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Flores is one of the Lesser Sunda Islands, an island arc with an estimated area of 14,300 km² extending east from the Java island of Indonesia. The population is estimated to be around 1.5 million and the largest town is Maumere. Flores is located east of Sumbawa and Komodo and west of Lembata and the [...]
January 15 2011 | Posted in Flores Island Adventure Tours, Indonesia Adventures, Indonesia Tours | Read More »
The island of Sumba is well known of its sandalwoods, horses, impressive megalithic tombs, typical hand woven textile (“ikat”), and still untouched beautiful beaches. There are two entering point in to Sumba island from anywhere in the Lesser Waingapu & Waikabubak (Tambolaka). These are the people could enter Sumba for either by flight or boat [...]
January 14 2011 | Posted in Indonesia Adventures, Indonesia Tours, Sumba Island Tours | Read More »
The island of Sumba is well known of its sandalwoods, horses, impressive megalithic tombs, typical hand woven textile (“ikat”), and still untouched beautiful beaches. There are two entering point in to Sumba island from anywhere in the Lesser Waingapu & Waikabubak (Tambolaka). These are the people could enter Sumba for either by flight or boat [...]
January 14 2011 | Posted in Indonesia Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Pasola Festival, Sumba Island | Read More »
On the shore of Lake Toba lies the town of Parapat the main tourist resort in North Sumatra. Lake Toba is approximately 50 miles long and 16 miles across with a depth of about 1.400 feet and considered as the largest lake in Southeast Asia and once created by super volcanic eruption less than 100.000 [...]
January 14 2011 | Posted in Indonesia Adventures, Indonesia Tours, Lake Toba Tours 03 Days 02 Nights | Read More »
Banjarmasin Nickname(s): Kota Seribu Sungai (Indonesian: City of A Thousand Rivers) Banjarmasin (aka Bandjermasin or Bandjarmasin) is the capital of South Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is located on a delta island near the junction of the Barito and Martapura rivers. As a result, Banjarmasin is sometimes called the “River City”. Its population is about 627,245. Banjarmasin [...]
January 13 2011 | Posted in Banjarmasin, Indonesia Islands, Kalimantan Island, South Kalimantan | Read More »
SOUTH BORNEO General information : South Kalimantan is the smallest province in Kalimantan island. The capital is Banjarmasin as the center of the province. Banjarmasin is the most interesting urban center of Kalimantan . There are docks of Bugis schooners moor, beautiful mosque, busy floating market, exotic canals, island that inhabited with monkeys, old town [...]
January 13 2011 | Posted in Indonesia Islands, Kalimantan Island, South Kalimantan | Read More »
TANJUNG PUTTING NATIONAL PARK General information : Tanjung Puting National Park located on peninsula on the south east of Borneo , covers an area about 300.400 hectares. The park lined with vast tracts of wetland, lowland, mature tropical heat swamp forest with large rookeries that provide breeding ground for wide population of waterfowl. Flora and [...]
January 13 2011 | Posted in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia Islands, Kalimantan Island, Tanjung Puting National Park | Read More »
Tana Toraja or Toraja Land is situated 310 kms north of Makassar ( UjungPandang ), the capital city of South Sulawesi ( Celebes ). Tana Toraja is a mountainous area.The slope of the limestone mountains are covered with various kindsof bamboo, pine trees, coffee and many other kinds of tropical plants. The wet rice terraces [...]
January 12 2011 | Posted in Indonesia Adventures, Indonesia Tours, Tana Toraja Land Tours | Read More »
The Toraja are an ethnic group indigenous to a mountainous region of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Their population is approximately 650,000, of which 450,000 still live in the regency of Tana Toraja (“Land of Toraja”).[1] Most of the population is Christian, and others are Muslim or have local animist beliefs known as aluk (“the way”). The [...]
January 12 2011 | Posted in Indonesia Islands, South Sulawesi, Sulawesi Island, Tana Toraja Land | Read More »
The Seventeen Island Sea Garden in Riung on the north coast of the island Flores is known for its beautiful coral gardens. The Seventeen Island Sea Garden is an untouched underwater paradise. The blue waters envelop clusters of paradisiacal atolls which provide quiet and peaceful surroundings for multitude of colourful fish. There are 24 islands [...]
January 12 2011 | Posted in Flores Island, Indonesia Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Riung-Seventeen Islands National Park | Read More »
21 DAYS – 20 NIGHTS Special Expedition from Makassar to Manado in Sulawesi Island Indonesia Itinerary: DAY 1 : ARRIVAL MAKASSAR(UJUNG PANDANG) Morning / Afternoon arrival in Makassar, the new capital city name…Meeting service by the tour guide at the airport, then directly transfer for city tour by visiting FORT ROTTERDAM, BUND ORCHID GARDEN & [...]
January 10 2011 | Posted in Indonesia Adventures, Indonesia Expedition, Indonesia Tours, Trans Sulawesi Expedition | Read More »
Windy Beach Cottages located at Mangsit, four kilometres north of central Senggigi, the main tourist centre of Lombok. Mangsit is now becoming an exclusive tourist area with many boutique hotels, and Windy Beach Resort is tucked away under the palm trees at the north end of the beach. Despite being the first hotel along the [...]
January 5 2011 | Posted in Hotels Indonesia, Indonesia Cottages, Windy Cottages Lombok | Read More »
TUNAI COTTAGES GILI MENO Come and explore the magic and wonder of Gili Meno. Where tradition is still very much alive and relaxation comes with ease. Located off the north coast of Lombok, Gili Meno is one of three islands. Being the smallest of the three you will find it much less crowded and a [...]
January 5 2011 | Posted in Hotels Indonesia, Indonesia Cottages, Tunai Cottages Gili Meno | Read More »
Soak up the sun, swim in the clear waters of the lake,enjoy the real nature and the peacefull of the island, relax to the sounds of traditional music… visiting Lake Toba is an experience you will not forget! Samosir Cottage is ideally located in the heart of Tuk Tuk village overlooking the magnificent Lake Toba. [...]
January 5 2011 | Posted in Hotels Indonesia, Indonesia Cottages, Samosir Cottages Lake Toba | Read More »
Bagus Bay Home Stay, Bar & Restaurant is located in a bay which is situated in Tuktuk Sosorgalung. This place probably the best and relaxing place for staying. We will welcome you all, and during you stay at our Home Stay, we wish you have a pleasant and enjoy with our services. Getting There: Various [...]
January 5 2011 | Posted in Bagus Bay Homestay Lake Toba, Hotels Indonesia, Indonesia Homestays | Read More »
Jakarta officially the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Located on the northwest coast of Java, it has an area of 661 square kilometres (255 sq mi) and a 2010 census count population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country’s economic, cultural and political centre. It is the most [...]
January 4 2011 | Posted in Indonesia Islands, Jakarta, Jawa island | Read More »
Imperial Aryaduta Hotel Makassar offers 230 rooms with spectacular views of the sea and the city of Makassar. The Hotel is only 45 minutes drive away from Hasanuddin Airport and within close proximity to the business district, dining places, entertainment area and major tourist attractions. The panoramic view of the glorious sunset over the Sulawesi [...]
January 4 2011 | Posted in Hotels Indonesia, Imperial Aryaduta Hotel Makassar, Indonesia Hotels | Read More »
Towering above the heart of Semarang’s Central Business District, Gumaya Tower Hotel, the tallest building in Semarang, is luxurious 5* business hotel built with a vision to provide 5* service to the discerning guest. With its concept of modern contemporary design and emphasis on grandeur, comfort and spaciousness, Gumaya Tower Hotel is a unique luxury [...]
January 3 2011 | Posted in Gumaya Tower Hotel Semarang, Hotels Indonesia, Indonesia Resorts | Read More »
Santika Hotel Semarang Strategically located in the heart of the city, Hotel Santika Premiere Semarang offers visitors far more than the standard four-star business hotel fare. The hotel’s spacious convention hall and comfortable meeting room accommodates up to 700 people. Located just 20 minutes from the airport, 5 minutes from the shopping center, and 15 [...]
January 3 2011 | Posted in Hotels Indonesia, Indonesia Resorts, Santika Hotel Semarang | Read More »
JULIANTOS BY THE SEA is situated on GILI AIR Gili Air (Gili means island and Air means water) is a small island surrounded by a white sandy beach, which is located off the north-west coast of Lombok. Gili Air is perfect for those wanting the peace and quiet of a desert island. Since it has [...]
January 3 2011 | Posted in Hotels Indonesia, Indonesia Apartments, Juliantos Apartments Gili Air | Read More »
DIVING SITE The preference of the astute holiday makers… Discover the Charm of This Tropical Paradise Teeming ecology and rich marine life Located at the meeting point between Andaman Sea and Indian Ocean, Pulau Weh is naturally blessed with an amazing array of rare marine life. Here are some examples of the island’s rare marine [...]
January 2 2011 | Posted in Aceh, Indonesia Islands, Pulau Weh, Sumatra Island, Weh Island Dive Sites | Read More »
Weh Island or Pulau Weh or Pulo Weh (by the local population commonly referred to only as “Sabang”, the name of the largest city) is a small active volcanic island to the northwest of Sumatra. It was originally connected to the Sumatran mainland and became separated by sea after the volcano’s last eruption in the [...]
January 2 2011 | Posted in Aceh, Indonesia Islands, Pulau Weh, Sumatra Island | Read More »
Where Adventures & Pleasesure Meets Aceh’s PulauWeh (Pulau = Island) is a tropical paradise for casual holiday-seekers and hardened diving enthusiast alike. A place that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. Geographically located at the western most tip of Indonesia,Pulau Weh has all the pre-requisites of a perfect diving location. Located in [...]
January 2 2011 | Posted in Hotels Indonesia, Indonesia Dive Resorts, Pulau Weh Dive Resort | Read More »
Flores Island Indonesia has so many active volcanoes, there is at least 16 active volcanoes lies from West Manggarai to Larantuka of East Flores. List of the volcanoes is below: 01. Mount Wai Sano 02. Mount Ranaka 03. Mount Inarie 04. Mount Wawomuda 05. Mount Ebulobo 06. Mount Ile Api 07. Mount Kelimutu 08. Mount [...]
January 1 2011 | Posted in Flores Trekking 7 Summit Volcanoes, Indonesia Adventures, Indonesia Trekking | Read More »