Top 10 Beautiful Islands to Vsit in Indonesia
Indonesia is located between the Indian and Pacific oceans, directly opposite the equator. The country is home to a staggering 18,000 different islands. The most famous islands such as Java, Sumatra and Sulawesi are among the largest in the world, but smaller islands are also worth a visit. While not all of the islands are inhabited, there are more than 6,000.
The islands boast beautiful beaches, stunning volcanoes, some of the world's best diving destinations and exotic cultures. If you're planning a trip to the world's largest archipelago, these are the best islands in Indonesia that you'd most like to explore.
1. Bali
Bali, administratively known as the province of Bali, is located in central Indonesia, a little south of the equator (8 degrees south latitude), in the Southern Hemisphere. Bali is larger than the average Southeast Asian holiday island, with an area close to the entire city of Shanghai.
Bali is a world-famous tourist destination, so famous that many people "only know Bali, but do not know that it belongs to Indonesia". Bali is renowned not only for its natural conditions of clear water and white sand, strong artistic atmosphere, and unique Hindu cultural landscape but also for its visa-free preferential policies.
The most popular part of Bali is in the south, where the sea views are the best and the tourist resources are the most concentrated: Nusa Dua is home to world-class hotels, Kuta Beach is a famous surfing spot, and the sea temples on the sea represent a mystical religious culture. In addition, Bali has elegant art centers, majestic volcanoes, and exciting diving destinations worth visiting. Lamont Island, an outlying island southeast of Bali, has the cleanest water and beaches for all kinds of water sports.
The white-sand waters are ideal for diving, with dense jungle, many monkeys, and hidden stone temples. Winding your way up to the mountains of Mount Batur, you will see breathtaking views. Bali's unique SPA treatment, let your tired body relax! Whether you're looking for adventure or a relaxing getaway, Bali is a great destination.
Official language: Bahasa Indonesia
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (Rupiah)
Recommended duration: 4-6 days
Must see attractions:Nyang Nyang Beach, Ubud, Tanah Lot, Tirta Empul Temple and more
How to get there: Fly to Bali’s international airport
2. Pulau Sumatera
Pulau Sumatra is the sixth largest island in the world, the second largest island in Indonesia, after Kalimantan (Borneo), one of the Greater Sunda Islands, and second only to Java in economic status. It faces the Malay Peninsula across the Strait of Malacca to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the west, the South China Sea and Java Island to the east, and Java Island to the southeast.
Recommended duration: 4 days
Must see attractions:Medan, Medan, Bikit Lawang,etc.
How to get there:Fly to Polonia /Banda Aceh International Airport international airport
3.Pulau Lombok
The island of Lombok is across the sea from Bali, to the east of Bali. It is known as the "back garden of Western tourists", but there are very few Chinese tourists. Lombok is almost as big as Bali, and it has beautiful beaches and steep volcanoes, but it is far less developed than Bali, and its play facilities are relatively backward. But it's so quiet, so much more natural. Visitors who like outdoor sports and have enough time can come here for more in-depth play.
Play reference time: 1 day
Transportation: If you have enough time, choose Perama Transport Company in Kuta. There you can buy a car and boat ticket to Lombok for 240,000 rupees. The bus leaves at 10:00 am and arrives at 21:00 at Sengigi, Lombok. A complimentary dinner is provided on board.
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (Monday - Sunday, January 1 - December 31)
3.Komodo
Komodo National Park consists of three small islands: Komodo Island, Badar Island, and Rinca Island. In 1991, Komodo National Park was added to the World Natural Heritage List.
Komodo Island can be reached by taking a one-hour flight from Bali to Labukhanbajou and then by boat to Komodo National Park. Of course, come here, not only to see the dragon, there are more beautiful islands, beaches, snorkeling and diving.
Komodo Island covers an area of 520 square kilometers, the island has the most precious animal Komodo monitor lizard, which is the world's largest living lizard, was discovered in 1912, there are more than 200 people on the island, Komodo Island is also a part of Komodo National Park, the island is the habitat of Komodo dragon, it is a beautiful place, There are red volcanoes, grasslands, and forests, surrounded by waters of seagrass beds, mangrove shrubs, and coral reefs
Recommended duration: 1 day
How to get there: From Bali or Jakarta, there are direct flights to Komodo Airport. After arriving at Labuan Bajo, a speedboat visits the island every day.
Opening hours: All day (January 1 - December 31, Monday-Sunday)
4.Raja Ampat Island
The Four Kings Islands, also known as the Raja Ampat Islands, are an archipelago of Indonesia located off the Tobelai Peninsula in West Papua province. They are made up of more than 1,500 small islands, reefs, and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Misur, Saraswati, Batanta, and Weigi, and the island of Kofi. The archipelago covers more than 40,000 square kilometers of land and sea, including the largest Marine park in the country, Bird of Paradise Bay, which is part of West Irian Jaya Province, the predecessor of West Papua Province, and is the northernmost land of the Australian mainland.
Located in the Coral Delta, Indonesia's Raja Ampat Island covers a total area of 40,000 square kilometers, and the stunning pristine coral reefs make the waters an unrivaled diving paradise. Known as the most biodiverse Marine habitat on Earth, it is a unique home to many Marine animals. Four Kings Island, with an incredible diving experience, is a paradise of underwater revelry.
Best time to go: April to October is the dry season with relatively little rainfall, making it the best time for diving
Recommended duration: 4-5 days
Local climate: Tropical rainforest climate
Languages: Indonesian, English
5.Gili Islands
The Gili Islands are an archipelago in Indonesia, comprising the small islands of Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air.
Among them, Gili T is the largest of the three islands, the island is well-equipped, has the earliest development, and is the most popular. Gili T, also known as Party Island, has at least three themed parties every week.
Gili M is located between two islands and has good resorts.
Gili A , the easternmost island near Lombok, is the smallest island but has the largest indigenous population. It is not as noisy as Gili T, nor as high as Gili Meno, and the facilities on the island are perfect but also clean.
Motor vehicles are banned on the island, so transport transportation is by bicycle or horse-drawn carriage.
The Gili Islands are made up of tiny coral islands surrounded by white sand beaches, where many turtles can be seen underwater, making them ideal for diving.
Recommended duration:1 day
How to get there: A three-hour boat trip from Bali to Gili T costs $60 and a five-hour flight inland costs $70. Backpacker Economy $18 trip for 11 hours
Opening Hours: All day (January 1 - December 31, Monday-Sunday)
7.Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida (also translated as Nusa Penida) is a small island located southeast of Bali, Indonesia, with an area of approximately 203 square kilometers and a maximum altitude of 524 meters. The biggest feature of Penida Island is the cliff sea view and the strange coastline landscape, but also a very good diving mecca.
Penida Island is very primitive, so the tourism facilities are very lacking, there are no supermarkets and convenience stores, accommodation options are few, there is no public transportation on the island, transportation by renting small cars or motorcycles, the port supply is sufficient, you can book in advance.
Recommended duration: 1day
well-known attraction;Kelingking Beach
Transportation: Bali Pier (and a pier to Lamont Island) to Peneda Island by boat
8.Java island
Java (Indonesian: Jawa; English: Java), the fifth largest island of Indonesia, is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the south and the Java Sea to the north.
The beautiful scenery of Java island attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world to go sightseeing every year. Some important cities and places of interest are located on this island. Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is the largest city in Southeast Asia, located on the northwest coast of Java Island, with a population of more than 8.3 million people. Bandung is located in the west of Java island, more than 700 meters above sea level in the Bandung Basin, is the capital of Indonesia's West Java province, and here surrounded by mountains, lush plants, beautiful environment. The ancient capital of Indonesia, Yogyakarta, is the center of Central Java, and the world-famous Borobudur ancient site is located in the north of Yogyakarta.
Java is the core of Indonesia's 17,000 islands, bordered to the south by the Indian Ocean, to the north by the Java Sea, to the east by the resort island of Bali, and to the west by the Indonesian capital, Jakarta. Java is the fifth largest island in terms of area, comparable to Greece, England or Anhui Province in China. It accounts for 7% of Indonesia's territory, but 60% of the country's population is crammed into this narrow island, making it the most populous island in the world.
Recommended duration: 4-5 days
well-known attraction:Mountain Bromo,Prambanan Temple Compounds
9.Nusa Lembongan
Nusa Lembongan is an outlying island located southeast of Bali, which is quieter than the main island of Bali and feels like being in the Maldives.
The water here is very clear, very suitable for diving, underwater life is visible, so it is also known as the "glass sea".
In addition, there are many famous attractions on the island such as Dream Beach, Devil's Tears, mangroves, etc., which are very distinctive.
Here you can play a variety of water projects, explore the underwater world, explore the mangrove by boat, and experience a dream of blue sea and blue sky.
Transportation: About half an hour by boat from Sanur Ferry Terminal.
Recommended duration: 1day
tips:The island is open all day, but there are ferries, so it is recommended to plan your time in advance
10.Bintan island
In Bintan, you can hit the golf course. Take part in sea sports and have fun; Join Bintan Island Eco-Adventure: Learn primitive fishing from the villagers, or take a boat tour through the waters between the sea and the river on the banks of the rainforest. Due to its geographical location close to the equator, Bintan Island enjoys year-round sunshine and an average annual temperature of around 26 degrees. Here blue sky and blue sea, endless beach, green trees, sunny, whether diving, surfing, cycling, archery, or SPA, walking, daze, a series of leisure tropical holiday activities are a good choice for leisure.
Recommended duration: 1day
Transportation: Bintan can be reached by boat from Singapore or Indonesia. From Singapore, Bintan Island Resort Ferries operates regular daily luxury ferries between Tanamerah Ferry terminal in Singapore and Bandar Buntan Trani Ferry terminal in Bintan Island. The journey time is approximately 45 minutes.
