by: Arie D Munigar

17.504 little islands

Home to over a quarter of the world's marine life, the Indonesian Archipelago is famous for its world class diving and exciting underwater beauty.

Whether you're an experienced diver looking for a new challenge or simply want to try your hand at snorkeling for the first time, the tropical waters of Indonesia will not disappoint. Plunge into Indonesia's ultimate underwater experience.

Diving and Snorkeling

Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua Belitung Island, Bangka Belitung

Derawan Island, East Kalimantan Bunaken Marine Park, North Sulawesi

Nias, Mentawai, Uluwatu are world class breaks that can be surfed all year round. Small wonder that surfers from around the world flock to Indonesia to experience the rolling tubes and spectacular beaches that these islands have to offer.

Surfing

Nias

Mentawai

Uluwatu

Adventures

Kayaking, trekking in the jungle and seeing orang utans play in the wild, climbing volcanic peaks of Bromo or Kelimutu, there is no end to the amount of outdoor adventures you can have in Indonesia. Using an eco-tour to explore some of the most remote destinations will ensure that your visit conserves nature rather than exploits these beautiful destinations.

Kelimutu Lake, NTT

Mount Rinjani, West Nusa Tenggara Mount Bromo, East Java

Komodo Island

Many of the world's most ancient wonders can be found in Indonesia. From sacred temples to palace ruins, from prehistoric remains to living traditions, visitors from around the world come to Indonesia, attracted by its unique and diverse cultures and vibrant heritage.

Heritage Sites

Borobudur, Center of Jawa

Masjid Istiqlal, Jakarta

Borobudur, Central Java

The Cave of Virgin Mary at Kerep, Ambarawa

Batik Pekalongan

Batik and Kebaya

Batik and Kebaya are Indonesia’s traditional clothes. Long time ago, Indonesian women wore kebaya and batik as daily clothes, and men wore batik as sarong. But now, more Indonesian designer make batik and kebaya become modern.

Indonesian cuisine is one of the richest and colourful cuisines in the world, full of intense flavour. It is diverse, in part because Indonesia is composed of approximately 6,000 populated islands of the total 18,000 in the world's largest archipelago, with more than 300 ethnic groups calling Indonesia their home. Many regional cuisines exist, often based upon indigenous culture and foreign influences. Indonesia has around 5,350 traditional recipes, with 30 of them considered the most important.

Cuisine