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Visit Indonesia

  • Volcanos

    Heading up Krakatau is like trekking over Mars and as the guides tell you once you get half way: "No further or our boots melt". The basic nature of camping out on the island is outshone by the fact you will probably be the only people staying overnight and will be sleeping just metres from the ocean in the shadow of a volcano. A beautiful coral reef around one side of the island offers excellent snorkelling and the views over to the peak of the smoking Anak Krakatau are superb.

    Volcanos

  • Beaches

    The most obvious choice for a beach destination in Indonesia would be the island of Bali. Places like Seminyak, Sanur and Jimbiran are idyllic retreats.

    Beaches

  • History & culture

    Indonesia is scattered with many temples and ancient monuments. Perhaps the most famous is the vast pyramidal structure of Borobudur, considered to be one of Southeast Asia’s greatest religious relics. Hundreds of Buddha images stare impassively out over the plains and the detailed galleries and terraces that lead up to its central stupa tell tales of ancient gods and battles.

    History & culture

  • Weather

    There is never really a 'bad' time to go to Indonesia and the weather is good during the British summer months unlike many other Southeast Asian destinations. Even during the wet season, the rain won't dampen the enjoyment of your holiday as it falls in short downpours and it means that the scenery around you will be lush and colourful.

    Weather

  • Wildlife

    Indonesia is home to some incredible wildlife and the national parks in Kalimantan and Sumatra are some of the best places to see it. Trek through jungles, rivers and waterfalls on foot or by elephant to discover the wonders of nature from the orang-utan to the world's largest flower.

    Wildlife

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Excursions in Indonesia: Ubud & Surrounding Villages

Ubud has been known for centuries as an artists and crafts centre. Verdant terraces, sculptured a thousand years ago are still planted and lovingly cared for by hand.

Paddy fields, Bali, Indonesia

Ubud & Surrounding Villages

Jimbaran, Bali, Indonesia
  • Culture & History

Ubud has been known for centuries as an artists and crafts centre. Verdant terraces, sculptured a thousand years ago are still planted and lovingly cared for by hand. 

Join us to see Bali's living rice basket. Rice fields are exquisitely carved out of hills and valleys, sparkling with water or the bright green of a promised rice harvest. 

Bali's temples are a common site on the island as there are at least 20,000 of them. Ubud is at the hub of all these temples. As a result new styles of painting and dance have traditionally made their premier in this village of free spirits. 

This tour includes the workshops and galleries of some of Ubud's finest craftsmen. Celuk, home of the silver and gold works industry; Mas, Bali's woodcarving village and Ubud, centre of the Balinese paintings.

Further reading:
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Other countries in Southeast Asia:
BorneoBurmaCambodiaLaosMalaysiaPapua New GuineaThailandThe PhilippinesVietnam

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