Five Best

Raja Ampat a slice of paradise located off  the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula in West Papua. Blessed with the sublime scenery of steep, jungle-covered islands, white-sand beaches, hidden lagoons and luminous turquoise waters, Indonesia’s Raja Ampat is widely considered one of the most beautiful island chains in Southeast Asia. This vast archipelago is comprised of more than a thousand small islands and the four main larger ones of Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati and Misool that collectively go under the title of ‘Raja Ampat or ‘the four kings’.  

Pulau Folres This adventure begins at Labuan Bajo, a small  shing village that has become the starting point for those travellers wishing to visit The Komodo National Park and its surrounding areas. Komodo National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has been chosen as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. It was founded in 1980 in order to protect the Komodo dragon, the world’s largest lizard. The park includes the three larger islands Komodo, Padar and Rincah, and 26 smaller islands all covering a total area of 1,733 km2. One of the highlights on Komodo is Pink Beach, located in an uninhabited area of the island. This beach is one of only seven beaches in the world that owe their pink hue to a mixture of red and white sand. The water here is shallow making the beach ideal for sw...

It is clear that the Gili Islands are no longer a state secret, their popularity has sky rocketed and are now one of the most visited destinations of domestic and international holidaymakers. Located just o northwest coast of Lombok visitors travel to these islands for several di erent reasons. Party people and the young at heart choose to go to Gili Trawangan to enjoy themselves through a host bars and entertainment venues. Known not surprisingly as “the party island” the full moon has become a popular monthly party time. From Gili Trawangan visitors can catch a short boat ride to Gili Air, the most populated and closest of the three islands to Lombok. This island is blessed with great snorkelling and diving sites from is white sandy beaches. For those looking for a more laid back environ...

Mount Rinjani stands 3,726 meters above sea level on Bali’s near neighbour, Lombok. It is the 2nd highest strati volcano peak in Indonesia and the highest vantage point of Lombok. Mount Rinjani provides a challenging treat for all hikers and promises a rewarding view on the top for all who manage to get there. // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // There are two ways to access the mountain; from Senaru village on the North or Sembalun on the East. For those without volcano trekking experience it is advisable to take the Sembalun route. This route is more scenic, easier to manage and offers a better chance to reach the peak in one day. This trip will also lead trekkers to a crater area called Plawangan. This is a good camping and fi...

Mount Bromo is Indonesia’s best-known volcano; it is a natural wonder that stands 2,329 meters above sea level on the Eastern side of Java. The mountain sits in the midst of vast plain called the “Sea of Sand” or “Segara Wedi”, a protected nature reservation since 1919. Although thousands of tourists climb its peak daily, Bromo is a very active volcano, and has erupted three times since 2000. Depending on the degree of volcanic activity, the Indonesian Centre for Volcanology and Disaster Hazard Mitigation sometimes issues warnings against visiting Mount Bromo. The most common way to visit Bromo is via a village called Cemoro Lawang. Walking to the mountain area will take about 45 minutes, but visitors can also arrange an organized jeep tour for the trip.

Rising up like a monolith from the Jurassic era Mount Kinabalu stands 4,096 meters above sea level. It is the highest peak in Borneo’s Crocker Range as well as the highest mountain in Malaysia. In topographic prominence, Mount Kinabalu is the 20th most prominent mountain in the world and considered among the most important biological sites in the world, having accorded a World Heritage Status by UNESCO. Mount Kinabalu contains thousands species of plants, hundred species of birds and mammals, including the rare Rafflessia flower and the endangered orang-utan. The lowest peak of Mount Kinabalu can be climbed quite easily by a person in good physical condition and there is no need for equipment at any point on the main route, however other peaks along the massif require at least basic rock...