Why should you holiday in Indonesia?

Indonesia consists of 18,000 islands spread across an area from the Asian mainland to Australia. Not only does this mean great geographical differences but large historical and cultural differences, too, making Indonesia an exciting travel destination.

Indonesia is located on the Pacific “ring of fire”, which is the term applied to the chain of volcanoes around the Pacific coasts.

Travel to Indonesia and experience soaring volcanoes, amazing temples, wonderful tropical beaches with some of the world’s best coral reefs, exciting wildlife and a diversity without equal.

You could spend months travelling in Indonesia, but at the heart of the island nation are four of Indonesia’s most exciting islands. Each island has a character of its own, and even after a short trip from island to island, it feels like arriving in a whole new country.

Our holidays in Indonesia

Our tours to Indonesia are each based on one or more of the most exciting islands, such as Bali, Java or Sumatra.

Read more about the experiences that await you on a holiday on the different islands below.

Bali

Bali, or the Island of the Gods, is one of Indonesia’s undisputed highlights. The little island offers majestic scenery, beautiful Hindu temples and white bounty beaches, which are perfect for the beach holiday of your life.

We offer several different tours to Bali, including in combination with Java. Selected tours can be rounded off with a tour to Komodo Islands or the Gili Islands.

Some amazing highlights await you in Bali:

• Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali and a must-see on your tour. Ubud is scenically located between lush mountains and emerald green rice terraces. Explore the town by bicycle or visit some of the surrounding crafts villages.

• There’s no escaping the beautiful Hindu temples on your tour, which exist in their thousands. Visit, for example, the Besakih Temple, Bali’s most important and most sacred temple, or Tanah Lot, which is beautifully located by the sea and is one of Bali’s most important landmarks.

• Bali’s beaches are quite outstanding. Round off your holiday with a beach holiday in Sanur, which, with its miles of white sandy beaches is one of Bali’s most popular seaside resorts.

Java

Java is one of the world’s most densely populated islands, but you have no perception of this outside the towns and cities. Java is located on the Indonesian “ring of fire”, and wherever you are, you will enjoy a fascinating landscape with scenic rice fields and conical volcanoes in the background.

On a tour to Java, you can, for example, experience:

• Java’s soul in Yogyakarta. The city offers several palaces, including the Sultan’s Palace Kraton Yogyakarta, colourful markets and proud traditions of batik and other Javanese handicrafts.

• Visit the magnificent, UNESCO-protected Borobudur Temple north-west of Yogyakarta. Borobudur dates back to the 8th or 9th century and is one of the world’s largest Buddhist monuments.

• Don’t miss Java’s beautiful volcanoes. Experience the sunrise on the Mount Bromo volcano and trek to the top of the smaller Mount Ijen volcano, where you can experience the beautiful turquoise crater lake at an altitude of around 2,300 metres.

Sumatra

Sumatra is Indonesia’s largest island, offering real adventure in the form of unique scenery with tropical rainforests, rivers and lush volcanic landscapes.

On a tour to Sumatra, you can, for example, experience:

• The Gunung Leuser National Park is one of Sumatra’s main attractions. The national park is known for its dense rainforest, which is home to one of the last orangutan populations on Sumatra. See the beautiful animals in their natural habitat in the park.

• Discover Sipiso-piso, one of Indonesia’s highest waterfalls , at 120 metres high, and the world’s largest crater lake, Toba. By Lake Toba, you will also find the beautiful, boat-shaped long houses in the local villages.

• Meeting local tribespeople. In the Batak Karo villages, you can experience traditional longhouses, where up to 12 families may be living at once. The tribe is particularly famous for their iconic, boat-shaped roofs.

Want to know more about our tours to Indonesia?

Our tours are package holidays, including flights, hotels and excursions.

On our tour pages, you will find more information about what you can experience on the tour, including the highlights of the tour, the itinerary, what is included, the price and much more besides.

Any questions?

You can also obtain more practical information about travelling in Indonesia on our “Practical information” page.

If you have any further questions about Indonesia, about booking the tour or about our other tours in East and Southeast Asia, you are very welcome to contact our travel specialists, who have extensive experience of our destinations.

We look forward to sending you on the holiday of your lifetime.

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