Nature And Ecotourism : Hiking, Trekking, and Ecotours

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.

Komodo National Park

Real dragons spurt no fire, have no need to fly and cast no magic spells. And still, one look from them might render you speechless. These komodos, the real life dragons, are a sight indeed. Gigantic, the lizard-like creatures are about two or three...

Location: The Nusa Tenggara Islands » East Nusa Tenggara » Kab. Manggarai Barat

BANTIMURUNG Bulusaraung National Park: Roaring Waterfall, Kingdom of Butterflies

In 1857, leading British naturalist, Alfred Russell Wallace discovered wonders beyond his imagination as he travelled into the interior of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. He found himself surrounded by thousands of enchanting butterflies of various sizes...

Location: Sulawesi » South Sulawesi » Kab. Maros

Batang Palupuh

Batang Palupuh is a refuge for the giant flowers Rafflesia Arnoldi, blooming only once a year in November. A guide can be obtained from the office at the reserve.

Location: Sumatra » West Sumatra » Kota Bukittinggi

Baturaden

Baturraden. Central Java’s most outstanding resort, approximately 14 kms north of Purwokerto, an administrative town in the southern of Java island. It is occupies a fine site on the slopes of Mount Slamet, 650 m above sea level, feel the coolness...

Location: Java » Central Java » Kab. Banyumas

Beautiful Pangandaran Beach facing the Indian Ocean

Pangandaran is one of West Java’s best kept-secrets as far as international tourists are concerned. Located on a peninsula on the south coast of West Java, about 91 Km from the town of Ciamis, Pangandaran offers uniquely black and white sand,...

Location: Java » West Java » Kab. Ciamis

Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park

The Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park covers a massive area of 800 square kilometres in the centre of East Java. For anyone with an interest in volcanoes, a visit to the park is a must. This is the largest volcanic region in the province. Visit the...

Location: Java » East Java » Kota Probolinggo

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...

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...

Location: Sumatra » North Sumatra » Kab. Langkat

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,...

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...

Location: Sulawesi » North Sulawesi

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...

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...

Location: Java » West Java » Kab. Bogor, Kab. Sukabumi

Hunting for Salak Pondoh in Sleman

Salak is one of Indonesia's traditional fruits. Covered with brownish-black scales, the flesh tends to be ivory in color. Salak pondoh is the sweetest variety. The flesh is firm and succulent. The taste is unique yet addictive. Visiting salak...

Location: Java » DI Yogyakarta » Kab. Sleman

Ijen Crater

Ijen plateau or known as "Kawah Ijen" is highly recommended to mountain buffs and hikers. The Plateau was at one time a huge active crater, 134 sq km in area. Today, Ijen is a quiet but active volcano, and the landscape is dominated by the volcanic...

Location: Java » East Java » Kab. Bondowoso

In The Thick of The Jungle at Tangkahan Village

Often referred to as the hidden paradise of Sumatra, Tangkahan’s lush jungle and topography makes it a marvelous tourist spot that remains largely undiscovered. This village in the incredible Gunung Leuser National Park is located on the...

Location: Sumatra » North Sumatra » Kab. Langkat

Kaliurang Resort: A Mountain Retreat

If you want to take a break from crowds and cities and immerse yourself in some natural beauty, then Kaliurang resort may be the place for you. Lying on the southern slopes of the majestic Mt Merapi, the quiet highland resort of Kaliurang is a...

Location: Java » DI Yogyakarta

KARIMUNJAWA: Marine Adventure in the Java Sea

Travelers to Central Java do not need to go far to enjoy marine life, above and below the sea. The Karimunjawa archipelago, located in the Java Sea, north of the capital city of Semarang, has everything to offer divers and backpackers who enjoy...

Location: Java » Central Java » Kab. Jepara

Kayan Mentarang National Park

Kayan Mentarang National Park is the biggest uniformity of primary and secondary forest, which covers 1,360,500 hectare, and still remains in Kalimantan and in the Southeast Asia. It is located in Bulungan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, with humid...

Location: Kalimantan » East Kalimantan » Kab. Malinau

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Tuesday, July 24, 2012