Indonesia Summary
Nicknamed “Tana Air Kita” - “Our Land and Water” - by its people, Indonesia is rich in breathtaking landscapes and ancient traditions.
Indonesia, a short presentation
Whether you are looking for heavenly beaches, beautiful natural landscapes, rich and varied culture, a spiritual journey or an exotic gastronomic tour, Indonesia has something for you.
A Southeast Asian country located at the equator, Indonesia is also the largest archipelago in the world, with some 17,500 islands covering nearly 5,000 km between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It shares land borders with Malaysia, Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea, and maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, Australia and Palau. The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, located on the island of Java, which is also the most populated island in the world.
Known for its strong seismic activity, this postcard-perfect region is full of natural sites of rare beauty, rivaling the countless cultural riches. Not to mention its affable and welcoming people, with 350 ethnic groups.
Here, the lush jungle is queen, home to an incredible amount of species, with no less than 28,000 kinds of plants including 2,500 different orchids, but also amazing carnivorous plants. Dominated by crystal clear waters, Indonesia offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It is in this Edent-like setting that water sports enthusiasts will find their nirvana by practicing underwater exploration, surfing, sailing but also rafting or canyoning…
In the cities, you will certainly be surprised by the local architectural riches but also colonial. First Muslim country in the world, Indonesia also welcomes, in a climate of tolerance, Hindu, Buddhist and Christian communities. This human and cultural wealth added to the natural prosperity of the country makes a stay in Indonesia an unforgettable moment.
What to see and do in Indonesia
It is almost impossible to list all the places to visit in Indonesia, so many things to admire! However, there are some notable sites that need to be visited:
In Bali, the calm and green rice fields contrast with the bustle of Jimbaran Beach, famous for its fresh fish restaurants. It is simply impossible to miss Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist temple, as well as Prambanan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As for the island of Komodo, it is the pretext for a magical experience, : to meet the monitor lizards. But among the wonders of Indonesia, there are still orangutans of the Tanjung Puting National Park (UNESCO), Lake Toba, the largest volcanic lake in the world, not to mention the Bunaken Marine National Park and its famous diving spots.
The best time to visit Bali is from June to September, when the weather is dry and sunny.