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.
Trekking up most active Merapi volcano from Selo village
While the sheer view of the majestic Mount Merapi is already a splendor in itself, the thrill of conquering the most active volcano in Indonesia truly offers its own special sensation. Basically there are two routes leading to the summit, the Kaliurang track from the south and the Selo Village Track from the north. Although Kaliurang is only a short drive from the city of Yogyakarta, but hikers are banned from using this route since it is...
Location: Java » DI Yogyakarta » Kab. Sleman
Trekking to Mt. Rinjani’s Mystifying Danau Segara Anak
Danau Segara Anak is a volcanic lake formed in the caldera of Mount Rinjani on over 2,000 meters above sea level. The lake spans across an area of 11 square kilometers, and reaches depths up to 230 meters. Danau Segara Anak is located on the west side of Mount Rinjani in the village of Lawang Sembalun in Lombok, East Indonesia. The mystifyingly blue colour of the lake gives Segara Anak its name: Small Ocean. The trek from the Senaru Village, and...
Location: The Nusa Tenggara Islands » West Nusa Tenggara » Kab. Lombok Timur
The Surreal Madakaripura Waterfall, vestige of the great Majapahit Kingdom
Leaving misty Mount Bromo behind and descending into the Probolinggo Regency, one will find a spectacular sight secluded within the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park: this is the enchanting Madakaripura Waterfall. Believed to be the final meditation place of military Commander-in-Chief, Gajah Mada, of the great Javanese kingdom of Majapahit in East Java, the towering waterfall is fondly dubbed the eternal waterfall, since its waters never cease...
Location: Java » East Java » Kab. Probolinggo
The Revitalizing Cunca Wulang Waterfalls near Labuan Bajo
A visit to the hot and dry habitat of the Komodo dragon is not complete without finishing it with a revitalizing dip into the cool Cunca Wulang Waterfalls. Located at the foothills of Mount Mbeliling some 30 km, or about one hour’s drive from the town of Labuan Bajo in western Flores, the romantic Cunca Wulang waterfalls offer a refreshing environment of clear pools and rivers, hemmed in by walls of stone formations and thick forests,...
Location: The Nusa Tenggara Islands » East Nusa Tenggara » Kab. Manggarai Barat
The Lamandau River Wildlife Reserve
The Lamandau River Wildlife Reserve, (in Bahasa Indonesia: Suaka Margasatwa Sungai Lamandau, or SMS Lamandau) is a river that flows through 76,000 hectares of tropical rainforest, and is a sanctuary for many endangered species, including the Borneo Orangutan. The reserve is funded by the Orangutan Foundation International (OFI) and provides preservation of lowland forest ecosystems and orangutan habitats. It is also a source of livelihood for 12...
Location: Kalimantan » Central Kalimantan
The HARAU VALLEY: Green Ricefields and Waterfalls tumbling down Steep Cliffs
A relaxing one-hour drive from the bustling market of Bukittinggi in the province of West Sumatra lies the beautiful Harau Valley, - or sometimes called the Arau valley - where lush green ricefields are hemmed in between huge granite cliffs. Here dozens of waterfalls tumble down from 80 to 300 meters height into the valley below, cut by the Batang Arau River. No wonder, therefore, that the Harau Valley is sometimes known as the Yosemite of...
Location: Sumatra » West Sumatra » Kab. Lima Puluh Kota
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The Beach at Iboih – Pulau Weh's Hidden Paradise
All is silent as the wooden boat appears to be floating through the air, but in fact is slowly moving along the shallow waters of the Iboih Beach: the waters are so calm and crystal clear that it feels as if it is floating in the air. The beautiful and natural beaches at Iboih will surely change your perception of a boat coming in to dock at the pier.Pantai Iboih, also known as Teupin Layeu, is located opposite the west bank of the...
Location: Sumatra » Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam » Kota Sabang
Tesso Nilo National Park
Located in the Riau province, the Tesso Nilo National Park is arguably the largest lowland rainforest on the island of Sumatra. Today the Park covers an area of 83,068 hectares, having grown twice as large from the former 38,576 hectares in 2004 when it was designated as a National Park. Tesso Nilo stretches along 4 districts, namely the districts of Palalawan, Indragiri Hulu, Kuantan Sengingi and Kampar. Tesso Nilo is planned to be...
Location: Sumatra » Riau , Riau Archipelago