6 Must-See Places in Indonesia

Indonesia, one of the popular tourism destinations in Southeast Asia, consists of 18,330 islands, of which only six thousand are inhabited. In this way, Indonesia, also known as the largest archipelago in the world, has 167 active volcanoes.

This country, which is a favorite of honeymooners and travelers who want to explore new places, dazzles with its nightlife with crazy entertainment, tropical forests with pristine places, vast beaches with clear waters and diving spots that reveal the rich underwater life in the region.

The gift of nature, Bali Island, the capital city of Jakarta, Yogyakarta blended with art, colorful Flores and many more destinations await those who want to spend a holiday in Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago state. Indonesian tours can be described as an invaluable opportunity to spend time in touch with nature and at the same time go on a pleasant culture-art journey.

Tanjung Puting National Park

Tanjung Puting National Park is located in the Kalimantan region and on Borneo Island. The park is a very popular place for ecotourism. Here, you can join several-day tours organized by local tour companies to wildlife areas and research centers. You can spot macaques, pythons, crocodiles, cloud-spotted leopards, sun bears, and orangutans on these wildlife tours.

Torajaland

Torajaland (Tana Toraja), a mountainous land in South Sulawesi, is also the habitat of the Toraja people with pointed house roofs called Tongkonan. Torajans are known for their interesting funeral rituals as well as their houses that arouse interest with their architecture. In this area, after someone dies, their body is kept unburied for several years. After a funeral that lasts for days, the dead body is buried in a tree hollow or a cave. The biggest funeral ceremonies are held in July and August, which is the dry season, but it is possible to see these ceremonies throughout the year.

Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park

Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is known all over the world for its lush ancient volcanic crater and breathtakingly beautiful habitat. The Tengger people form the population of this region, which takes its name from the Semeru and Bromo mountains, the highest mountain in Java and the most active volcano in Indonesia.

Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park, which includes Rinca Island, Komodo Island and several small islets, is the natural habitat of Komodo Dragons, which are giant carnivores that can reach up to three meters in length. While the animals, which roam freely all over the island, usually do not harm people, visitors are safer with their experienced guides. Komodo National park also has a world-famous scuba diving centre.

Bali

In Bali, when the tropical climate, lush rice fields, diving spots, fascinating beaches with surfing areas and volcanic slopes are added to the natural beauties and the unique Hindu culture, an almost perfect island emerges. This island, where friendly people live, is also known for its lively atmosphere of nightlife.

Yogyakarta

Known for its proximity to very important temples such as Borobudur and Prambanan, Yoyakarta is one of the most famous tourism spots in Java with a population of 500 thousand people. The city, which also has many touristic activities and very good shopping venues, is one of the most active settlements in the country in terms of volcanism. The last volcanic eruption in the region took place in 2010.