The Republic of Indonesia attracts with its exoticism thousands of travelers annually. Here you can spend an unforgettable vacation: to swim and sunbathe on the paradise beaches , to subdue the active volcanoes and high waves.
Holidays in Bali
The best place to relax in Indonesia is the island of Bali . It is an international resort with tropical forests, which were not touched by the hand of a person, developed infrastructure and unique local color. Families with children come here with pleasure, young people and pensioners. Everyone can find here an ideal place.
In Bali, Indonesia has such places for recreation:
- Kuta - here come athletes who want to surf . Tourists are waiting for night clubs, budget hostels and inexpensive cafes.
- Seminyak is a resort village with developed infrastructure. It has the best shopping and fashionable restaurants.
- Nusa Dua is a small town in the southern part of Bali, which is considered to be a paradise of our planet. The coast is surrounded by coral reefs that protect the beach from high waves. This is one of the best places in Indonesia to relax with children. By the way, local residents can not enter the territory of the resort, and here it is absolutely safe. In the village there is an entertainment center with shops and a theater.
- Ubud is one of the most unusual resorts in Bali. It is located high in the mountains, in the dense tropical forests, which are protected by the state. Here tourists come to explore the wild nature of Indonesia. The most popular tourist destination is the monkey forest .
- Nusa Penida is an island of 200 square meters. km. There are no sources of fresh water, and the prices for food are very high. This settlement is a habitat for many species of birds, some of them are on the verge of extinction.
Other resorts of the country
To answer the question of where it is best to relax in Indonesia, it is worth considering your preferences. Some cities are suitable for active pastime, and others - for the passive. For acquaintance with historical, ethnographic and cultural sights it is possible to visit such places:
- Kalimantan - the island takes 3rd place on the planet in size. It is home to the famous bounty hunters - the Diyaka tribes. In the settlements, time seemed to stop: the life of the aborigines and nature have not changed here for several hundred years.
- Komodo - the island is famous for unusual lizards living in the local national park . These large lizards resemble a cross between a dragon and a crocodile.
- Prambanan - the Lara-Jongrang temple is located here, where the Ramayana ballet appears at each full moon.
Rest on the beaches of countries
For a beach holiday in Indonesia, suitable such islands :
- Sumatra - its coastline is represented by hundreds of kilometers and is covered with dark sand of volcanic origin. On the island are the ruins of ancient temple complexes, the large nature reserve Gunung-Leser , where wild bulls, tigers, rhinoceroses and orangutans live, as well as places for tracking.
- Nusa-Lembongan is an excellent place for diving and snorkeling. The coast is represented by snow-white sand and crystal clear water.
- Nusa-Cheningang - suitable for both diving and surfing. During the rest you can make stunning sunsets in Indonesia. Here are secluded coves and picturesque places for walking.
- Jimbaran - the settlement is in a bay, therefore it is suitable for a quiet beach holiday.
- Java - there are beaches for swimming, 120 volcanoes and the main attraction of the country is the Borobudur temple , which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Entertainment for tourists
During your stay in the country you can take part in ancient rituals, covered with mystery and mysticism. Practically at all resorts there are improving spa procedures. Tourism in Indonesia is also an extreme holiday:
- race on the bulls in the village of Madura;
- the battle of horsemen in the settlement of Sumba ;
- jumping through a stone column 2 meters high;
- Visit to the orangutan rehabilitation center ;
- acquaintance with cave bats;
- scuba diving with sharks;
- conquest of the active volcano Krakatau ;
- Overnight in the jungle at the hotel Moyo, etc.
When to go to Indonesia?
The country is dominated by the equatorial-monsoon climate. During the year, the air temperature can range from + 26 ° C to + 35 ° C. The hottest months are July and August. Water warms up to + 27 ° C. Ebb and flow for a day occur 2 times. Almost every hotel has a stand with information about the state of the sea.
The rainy season in Indonesia lasts from November to April, so the decision when it's best to rest here depends on whether you want to dive in the calm sea or surf on big waves. At this time, a strong wind rises, and precipitation falls locally. Most often this happens at night in the form of short-term showers. By the morning from the puddles, there is no trace left. But to conquer mountains and volcanoes in this period is prohibited.
Features of Holiday in Indonesia
Before going to this exotic country, tourists should know some peculiarities and traditions of the country :
- The water from the tap is not safe to drink, so the hotels will provide you with bottled water;
- power supply is 220 V and 110 V;
- If you invited visitors to your hotel room, you should accompany them personally;
- for the use and distribution of drugs here are punished with the death penalty;
- Acute food should be drunk with sweet tea or cold water;
- Tipping is usually 5 to 10% of the cost of services;
- There is practically no crime, but pocket thieves are met;
- From souvenirs you can bring characters from the national shadow theater, batik, figurines of dragons, wooden dolls, handicrafts, jewelry, coffee, spices, etc.