nature Resort is a comfortable eco-lodge well positioned for visiting the renowned Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre and the Rainforest Discovery Centre

MY Nature Resort

Tabin Wildlife Reserve, Borneo

Set on a river in Malaysia’s largest wildlife reserve, Tabin Wildlife Resort is a simple but comfortable jungle lodge, offering superb opportunities to see some of Asia’s rarest wildlife including pygmy elephants and orangutans

Tabin Wildlife Resort

Bagan, Burma

Set amongst landscaped gardens on the banks of the Irrawaddy River, the Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort is a quiet and tasteful retreat that makes an excellent base for exploring the breath-taking ancient temples of Bagan.

Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort

Bardia National Park

On the edge of remote Bardia National Park, Tiger Tops’ Karnali Lodge is a comfortable and utterly peaceful jungle safari lodge with excellent resident naturalists who will give you a richly authentic wildlife experience in Nepal’s pristine terai region.

Tiger Tops Karnali Lodge

Tangalle, Sri Lanka

One of Sri Lanka's most exclusive hotels, Amanwella is a contemporary luxury beach resort magnificently perched above a crescent-shaped beach near Tangalle in Sri Lanka’s deep south, offering top-level pampering and a chance to relax and unwind.

Amanwella

Tangalle, Sri Lanka

Set at the end of an unspoilt, picture-perfect beach near Tangalle on Sri Lanka’s south coast, The Last House is a wonderfully inviting boutique villa and a great value option for families and couples by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

The Last House

Bharatpur, India

Chandra Mahal is a small Haveli near Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan. Offering comfortable facilities and helpful service, the Chandra Mahal is a good option for a quieter, more relaxed setting and a great spot if you only want a day trip to Agra.

Chandra Mahal Havelli

Mondulkiri, Cambodia

Perfectly placed for exploring Mondulkiri province in eastern Cambodia, Mayura Hill Resort offers simple and modest accommodation close to the sleepy town of Sen Monorom, making it the ideal base for exploring this off-the-beaten-track region.

Mayura Hill Resort

Goa, India

Hidden on the two acre Champakali Estate in Old Goa, The Velha is a beautifully restored colonial property with just eight bedrooms, offering a homely base from which to explore the sights of Goa, or to simply relax with an Ayurvedic treatment or two.

Postcard Velha

Koh Trong Island, Kratie, Cambodia

Experience the traditional rural life of untouched Cambodia, with a stay on the tiny island of Koh Trong in the Mekong River in classic Khmer-styled wooden bungalows, just a 20-minute boat ride from Kratie.

Rajabori Villas

Bumthang, Bhutan

Situated amongst the Bumthang pine forests, this wooden lodge blends effortlessly into its surroundings, with terraced farmlands, river valleys, ancient monasteries and palaces all just a stone's throw away.

Six Senses Bumthang

Kinabatangan River, Borneo

Designated as one of the world's most unique lodges by National Geographic, Sukau Rainforest Lodge is an award winning eco-lodge offering rustic accommodation on the banks of the Kinabatangan River in the heart of Sabah's tropical rainforest.

Sukau Rainforest Lodge