Route: INDONESIA: One Nation, Many Worlds - East Java, Indonesia
Explore Indonesia's most iconic destinations across Eastern Java and beyond, featuring 20 remarkable sites including volcanic peaks like Mount Bromo and Kawah Ijen, ancient temples such as Borobudur and Prambanan, pristine islands in Komodo National Park, and scenic waterfalls like Madakaripura and Coban Sewu.
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Kawah Ijen
- End
- Mount Batur
- Stops
- 21
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Kawah Ijen
- Penataran Agung Lempuyang Temple
- Coban Sewu
- Wayag Island
- Mount Rinjani
- Kelingking Beach
- Prambanan Temple
- Wakatobi National Park
- Wae Rebo
- Madakaripura Waterfall
- Borobudur
- Mount Bromo
- Komodo National Park
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- Sendang Gile
- Broken Beach
- Tanjung Tinggi
- Mount Merapi
- Gunung Leuser National Park
- Besakih Temple
- Mount Batur
Useful for your trip
- Timing
- Visit Kawah Ijen at dawn to see the rare blue flames from sulfuric gas on fire and witness the turquoise crater lake against the rising sun.
- Timing
- Climb Penataran Agung Lempuyang Temple at sunrise or sunset for breathtaking views of Mount Agung framed by the famous split gate.
- Tip
- Coban Sewu trek involves climbing steep bamboo ladders through lush forests; prepare for a physically demanding adventure to reach the water amphitheater.
- Transport
- Reach Wayag Island via liveaboard trips to explore the mushroom-shaped islets and pristine coral reefs in Raja Ampat archipelago.
- Tip
- Mount Rinjani climb involves sharp inclines over uneven ground; expect to reach the crater rim with Crater Lake Sagara Anak and the active Mount Barari.
- Timing
- Visit Tegallalang Rice Terrace at sunrise when the landscape appears golden, or enjoy views from local cafes and swings.
- Tip
- Wae Rebo village features cone-shaped homes (umarun) reflecting unaltered traditional Manggarai culture; includes traditional welcome celebrations.
- Timing
- Visit Borobudur at sunrise when first light highlights the temple against a misty mountain backdrop; temple has 504 Buddha sculptures and 2,600 relief panels.
- Timing
- Mount Bromo's sunrise view is stunning from Mount Penanjakan; explore surroundings by jeep or on foot to see the smoking crater and sea of sand.
- Timing
- Danau Kelimutu's trio of crater lakes show most vivid colors at first light in the morning; colors range from turquoise to red and black from mineral interactions.
- Tip
- Sendang Gile waterfall is a two-tiered cascade at Mount Rinjani's base; reach it via a scenic walk through rainforest.
- Timing
- Visit Tanah Lot at sunset when the sea temple's silhouette is framed by vibrant sky; explore temple grounds, traditional performances, and local markets.
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INDONESIA: One Nation, Many Worlds