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Indonesia's Wild Side: Untamed Natural Escapes
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items Indonesia is one of the most biologically and geologically dramatic countries on Earth, a chain of over 17,000 islands straddling two continental plates, three seas, and some of the planet's richest rainforests and coral reefs. Beyond its famous beac...
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No list of wild Indonesia is complete without Komodo National Park, the only place on Earth where the Komodo dragon still roams free. This UNESCO World Heritage site spans a cluster of volcanic islands covered in dry savanna and pockets of forest, ri...
Komodo National Park
Indonesia's second-highest volcano, with a stunning turquoise crater lake (Segara Anak) and hot springs. A multi-day trek popular with serious hikers.
Mount Rinjani
A UNESCO World Heritage rainforest peninsula and the last refuge of the critically endangered Javan rhino, plus untouched beaches and dense jungle trails.
Ujung Kulon National Park
Nicknamed "Africa Van Java" for its wide open savanna dotted with wild banteng cattle, deer, and peacocks, set against Mount Baluran and backed by mangroves and beaches.
Baluran National Park
Lowland rainforest and swamp famous for its Sumatran elephant conservation program, plus rare Sumatran rhinos and tigers, and rich birdlife.
Way Kambas National Park
Dense tropical rainforest and peat swamps best explored by klotok riverboat, home to wild orangutans, proboscis monkeys, and gibbons along the Sekonyer River.
Taman Nasional Tanjung Puting
A remote archipelago known for stingless jellyfish lakes, manta ray points, and green sea turtles that nest right on the beaches, a diving and snorkeling paradise far from the crowds.
Derawan Islands
Widely considered one of the richest marine biodiversity spots on Earth. Karst islands rise from clear water, with world-class diving, hidden lagoons, and viewpoints like Piaynemo and Wayag.
Raja Ampat Regency
An otherworldly volcanic landscape with the smoking crater of Mount Bromo rising from a sea of sand, framed by the Tengger caldera and Java's highest peak, Mount Semeru, in the background.
Mt Bromo
Famous for its three volcanic crater lakes, each a different, shifting color, from turquoise to deep red to black, caused by mineral content and gases.
Kelimutu National Park
Indonesia's largest national park and one of Southeast Asia's wildest landscapes, stretching from tropical wetlands and dense rainforest to rugged mountains and the rare tropical glaciers of Puncak Jaya.
Lorentz National Park
A vast Sumatran wilderness A vast Sumatran wilderness of dense rainforest, volcanic mountains, waterfalls, and hidden valleys, home to elusive wildlife including Sumatran tigers, elephants, and rhinoceroses.
Kerinci Seblat National Park
A spectacular underwater wilderness in Southeast Sulawesi, famous for vibrant coral reefs, crystal-clear waters, sea turtles, and extraordinary marine biodiversity far from Indonesia's busiest tourist spots.
Wakatobi National Park
A quieter and wilder side of Bali, with dense forests, mangroves, coral reefs, white-sand beaches, and the protected waters of Menjangan Island, famous for its exceptional snorkeling and diving.
West Bali National Park
One of Sumatra’s remaining lowland rainforest landscapes, Tesso Nilo is a remote wilderness known for its rich biodiversity and critically endangered Sumatran elephants. Its dense forests, winding rivers, and untouched surroundings offer a glimpse in...
Tesso Nilo National Park
A tropical archipelago just off the coast of Jakarta, the Thousand Islands are home to turquoise waters, coral reefs, mangrove forests, secluded beaches, and small island communities. It offers an easy escape from the capital while revealing a quiete...
Kepulauan Seribu Regency