The Best Outdoor Activities in Indonesia
Discover the best hiking, camping, backpacking, fitness, and more.
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Hiking the Ijen Crater
Indonesia / Paltuding Trailhead
The initial hike up from the start point to the rim of the crater takes 60 to 90 minutes at moderate pace to cover the 3km distance reaching an elevation of around 2,300m.
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Sunrise Hike up Mount Batur
Indonesia / Mount Batur
When most people think of Bali, they think about its countless resorts, relaxing spas, or epic waves.
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Hike Mount Bromo
Indonesia / Mount Bromo
Many hikes are available in the area, and most if not all of them can be completed without a tour guide (regardless of what the tour operators will tell you).
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Climb Gunung Agung
Indonesia / Gunung Agung
At a height of 3,142m above sea level, Gunung Agung is the highest volcano on the island and the 14th highest in Indonesia.
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Kayak Labuan Bajo, Flores
Indonesia / Pantai Pede, Labuan Bajo
Starting at Labuan Bajo's only public beach, Pantai Pede, it is best to leave around 7am when the current is calm and the tide is in.
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Hike to Sekumpul Waterfalls
Indonesia / Sekumpul Waterfall Parking
Hidden in the dense jungles of Northern Bali lies Sekumpul Waterfalls, a collection of picturesque waterfalls away from the crowds.
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Relax at Nyang Nyang Beach
Indonesia / Nyang Nyang Beach
Nyang Nyang Beach is one of those secret-feeling beaches that we all want to find. Once you get to the parking area you walk down a steep dirt road for about a half mile.
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Climb Gunung Api in the Banda Islands
Indonesia / Gunung Api
Gunung Api (translation fire mountain) is a 666m high active volcano in Indonesia's Banda Islands.
