The Best Wildlife Organized Tours to South Asia

Guided Group Tours, Vacation Packages, or Planned Itineraries

South Asia

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary wildlife adventure in the beautiful destination of South Asia? Look no further! Our mission is to find the best organized tours, holiday packages, and guided itineraries based on price, guest ratings, amenities, activities, and value. So, we've done the groundwork for you, meticulously analyzing a wide range of wildlife tours based on these key criteria. Whether you're dreaming of a vacation filled with relaxation, adventure, or a perfect blend of both, we've found the ideal organized tours focusing on wildlife to make your holiday to South Asia unforgettable. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a wildlife lover, or simply seeking a unique adventure, South Asia has so much to offer, and you can experience it all with one of these tours below.


The Top 3 Tours:

  • 9 Days, $840.00

  • 8 Days, $900.15

  • 14 Days, $999.00
South Asia
The Best Wildlife Tours through South Asia

Including guided tours, organized tours, holiday packages, all-inclusive vacations, and guided itineraries.

All tour prices are listed in US Dollars before taxes, and come from a base price that is reported by TourRadar. Peak season prices can vary significantly, particularly in destinations where seasonal travel fluctuates dramatically. While we do our best to evaluate all tours to maintain accuracy, always confirm the details directly with TourRadar or the tour company before booking. The information provided on this website is sourced directly from TourRadar and may change at any time.

Organized by Swastik India Journeys 9 Days New Delhi to Udaipur 5 Destinations
  • On Sale: 50% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for wildlife tours in South Asia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 5 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 30
Price per Day: $47

This tour visits New Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore National Park, Jaipur, and Udaipur.

  • Wildlife
  • Family
  • Safari
  • Fully Guided

By Swastik India Journeys
Swastik India Journeys is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on India and Nepal. The small group sizes, often less than 14, make for a very personal experience. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$840 $420
on TourRadar

Organized by Varanasi Excursion Pvt Ltd 8 Days Start/End in New Delhi 5 Destinations
  • On Sale: 50% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for wildlife tours in South Asia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.

Great for:
  • Animal Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Adventure Travelers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 6
Price per Day: $56

This tour visits New Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Ranthambore National Park, and Jaipur.

  • Wildlife
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Safari
  • Tiger
  • Fully Guided
  • Partially Guided

By Varanasi Excursion Pvt Ltd
Varanasi Excursion Pvt Ltd is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on India and Nepal. The small group sizes, often less than 13, make for a very personal experience. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$900 $450
on TourRadar

Organized by Manakamana Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. 14 Days Start/End in Kathmandu 7 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for wildlife tours in South Asia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Animal Lovers
  • Hiking Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 15 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $71

This tour visits Kathmandu, Sundarijal, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Balthali, Chitwan National Park, and Pokhara.

  • Wildlife
  • Hiking & Trekking
  • Safari
  • Partially Guided

By Manakamana Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.
Manakamana Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. Is a smaller international tour company with trips to 3 countries, including Nepal, Bhutan, and China. Traveling with Manakamana Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. Provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 10 people. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$999
on TourRadar

Organized by Sunrise Sri Lanka Travels and Tours 16 Days Start/End in Negombo 15 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for wildlife tours in South Asia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Animal Lovers
  • Adventure Travelers

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 18 to 60
Maximum Group Size: 12
Price per Day: $103

This tour visits Negombo, Wilpattu National Park, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Knuckles Forest Reserve, Kandy, Adam's Peak/ Sri Pada, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Horton Plains National Park, Yala National Park, Mirissa, and Galle.

  • Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Fully Guided

By Sunrise Sri Lanka Travels and Tours
Sunrise Sri Lanka Travels and Tours is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Sri Lanka. The small group sizes, often less than 12, make for a very personal experience. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings. They are known for offering wildlife viewing tours, making sure your adventure is enjoyable.



$1,650
on TourRadar

Organized by Himalaya Heart Treks & Expedition[P] Ltd 10 Days Start/End in Kathmandu 4 Destinations
  • On Sale: 47% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for wildlife tours in South Asia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Animal Lovers
  • Culture Lovers
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 8 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $121

This tour visits Kathmandu, Chitwan National Park, Bandipur, and Pokhara.

  • Wildlife
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Safari
  • Conservation
  • Partially Guided

By Himalaya Heart Treks & Expedition[P] Ltd
Himalaya Heart Treks & Expedition[P] Ltd offers local hiking tours through Nepal and Bhutan. The small group sizes, often less than 12, make for a very personal experience. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings. Many of their tours take you into the local nature and offer opportunities for hiking, trekking, or wildlife spotting.



$2,256 $1,207
on TourRadar

Organized by Wonderful Holidays 5 Days Start/End in New Delhi 5 Destinations
  • On Sale: 50% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for wildlife tours in South Asia.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Animal Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Adventure Travelers

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 19
Price per Day: $93

This tour visits New Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Ranthambore National Park, and Jaipur.

  • Wildlife
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Safari
  • Tiger
  • Fully Guided
  • Partially Guided

By Wonderful Holidays
Wonderful Holidays offers local cultural tours through India. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$934 $467
on TourRadar

Organized by Sri Holidays 7 Days Start/End in Colombo 11 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for wildlife tours in South Asia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Animal Lovers
  • Adventure Travelers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 8
Price per Day: $136

This tour visits Colombo, Pinnawala, Sigiriya, Kaudulla National Park, Knuckles Forest Reserve, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Udawalawe National Park, Yala National Park, and Galle.

  • Wildlife
  • Family
  • Safari
  • Elephant
  • Fully Guided

By Sri Holidays
Focusing on Sri Lanka and India, Sri Holidays is a smaller tour company providing a more personal service to customers. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers. With a focus on wildlife viewing tours, they ensure you'll have a fantastic experience. Animal enthusiasts will love the tours that offer the chance to connect with the region's magnificent elephants.



$955
on TourRadar

Organized by Sri Holidays 9 Days Start/End in Negombo 13 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for wildlife tours in South Asia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Animal Lovers
  • Culture Lovers
  • Adventure Travelers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 8
Price per Day: $139

This tour visits Negombo, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Pinnawala, Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains National Park, Ella, Yala National Park, Mirissa, and Galle.

  • Wildlife
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Safari
  • Elephant
  • Fully Guided

By Sri Holidays
Focusing on Sri Lanka and India, Sri Holidays is a smaller tour company providing a more personal service to customers. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers. With a focus on wildlife viewing tours, they ensure you'll have a fantastic experience. Animal enthusiasts will love the tours that offer the chance to connect with the region's magnificent elephants.



$1,250
on TourRadar

Organized by G Adventures 15 Days New Delhi to Kathmandu 9 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for wildlife tours in South Asia.

Great for:
  • Animal Lovers
  • Hiking Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.3 rating

Age Range: 18 to 39
Maximum Group Size: 20
Price per Day: $67

This tour visits New Delhi, Pushkar, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi, Lumbini, Chitwan National Park, Pokhara, and Kathmandu.

  • Wildlife
  • Hiking & Trekking
  • Fully Guided

By G Adventures
G Adventures is a popular travel company that specializes in small-group adventure tours worldwide. They focus on sustainable tourism, immersive cultural experiences, and off-the-beaten-path destinations.



$999
on TourRadar

Organized by TruTravels 10 Days Negombo to Unawatuna 8 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for wildlife tours in South Asia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 18 to 39
Maximum Group Size: 20
Price per Day: $125

This tour visits Negombo, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Udawalawe National Park, and Unawatuna.

  • Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Fully Guided

By TruTravels
TruTravels is a large international travel company offering trips all over the world. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$1,250
on TourRadar

Why does South Asia appeal to wildlife enthusiasts?

South Asia is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, offering unparalleled opportunities to observe animals in their natural habitats. South Asia's diverse landscapes support a rich variety of wildlife, making it an ideal destination for those seeking up-close encounters with nature.

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How much do wildlife tours to South Asia cost?

The average daily price of Wildlife Tours in South Asia is $160 per day. Prices can vary widely due to the included amenities, length of the trip, number of guests on the tour, and many other factors. If you want more information about prices, we have put together a complete analysis of the costs of Wildlife Tours in South Asia here.


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$160
Average Price Per Day
70
Tours Analyzed
4.6
Average Rating
35
Tour Companies
16
Average Group Size

Which Tour Companies Offer Wildlife Tours?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer wildlife tours in South Asia. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

Intrepid Travel

Intrepid Travel logo Intrepid Travel is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include Australia, Thailand, Tanzania, and Italy. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as camping, wine tasting, snorkelling, kayaking, cooking classes, island hopping, white water rafting, surfing, horse riding, whale watching, and bird watching.

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Explore!

Explore! Is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. A number of their tours visit destinations in Europe and Asia. Some of their most popular destinations include India, Italy, Vietnam, and Spain. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as island hopping, wine tasting, camping, whale watching, white water rafting, and bird watching.

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Joyful Holidays

Focusing on India, Joyful Holidays is a smaller tour company which provides a personalized level of service to customers. There are options to personalize select tours to suit your requirement. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.

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Memorable India Journeys

Memorable India Journeys offers local cultural tours through India and Nepal. Most participants are adults and the tours range in length from 2 days to 13 days. Traveling with Memorable India Journeys provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 10 people. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.

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Wildlife Destinations in South Asia

Wondering where wildlife tours visit in South Asia? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

A few of the most popular places visited by tours in South Asia include New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya.


Wildlife Tours vs. Independent Travel: Pros and Cons

When deciding between a self-planned trip and an organized tour, remember to evaluate the key features of each travel style.

Pros
  • Many guided tours include local wildlife experts, so you can learn about the regional ecosystems.
  • Guided tours often know the best spots where your chances of seeing rare animals may increase.
  • Groups have more eyes, so someone is more likely to spot that elusive species that might be hiding.
  • Some guided tours offer specialized off-road vehicles that can give you access to areas you might not otherwise see.
Cons
  • Groups might be loud, which can scare of the animals.
  • Guided tours usually have set itineraries, so there's less flexibility, making your chance of seeing some animals less.
  • Some natural areas are difficult to access with larger vehicles, so you may be limited in where you can go.


Pros
  • Local wildlife may be scared off by larger, louder groups.
  • Independent travelers can move at their own pace and wildlife spotting often requires a lot of patience.
  • Many group tours avoid the longest and most strenuous hikes, but these often offer the best chances of seeing local widlife.
  • Off-the-beaten-path destinations often have the best wildlife, but these are sometimes skipped over with group tours.
Cons
  • It can be difficult to know where to see the best local wildlife.
  • For wildlife viewing, many independent travelers end up booking day tours.
  • Local wildlife is usually concentrated in natural areas, which can be difficult to access if you're relying on public transportation or even your own vehicle.
  • Some wildlife parks have additional entrance fees which may be discounted through a guided tour.


Which is cheaper?

Is traveling independently less expensive than taking guided wildlife tours? The answer isn't straightforward. Guided tours often include services like hotels, transportation, meals, entry tickets, guides, and activities, all of which you would need to arrange and pay for individually if traveling on your own. To determine the cost difference, you'd need to compare the total cost of the tour package with the cost of booking everything separately. You may prefer a less expensive hotel or splurge on dining, so the cost of a tour could either save you money or cost you more. Be sure to review what's included in the tour package before making your comparison.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

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