Explore Indonesia

West Papua, Indonesia

• World's most biodiverse marine ecosystem
• Remote paradise islands
• Traditional Papuan villages

Raja Ampat represents the pinnacle of marine biodiversity on our planet, with scientists recording over 1,500 fish species and 75% of the world's known coral species in these waters. This remote archipelago of over 1,500 small islands, cays, and shoals is characterized by its distinctive karst limestone landscapes—jungle-covered islands rising dramatically from turquoise lagoons. Beyond the underwater wonders, visitors can explore traditional Papuan villages where ancient ways of life continue, witness birds of paradise in their natural habitat, and experience true isolation on pristine beaches where footprints disappear with each tide.

Java, Indonesia

• Borobudur and Prambanan temples
• Sultan's Palace (Kraton)
• Traditional arts and crafts

Yogyakarta serves as Java's soul and cultural capital, where traditions are preserved with particular devotion. The city lies in the shadow of Mount Merapi, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, creating a dramatic backdrop to its historical treasures. At dawn, watching the sun rise over the 9th-century Borobudur—the world's largest Buddhist temple with its 504 Buddha statues and intricate relief carvings—offers a transcendent experience. Meanwhile, the Hindu complex of Prambanan presents equally impressive stone spires dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Within the city itself, the Sultan's Palace continues to function as a living museum where royal Javanese traditions endure, while the surrounding streets buzz with batik workshops, silver crafting, and gamelan performances.

East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

• Komodo dragons
• Pink Beach
• World-class diving sites

Komodo National Park encompasses a rugged landscape of savanna-covered islands where the world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon, has ruled for millions of years. These prehistoric-looking creatures, which can grow up to 3 meters long, roam freely on Komodo and Rinca islands, where guided treks allow visitors to observe these apex predators in their natural habitat. The park's marine environment is equally impressive, with nutrient-rich currents supporting spectacular coral gardens and attracting manta rays, sharks, and sea turtles. Among its many wonders is Pink Beach, one of just seven in the world, where crushed red coral mixes with white sand to create a distinctive rose-hued shoreline against the backdrop of turquoise waters.

South Sulawesi, Indonesia

• Elaborate funeral ceremonies
• Distinctive boat-shaped houses
• Ancient burial sites

Hidden in the misty highlands of South Sulawesi, Tana Toraja presents one of Indonesia's most fascinating cultural landscapes. The Torajan people maintain elaborate traditions centered around death and ancestral reverence, including funeral ceremonies that may last for days and involve animal sacrifices, traditional dances, and feasting. Their distinctive architecture is equally remarkable—traditional tongkonan houses feature dramatically curved roofs resembling ships' prows, richly decorated with geometric carvings and buffalo horns symbolizing status and wealth. Throughout the region, visitors can explore ancient burial sites where tau-tau (wooden effigies of the deceased) stand guard over cliff-face graves and baby graves are embedded in living trees, creating a profound and thought-provoking glimpse into a culture where the boundary between life and death remains fluid.