South East Asian Trips

Indonesia offers a wide range of natural diversities in the over seventeen thousand islands. Nature lovers will find here different types of landscapes and vegetation. The marine life and reserves offered by the cliffs are breathtaking in many aspects.

Jungle trekking in Indonesia will take you face to face with the rich bio diversity and scenic beauty of the country. They have a lot of options for trekking with 120 active volcanoes, dense jungles, mountain climbs and remote villages to choose from.

Most of the treks are through dense, confusing forests and an experience guide is a must in those activities. The adventurous jungle trekking in Indonesia ranges from soft treks to challenging ones, of which the latter is for experienced trekkers only.

Jungle trekking in Indonesia includes the nature reserve of Mount Batukaru, an adventure through cool tropical rainforests. Java has an abundance of popular volcanic destinations including Krakatoa (a five-hour boat trip followed by a 30-minute climb), Mount Bromo (most visited Indonesian volcano) and Kawah Ijen (whose crater is filled by a turquoise-blue lake). The islands of Irian Jaya, Kalimantan and Sumatra offer remote terrains for jungle trekking.

The most adventurous and beautiful trails include trips to Bukit Barisan National Park, a remote and beautiful peninsula in Sumatra (routes leading through tropical rainforest onto a beach inhabited by turtles); the Muller Mountain on Kalimantan (a trail following the traditional jungle route used by the native Iban people); and Lake Habbema on Irian Jaya (a week-long trek to remote villages and mountains).

A trip through hills and virgin jungles of Ujungkulon National Park in southern coastal region of western tip of Java Island provides opportunities of seeing animals, birds and other exotic fauna & flora of Ujungkulon. Ujungkulon is the last home of Javan Rhinos. This trek also involves a trip through Tanjung Layar with historical remains and panoramic views.

A few things should be kept on mind before setting out jungle trekking in Indonesia. Before being spellbound by the animal and plant attractions, inform officials for your plans for the day. Plan ahead for which trail to take so as you could complete it before darkness. Carry water and some light food to avoid eating jungle fruits or drinking the stream water, which may cause serious illness. There are often short showers; so carry a raincoat if you find it necessary.

An adventure of traveling through the tropical rainforests of Indonesia, full of exotic animals and plants, is likely to stay in your mind for a long time.