Romantic Getaways: Top 5 Honeymoon Destinations in Southeast Asia

Once the big-day has come and gone, you will need a cozy, romantic and a beautiful place to go on a honeymoon with your better half to spend some quality lovey-dovey time together……head to South East Asia.

With unspoiled white sandy beaches, amazing food, great cultures, vistas of incomparable beauty, turquoise waters and friendliest people, Southeast Asia has some impeccable honeymoon destinations for newly-weds looking to have an ultimate time together. Southeast Asia is a place of mystique and timeless beauty, and is ideal to spend your honeymoon.

 Spend your Honeymoon in Southeast Asia to Experience a Super Romantic Time

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What more?

Honeymoon destinations in Southeast Asia offers some of the most stunning vistas, adrenaline rush activities and luxurious experiences for far less money than Morocco or Hawaii.

Here we are providing our readers with the top 5 honeymoon destinations across Southeast Asia. 

All the five honeymoon destinations mentioned below:

·         Close to the Airports

·         Enough interesting and fun activities to indulge in for present generation adventure seeking couples

·         Have premium accommodation

·         Pocket-friendly

Read on…….

Ubud, Bali, Indonesia 

Bali has been the most popular place among the honeymooners since a very long time, so it is no surprise that it finds a top place on our list. When in Bali, most honeymooners go to the beach resorts that are relatively pricey and crowded.

We on the contrary recommend Ubud to the honeymooners, located in central Bali and boasts of ample Balinese culture and far away from the heavy traffic of South Bali. The bulls-eye way to enjoy your honeymoon is to stay in a private Balinese homestay situated amidst the paddy fields.

Balinese Hinduism culture, incredible temples, tranquility and lots of shopping opportunities are on offer in and around Ubud. Moreover, if you feel like hitting the beach with your partner, you can head to the coast that is just an hour away.

Ideal for:  Couples looking to spent time in the laps of Mother Nature and wanting a native experience.

Thing to do/ Places to Visit: Pura Tirtha Empul Temple, Goa Gajah Cave, Nusa Dua to experience the South beach culture, Pura Ulan Danu Batur Temple and Volcano, Sukowati Market, many lakes and Kintamani for cooler climes

Nearest Airport: Denpasar, Bali

Best Time to Visit: June to October and in case, you love rain, then all year round

Couples looking to spent time in the laps of Mother Nature, Come to Ubud, Bali

Koh Lanta, Thailand

The beautiful islands and shimmering beaches of Thailand have to find a place in our list of best honeymoon destinations in Southeast Asia. Right on the top of all islands nestles Koh Lanta, a charming and long tropical island that is located in the upper Andaman waters of Thailand.

It embraces all the elements required for an ideal beach vacation minus the crowds. 

The water here is great for snorkeling and scuba diving, it has finger-licking good seafood, rocking nightlife with lots of lounges and clubs, its long stretch of seas and green forests that can be easily explored on a motorbike or jeep and finally it has lots of caves and national parks that offer incredible bird watching and trekking opportunities.

Perfect for: Couples looking for a stunning beach destination with some splendid land adventures in addition to underwater sports

Things to do/ Places to Visit: Relax on the beach and watch the sky full of stars while sipping cocktails and eating tasty sea food, Snorkeling, Scuba diving, Beach parties. Visit Phangnga Bay to see the amazing limestone karsts bulging out of the ocean, Phi-Phi for scuba diving and Krabi for rock climbing

Best Season: All year round, excluding two months - March and April when it get a little hot, but such climate brings in high underwater visibility and offers a the right excuse to spend time in water with your partner.

Nearest Airport: Phuket

Celebrate Your Honeymoon in the Beautiful Islands of Thailand

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Luang Prabang, Laos

This French colonial town’s serene, calm and laidback riverside ambience is the perfect way for a newly-wed couple to explore together. There are marvelous river facing hotels designed in French architecture, amazing waterfalls, beautiful countryside, world-class river cruises, golden Buddhist temple and more. Also, there are several street markets and high-fashion stores.

Ideal for:  Honeymooners keen on spending a relaxed time with good culture experience, gourmet good local food and captivating natural sights

Things to Do/Places to Visit: The city is itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ting Cave, Wat Xieng Thong and Mount Funsi Kuang Xi Waterfall. Visit Muang Koi and Nong Khiaw for a calm riverside retreat

Best Time to Visit: September to March

Nearest Airport: Luang Prabang

Go on a Honeymoon to the City that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luang Prabang, Laos

Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An takes the fourth place in our list of top 5 honeymoon destinations in Southeast Asia. Tropical islands close to white corals, a river that runs through it, enchanting paddy fields, countryside, two UNESCO World Heritage sites and extremely close to South China sea and beaches – this how I can describe Hoi An in simple words.

Perched in central Vietnam, this destination has it all and therefore, regardless of your interests and choices, you will find this place amazingly special. You can go enjoy the pristine beaches, go on cycling through the alluring countryside; you can do lots of shopping, relish the beautiful culture and eat the tasty local food.

Ideal For:  Honeymooners desiring a complete holiday experience that has a bit of everything

Things to do/Places to Visit: Dine by the Hoi An riverside, Hoi An Heritage area, the ruins of My Son, Cham Islands, Marble Mountains, Hue and Tam Coc river close to Ninh Binh

Best Time to Visit – All the year round

Nearest Airport: Danang

 For an Amazingly Special Honeymoon, Visit Hoi An, Vietnam 

Chiang Mai, Thailand

 Thailand is not just about sizzling beaches - and the place that rightly justifies this statement is Chiang Mai.  The place is located at the foothills and is known for its beautiful temples, the Tiger temple, pompous festivals, tribal statements, sensational local food, national parks and the vibrant night markets. 

Moreover, when you want to indulge in a little adventure, you can rent a motorbike and explore the spectacular mountains of North Thailand.

Ideal for:  Honeymooners wanting to go to a place that is cosmopolitan yet offers plenty of opportunities to understand the culture.

Things to do/Places to Visit: The Tiger Temple, Wat Chedi Luang, Doi Suthep Temple, Doi Inthanon National Park, Sunday night markets

Best Time to Visit: All year round – the place rocks during New Years Eve and Loi Krathong Festival

Nearest Airport: Chiang Mai

To have a Sensational Honeymoon, along with a Touch of Adventure, Visit Chiang Mai

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Choosing one best destination to celebrate your honeymoon in Southeast Asia is not an easy task; however, we hope that our list of top-5 honeymoon destinations in Southeast Asia narrow down the options and helps you to decide your romantic getaway with your soulmate.

Did we miss out a honeymoon destination?  Tell us to which place did you go on for your honeymoon in Southeast Asia and Share your experience with us.