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1. Tanjung Puting National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 355 reviews
Reviewed By seevalid - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Seven of us travelling together spent four days at Tanjung Puting National park from 01st August 2019. We were on a houseboat during this period. When we arrived at Pangkalan Iskandar Airport, our guide Arbain met us there and brought us to the jetty in Kumai to board the houseboat Klotok Al-Fatah 66. It was an open boat. Folding canvas on the sides could be closed if there is rain. The crew consisted of the Captain and four others. The meals provided on board were similar and basic but tasty. There were many similar houseboats with tourists. Our guide explained that Proboscis monkeys are found only in Borneo and that he would take us to various parts of the rain forest park famed for Orangutans and other wildlife. During our tour of the park along Sekonyer River, Arbain, our guide took us to various places of interest listed below: * Pondok Tunggui Orangutan feeding centre. Enjoyed the bulky orangutans, with their long strong arms and bowed legs, coming in from the canopy of high trees swaying amongst trees and creepers. * Camp Leakey - Saw a gibbon and a large troop of Orangutans, feeding and playing. * While moving on the Sekonyer river, flowing through the rain forested park, we saw many Proboscis monkeys, long tailed macaque on the trees, many birds and a few Orangutans feeding on tender reeds by the river. * Tanjung Harapan Camp - This was another feeding centre for Orangutans where we saw many mums and babies. The highlight of the tour was to see and enjoy the endangered Orangutans, endemic to the region. It was an exhilarating experience to see them in their habitat and to be surrounded by natures beauty and bounty. I greatly appreciate the efforts made by the authorities and the three feeding centres to sustain the orangutans as well as making it possible for us, the visitors, to see them in their natural habitat.
2. Kerinci Valley
3. Komodo Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 923 reviews
Reviewed By ochassot - Santa Ana, Costa Rica
A trip to Komodo National Park and World Heritage Site is a must for any trip to Indonesia. The scenery from the boat trip from Labuan Bajo is stunning, and watching the dragons in Komodo a must. There are short, medium and long hikes available on the island (hiring a park ranger is affordable and also mandatory), all worthwhile. Most visitors come to Komodo on a day trip and spend an hour or two. If you have time, consider staying overnight, you'll have the island to yourself!
4. Gunung Palung National Park
5. Komodo National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 794 reviews
Reviewed By Helen_JannesonBense - Perth, Australia
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine a place so otherworldly like Komodo Islands. Accompanied by a wonderful group of bloggers, members of Indonesian tourism, experienced local boat crew, we set sail for 3 days to explore the islands. We set off from the main hub of Labuan Bajo, the westernmost tip of the Flores island. Our first stop was Kelor Island. I was first struck by the multiple shades of turquoise water and the breathtaking landscape. As I looked closer, I saw local children playing soccer with an old plastic water bottle. I soon realised that the rubbish that lined the shores at Labuan Bajo, was also making its way to this once pristine island paradise. We climbed the many steps to the top and were rewarded with grand views of the surrounding islands and ocean. It was an easy climb, however I would recommend good shoes and a beginner-moderate fitness level to get to the top and back down again. From here we set sail to Kalong island to settle in for the night and watch the sunset while the bats took off into the night sky. It was such a sight to see! For over 15 minutes, hundreds upon hundreds of bats flew from the mangroves across the sunset sky, some with a wingspan of up to 1.5m! We had a 4.30am wake up to hike to the top of Padar Island for sunrise. This hike was probably one of the more challenging I’ve done. It feels like a million steps to get to the top, though it’s roughly 700 steps. I would suggest a moderate fitness level for this one, good hiking shoes, sunscreen, setting off as early as you can, and taking lots of water because it gets very hot. It’s about a 2 hour boat trip from Labuan Bajo if you don’t want to go for sunrise or sleep overnight on a boat. For me, it really was worth it to watch the sunrise over the water and light everything up. I watched the pastel colours changing with the light over the majestic island landscape. With black, white and pink sand beaches, Padar island is one for the adventure bucket list for sure. Next we headed to Pantai Merah, also known as Pink beach. A microorganism, known as Foraminifera, produces the pinkish red colour pigment on nearby coral reefs that makes the sand pink. The intensity of the pink colour varies due to the amount of coral found in the sand. It’s worth mentioning that even though you might not see Komodo dragons here, they are known to live on the island and they are also very good swimmers, going from one island to another within Komodo National Park. I didn’t realise this while I was having a relaxing float in the water by myself that Komodo dragons could be swimming by me! The next part of our journey was to Komodo Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see the Komodo dragons up close and personal and meet the locals in Komodo Village. I was once again stunned by the amount of plastic rubbish along the shores. We met some local children from the village who were playing here with these mounds of plastic junk. The strong currents are constantly bringing more and more rubbish to the shores, killing marine life along the way. We must be mindful of plastic use and disposal during our visit to places where proper waste disposal systems are not in place. Your best option is to bring your own reusables and choose eco tours. If you do use plastic, please collect all your rubbish and take it home with you to recycle properly. Placing it in a local bin means it will most likely end up in the ocean. Komodo island had a very eerie feel to it. I’m not sure if it was because I knew that deadly Komodo dragons were here in their natural habitat and I felt like the intruder. As I took part in the very touristy experience walking along with a guide, and stopping for a very staged photo op with a Komodo dragon, I started to feel uneasy about this entire experience. It didn’t sit right for me. I really didn’t want to take a photo. I soon learnt Komodo dragon numbers are in the decline. The over polluting, the poaching, burning of their habitat, relocating, climate change (rising temperature impacts on the survival and sex of their offspring), and over tourism (feeding the dragons, affecting their mating habits) has endangered the species. Concerns have arisen that Komodo dragons could be extinct within 50-100 years. In 2019 the Indonesian government had called for a closure of the island for 1 year to help replenish numbers and then back flipped on that move. As much as I loved learning about Komodo dragons, I also feel like there are parts of this world that I’d rather not be able to see, knowing that my lack of presence will work towards protecting these species. My hope is that a sustainable eco-tourism approach will be maintained moving forward. After this wild adventure with the dragons, we set sail for one of my favourite spots of this entire trip – Taka Makassar; a sandbank island amidst the archipelago. I watched the sunrise from the top of the boat with 360 degree ocean views. After breakfast we set off in a smaller boat to Taka Makassar for some snorkelling and swimming in crystalline blue waters. It’s a tiny sandbank that gets very busy, so it’s best to visit early in the morning. We experienced some of the cleanest waters I’ve seen. It reminded me of the Maldives. From here we took our small boat to Manta Point to snorkel with the Manta rays. I was amazed at how many there were as soon as I dove into the water. Snorkelling in and around this area was absolutely amazing with so much biodiversity. For the afternoon we visited Kanawa Island. Another fabulous snorkelling spot with crystal clear turquoise waters. When you head back to Labuan Bajo, make sure to visit Melo village to experience the mesmerising Tetek Alu and Caci dance with the local tribe. These dances are an important part of their cultural identity and ceremonial life. The ocean vista from high in the mountains is breathtaking. Supporting locals is an important part of sustainable tourism. Make sure you buy your art and treasures directly from the locals too and always show respect for their customs and cultural protocols. Modest clothing is recommended for Labuan Bajo. These islands are definitely a must visit for the ocean lovers. It was actual mermaid heaven and one of my favourite trips ever!
6. Lore Lindu National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Lore Lindu merupakan kawasan hutan belantara. Didalamnya terdapat kehidupan liar dan koloni masyarakat asli yang masih hidup dan bertahan dengan bergantung pada alam yang ada di dalamnya. Selain itu, di dalam kawasan Taman Nasional ini juga terdapat peninggalan-peninggalan purbakala berupa patung-patung megalitik yang diperkirakan berusia 5000 tahun dan tidak di ketahui siapa gerangan pembuatnya. Trekking dan kegiatan penelitian merupakan 2 kegiatan yang dapat dilakukan di dalam areal kawasan ini. Bagi anda yang ingin melakukan perkemahan di rekomendasikan untuk mengontak atau menghubungi para pemandu beberapa waktu sebelumnya.
Reviewed By Samuelpas - Bekasi, Indonesia
There are hundreds sculpture around this national park. But I think the one at Bada Valley was the best one. Located in the open area make us easy to reach it and take picture.
7. Sebangau National Park Central Kalimantan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By CandRTravelers
This park has more of a rehabilitation feel too it. More canals and rehab locations than I expected. But it has Orangutans and beautiful views. Easier to get to than Tanjung Puting.
8. Mount Gede Pangrango National Park
9. Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,298 reviews
Reviewed By javaprivatetour - Bogor, Indonesia
The hunt for the rising sun was the main thing I was looking for when I ventured to climb Mount Bromo in the east of this island of Java. When the night began to turn into, slowly but surely, it really fascinated and captivated me, although what I have to go through is quite a heavy climb to watch this sunrise. but in my opinion it is very feasible, the beauty of the mountain on the island of east Java is able to captivate anyone who visits it. In Mount Bromo, East Java, there are interesting places that I can explore to get the sensation of private sun hunting, I really like the view from the very quiet Penanjakan 2 hill which became my choice to get more privacy.
10. Kerinci Seblat National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
As a professional Travel Agent in handling and organizing our customers' trip both national and international, we always make sure that they are satisfied with our services. Besides, we offer cultural and nature trip to our customers in Minangkabau Land, such as: Trekking, Climbing, Cooking Class and get involved in the daily local people activities. Out Motto is "Discovering Culture and Nature in Minangkabau Land".
