Indonesia is a beguiling blend of seductive sunsets, white sand beaches, legendary surf breaks, spiritual connections and diverse cultures. The vast archipelago is made up of a staggering 17,000 islands, of which 8,000 are inhabited.
Let Lightfoot Travel help you experience the majesty of Java’s royal palaces, coffee plantations and jungle-clad volcanoes. This is an island of contrasts – from the dynamic capital Jakarta to the peaceful 8th-century Buddhist temple complex Borobodur.
Luxurious Bali is high on any tropical traveller’s wish list. The ‘Island of the Gods’, ticks off culture and history, with gorgeous sands, tranquil spas, sophisticated eateries and glamorous beach clubs, with an array of luxury resorts, hotels and villas to choose from.
Neighbouring Lombok’s soft, gleaming sands, coconut palms, thatched huts and indigo seas are the stuff of travel dreams. The nearby Gili Islands promise scuba-diving a quick speedboat away from its sandy shores where a string of beach bars, restaurants and small hotels welcome hundreds every day.
Journey further into Indonesia’s remote crystal-clear waters. Raja Ampat, the epi-centre of the Coral Triangle, boasts some of the best scuba diving in Asia. Raja Ampat, meaning Four Kings, is a magnificent archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays and shoals in Indonesia’s West Papua province, which centre around the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo.
Go off-grid on Sumba, an untamed island in the eastern province of Nusa Tenggara Timur where traditional village life continues to thrive and secluded beachside resorts offer guests refined, laidback living amongst the unspoilt beaches and beautiful landscapes of Sumba.
With such diversity, is it surprising Indonesia tops our list of cultural escapes Get in touch for your own tailor-made Indonesia itinerary. Whether you’re planning a romantic honeymoon, or a family holiday, or if you simply need a quick fix of sun and fantastic food, our portfolio of boutique hotels and luxury villas will ensure you are hosted in style.
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