The Latest Glamping Experiences in Asia Pacific

 

A Round-up of the Latest Glamping Experiences   Across the Asia Pacific Region Outdoor lodging is on the rise around the world. To reflect the trend, the Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association brings you a bi-monthly round-up of the latest glamping offers that readers can check out and book. Including: Yunnan's Gaoligong Mountains in Bloom with Vinetree Serene Mountain Escape Experience in Northern Thailand Chamba Camps Open in Ladakh for Summer Season Your Stay Keeps the Forest Standing in Cambodia 50% Off at TreeHouse Villas Koh Yao, Thailand CHINA See Yunnan's Gaoligong Mountains in Bloom with Vinetree April to May is a natural window to visit. Spring brings rhododendrons into bloom across the hills, while nearby coffee plantations enter harvest season — offering a closer look at the process from cultivation to cup.   Set beside the Gaoligong Mountain National Nature Reserve at around 2,300 metres, Vinetree’s Southern Silk Road Tented Resort offers a quiet, elevated base in Yunnan’s western highlands. The camp features 15 tented rooms connected by a 1,000-metre boardwalk, moving through forest and open mountain views.   Experiences include guided walks, time in nearby villages, and encounters with local artisans, including a jewellery designer working with botanical forms inspired by the region.   See the video clip in full screen here. And for more information and bookings visit https://www.vinetreeresorts.com. THAILAND Serene Mountain Escape Experience in Northern Thailand Newly opened, Visama Explorer Nan in northern Thailand is offering a Mountain Escape Experience. The package is designed as a slower, more meaningful way of travel,  combining nature, comfort and personalised dining in a serene hill setting, home to Thai Lue hilltribes. The Mountain Escape Experience includes a stay in a luxury safari tent, daily breakfast and dinner (half board), an Ambalama camp fire session with snacks and drinks, mini bar with soft drinks and local beers.   Two days/one night is THB8,075 (US$248) per couple. Three days/two nights with more time to relax is THB15,710 (US$483) per couple. There are discounts for solo travellers and longer visits. Stay period is anytime 10 April to 15 October 2026. More: https://visamatentedcamps.com/en/nan/offers/mountain-escape-experience/

INDIA Chamba Camps Open in Ladakh for Summer Season TUTC’s Chamba Camps return to Ladakh for the 2026 season, opening from 15 April to 10 October across three locations: Thiksey (Indus Valley), Diskit (Nubra Valley), and Pangong.   Early season is the time to go. Apricot blossoms appear briefly across the valleys, softening the high-altitude landscape and offering a quieter window before the summer months.    Experiences are built around the terrain including private monastery visits, guided village walks, camel safaris in Nubra, and drives through Ladakh’s mountain passes. Each camp stays small, with luxury tents, personalised service, and evenings set under open skies. More: https://tutc.com/ Chamba Camp Thiksey in Leh, Ladakh CAMBODIA Your Stay Keeps the Forest Standing in Cambodia Award-winning, conservation-led Cardamom Tented Camp in Botum Sakor National Park Cambodia is offering its 3-day / 2-night Trekker package. It combines guided jungle trekking with river access into 180 sq km of protected indigenous lowland forest. The camp helps fund anti-logging and anti-poaching patrols by 16 forest rangers.   Standard safari tent stays 1 May to 31 October 2026 are US$393 per person;  1 November 2026 to 30 April 2027 are US$445 per person. Riverview safari tent stays 1 May to 31 October 2026 are US$504 per person; 1 November 2026 to 30 April 2027 are US$556 per person. Single traveller rates are available.   The package starts and ends at Trapeang Rung Pier, with boat transfers into the camp which is only accessible by river. The deal includes two nights’ accommodation, five meals, guided trekking, kayaking, and use of camp facilities. Rates exclude 10% VAT. Quote “APOLA” when booking. More Five Reasons to Join APOLA KOH YAO NOI, THAILAND 50% Off at TreeHouse Villas Koh Yao, Thailand Located on Koh Yao Noi, around 50 minutes by speedboat from Phuket (or 30 minutes from Krabi mainland), in southern Thailand, TreeHouse Villas sits within a remarkable forest and limestone coastline overlooking Phang Nga Bay. The resort is adults-only, with elevated villas accessed by suspension bridge, each unit with a private plunge pool, outdoor deck, and upper-level bedroom facing the bay.   The resort is offering a Best Available Deal – 50% off, with no fixed end date stated. This includes 50% discount on best available rate and includes daily breakfast. There is no minimum stay period. Full advance payment is required.    Access is by boat only, with resort-arranged speedboat transfers from Phuket or Krabi. On-site, activities include kayaking, island hopping, and spa treatments. Book: https://www.treehouse-villas.com/koh-yao/offers/ SUSTAINABILITY New Basecamp Bali: Seeking Balance with Nature and Community Basecamp Bali near Ubud in the north of Bali s being developed in the island’s upland forest and rice-growing area, with a focus on low-impact construction and small-scale stays. The plan includes elevated units built with local materials, alongside systems designed to manage energy and water use efficiently. The project follows Bali’s Tri Hita Karana philosophy, keeping balance between people, nature, and community. More details will be shared as the opening approaches. Opening in 2027 with off-grid stays in Bali’s highlands. Watch the video preview here. APOLA WORKSHOP On Wednesday 22 April from 4 pm to 5.15pm, APOLA will host a workshop at the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Conference. The sesssion is at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Phuket city, Thailand. The focus will be on the development and management of outdoor lodging. The session includes a case study from Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, along with contributions from APOLA executive committee members and partners. More at https://www.gstc.org/gstc2026phuket/program/ __________________________ ABOUT THE ASIA PACIFIC OUTDOOR LODGING ASSOCIATION APOLA is an industry body driven by local professionals dedicated to uniting and empowering the Asia Pacific outdoor lodging community, championing sustainable growth, innovation, and collaboration to elevate the industry’s standards. With a forward‑looking vision of embedding sustainability and cultural enrichment at the heart of outdoor hospitality across the region, APOLA aims to fuse responsible development with the rich traditions and natural beauty of Asia Pacific destinations. Visit https://apola.io/

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