Highlights of Indonesia
- Visit the world's largest Buddhist site at Borobudur
- The largest Buddhist site in the world with some of the most detailed carvings in Southeast Asia. Built in the 8th century and buried under volcanic ash until 1815.
- Visit the world's largest Buddhist site at Borobudur
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- Go trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park
- Sumatra's premier national park and the best location in Indonesia to do elephant trekking through dense jungles and crystal clear rivers.
- Go trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park
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- Explore the old fishing village of Jimbaran
- An old fishing village home to one of Bali's best stretches of beach. Watch the fishing boats bring in their catch before you choose your dinner almost straight from the boat.
- Explore the old fishing village of Jimbaran
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- See the famous Komodo dragon on Komodo Island
- Actually part of a group of around 100 stunning topical islands called the Komodo archipelago. Famous worldwide for the carnivorous Komodo dragons which can be found roaming freely on many of the islands.
- See the famous Komodo dragon on Komodo Island
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- See a sunrise over Mount Bromo
- One of Java's most famous landscapes, seeing the sunrise over four volcanic peaks including that of the smoking crater of Mount Bromo is simply awe-inspiring.
- See a sunrise over Mount Bromo
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- Climb Mount Rinjani
- Indonesia's second highest peak at 3,726 metres. An overnight climb sees you reach the volcanic crater lake with its submerged peak and awesome views over Bali and Lombok.
- Climb Mount Rinjani
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- Visit the restored temples of Prambanan
- Over 250 Hindu temples built in the 9th century. Largely destroyed by a powerful earthquake before completion, the largest temples have been restored and show off ornate carvings.
- Visit the restored temples of Prambanan
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- Spend some time dining or shopping in Seminyak
- Bali's finest location for top end restaurants, boutique shopping and some of the best sunsets on the island.
- Spend some time dining or shopping in Seminyak
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- Experience the tribal culture of Sumba
- One of the most unique areas in Indonesia with tribal rituals, deserted beaches and a traditional way of life rarely seen these days.
- Experience the tribal culture of Sumba
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- See orang-utans in Tanjung Puting National Park
- One of the more remote parks in Indonesia, home to the world's largest wild orang-utan population. Exploring the rivers and rainforest and spotting the huge amount of wildlife is one of the most rewarding things to do in Indonesia.
- See orang-utans in Tanjung Puting National Park
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- Relax in Tembok
- Bali's quieter northeast coast is an ideal place for people to get away from it all and discover the real Bali.
- Relax in Tembok
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- Experience a funeral ritual in Toraja Lands
- Hemmed in on all sides by mountain's and home to some of the world's most elaborate funeral rituals. Animal sacrifices and hanging graves make for a macabre but mesmerising visit.
- Experience a funeral ritual in Toraja Lands
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- Browse the arts & craft stalls in Ubud
- Surrounded by paddy field covered valleys, stunning stone carvings and artistic villages, Ubud is famed for it's arts and crafts.
- Browse the arts & craft stalls in Ubud
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Our country specialists have travelled the length and breadth of Indonesia - here are a few of their favourite things to do
Strewn across the coral-rich waters of Southeast Asia, Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands.
Diverse cultures and religions
Unified by a common currency and a basic trade language, the Indonesian people are a mixture of many different cultures and religions whose costumes and customs vary between islands and even between valleys.
From the Stone Age tribes hidden in Sulawesi’s remote forests to the devout Hindus making their daily sacrifices at Bali’s countless temples and shrines, life here proceeds at a different pace among lush, verdant landscapes of great beauty.
From Bali to Mount Bromo
The country’s attractions are endless. Fringed by wonderful beaches, Bali also has a fascinating interior, sloping up through terraced rice-fields to the sheer slopes of its central volcano.
Lombok and Sumba are less visited, with natural untouched beauty and beaches creating perfect tropical hideaways.
Java’s regional cities are bright with dance and music, while the towering peak of Mount Bromo smoulders over an otherworldly, volcanic landscape.
Fauna and flora
Sumatra’s jungles offer refuge to the endangered orang-utan. Kalimantan in southern Borneo is for the true adventurer, with all manner of flora and fauna are here just waiting to be discovered.
Popular Places to visit in Indonesia
Bali, with its glorious beaches, rice-terraced mountains and vivid Hindu culture, has attracted writers and artists since the beginning of last century but they have done little to change the islanders’ traditional way of life.
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Bali's southern peninsula is known as "Bukit", meaning "hill" in Indonesian. This area is Bali's most dramatic coastal scenery; panoramic views of the Indian Ocean are simply breathtaking.
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The beautiful fishing village of Tembok is located on the northeast coast of Bali. Traditional Balinese arts such as dancing and martial arts are practiced in the area.
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Ubud is an ideally located town from which to base yourself if you are planning on exploring all that Bali has to offer. It has history, culture, architecture as well as flora and fauna to experience.
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Close to Yogyakarta is the vast pyramidal structure of Borobudur, one of Southeast Asia’s greatest religious relics. Detailed galleries and terraces tell tales of ancient gods and immortalising long-resolved battles.
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The smoking Gunung Bromo, best viewed at sunrise, has to be one of the most breathtaking views one will ever see. The nearby town of Malang has a real Dutch flavour and is a great place to wander around.
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Komodo and its smaller neighbour of Rinca Island are the only places in the world to see the legendary Komodo dragon. A local ranger accompanies you at all times whilst on the island
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Bali’s neighbouring island, Lombok, though much less visited, offers a wonderful combination of scenery, culture and fine beaches with luxury resorts.
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Sumatra is one of four places in the world where orang-utans can still be found living in their natural habitat. A great place to see them really close-up is the Bohorok Rehabilitation Centre.
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The main attraction of Bukit Lawang is the Bohorok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre, which was established in 1973 to help captive orang-utans re-adjust to life in the wild. The area is also popular for trekking.
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Practical Info
Flight time from UK
13 hours (Jakarta, via Singapore)
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