With 18,110 islands, 6,000 of them inhabited, Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world offering a virtually unrivalled range of holiday options. While the picturesque island of Bali remains the most well known and the most popular of Indonesia’s tourist destinations, there is so much more on offer for those willing to step off the beaten track. Pack your itinerary with visits to: the historic monuments and temples of Central Java; the world renowned dive sites of idyllically remote Raja Ampat; the extraordinary Island of Komodo, home of the unfathomably large Komodo Dragon; as well as a range of vast tropical forests providing sanctuary to incredibly diverse wildlife from Orangutans and other primates to critically endangered Javan Rhinoceros and Tigers. The range of choices is mind-boggling but, however you decide to spend your time on this remarkable group of islands, you are sure to have some truly exhilarating experiences and some unforgettable adventures.
Jayapura, the provincial capital of Papua on the island of New Guinea, is a true off-the-beaten-track-destination – visitors can look forward to pristine tropical wilderness, intriguing local culture, and very few tourists. Quiet beaches and colourful markets complement the charm of the town’s historical architecture – a remnant of its colonial ties to the Netherlands. While transport and language can prove a challenge, Jayapura offers the rare opportunity to explore Indonesia away from the mainstream tourism industry. Hiking to the waterfalls on Mount Cyclops and visiting the traditional people of Agatz are both highly recommended excursions.
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