Diving and Snorkeling
Home to over a quarter of the world's marine life, the Indonesian Archipelago is famous for its world class diving and exciting underwater beauty.
Take a plunge and discover an ocean teeming with all types of marine life, from Weh Island in Sumatra to Raja Ampat in Papua. Where else in the world can you get up close to a whole school of giant manta rays and turtles, dive spectacular drop-offs and explore old shipwrecks?
Whether you're an experienced diver looking for a new challenge or simply want to try your hand at snorkeling for the first time, the tropical waters of Indonesia will not disappoint. Plunge into Indonesia's ultimate underwater experience.
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The Fascinating ALOR Islands at the east-most end of Flores
Despite its short name, the Alor islands hide a long list of splendors, from fascinating underwater wonders up to the unique culture of the highland people. Here, one will be indulged with spectacles ranging from spellbinding marine life, the unique Moko kettledrums, the oldest Al Qur’an in Southeast Asia, and the traditional villages of the highlands. Extending at the east- most tip of Flores Island, still in the province of East...
Location: The Nusa Tenggara Islands » East Nusa Tenggara » Kab. Alor
The Island of Morotai: General Douglas MacArthur’s Air and Naval Base during World War II
Locals who still remember World War II would tell visitors that back in 1944-145 Morotai was a hive of military activities with tens of sorties roaring daily from aircrafts taking off and landing at airstrips along Daruba Bay,endless stamping of thousands of military boots marching across the island, and navy ships anchoring daily carrying supplies and reinforcement. For Morotai back then, was the strategic base of the Allied Forces from...
Location: Maluku » North Maluku
The Old Town of Muntok
Besides offering an enchanting coastal landscape decorated with fascinating granite boulders and the age-old Tin Mining legacies, the twin islands province of Bangka–Belitung still holds other charms in the shape of an old heritage town. Located in the western region of Bangka Island, the town of Muntok is not only the capital of the West Bangka Regency, but is also a historical town rich in the legacies of European,...
Location: Sumatra » Bangka Belitung » Kab. Bangka Barat
The paradisical 17 Islands Riung Marine Park of Flores
Located on the north coast of Flores island in the Ngada district lies an archipelago that forms a unique, paradisical sea garden, called the 17 Islands Riung Marine Park. This cluster consists of islets whose waters are rich in biodiversity, sandy white beaches and crystal clear blue waters where you can dive in and swim among the colorful and varied coral beds. One of the most popular attractions, for which these islands are famous is...
Location: The Nusa Tenggara Islands » East Nusa Tenggara » Kab. Ngada
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The romantic Pink Beach of the Komodo Islands
A clear blue sky above, with fluffy white clouds drifting lazily across. Rolling green hills, covered luxuriantly in thick vegetation, interspersed with high, rocky cliffs. Calm, clear waters, tinted by the colorful corals beneath its surface, and alive with the movement of a hundred species of marine life. Last, but not least: a stretch of soft sand, but not white, not black, but PINK!Pink Beach, or Pantai Merah, as it is aptly named, is one of...
Location: The Nusa Tenggara Islands » East Nusa Tenggara » Kab. Manggarai Barat
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The Serene Pemuteran Beach and its Phenomenal Underwater Temple
The coastal Village of Pemuteran is as far as it gets from all the hustle and bustle found in the south of the fabled island of Bali. Instead, here peace and tranquility welcome all to its secluded beaches and captivating hilly background. Situated at the northwestern part of Bali, the charm of Pemuteran also lies beneath the surface of its calm waters, in the many diving spots, and most especially its phenomenal Underwater Temple. Located in...
Location: Bali » Bali, Kab. Buleleng
The Thousand Islands
As your plane slowly descends for its approach to Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta international airport, you can see a large number of large and small islands dotting the sea in the Bay of Jakarta. These are known as the Thousand Islands, or Kepulauan Seribu. In fact they are a cluster of 76 coral islands with more appearing and disappearing with the tide. Located 45 km north from the city, this part of Jakarta offers a huge change in pace and...
Location: Java » DKI Jakarta » Kepulauan Seribu
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Togean Island
Togean Islands. A community - based ecotourism as well as in conserving the biodiversity. A bewildering array of tropical rain forest covered six islands formed by volcanic activity. Situated in the vicinity of equator. This enchanting archipelago is one of the jewels of Central Sulawesi. Stunning reefs, small isolated white sandy beaches, traditional fishermen village of a Bajau, verdant rainforest have left many a world weary travel searching...
Location: Sulawesi » Central Sulawesi » Kab. Tojo Una Una