Highlights of Sulawesi, Java and Bali Islands

Located on the southwest coast of Sulawesi Island, Makassar is the capital of South Sulawesi Province and is the largest city in the region of Eastern Indonesia. Once an important trading port in the Dutch East Indies, Makassar is now not only the gateway of the cultural land of Sulawesi, but also the epicenter of West and East Indonesia, as well as between Asia and Australia.

Tana Toraja, a landlocked regency of South Sulawesi Province on the island of Sulawesi, is home to the Toraja ethnic group. The local seat is in Makale, while the focal point of Toraja culture is in Rantepao. However, presently, Tana Toraja has been separated to two regencies that comprise of Tana Toraja with its capital at Makale and North Toraja with its capital at Rantepao. Starting around 1984, Tana Toraja has been named as the second tourist destination after Bali by the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism. From that point forward, countless foreign visitors have traveled this region. Moreover, various Western anthropologists have come to Tana Toraja to concentrate on the native culture and individuals of Toraja.

Yogyakarta (also known as Jogja) is located on the Java Island and this city is described as the traditional arts and cultural centres of Indonesia. From the popular magnificent temples of Prambanan and Borobudur to the living museum of The Kraton, from its cultural landmarks to many numerous forests and waterfalls, all will be added in our Yogyakarta Tours to help you discover this hidden gem.

Surabaya, located in the East of Java Island, is the second-biggest city of the nation. With more than 3 million people living inside its borders and over 10 million in the Surabaya metropolitan region, the city is home to Indonesia's second-largest metropolitan area. Situated on the Madura Strait in northeastern Java, it is among the oldest port cities in Southeast Asia. Along with Jakarta, Medan, and Makassar, Surabaya is one of Indonesia's four major center cities, according to the National Development Planning Agency.

Mount Bromo (Indonesian: Gunung Bromo) is an active volcano situated in the eastern part of Java Island. At 2,329 meters (7,641 feet), it is not the tallest peak in the Tengger massif, but it is the most famous. The massif is one of the most popular tourist destinations in East Java, Indonesia. The volcano is part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. The name Bromo is taken from the Javanese pronunciation of Brahma, the Hindu creator god. Mount Bromo is located in the center of the 'Sea of Sand' (Javanese: Segara Wedi or Indonesian: Lautan Pasir), which has been a protected natural reserve since 1919.The classic route to Mount Bromo is from the adjacent mountain village of Cemoro Lawang. From there, it takes around 45 minutes to walk to the volcano, but you may also join an organized jeep tour that includes a stop at the Mount Penanjakan viewpoint (2,770 m or 9,088 ft) (Indonesian: Gunung Penanjakan). The viewpoint on Mount Penanjakan may also be reached by foot in about two hours.

Banyuwangi is a city located on the easternmost tip of Java Island, well known for its ferry link from Ketapang to Gilimanuk in Bali. This location has a lot more to offer, and it is becoming more well-known as a visiting destination in and of itself. Banyuwangi is also the major entry point for the Baluran National Park and the Ijen Plateau, world-class surfing at G-Land (Grajagan), and the distant Alas Purwo National Park.

Ubud is a town located in the central part of Bali island, known for its rich arts and culture, as well as its lush landscapes of rice fields and tropical jungle, offering a contrast to the southern beach areas.

Kintamani is a village on the western border of the bigger caldera wall of Mount Batur (Gunung Batur) in Bali Island, Indonesia. It is located on the same north-south route as Penelokan and has served as a rest point for visitors to observe the Mount Batur region. Kintamani is also notable for Pura Tuluk Biyu's 1,000-year-old 'Rites of Peace' stone tablets, as well as the Kintamani dog breed. It is located adjacent to Mount Batur.

Southeast of Bali sits the seaside town of Sanur. Shallow waters can be found on its extensive beach. With a paved bike path behind them, vibrant jukung fishing boats are laid out on the sand. The 10th-century inscriptions in the coral-built Pura Blanjong temple date back to that time. Restaurants and art galleries line Jalan Danau Tamblingan, the lush main boulevard.