{"id":29158,"date":"2018-09-02T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures?p=29158&preview=true&preview_id=29158"},"modified":"2025-04-22T14:02:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T04:02:00","slug":"indonesia-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/indonesia-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"10 cool facts that\u2019ll make you crave a trip to Indonesia"},"content":{"rendered":"

If serene temples, epic volcanoes and surf beaches are your thing \u2013 then Indonesia<\/a> is for you. Envision an incredible archipelago, popping with traditional culture, amazing food and new experiences every time you switch an island. <\/strong><\/p>\n

You\u2019ve got Bali<\/a><\/strong>, a true paradise with perfect waves and smiling faces. Climb Mt Batur for sunrise, wander through rice paddies in Ubud and get a massage or ten in Sanur<\/a><\/strong>. On the beaches of Lombok, snorkel tropical reefs and walk through villages humming with day-to-day traditional life. There are so many experiences to be had in Indonesia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

READ MORE:\u00a08 REASONS TO TRY AN ADVENTURE CRUISE IN INDONESIA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Not far over the waves kick back on the neighbouring twin isles of sun and sand perfection \u2013 known as the Gilis.\u00a0Then there\u2019s Java<\/a><\/strong>, adorned with ancient temple ruins and more impressive volcanic landscapes waiting to be explored. Here’s why a trip to Indonesia should be on the cards.<\/p>\n

Our 10 reasons to travel to Indonesia<\/h2>\n

1. There\u2019s smokin\u2019 hot trails to hike<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Image by Dudarev Mikhail<\/p><\/div>\n

There are more than 150 volcanoes in Indonesia. 127 of these are active. There are hiking trails in and around most of the islands. Mt Bromo (East Java), Mt Agung and Mt Batur (Bali) and are some of the best-known volcanoes you can hike that\u2019ll give you out of this world views.<\/p>\n

CHECK OUT INTREPID’S SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES TO SOUTH EAST ASIA\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Indonesia is home to world\u2019s largest (and smelliest) flower<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Random, we know. The world\u2019s largest flower, appropriately dubbed \u2018the corpse flower\u2019, is found in the jungles of Indonesia and holds a distinct aroma that lures in insects to make its meal.<\/p>\n

3. It\u2019s the perfect place for the ultimate island-hopping adventure<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Image by iunewind<\/p><\/div>\n

There\u2019s around 17,500 islands (the exact number is debated) in Indonesia. It\u2019s easy and relatively cheap to get around by boat or to take a flight between cities.<\/p>\n

CHECK OUT OUR ESSENTIAL BALI & GILI ISLANDS ADVENTURE,
\nEXCLUSIVELY FOR 18 TO 29-YEAR-OLD TRAVELLERS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

4. The archipelago is a snorkeler\u2019s paradise
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Image by Dudarev Mikhail<\/p><\/div>\n

Indonesia has the second longest coastline in the world and is home to a host of\u00a0 snorkelling hot spots\u00a0 throughout the country.<\/p>\n

5. You can visit both hemispheres in one country<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Indonesia sits on both sides of the equator. You can expect a tropical climate throughout Indonesia with more rain and temperate conditions found in the highlands.<\/p>\n

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6. The capital is in the Top 10 of most Instagrammed cities <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Jakarta falls into the Top 10 of most featured cities on Instagram world-wide. The city’s impressive skyline, tantalising cuisine and urban lifestyle are some of the most frequent shots posted on social.<\/p>\n

7. You can meet a real dragon<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Image by Richard Susanto<\/p><\/div>\n

Komodo dragons are the biggest lizards on the planet with a recorded length of more than three metres! They can be found on the islands of Komodo, Flores and Gili Motang.<\/p>\n

8. Indonesian food is really tasty<\/h3>\n
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Image by Kzenon<\/p><\/div>\n

The national dish of Indonesia is a bowl of spicy fried rice goodness called nasi goreng. It’s no coincidence you’ll find Indonesian restaurants so popular around the world \u2013 being home to beef rendang, nasi uduk (another delicious mixed rice dish) and the infamous sate skewers. Plus, there’s lots of markets to explore.<\/p>\n

9. Indonesia is full of adventure\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You can hike, bike or raft your way around most of the country. And it’s easy to get away from the tourist trail \u2013 even in Bali<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

10. And it’s most likely within your reach\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Let’s face it. Not all of us have pockets deep enough for a luxury holiday. Indonesia is relatively affordable and offers\u00a0 friendly vibes, outdoor adventure and a cultural buzz travellers can’t get enough of.<\/p>\n

Explore\u00a0Indonesia now on a small group adventure with Intrepid. Check out our range here<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Feature image by Patrick O’Neil<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There’s no arguing that Indonesia is the perfect place to get your fix of sun and sand but there’s other reasons to go too! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15098,"featured_media":29250,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[455],"tags":[2181,185,61],"class_list":["post-29158","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-feature","tag-18-to-29s","tag-bali","tag-indonesia","ipf_theme-18-to-29s","ipf_region-indonesia"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nTen Incredible Facts About Indonesia | Intrepid Travel Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What is it about Indonesia that makes a traveller always crave more? 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