UNESCO Cultural Landscape
Bali
Bali Island · Bali
Indonesia’s best-known island, blending temples, surf beaches, and a vibrant arts scene. Its Subak rice-terrace irrigation landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
From ancient temples and volcano sunrises to world-class diving, explore 12 destinations that define a trip to Indonesia.
UNESCO Cultural Landscape
Bali Island · Bali
Indonesia’s best-known island, blending temples, surf beaches, and a vibrant arts scene. Its Subak rice-terrace irrigation landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Super-Priority · UNESCO
Magelang · Central Java
One of the world’s largest Buddhist temples, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also one of Indonesia’s five super-priority destinations.
UNESCO World Heritage
Yogyakarta & Prambanan · Yogyakarta Special Region
Java’s cultural heart, home to the Hindu temple compound of Prambanan and a living royal tradition. Prambanan and the city’s Cosmological Axis are both UNESCO-listed.
Super-Priority · UNESCO
Labuan Bajo, Komodo National Park · East Nusa Tenggara
Gateway to Komodo National Park, where Komodo dragons roam, with island hopping, snorkeling, and diving. Komodo became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.
Super-Priority
Lake Toba & Samosir · North Sumatra
The world’s largest volcanic lake, with Samosir Island, Batak culture, and sweeping views of the Toba caldera.
Volcano Sunrise
Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park · East Java
Watch the sun rise over an active volcano and the surrounding Sea of Sand in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park.
Crater Lake
Ijen Crater, Banyuwangi · East Java
A volcanic crater with a turquoise acid lake and rare blue flames visible at night. Visit with a local guide.
Highland Culture
Tana Toraja · South Sulawesi
A highland region known for its traditional tongkonan houses and elaborate funeral ceremonies.
Super-Priority
Mandalika, Lombok · West Nusa Tenggara
A Lombok coastal destination with exotic beaches, adventure sports, Sasak cultural experiences, and local cuisine.
Super-Priority
Likupang · North Sulawesi
A North Sulawesi coast known for marine tourism and striking underwater scenery.
Diving & Snorkeling
Raja Ampat Islands · Southwest Papua
Remote islands famed for outstanding diving and snorkeling over rich coral reefs.
Marine National Park
Wakatobi Islands · Southeast Sulawesi
A marine national park popular with divers and snorkelers for its coral reefs.