Indonesia is one of the favorite destinations for lovers of unspoiled nature. Rich in history and architectural beauties, the 17,508 islands that make up this archipelago are home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the tropical rainforest of Sumatra, the natural park of Komodo and much more. Discover with us its beauties, ranging from breathtaking views to centuries-old architecture.
1 – Sumatra
Sumatra is one of the main islands of Indonesia . Inside it houses a tropical forest, a Unesco heritage, made up of three national parks: that of Gunung Leuser, Kerinci Seblat and Bukit Barisan Selatan. This island, which is also the sixth largest in the world, it is also one of the most populated islands of Indonesia, with a population of 45 million inhabitants on a territory of 470,000 sq km (about 1 and a half times Italy). As if all this were not enough, the island is also rich in history. In fact, it appears for the first times with the name of Suvarna Dvipa, which means Island of Gold in Sanskrit, thanks to the gold quarries on the island.
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- Connections : Sumatra can be reached thanks to a series of internal air connections with the major cities of the island. Among these are Garuda, Mandala, Bouraq and Merpati. The island is served by three airports: a northern one, Kualanamu International Airport, a central one, Minagkabau International Airoport and a southern one, Muko Muko Airport.
- Best period : June, July, August
- Flight + Hotel : Flights to Medan or Kuala Lumpur from € 400.87 – see the offers / Hotel and b & b from € 42.00 per room – see the offers
2 – Java
Java is the smallest of the Sunda islands, but it is one of the most famous places in all of Indonesia. Political and economic heart of the archipelago, it is famous for its temples and the modernity of its inhabited centers, among which Jakarta , the capital of the country, stands out. Here, in addition to a lot of modernity, there is also the history of Indonesia, with the old city and colonial buildings of Dutch origin that trace the period of Indonesian colonization.
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- Connections : To reach Java you can use the ferry system that connects it to Bali and the island of Sumatra. From the eastern part of the island you can get to Gilimanuk, the western port of Bali. Another well-known line is that of Merak-Makauheni, which connects Java to Bali.
- Best period : June, July, August
- Flight + Hotel : Flights to Jakarta from € 433.19 – see the offers / Hotel and b & b from € 40.00 per room – see the offers
3 – Bali
Bali is undoubtedly one of the most famous places in Indonesia . Characterized by an area rich in volcanic mountains and woods, it is the seat of some of the most important religious places in the entire archipelago, such as the temple of Uluwatu. Absolutely not to be missed in Bali are the numerous religious ceremonies that take place during the Balinese year, which lasts 210 days. Each temple (and there are more than 20,000 of them on the island), has its own holidays and anniversaries, and they are all celebrated by the inhabitants of the island.
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- Connections : Bali can be reached by plane from Jakarta, thanks to Ngurah Rai International Airport, or by sea. In the first case you will find daily flights both international and internal to the Indonesian islands. In the second case, however, you will find several ferry routes that connect Gilimanuk to Ketapang, on the east coast of Java. There are also daily ferries that connect Padangbai to Lembar.
- Best period : from June to September
- Flight + Hotel : Flights to Denpasar from € 527.45 – see the offers / Hotel and b & b from € 32.00 per room – see the offers
- Recommended cards, tickets and tours: Bali: tour and snorkeling at the Blue Lagoon of Padangbai Bali: Instagram tour among the most beautiful places on the island Private tour and trekking to the Sekumpul waterfalls Bali Zoo: dinner with elephants
4 – Borneo
Although it is Malay territory, a part of Borneo belongs to Indonesia: it is Kalimantan, which is itself divided into 4 different provinces. Here you will find Betung Kerihun National Park and Gunung Palung National Park , home to thousands of orangutans. Divided between Malaysia, Brunei and Inonesia, Borneo is the third largest island in the world, with an area of ​​743,107 sq km. Its climate is more unique than rare. Its biodiversity, thanks to its geographical position almost straddling the Equator, makes it the ideal habitat for over 15,000 species of flowering plants, 3,000 species of trees, 221 species of terrestrial mammals and 420 of birds. Furthermore, its rainforests are the only habitat for the orangutan and a fundamental refuge for the Borneo elephant, the Sumatran rhinoceros and many other species.
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- Connections : the island is served by Pangkalan Bun airport, located in the central Kalimatan area.
- Best period : June, July, August
- Flight + Hotel : Flights to Balikpapan from € 714.61 – see the offers / Hotel and b & b from € 30.00 per room – see the offers
5 – Papua
Papua is one of the many territories of Indonesia. This area, which is part of the island of Papua New Guinea, contains an extraordinary biodiversity: it ranges from the snowfields of Puncak Jaya to the crystalline waters of the Biak archipelago. It became a special autonomous province in 2002 and is famous for its breathtaking landscapes. While in the south and north are vast plains rich in equatorial forests fed by the Digul River, in the center is the Maoke Mountains mountain range.
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- Connections : the island can be reached by ferry or through Sentani airport, especially with flights arriving from Australia. If, on the other hand, you want to reach it by land, it is essential to go through Papua New Guinea.
- Best period : June, July, August
- Flight + Hotel : Flights to Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) from 932,01 – see the offers / Hotel and b & b from € 60,00 per room – see the offers
6 – Moluccas (Maluku)
The Moluccas are known as the spice islands of Indonesia . With an almost untouched nature, this archipelago includes many small islands, each more beautiful than the other. Among these we point out the small island of Pua, the island of Bacan, Makian and Ambon.
Characterized by intense volcanic activity, they have lush vegetation that includes tropical forests, rice plants, cloves and much more. Precisely this characteristic has allowed the Moluccas to be nicknamed “spice islands”, and to be a fundamental hub of the trade in colonial products for Arabs, Chinese, Indians and Europeans.
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- Connections : the Moluccas can be reached by ferry of the Pelni company from Sulawesi and Papua, or by plane thanks to the airport on the island of Ternate, connected with Jakarta, Makassar and Manado
- Best period : June, July, August
- Flight + Hotel : Flights to Jakarta from € 433.19 – see the offers / Hotel and b & b from € 30.00 per room – see the offers
7 – Lombok
Lombok is located a short distance from the islands of Gili and is famous for its sea and the southern coast, on which about thirty islands stand out. The most evocative place on the island is undoubtedly the Rinjani volcano , 3,726 meters high. Lombok is a true paradise on earth, especially if you love the sea and the beach. This island, which is part of the archipelago of the small Sunda Islands , has indeed magnificent beaches, from which it is possible to see the numerous islets that surround Lombok. Here too you will find the famous rice terraces, built in the 1700s by the inhabitants of Bali.
- Connections : the island can be reached by ferry, or by plane from Bali. The flight takes about 50 minutes and the price of a ticket is around € 20.00
- Best period : June, July, August
- Flight + Hotel : Flights to Bali Denpasar + transfer to Lombok from € 547.45 – see the offers / Hotel and b & b from € 60.00 per room – see the offers
8 – Sulawesi
Located east of Borneo, the island of Sulawesi is famous for being a true paradise for diving enthusiasts , thanks to its coral reef and the national parks of Bunaken and Wakatobi. Born as a result of the collision of two land plates, Sulawesi has a very particular shape: the island in fact seems to consist of 4 long peninsulas , which over the centuries has seen human settlements concentrate only on coastal and flat areas. In Sulawesi you will also find a lot of history: in the Leang Leang Historical Park area, not too far from Makassar, you will also find several prehistoric cave paintings.
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- Connections : the island can be reached thanks to the Sam Ratulangi airport from Singapore, which can in turn be reached by a direct flight from Rome or Milan.
- Best period : June, July, August
- Flight + Hotel : Flights to Manado from € 712.04 – see the offers / Hotel and b & b from € 25.00 per room – see the offers
9 – Gili Trawangan
Gili Trawangan compared to Gili Air is a little more “trendy” island. Particularly frequented by young people (especially Australians) with a great desire to party, it also retains the characteristic features of the Coral Triangle. Here live sea turtles , and many fish that you will meet even at a short distance from the shore.
SEE ALSO : Gili Islands – where they are, when to go and what to see
- Connections : The island can be reached from Bali in 1 hour and a half by ferry.
- Best period : June, July, August
- Flight + Hotel : Flights to Bali Denpasar + transfer to Gili Trawangan from € 551.17 – see offers / Hotel and b & b from € 50.00 per room – see offers
10 – Gili Air
Photo by Laurent Bigué. Gili Air is one of the famous islands that make up the so-called Coral Triangle. On this island, devoid of any car traffic, you will find 3/4 of all existing coral species. The island is also inhabited by various species of animals, among which there are no less than 7 sea turtles alone.
- Connections : The island can be reached from Bali in 1 hour and a half by ferry.
- Best period : June, July, August
- Flight + Hotel : Flights to Bali Denpasar + transfer to Gili Trawangan from € 551.17 – see offers / Hotel and b & b from € 46.00 per room – see offers
Where is Indonesia
The archipelago of Indonesia is located between the Asian continent and Oceania , since the islands that compose it are located on both sides of the Wallace line, an imaginary border that divides the Asia from Oceania. Its territory has land borders with Malaysia on the island of Borneo, with Papua New Guinea on the island of Papua Guinea, with East Timor on the island of Timor.
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