Hiking, Trekking, and Ecotours
Satisfy your craving for outdoor adventure with a trip into some of Indonesia's rugged and untamed nature.
From trekking in the jungle and seeing orang utans play in the wild to 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.
Come to Indonesia to embrace the great outdoors and some of nature's most impressive wonders that you will surely never forget.
Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park: Home of the Sumatran Tigers
Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP) – or the South Bukit Barisan National Park - spans over three of Sumatra’s provinces. They are: Lampung, South Sumatra and Bengkulu. Along with Mount Leuser and Kerinci Seblat, the combined national parks make up the Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra inscribed in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List, which runs along the entire western spine of the island. The main objective of...
Location: Sumatra » Lampung » Kab. Lampung Barat
Bukit Lawang : Sanctuary for the Sumatran Orangutan
Discover the Sumatran jungle and have an outdoor adventure with orangutans to keep you company at the jungle village of Bukit Lawang. Literally meaning "door to the hills", Bukit Lawang is a small village situated at the south of the Mount Leuseur National Park. It's located about 90 kilometers northwest of Medan, the capital city of North Sumatra. Bukit Lawang is a gateway to the legendary Sumatran jungle with it’s steep slippery...
Location: Sumatra » North Sumatra » Kab. Langkat
Caving Adventure Yogya: the deep Jomblang Vertical Cave
Aside from rich and well preserved cultural heritages, the charming royal city of Yogyakarta is also surrounded by loads of natural splendors. From the majestic volcano of Mount Merapi to the shores of Parangtritis Beach on the mystical southern coast of Java, this lush area is decorated with various beautiful nature artworks. Secluded amongst the Sewu Karst Mountain range that stretches from Gombong Regency in Central Java to Pacitan Regency in...
Location: Java » DI Yogyakarta » Kab. Gunung Kidul
Dieng Plateau
The name ‘dieng’ which literally translates as ‘abode of the Gods’ says all you need to know about this collection small ancient temples set in the remarkable volcanic landscape of the Dieng Plateau. The misty location, sulphurous springs and colored lakes truly make this a place of natural wonder and cultural significance. Come here and you will be transported back to ancient times. The temples are remnants...
Location: Java » Central Java » Kab. Wonosobo
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Dieng’s Telaga Warna, the Color-changing Lake
Dieng plateau has a million dazzling beauties, with an extraordinary natural and cultural wealth. In this region, in addition to shady green trees and beautifully patterned Hindu temples, here is also a beautiful natural gift called Telaga Warna, (the Colorful Lake), an icon of this area. Located in the Kejajar District in Wonosobo, Central Java, this beautiful lake with its surrounding natural forest is one of the prime tourist destinations in...
Location: Java » Central Java » Kab. Wonosobo
Flower City of Tomohon
Tomohon is a hill resort located some 22 kilometers east of Manado, the capital city of North Sulawesi province. Tomohon consists of 35 villages in five sub-districts, namely West, East, Central, South and North Tomohon.Its land contour, cool weather and fertile soil encourage the local community to cultivate various kinds of flowers and vegetables. This city is known as a producer of flowers. When in season, the flower...
Location: Sulawesi » North Sulawesi » Kota Tomohon
Gunung Gede-Pangrango National Park
Because of its easy access, the Mount Gede-Pangrango National Park with its spectacular panorama is a favourite site with visitors. Located in the province of West Java this Park encompasses the peaks of Mt. Gede, Mt. Pangrango. Around these peaks are tea plantations, recreation parks, waterfalls, hot springs, lakes and accommodation facilities within the park as around its periphery. The Park was declared nature conservation area in...
Location: Java » West Java » Kab. Sukabumi, Kab. Cianjur
Gunung Halimun Salak National Park
Established in 1992, Gunung Halimun Salak National Park (GHSNP) is the largest remaining primary lowland forest in Java, home to 23 mammal species, at least two of which are endemic and endangered (the Javan gibbon and the grizzled langur). The roughly 113,000 hectares found within its boundaries also cover a wide range of plant and animal species. The park also supports more than 200 bird species, of which 18 are endemic, and over 500 plant...
Location: Java » West Java » Kab. Bogor, Kab. Sukabumi