When to Go - August

Asia changes with the seasons, and you need to know when. Remote Lands helps you curate your Asia experience to the best possible time of year, making sure you get the most out of your endless holiday options.

With our local expertise, you can plan your trip to coincide with the sights, tastes, and celebrations you were hoping to get out of your adventure on the continent. To everything, there is a season, and Remote Lands knows the best times to explore your Asian destination.

Destinations for August

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Featured Itineraries in August

Natural Beauties and Historic Wonders: a Sri Lankan honeymoon

Papua New Guinea Crocodile Festival

Wild Borneo: Kota Kinabalu to the Danum Valley

Wild Horses: Faraway Mongolia

Featured Festivals in August

Ganesh Chaturthi

Country India

The spectacular 11-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival honors the birth of the beloved Hindu elephant-headed god, Lord Ganesha. The start of the festival sees huge, elaborate statutes of Ganesha installed in homes and podiums, which have been specially constructed and beautifully decorated. At the end of the festival, the statutes are paraded through the streets, accompanied by much singing and dancing, then submerged in the ocean.

Singapore National Day

Country Singapore

This day is a chance for the Lion City to celebrate everything Singapore. Held on the 9th of August each year (to commemorate independence from Malaysia in 1965), the city comes alive with parades, dances and an altogether feel-good atmosphere. The day is capped off with a spectacular fireworks show over Marina Bay in the evening.

Crocodile Festival

Country Papua new guinea

Every year in the East Sepik province of Papua New Guinea, a three-day event is held to celebrate everything crocodile. The stars of the show - the fresh and saltwater river crocodiles - are an important part of local heritage. This festival highlights their importance within the ecosystem and also promotes conservation.

Aman Jet Expeditions

You are invited to Remote Lands’ signature Aman Jet Expeditions, in partnership with our friends at Aman. These are small group journeys designed for people who usually travel independently.