Very few know of the rich culture, natural beauties and exciting experiences the islands in Indonesia offer. Here are some of the best islands in Indonesia that you should explore!
Yashasma Savkur
Indonesia is famously identified as a home to 18 thousand islands. These islands and their beauty are no less than paradise.
The government does their job well in developing them that make it perfect for tourism. Here are some of the best islands to explore in Indonesia.
1. Bali
The Island that tops almost every honeymoon list, Bali is the most famous Island in Indonesia.
This Island of the God offers amazing beaches, variety of landscape and beautiful site-seeing experiences that delineate the Hindu culture.
For people seeking peace, there are waterfalls, beaches, yoga retreats and places where one can just calm their mind.
For people seeking adventure, there are activities like surfing, kayaking, fishing, diving and many more such sports to explore.
2. Gili Islands
An archipelago of three breathtaking islands, Gili islands offer a variety.
The Gili Trawangan island has vibrant nightlife scene making this place the spot for party animals.
Gili Air is for scuba divers to freely explore the waters with peace.
Gili Meno is an ideal location for honeymoon, known to have romantic scenes for lovers and newlyweds.
3. Lombok
This island is located east of Bali and is merely 35kms away. People often prefer Lombok for its peaceful and rejuvenating environment.
Lombok is unique for its untouched beauty with quiet beaches to surf and huge mountains to trek.
4. Wakatobi Islands
These islands are known to have the second largest coral reef in the world.
Wakatobi islands are regarded as one of the top diving spots in all of Indonesia. The clear jet blue seas and white sand attracts you even more and is yet, very peaceful and less crowded.
5. Banda Islands
These islands are a cluster of ten small volcanic islands in the Banda sea.
These used to be the only source of nutmegs and mace in the world.
People enjoy activities like scuba diving and snorkeling and enjoy the nature’s beauty and cultural diversity.
6. Ternate Islands
Ternate is a small island on the Maluku Islands and was known for supplying nutmegs, mace, cloves and few other rare spices.
It has a deep history and have fortresses that are now in ruin. Fort Oranje and Fort Tolukko are tourist spots that mainly attract historians.
Overall, it is a gorgeous island with tropical beaches, volcanoes and delicious seafood.
7. Bunaken Island
Bunaken is one of the four Islands that make the Bunaken National Marine Park.
This island is a home to 70 percent of sea creatures. It is a haven for snorkelers who can spot about 33 different species. The local liquor is also well known among the visitors and is a must try!
8. Flores Island
As its name suggests, the Island itself is colorful and breathtaking like blooming flowers in a garden.
This island is a ferry ride away to Komodo national park where you can spot the Komodo dragons.
The main tourist attractions are the color changing crater lakes on mount Kelimutu. This is a unique experience one can have!
9. Karimunjawa Islands
An island full of biodiversity, coral reefs and rainforests, Karimunjawa is located north of Semarang.
It is an archipelago of twenty-seven islands in the Java sea with majority Japanese residents. The best time to visit the islands is between April and October to make the most of the weather and enjoy snorkeling.
10. Bangka-Belitung Islands
These islands are located at the southeastern coast of Sumatra with Bangka and Belitung being the main two islands among the few small ones.
This land is rich in unique culture and languages and are surrounded by four different waterbodies with Natuna sea to the north, Karimata Strait to the east, Java Sea to the south, and Bangka Strait to the west.