Excursions in Indonesia

Many of us dream of traveling, and tours to Indonesia give an opportunity to spend time in real exotic places. Stunningly beautiful nature, a gentle ocean, a way of life of the local population and colorful architecture make a great impression. Excursions in Indonesia are powerful volcanoes , mystical temples , villages of dancers and artisans, rare animals, ancient monuments and wild tribes.

Excursions in Jakarta

Incredible city, combining modernity and ancient relics, nature and stone jungle. Acquaintance with Indonesia must begin with Jakarta . On the sightseeing tours of the capital you can see:

  1. Taman Fatahila Square is considered the center of the city, it is surrounded by houses of quaint old architecture. Not far from it is located the Historical Museum of Indonesia with interesting exhibits of the colonial era. Further you will visit the drawbridge and the old port of Jakarta, as well as the Museum of Wyang with an amazing collection of ritual dolls.
  2. Zoo Raghunan in Indonesia gathered in itself all tropical animals of this region. After visiting here, you will get acquainted with the diversity of the fauna of the state.
  3. Culinary courses have recently become a very popular entertainment among tourists in Jakarta. They will teach you all the wisdom of Indonesian cuisine .

Excursions on the island of Java

In addition to the capital's beauties, there are many interesting things on the main island of Indonesia:

  1. Bogor is famous for its national Botanical Garden , which collected rare plants on 80 hectares of land. The thermal curative springs of Bogor are popular with tourists, especially from Europe.
  2. Bandung will give you acquaintance with waterfalls, volcano and beautiful sunsets, which can be seen only in Indonesia. The textile industry of Bandung produces first-class Indonesian fabrics for fans of shopping tours, including cotton and silk. For those who are fond of extreme sports, volcanic landscapes and trekking are suitable.
  3. Yogyakarta will show tourists the giant temple complex of Borobudur and the stunning structure - the Hindu Temple of Prambanan . This tour takes you back to Indonesia.

Excursions on the island of Bali

Going on a tour of Bali , you can get to the amazing world of nature of Indonesia. The most interesting tours on the island :

  1. The village Batubulan will present you its national colorful show in Barong dance. You can learn what is the local art of woodcarving, try to paint silk or batik, see the process of the work of jewelry masters and independently make jewelry from gold or silver. Then you will get acquainted with the volcano Kintamani and the magnificent lake Batur .
  2. The monkey forest is inhabited by an incredible number of primates of various breeds, and the center of the park is adorned with an ancient temple dedicated to these animals.
  3. Temple complexes Mengvi and Tanakh Lot . Uniqueness lies in their surroundings: the first is located in the crater of a volcano, and the second - on an island among the ocean.
  4. Safari on elephants is an exciting adventure in which you can participate in a beautiful park in the mountainous area of ​​Bali.
  5. The park of birds and reptiles gathered more than a hundred representatives of the local fauna. While walking through the tropical thickets you will see everything in the immediate vicinity.
  6. Cruise to the island of Lembogan is a one-day excursion on a posh two-deck catamaran. The island is designed for outdoor activities, there is a swimming pool for water polo, terraces for massage, snorkeling, a banana boat, the opportunity to dive under the water in a bathyscaphe, you can visit local Aborigines.

Excursions on the island of Bintan

This place is filled with pristine nature and unique cultural and historical monuments. In addition to beautiful landscapes, excursions to Indonesia on Bintan will be pleased with the following:

  1. Climbing Mount Gunung - a real challenge to nature. After going through the rainforest and climbing to the very top your reward will be an incredible panorama of the island of Bintan.
  2. Excursions around Tanjung Penang will introduce you to the real stormy life of the capital Bintan. In addition to visiting the pineapple plantation and port infrastructure, you can visit the craft center of Shri Bintan and see how to weave products from pandanas, and also to buy something for memory.
  3. Eco tour in Kampung Sri Bintan includes a visit to a local village where you immerse yourself in the daily life of local people. Particularly captivating tourists are the weaving of pandan leaves, the work of blacksmiths and the extraction of rubber, the tasting of traditional local cuisine.
  4. Excursion "Heritage of South Bintan" includes visits to places like Tanjung Pinang, Pulau Penyengat and Senggarang. The journey begins with a fishing village and visits the 300th Chinese temple.
  5. The excursion to Tanjung Uban is popular among tourists due to local production and bridges, built directly above the sea. A simple atmosphere and easy old-fashionedness attract tourists to this small town.
  6. Excursion "Traditional fishing " will teach you Indonesian ways of catching. Local craftsmen make traps of bamboo and wire for fishing and crabs.

Excursions on the island of Sumatra

Sumatra is not only kilometers of beaches and the ocean, it is an entire era of the kingdom of Srivijaya. Excursions around the island of Sumatra in Indonesia are palaces, mosques, parks and reserves, lakes and volcanoes. The most interesting places on the island:

  1. The city of Medan is a trade and a major center. Here you can visit Bukit-Barisan, the military museum, the great Masjid Raya mosque, the incredibly beautiful Chinese temple of Vihara Gunung Timur and the palace of Maymun .
  2. The Gunung-Leser National Park is a reserve in the Lovang Valley, which has become home to many animals on the verge of extinction. The park has collected more than 100 species of amphibians and reptiles, 105 species of mammals, about 100 plant species. Also, the Indonesian flora and fauna is collected in the national parks of Siberut in western Sumatra, Bukit Barisan Selatan in the south and Kerinchi Seblat in central Sumatra.
  3. Samosir Island on Lake Toba is an ideal place for a relaxing holiday . On the shores of the lake there are many villages, in the resort of Parapat you will find an inexpensive vacation, and one of the most beautiful places of the island is the 120-meter waterfall Sipiso Piso with crystal clear mountain water. Near the waterfall is the palace and the ancient royal graves.
  4. Excursions to the picturesque canals of Palembana and the valleys of the Danau-Ranau and Kerinchi mountains make an unforgettable impression, and the ascent to Krakatoa volcano in the Sunda Strait, crocodile farms and Putri Cave are of great interest to tourists.