4 swim holidays around Asia, from Ojika Island in Japan to Lan Ha Bay in Vietnam
Swim among manta rays and dolphins in the Philippines, or try to glimpse of whale sharks and Komodo dragons in Indonesia
You don’t have to go all the way to Europe for an open-water swimming holiday. Here are a few closer to home:
1. Japan
The Japan Open Water Swimming Adventure by Cross Country Swimming is based on Ojika Island. Guests take an overnight ferry from Fukuoka and stay in ryokans. The trip includes visits to cultural sites and cycling.
2. Indonesia
A nine-day Indonesian trip with All Blue Swim Tours starts on Lombok and takes guests on swims around the Gili Islands, home to corals and Hawksbill turtles. After a few days on land, the group moves to a liveaboard boat to seek whale sharks and Komodo dragons.
3. Vietnam
On SwimTrek’s seven-day Lan Ha Bay trip, guests swim up to 4km a day through tropical bays and between limestone islets. The trip combines resort accommodation and spa treatments with opportunities for hiking and learning about Vietnamese culture.