Indonesia is a country of many diverse cultures and traditions. Indonesians are proud of their rich culture and take great pride in their art. The people that you meet in Indonesia, are warm and friendly. Like most people, they welcome you with a smile. Indonesia is a country of beauty, where nature is abundant. The islands in Indonesia are among the cleanest, greenest and most untouched places on earth. They are ideal for scuba diving, surfing, hiking, snorkelling, camping and boating.
What are the best places to visit in Indonesia?
If you’re looking for the best places to visit in Indonesia, you’ve come to the right place. Our list of ten incredible Indonesian travel destinations will amaze you.
10. Raja Ampat Islands
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Located on the northwestern tip of Papua New Guinea, Raja Ampat is one of Indonesia’s most popular diving destinations. The ‘Four Kings’ of Raja Ampat are a group of four major islands with a rain forest façade and turquoise lagoons and a sea of pearly-white beaches – Waigeo, Salawati, Misool, and Batanta – as well as thousands of smaller islands. The archipelago is famous for its underwater coral reefs – it’s home to 75% of all known coral species! With everything from underwater photography to wreck diving, it’s so beautiful.
9. Mount Bromo
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Indonesia lies on the Ring of Fire, an area with some of the world’s most active volcanoes. Volcanoes in the country, such as Mount Merapi, are known for their violent eruptions and stunning, but dangerous beauty. As one of the most famous volcanoes, Mount Bromo is renowned for its incredible views, especially when seen over the caldera at sunrise. Bromo’s peak was blown off in an eruption, and you can still see white smoke spewing from the mountain.
8. Lake Toba
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One of Indonesia’s natural wonders, Lake Toba is both a body of water and a super volcano at the same time. It is believed that a catastrophic eruption formed the lake, which sits in a crater, between 69,000 and 77,000 years ago. It has an area of 1,145 square kilometres and a depth of 450 meters. Volcanic activity is still regularly recorded here and has pushed some islands above the water’s surface.
7. Flores Island
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In Portuguese, Flores means ‘Flowers’, the name given to the Indonesian island by European missionaries in the 16th century. Lying to the east of Sumbawa and to the west of Lembata in Nusa Tenggara, the long island of Flores is famous for its amazing multi-coloured crater lakes around Mount Kelimutu, traditional village homestays, and endless opportunities for adventure tourism. The lakes are truly a sight to behold – from browns and greens to aqua blue; colour caused by minerals reacting with the gas produced by the volcanoes in the region. The Kelimutu three-coloured lake is a must-see from the top of the volcano at sunrise.
6. Lombok
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The tropical paradise of Lombok and its coral-ringed Gili Islands are an increasingly popular alternative to overly commercial Bali. You’ll find all of Bali’s charm before tourism took over – surfing hotspots, uncrowded beaches, and magical waterfalls tucked into steamy jungles, including Tiu Kelep Waterfall. Lombok is a popular destination for backpackers looking for adventure. It’s probably because its volcano-topped jungle makes for an awesome trek. It is by no means an easy hike to Gunung Rinjani volcano and its crater lake – make sure you’re fit and have booked with a reputable guide!
5. Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud
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In Ubud, the cultural centre of Bali, you’ll find the Sacred Monkey Forest, a serene space where you can experience Bali’s ancient majesty. In Ubud, you’ll see a lot of long-tailed macaques, a species common in Southeast Asia. In addition to combining aspects of several different religions, Balinese Hinduism is unique among other forms of Hinduism practised today.
4. Komodo National Park
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In Indonesia’s Nusa Tenggara region, Komodo National Park is known for its reptilian namesake, the Komodo dragon. This strange-looking creature, reminiscent of the dinosaurs, lives on three main islands, Komodo, Rinca, and Padar, as well as a number of smaller islets throughout the park. It can reach a mighty three meters in length and is the largest living lizard on earth! Visitors rely on experienced tour guides to keep them safe and to see the reptiles roaming freely over the islands.
3. Mount Krakatau
The eruption of Indonesia’s most famous volcano, Krakatau, in 1883 was the largest in recorded history. Global climate conditions were severely impacted by the eruption, which also devastated nearby Java and Sumatra. The youngest of the Krakatau islands, Anak Krakatau was formed by the 1883 eruption and forced itself above the surface in 1930. This young and volatile volcano continues to rise higher out of the sea and has significant eruptions.
2. Yogyakarta
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Due to its proximity to the famous temples of Borobudur and Prambanan, Yogyakarta is one of Java’s most popular tourist destinations. As a centre of education and culture, especially for Javanese fine arts, the city offers theatre and ballet performances, as well as a wide range of tourist attractions. In addition, it is the last city in Indonesia still ruled by a monarchy. Due to its location in a seismically active part of Java, Yogyakarta has been struck by earthquakes and volcano eruptions repeatedly. An earthquake in 2006 flattened over 300,000 houses, while Mount Merapi erupted in 2010, spewing lava over nearby villages.
1. Bali
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Bali is one of the most visited and dreamed-of destinations on a modern traveller’s bucket list thanks to its beautiful beaches, volcanic hills, lush rice paddies, and thousands of Indonesian temples. For years, backpackers, surfers, and yogis have come here seeking their Zen in this tropical paradise because of its laidback atmosphere. Known as the ‘Island of the Gods,’ Bali is renowned for its Hindu temples adorned with colourful architecture, particularly in Ubud, the spiritual heart of the island. Explore the Coral Triangle with its endless array of magical marine life while relaxing on some of Bali’s best beaches. Despite this, Bali is just as much about doing a little as doing a lot. At one of the many animated beachfront bars, you can read a book in a hammock, watch the sun go down, and feel the island’s slow, laidback vibe step up the pace.
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