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Indonesia is known for its 13 000 islands spread over 4000 km along the equator. It is home to 130 volcanoes and an amazing diversity of traditional cultures and wildlife in its marine and forest natural parks.
East of Bali, discover the rich marine life and forests of the Celebes (Sulawesi), the Spice Islands (Maluku), Papua, and the lesser Sunda Islands: Lombok and the famous Rinjani volcano, Komodo, Sumbawa, Sumba, Flores, Rote, Alor and Timor.
West of Bali, the island of Java is home to a refined culture and the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta. Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of Borneo, has amazing rivers and forests, alas vanishing under the pressure of uncontrolled logging. Sumatra is home to a rich variety of mountains, lakes, swamps and traditional cultures.
Sustainable eco-tourism is slowly being recognized throughout Indonesia as a way to advance nature conservation while supporting the local communities and cultures. Discover our selection of ecotourism sites and operators, selected with the help of our partners Indecon (Indonesian Ecotourism Network) and Bina Swadata.
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