Trip to Indonesia - 8 Reasons Why Indonesia Should Be Your Next Traveling Destination

Indonesia is one of the most diverse travel destinations in the world. Indonesia is made up of over 17,800 islands and is home to fascinating natural landscapes with diverse fauna and flora, waterfalls, volcanoes, tea plantations and rice terraces. Si if you are still hesitating about your next holiday destination, here we will give you 8 stunning reasons why you should visit Indonesia. To be honest, we can give you 10.000 reasons...but just with eight it will be enought to start planning your next trip to Indonesia. 

1. Discover the most beautiful temples of Indonesia

Most of the temples to explore in Indonesia are located in Bali  and in Java.  Indeed in Java we find some of the best temple complexes in Indonesia. Borobudur and Prambanan are the best-known temples in Java (possibly in all of Indonesia) and are two of the country’s nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. And Borobudur Temple  is the largest Buddhist monument in the world. And Prambanan  Temples are the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia.

In Bali, temples are part of the daily life. Among the most beautiful temples in Bali we can find Gunung Kawi, Besakih Temple, Ulun Danau Bratan. or Tirta Empul. But you will see temples everywhere. Temples are important parts of Balinese culture. It’s overwhelming to find out how many temples are in Bali; with the thousands of religious buildings, you would need more than a year to visit them all. To make it easy for you when planning a trip to Bali, we will be happy to assist you. 

2. Cultural immersion in Indonesia

Indonesian people are friendly people. You will always be surrounded by happy and smailing people. Indonesians are polite, respectful, helpful, humble, generous and inclusive.

If you want to go further in your local and cultural immersion, we strongly recommend you to visit the fascinating indigenous tribes in Indonesia where you can experience ancient cultures. You can travel off the beaten path and discover the lesser-known Indonesian islands to visit  like Sumatra, Sulawesi or West Papua.

3. The most beautiful volcanoes in Indonesia

Just in on trip to Indonesia, you will not have time to hike all the volcanoes in Indonesia. Indonesia has the largest number of volcanoes in its territory. There are more than 500 volcanoes spread all around Indonesia. Among the most stunning volcanoes we can find Mount Bromo, Mount Merapi, Mount Rinjani, Mount Agung, Anak Krakatoa, Kawah Ijen or Mount Kerinci. Also is very popular Kelimutu volcano in central Flores This volcano is famous for its 3 colorful acid crater lakes, where different salts and oxides in suspension or solution give the lakes varying colors ranging from blue and dark green to intense red.

To see an amazing sunrise from the top of. a volcano is one of the best travel experiences in Indonesia. 

4. Best diving sites in Indonesia

Indonesia is just an stunning paradise for diving lovers. You will find many wrecks to dive in Indonesia. Hosting over 25% of the world’s fish species, as well as over 72% of the worldwide coral species, Indonesia is often cited as the world’s epicenter of biodiversity with the greatest marine life variety ever recorded on earth, alongside the Philippines and a small number of other Coral Triangle destinations.

Here you have a list of the most amazing places for diving in Indonesia:

-Diving in Raja Ampat

-Diving in  Komodo

-Diving in North Sulawesi:  Bunaken National Park, Siladen, Gangga or Lembeh.

-Diving in Togean islands

-Diving in  Wakatobi

-Diving in Nusa Penida & Nusa Lembongan

-Diving in Pulau Weh

5. Indonesia Adventure Travel

The options for Indonesia adventure travel are endless. Each island of Indonesia is unique and special. Whether tracking orangutans in Sumatra or trekk in West Papua or Kayaking on the remote Togean islands... Indonesian adventures are simply epic.

6. The Best Bali Rice Fields to Visit 

Rice fields in Bali are among the must-sees for visits to the island, giving insights into the local way of life. One of the best moments to visit the rice fields are early in the morning when Balinses make their daily daily offerings and rituals to the subak water system.

Among the most beautiful rice fields in Bali we find:

-Jatiluwih rice terraces 

-Belimbing village is surrounded by wonderful nature, including some very beautiful rice terraces.

-Every rice paddy in Papuan is amazing as well!

-The emerald-green rice terraces in the river gorge north of Tegallalang village (sometimes also spelled as Tegalalang) are also a must.

-And in Ubud and neighboring villages the rice fields are just incredible. No matter where you look at, that you will be surprised for incredible rice fields....Great experience!!

Definitely Bali’s rice fields will steal your heart away.

7.´Indonesia Gastronomy

Indonesian cuisine is a collection of various regional culinary traditions that formed the archipelagic nation of Indonesia. There are a wide variety of recipes and cuisines in part because Indonesia is composed of approximately 6,000 populated islands of the total 17,508 in the world’s largest archipelago, with more than 1,300 ethnic groups. Many regional cuisines exist, often based upon indigenous culture with some foreign influences. Indonesia has around 5,350 traditional recipes, with 30 of them considered the most important. Indonesia’s cuisine may include rice, noodle and soup dishes in modest local eateries to street-side snacks and top-dollar plates. The five most important ingredients of Indonesian gastronomy are rice, bananas, coconuts, soybeans and peanuts.

SBS Australia stated that Indonesian food is "one of the most vibrant and colourful cuisines in the world, full of intense flavour".Kira Jane Buxton of Mashed described it as "eclectic" and "diverse¨.

For us, the best dishes to eat in Indonesia are: 

-Nasi Goreng 

-Mee Goreng

-Gado-Gado

-Satay

-Rendang 

-Bakso

-Nasi Campur

-Pisang Goreng: 

8.´Best Beaches in Indonesia

Indonesian Beaches are amazing. The most famous ones are in South Bali. Everybody knows Uluwat, Padang Padang, Canggu...But Indonesia has a lot to offer. Pristine and isolated beaches are waiting for your.  In this post we  would like to recommend you some of the Indonesia’s Best Secret  Beaches :

-Karimunjawa archipelago

-Best Sumba beaches:  Salura Beach, Watu Bela Beach, Dassang Beach, Nihiwatu Beach, Watu Parunu Beach, Marosi Beach, Mananga Aba Beach, Mandorak Beach, Pantai Kawona, Walakiri Beach

-Rote Island is a hidden gem that rewards travellers with its seclusion, pristine beaches and world class surfing swells.

-Bira Beach in South Sulawesi.

-Beaches in Togean Island. We strongly recommend you Lia Beach Eco Resort.

-Raja Ampat

-Mentawai Islands: The place is one of the most consistent surf destinations in the entire world