Indonesia is called the "land of thousands of islands" because its territory includes thousands of islands forming an archipelago. Among them, the following 10 islands are visited by many tourists every year because of their beautiful natural landscapes and many interesting entertainment activities. Join Vietjet to discover what each island has to offer in the following article!
1. Explore Bali Island - World famous tourist paradise
Bali is one of the world's leading resort paradises, favored by nature for its wild, majestic beauty overlooking the Indian Ocean. This place has an area of about 5,780 km2, located west of the capital Jakarta. Each season, Bali has its own beauty, so you can travel all year round. However, the most ideal time is from April to October because Bali is in the sunny season at this time, the weather is mild and the waves are calm, very suitable for activities at sea.
Coming to Bali, you cannot miss attractive attractions such as Tanah Lot Temple located on a large rock in the middle of the sea with typical Hindu sky gate architecture. Tegalalang terraced fields have a poetic beauty created by fresh green grass and clouds. Kuta Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Bali, has a charming and romantic color with a long stretch of fine sand and clear turquoise sea water embracing rows of green trees.
Here are some activities to experience when coming to Bali:
- Spend the whole day relaxing at blue beaches with golden sunshine and white sand
- Climb Mount Batur, the most famous active volcano in Bali
- Watch traditional Kecak folk dance performance at sunset
Tanah Lot Temple is located on a large rock in the middle of the sea with typical Hindu heaven gate architecture.
2. Conquer the romantic island of Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida Island is the most beautiful and poetic island located west of Bali with an area of more than 200km2. This place is considered the raw pearl of Bali because of its extremely wild and rustic scenery. The best time to travel to Nusa Penida island is from March to June. At this time, the weather is cool and the sea is convenient for traveling by boat or boat to other attractions on the island.
Coming to Nusa Penida, you will be overwhelmed by the beauty of Kelingking beach, a famous beach with protruding rocks that are likened to the shape of a T-rex dinosaur facing the middle of the ocean. Or explore the famous Angel's Billabong and Broken beaches with their infinity swimming pools created entirely from nature. The majestic Peguyangan waterfall with its blue stairs hanging along the towering cliff will also be a great choice for you.
Below are some activities to experience when coming to Nusa Penida island:
- Explore the Pura Goa Giri Putri cave in the middle of the mountain.
- Boating at Crystal Bay beach
- Diving to see giant manta rays at Lembongan Bay
3. Gili Islands - the quietest resort in Indonesia
The Gili Islands include three small islands, Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air, located northwest of Lombok island, Indonesia. Among them, Gili Trawangan has the largest area, Gili Air and Gili Meno are the smallest. If you want to fully explore this beautiful archipelago, you can travel to it from around July to December. At this time, the Gili Islands have quite nice weather, favorable for exploration activities at sea.
The Gili Islands are famous for their legendary swings and hammocks hanging across the sea. One of the hottest check-in places is The Exile Beach Bar on Gili Trawangan island. Or stay at Pink Coco, a hotel on Gili Air island with a shimmering and striking design of every corner covered in pink, from the interior of the hotel to the beach club at the beach. You can also explore the peaceful Gili Meno island with its extremely rare sea turtle sanctuary.
Here are some activities to experience when visiting the Gili Islands:
- Diving to see antiques on Gili Meno island
- Drop yourself on hammocks in the middle of the sea
- Cycling to explore the island.
The Gili Islands are famous for their peaceful resort paradise, in harmony with nature.
4. Enjoy the charming wild beauty of Ternate Island
Ternate is a charming, pristine island with a distinctive cone shape typical of the volcanic region of the Maluku archipelago in eastern Indonesia. The island has an area of 76km2 located off the coast of Halmahera island. Like other islands in Indonesia, the appropriate time to travel and explore here is usually during the dry season from April to October every year.
Ternate Island is famous for its natural tourist attractions such as the extremely clear crystal blue Sulamadaha beach, along with an ecosystem of many unique fish and beautiful coral reefs. Or you can watch the beautiful sunset at Kastela beach. Exploring the eerie black rocks left by the 17th-century lava eruption of Mount Gamalama that extends from the foot of Mount Gamalama all the way to the beach at Batu Angus is also a wonderful experience.
Below are some activities to experience when coming to Ternate Island:
- Visit the stone Tulokho fortress, 6m high.
- Gamalama mountain climbing challenge with an altitude of 1715m.
- Visit the famous amusement park Ternate Wonder Island.
5. Lombok Island Indonesia - Paradise for surfing enthusiasts
Lombok is a beautiful island in the Nusa Tenggara archipelago, located to the north by the Java Sea and to the south by the Indian Ocean. This place has an area of about 4,500 km2 and is blessed by nature with beautiful beaches suitable for surfing enthusiasts. Lombok Island has a tropical climate, so it is always cool and pleasant all year round, so you can travel here at any time of the year.
Some famous attractions that you must definitely visit when coming to Lombok island are exploring and camping at the pristine Rinjani crater. Immerse yourself in the poetic yet majestic space of Mangku Sakti waterfall located right next to the beautiful Rinjani mountainside. Or experience surfing on Senggigi beach.
Below are some activities to experience when coming to Lombok island:
- Explore Banyumulek pottery village.
- See the world's largest lizard at Komodo Island.
- Explore cuisine at Gili Trawangan night market.
Lombok Island is a beautiful island blessed with wonderful beaches.
6. Experience watching coral at the Wakatobi archipelago in Indonesia
The Wakatobi Islands are located in the northeast of Indonesia. The archipelago consists of four main islands: Wangi-Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko. This place is also recognized as possessing the largest coral reef in Southeast Asia. Like other beautiful archipelagos in Indonesia, you can travel here at any time of the year.
Famous tourist destinations in the Wakatobi Islands include the national park of the same name that possesses an extremely diverse ecosystem with flora and fauna, mangrove forests, coastal forests, lowland swamp forests and reefs. Coral is extremely rich. Or simply immerse yourself in the cool water, participate in fun activities, and explore at sea at the most famous Hoga island.
Below are some activities to experience when coming to Wakatobi Island:
- Experience scuba diving to see coral reefs
- Explore the only fishing village of Sampela island
- Immerse yourself in cool water at beautiful beaches.
7. Explore Karimunjawa Oasis - Indonesia's famous marine protected area
The Karimunjawa Islands are a group of 27 tropical islands located in the Java Sea in Jepara district in Indonesia. This island is blessed by nature with a fresh, cool climate all year round along with beautiful landscapes but very few people know about it. Karimunjawa Island will definitely be a great choice for those who love to explore beautiful nature but are afraid of crowded places like Bali.
Coming to Karimunjawa Island, you will be immersed in the clear blue water on sunny beaches that are extremely peaceful, relaxing but no less wild. You will forget the hustle and bustle of the city, all the worries of life will disappear when you enjoy the peaceful space when camping on the island. Or simply sitting in any corner to watch the sunset will be an experience you will never forget.
Below are some activities to experience when visiting Karimunjawa island:
- Diving to see the most beautiful coral beaches in Indonesia.
- Experience taking photos with sharks.
- Explore cuisine along the road to Alun - Alun.
Karimunjawa Island is one of the most beautiful places to watch the sunset in Indonesia.
8. Immerse yourself in the magical beauty of Java Island
Java Island is a beautiful island located in the middle of four surrounding islands with Sumatra to the west, Bali to the east, Borneo to the north and Christmas Island to the south. This is the 13th largest island in the world. Java Island has a special location in the four provinces of East Java, Central Java, West Java and Banten with a distinct climate of rainy and dry seasons. The dry season usually starts from April to September every year with a cool climate, making it a suitable time to travel to Java.
Java Island has many attractive tourist attractions, one of which is Old Town and Old Batavia. These are the two oldest neighborhoods in Jakarta that still retain traditional Javanese cultural identity. Or explore the 60-hectare Setu Babakan village imbued with the traditional style of the Javanese people. You can also visit Ujung Kulon National Park which is recognized as a world natural heritage with a very diverse flora and fauna.
Below are some activities to experience when coming to Java island:
- Experience a traditional rickshaw ride on Java island
- Conquer the volcanoes on the island.
- Explore majestic waterfalls.
9. Travel to Komodo Island - the land of the Dragon
Komodo Island is a small island located between East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara. This place includes the island of the same name, Padar Island, Rinca Island and a number of other small islands. Like other beautiful islands in Indonesia, you can travel to Komodo Island at any time of the year. In particular, from April to June the weather is beautiful and clear, suitable for traveling when you don't want to be too crowded.
The most beautiful attractions to visit when visiting Komodo Island include the Komodo Forest, home of the Komodo dragon - a dragon species found only on this beautiful island. Conquering nature at Padar Island, which is considered a precious gem with the highest point of Padar, you will have a breathtaking view of the entire beach. Or simply immerse yourself on the strange pink beaches of Komodo National Park.
Below are some activities to experience when coming to Komodo Island:
- Free dive to see marine creatures such as dolphins, turtles, and Manta rays
- Trekking and walking while admiring the beautiful scenery
- Watch the sunrise and sunset in Labuan Bajo
Komodo Island is the home of the world's famous Komodo dragons.
10. Fall in love with the paradise on earth of Raja Ampat
The Raja Ampat Islands are located off the northwestern tip of the Bird's Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea. This is an island group of more than 1,00 small islands surrounding 4 main islands: Misool, Salawati, Batanta, Waigeo. The best time to visit and explore this beautiful Raja Ampat archipelago is from October to November and February to March. This is also the peak season for scuba diving tourism due to little wind and big waves.
The Raja Ampat archipelago is famous for having the world's largest marine biodiversity, and is also currently a national park in Indonesia. Besides, small islands with lush green vegetation, strange sea creatures and colorful coral reefs have created beautiful natural scenery for Raja Ampat. The natural picture in Raja Ampat is also punctuated with images of blue lagoons, mangrove forests and primeval forests.
Below are some activities to experience when visiting the Raja Ampat archipelago:
- Diving to see more than 70% of the world's coral reefs is concentrated here.
- Swim with colorful sea creatures under the Raja Ampat ocean.
- Relax at a waterfall on Raja Ampat Island
These are the Indonesian islands that you must definitely visit once when visiting this beautiful country of thousands of islands. To directly admire the beauty of the above islands, visit today https://www.vietjetair.com/vi/ve-may-bay/ve-may-bay-di-indonesia/ to choose the right flight to Indonesia.
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