Explore Herpetology is the premier herpetofauna tour operator in South-East Asia: a small, tightly knit team of seasoned experts who specialise in curating and operating elite-level reptile and amphibian expeditions across the region. Since our founding in February 2022, we have delivered more than 200 bespoke and scheduled expeditions across 8 countries, building a global reputation for the most consistently successful and well-organised herping experiences in South-East Asia. Our dynamic, personalised approach is tailored to every comfort level and ability, and our carefully selected guides are known for going above and beyond to accomplish the goals of our guests, ensuring every expedition exceeds expectations.
Our team comprises highly experienced herpetologists and dedicated hobbyists from South-East Asia and Europe, each having devoted significant portions of their lives to finding, researching, and conserving the region's herpetofauna. Their fieldwork has yielded remarkable scientific contributions, including the formal description of at least four new species of snake (Protobothrops flavirostris, Oligodon speleoserpens, Trimeresurus ciliaris, and Trimeresurus kraensis), alongside new country records, the rediscovery of species lost to science for decades, and a host of significant ecological and behavioural observations.
Beyond the field, our guides' deep familiarity with local cultures ensures seamless, enriching travel experiences. Central to our ethos is giving back to the communities that host us: we cultivate long-standing partnerships with hotels, national parks, and local guides, driving awareness, education, and conservation of herpetofauna in these areas while delivering tangible economic benefits to the rural communities we work within.
Browse our expeditions, read our trip reports, and get in touch to join us in uncovering the remarkable diversity of reptiles and amphibians hidden within some of the world's most biodiverse habitats.