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Indonesia

This beguiling nation of over 17,000 islands is home to a huge diversity of adventures to choose from – Indonesia's sheer range of experiences is hard to beat.

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Prambanan Temple
Central Java
Comprising the remains of some 244 temples, World Heritage–listed Prambanan is Indonesia's largest Hindu site and one of Southeast Asia's major…
Borobudur Temple
Borobudur
Dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, and built from two million blocks of stone, Borobudur is the world's largest Buddhist temple and one of Indonesia's…
Wayag
Raja Ampat Islands
These small, uninhabited and incredibly picturesque islands, 30km beyond Waigeo, feature heavily in Raja Ampat promotional material. It’s mainly…
Bada Valley
Central Sulawesi
Seemingly scattered haphazardly around the hills near Lore Lindu National Park are some 400 ancient stone megaliths of unknown origin that might be over…
Kawah Ijen
East Java
The Ijen plateau's most extraordinary sight is the magnificent turquoise sulphur lake of Kawah Ijen. A night hike to the crater in which the lake boils…
Muara Jambi
Sumatra
This scattering of ruined and partially restored temples is the most important Hindu-Buddhist site in Sumatra. The temples are believed to mark the…
Kraton
Yogyakarta
Beside the southern alun-alun (main square), Yogya's enormous kraton (palace) is the cultural and political heart of this fascinating city. Effectively a…
Candi Sukuh
Central Java
In a magnificent position 900m above the Solo plain with fine views of Gunung Lawu, Candi Sukuh is one of Java’s most enigmatic and striking temples. It’s…

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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

With 13,000 Islands to choose from, picking what to do in Indonesia can be exhausting. That's why we've done the hard work for you.

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Things to Know

This guide to culture, etiquette and safety can help you plan the perfect trip to Indonesia.

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Transportation

Navigating the many islands of Indonesia is getting easier – find the fast, comfortable, and memorable ways to explore the archipelago.

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Visa Requirements

Visa rules for Indonesia have always been confusing, but trips to Bali and other islands are back on the cards. Here's what you need to know about visas.

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Money and Costs

This guide to daily costs, along with tips on saving money, can help you budget for your visit to Indonesia.

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Best Road Trips

An adventurous way to discover the greatest island nation on Earth? Or seat-bumping, dirt-tracking utter madness? These are Indonesia's best road trips.

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