| Although the wily jungles of Indonesia | | | | damage to its coral reefs from blast |
| are slightly tamer than the days of the | | | | fishing, but much is still alive or |
| Borneo headhunters, there are still many | | | | recovering through the efforts of local |
| options for the modern day thrill | | | | conservation groups. If you prefer a |
| seeker. Whether trekking in the jungles | | | | liveaboard, there are many operators to |
| and mountains of the vast archipelago, | | | | the Komodo Islands, Sulawesi's Wakatobi |
| diving in some of the most biologically | | | | and Lembeh Strait, Flores, and Alor, to |
| diverse waters in the world, or visiting | | | | name a few. Shop around for the best |
| with some of the few remaining tribal | | | | price and definitely check up on the |
| groups in the world, Indonesia can still | | | | company or you might find your |
| live up to its unfettered past. | | | | accommodations less than desirable. Once |
| From the snow capped peaks of Papua to | | | | you get in the water though, expect to |
| the smoking volcanoes of Java, Indonesia | | | | be awed by teeming barracudas, colorful |
| presents any trekker with a wide array | | | | cuttlefish, and mantas. |
| of choices, regardless of skill level. | | | | For the eco-tourist, the options are |
| The further a field you plan to go, the | | | | endless. From orangutan spotting and |
| more valuable you will find using a tour | | | | jungle trekking in Kalimantan to Komodo |
| agency to arrange your trip. Tour | | | | Dragon watching on the shores of Komodo, |
| agencies often get better deals on | | | | options vary by budget and time frame. |
| national airline tickets and can arrange | | | | The orangutan population continues to |
| for transportation and accommodation in | | | | dwindle every year and some of the money |
| areas where such amenities are scarce. | | | | garnered from eco-tourism goes to |
| Papua, the easternmost province of | | | | support foundations and local groups |
| Indonesia, is unfortunately experiencing | | | | that work to save them. Although the |
| periods of civil unrest, so be sure to | | | | number of visitors is limited each year, |
| get updated information if you plan to | | | | tour companies can arrange a visit to |
| set off there. The snow covered | | | | the famous rainforest study area of |
| Carstensz Pyramid, locally known as | | | | Tanjing Putting National Park and Camp |
| Puncak Jaya, is the highest mountain in | | | | Leakey in Kalimantan (formerly Borneo). |
| Papua. Please note - the trek up | | | | A visit to the Ministry of Forestry's |
| Carstensz Pyramid is for the experienced | | | | feed station might earn you the chance |
| climber. For those looking for something | | | | to interact with the orangutans |
| challenging, but without the need for | | | | directly. Accommodation and |
| carabineers, try the third highest peak | | | | transportation are best arranged |
| in Papua, Trikora Mountain. Indonesia | | | | beforehand as flights can vary |
| requires all trekkers in Papua to obtain | | | | throughout the year. Another popular |
| a climbing permit, usually arranged by | | | | ecotourism destination is Komodo |
| your tour company. Trekking can be | | | | National Park which includes the three |
| combined with a visit to one of the few | | | | large islands of Komodo, Rinca, and |
| remaining tribal groups on the island to | | | | Padar as well as several smaller |
| experience first hand the wonder of what | | | | islands. A visit to this area can be |
| it means to live off the land. | | | | combined with a dive trip as the waters |
| If you like diving, the blue waters of | | | | in the reserve are home to an estimated |
| Indonesia, teeming with marine life of | | | | 900-1,000 marine species. The Komodo |
| all shapes and colors, are not to be | | | | Dragons themselves, giant monitor |
| missed. Some of the best diving in the | | | | lizards, are relatively easy to spot, |
| world is found in Indonesia and options | | | | but you're guaranteed to find them |
| come in all price ranges, from a quick | | | | safely with the help of a guide. |
| dip off the coast of Bali to a two week | | | | Accommodation in the National Park is |
| liveaboard that will take you to areas | | | | rustic, but the staff is friendly and |
| otherwise inaccessible. Among the most | | | | the food is decent. Foregoing the |
| popular dive spots for those wanting | | | | beaches of Bali may not be easy for |
| easy access, as well as beach resorts, | | | | some, but the treasures of the other |
| is Bunaken Island off the coast of North | | | | Indonesian islands are not to be missed. |
| Sulawesi. Bunaken has suffered some | | | | |