Hiking

There are several great hiking trails in Indonesia. Guides are necessary, as trails are not as well marked, as you would find in Nepal. Our pick of great hiking include Leuser, Ujung Kulon, Baliem, Tanah Toraja, and the ever-popular Rinjani.

Gunung Leuser in Sumatera

Bukit Lawang allows for short 4 hour jungle walks that are less strenuous. Otherwise base yourself at Gurah. The Orang Utan sanctuary is delightful. An overnight trek would mean the unforgettable experience of a night in the Sumatran jungle.


Ujung Kulon National Park

This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The home of the endangered one horned Javan Rhinoceros, the trails generally follow the coast of this remote corner of West Java.

You will see wild cattle, boar, monkeys, gibbons, deer, crocodile and perhaps the elusive panther. It is a bird watching haven and also offers snorkeling opportunities.

Tanah Toraja in Sulawesi

The culture of Torajans, gravesites, architecture and vibrant ceremonies invite all trekkers to stay longer than they planned. Rantepao is an excellent base and most treks start a few minutes out of the ‘city’ centre.

Batutumonga offers a dramatic perch to view Sa’Adan Valley and distant Rantepao.Londa and Lemo have extensive burial caves and tau tau.

Mount Rinjani in Lombok

This is one of the most popular trekking trips in Indonesia. Climbing a volcanic peak already carries a certain cache. When combined with a caldera containing a 6 km lake, hot springs, and a newly emerging volcano within a volcano, it makes for an unforgettable experience.
It is very cold at the summit and Gunung Baru ( new mountain) erupted as recently as 2004.

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Diving & Snorkeling

You are on the largest archipelago in the world. Indonesia has too many diving and snorkeling spots to list. . Many are easily accessible. PADI is well recognized and many travelers take their basic open water certification here as part of their holiday. Prices vary but count on about US$ 350 for a 4-day course. Instructors are multilingual. When choosing a dive operator, do check on their equipment. Too cheap means they are cutting corners. 2 dives cost about US$ 30 at most sites. We have listed a few dive sites that you may find interesting.

Pulau Seribu

Pulau Seribu literally means a thousand islands about 17 km off the North Coast of Jakarta.There are actually only 130 islands. Many have resorts that fill up during the weekends and school holidays. Pulau Kotok offers the best diving although it pales in comparison to diving spots anywhere out of Pulau Seribu. We recommend it only if you are stuck in Jakarta and going nowhere else.

Bunaken Reef

This is a world class diving and snorkeling site. The island is part of the Bunaken Manado Tua Marine National Park. The coral drop-offs, caves and valleys are easily accessible and it is common to see large fish including rays, dolphins, shark and turtle. There is flat coral 100 m off Liang Beach that suddenly drops from 2m into black nothingness. Bunaken is close to Manado, Sulawesi.

Raja Ampat

Located in one of the remotest areas of Indonesia, Raja Ampat in Papua is magnificent. It is accessible from Sorong.
Home to newly discovered species, these are truly unspoilt and pristine. The waters are fairly sheltered and offer diving year round. Coupled with bird watching to catch the elusive birds of paradise, white sandy beaches, and the mystery of Papua, this dive spot adds spice to your diving tales back home.

Bali

Most divers end up diving in Bali. Reefs are varied, easily accessible, and competition keeps prices competitive. There are far too many dive sites to list here.
Padangbai is popular for PADI courses. Calm shallow waters and vibrant marine life only 5 minutes off shore, make it an excellent choice for beginners. The family of nurse sharks at Blue Lagoon will thrill newbie’s. Nusa Penida and Lembongan dives are run from Padangbai to catch the 2m radius flatfish Mola-mola. Manta Point is also popular.
Tulamben in the North East boasts wreck diving 101. The SS Liberty, a WW2 torpedoed ship lays in shallow waters only 10 m off the coast. The hull has broken into sections but you can easily dive through it. There is a lot of marine life, although it can get crowded with up to 50 divers during peak periods. Snorkeling here is also good.

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Keraton Yogyakarta

It might be bizarre to find an active palace in a democratic nation like Indonesia. But Kraton Yogyakarta, is the seat of reigning Sultan Hamengkubuwono X. The Sultan rules the hearts and minds of the people in Central Java and is a successful businessman and politician. Rumors are rife that he will stand for Presidential elections in 2009.

Kraton, came from the word Ka-Ratu-an, which means the living place of King/Queen. The Kraton was built by Pangeran Mangkubumi after the Giyanti Agreement, and located between two rivers to minimize flooding in wet season. The first king, Pangeran Mangkubumi, titled himself as Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono I.
Kraton Yogyakarta also played an important role in the independence movement of Indonesia.

The palace itself is large, stretching 5km long, and 2km wide. Unfortunately, visitors are not allowed to enter the deepest recesses of the Kraton. Otherwise , you are free to wander around. The interesting small museums in the palace display emban costumes, horse carriages and the bathing pools. A tip for visitors, proper dress is compulsory to enter the palace.

You might be surprised that the palace has around 10.000 people working as Abdi Dalem or servants. They serve the royal family, and prepare for royal occasions and ceremonies.

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Sunrise Mount Bromo

Source of legends and mystic tales, the natural beauty of Bromo is inspiring. It is deservedly the principal attraction of East Java, in the district of Tengger. Bromo is an active volcano 2392m above sea level. The ancient caldera of Tengger contains Gunung Kursi and Gunung Batok. These three peaks stand in a sea of sand that is the floor of the caldera that stretches over 10 km. For dramatic effect, nature uses this vast crater wall as the foreground of yet another peak, Gunung Semeru. The scene at dawn is surreal.
Your trip begins at 3am. Ask the hotel to wake you. Taken by car or minivans to the official look out point, rent your parka and sweater, and have a hot drink before the short trudge up to the viewing platform.

You will see the caldera filled with clouds below you. Bromo’s peak will be just visible. Dawn arrives and the magic begins. The crater wall creates a false horizon giving the illusion of the sun rising close to you. As the rays peer over the crater wall, the clouds quickly dissipate leaving Bromo in a sea of sand. All the better if you catch this spectacle with Gunung Semeru erupting in the background.

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Balinese Dancer

Full make-ups, artistic costumes, impressive moves, and great performance. You can expect all this from a Balinese dance performance.

For centuries, Balinese families raised their children to blend their life with arts, including dance. Boys and girls are taught how to dance. It is part of their culture, and holds a religious significance in Hinduism rituals at the Pura. The dance is an offering to the G_ds.

The best place to watch dances are in Ubud. At show times, the faces of Balinese dancers are totally made-up. Thick powders, repainted eyebrows, bright lips, and frangipanis on their heads, give an aura of majesty and theatrics to their performances

There are several dances including Pannyembrahma, Pusparesti, Pendet, Baris, and Topeng. The most recognized is the Legong dance. Legong Kraton is a dance performed in the ancient palaces. Performed with tight but spectacular costumes, it is amazing to see dancers move in unison in stylized movements. All to the quickening rhythm of the gamelan.

Catch a night performance in an ancient Kraton. The setting will be spectacular.
Kecak is a dance where hundreds of men use their voices to accompany the retelling of the Ramayana.. Rawana kidnaps Sinta, the wife of Rama. Rama then saves his wife accompanied by Sugriwa, the king of monkeys and his monkey army. The men form a ring around costumed dancers and move hypnotically to act as backdrop, characters, and chorus. The most spectacular setting is at Tanah Lot where up to a thousand players perform at the same time.
8-40 men perform Tari Baris. It tells the story of power and courage of soldiers. The dancers use real weapons as props.

Tari Barong, is a dance using a 10-foot animal puppet, a mythical combination of lion, tiger, and cow. Despite its monstrous appearance, the Barong represents good. Its evil counterpart is the witch Rangda.

Traditional dances are always performed in rituals, and odalan ceremonies at the pura. Otherwise the daily performances at Bone, Batu Bulan and Ubud are well staged although a little commercialized.

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Borobudur

Borobudur is a world heritage site.It is the Angkor Wat of Indonesia. A beauty of ancient architecture, this great monument survived erupting volcanoes,terrorist bombings, the elements and remains as beautiful as when it was constructed.
It was built from 2 million blocks of stones in the form of a stupa. Viewed from the air, the structures represents a three-dimensional tantric mandala.
The intricate stone carvings on Borobudur’s walls tell the epic Ramayana. The best time to see Borobudur is at the sunset. Magical.
Alternatively, enjoy Borobudur at sunrise, which gives you the option to explore Borobodur in the cool morning before the tourist buses arrive from Jogjakarta. Similar to Angkor Wat in Cambodia and Bagan in Myanmar, Borobudur is easily a highlight for your Indonesian Lara Croft moment.

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Adventure Indonesia

Indonesia has so much wonderfull islands to travel.

There is so much to do and so much to see. Here is our list of the best that Indonesia has to offer.
The beautiful sunset at Tanah Lot, the magnificent sunrise at Mount Bromo, the lizards at Komodo Island, the temple of Borobuddur, Palace of Yogyakarta, and the dancers of Bali.

Stay at The Losari Hotel and Villages, Vilarisi Hotel and Restaurant, Adi Dharma Cottages, Casa Padma Suites, Dhyana Pura Beach and Resort that's all is in Legian Bali.

The choice of activities is bewildering. Dive, snorkel, whitewater rafting, cycling, hiking, mountaineering, sailing, spelunking…the list is endless.

Otherwise, chill at a spa, birdwatch, or do a bit of eco tourism by visiting an orang utan rehabilitation centre.Learn Bahasa Indonesia, make your own Batik , or a short course in jewellery making. The choice isyours.

Pack your bag, choose the programs, and enjoy!

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Travel and Tour Indonesia

Everyone knows that Bali Island is the most of wonder full place in the world. Refresh your mind with amazing place to be your precious gift of your life. if you want to holiday, trip, tour, you should try to take a tour to Bali Indonesia. Feel the ambient, feel the arts, feel the ocean, every breath you take when you get there, feels so different. A million things that will make you interest and fun, you can surf, you can swim, Bali have a great beaches and hotels in the world. Most of Surfer i the world is come to Bali, Bali will give you a new experience that you will never have. You will feel it different when you cross away the Kuta Line. Bali almost have anything that you wanted to be a holiday, travel, there are a lots of place to spending a fun time. you can also bring a family or friends, even you could make a pictures about your pre wedding there, Because Bali island also have so much place for romantic things. These thing that will make you interesting to feel, The dancers ( Kecak Dance), The Sea, The Beaches, The Arts, The Furniture, The handmade,The City, The People,The Culture, The Music, The Construction of the culture is what makes you will never forget anything about Bali. So what are you waiting for? pick your holiday, pack your bags then have a trip to Bali. Enjoy your holiday in heaven island Bali, Indonesia.


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