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.
Whether you’re mesmerized by the engineering mastery, the wonder of nature orthe sheer beauty if it all, a visit to the Tegalalang rice terrace will have your jawdropping. Wear comfy shoes for the 50-step decent to a viewing platform, where you can look back up at this the unique farming method that makes for a such a spectacular view. If the crowds of tourists overwhelm you, consider hiring a guide to take you to see the locals tending their fields nearby, and be sure to stop at the coffee farms on the way for a tasting of the local brew.
