The Real Adventure Travel in Indonesia
It is astonishing that Indonesia is defined as a single entity, consisting as it does of 17508 islands, which support an almost unparalleled racial diversity, A vast, sprawling archipelago, with a spread the equivalent of Athens to Delhi, Indonesia boasts more coastline than any country in the world. where Each island has its own identity and culture.
It has a population of 210 million - making it the world's 4th most populous; it is home to more Muslims than any other country; and it has the most volcanoes in the world (two thirds of which are active).
Apart from its geographical range, Indonesia is Bali, "the most spiritual island in the world". Orang Utans in their jungle nests, long nights of shadow puppet shows, evenings scented with clove cigarettes, the ancient temples of Borobudur and in West Papua (formerly known as Irian Jaya), communities so remote that they have only recently encountered Western natives.
Natural features include the volcanoes of Mts. Batur and Agung, and the much photographed steeped rice terraces. Much of the western part of the island is taken up by the Bali Barat National Park.
There are several beach resorts, the quieter ones with black sand. Major temples are Besakih and Tanah Lot. Tenganan is a preserved traditional Balinese village worth visiting. In Bali you can buy everything from wood carvings to batik, garments to jewelry, and many are adapted for Western taste.
.as you would expect for a country that is the world's largest archipelago straddling the equator, with hundreds of active volcanoes, and playing host to an extraordinary diversity of both wildlife and people.
Most of Indonesia remains very rural in nature so mountain biking is a great way to explore villages and the countryside. You can trek across the island of Borneo or hike to visit the Dani tribesmen in the West Papua highlands who still wear little more than a penis gourd for modesty.
You can go white water rafting in Sumatra, Bali or Sulawesi, kayaking... well just about anywhere!
In addition, Indonesia is acknowledged to have some of the best scuba diving in the world with marine biodiversity unmatched anywhere on earth. Combine all of this and Indonesia IS and adventure!
Visit Indonesia and experience the best of exciting adventures through tropical rainforests to the deep blue sea.
