While the jungles of Indonesia are these days tamer than in the times of the Borneo headhunters, the modern day thrill seeker can still find plenty to give them their adrenaline rush. Whether you choose to go trekking in the mountains and jungles of this vast archipelago, go diving in the biologically diverse waters or visiting some of the few remaining tribes, Indonesia is still a location full of thrills if you want them.
From the smoking Java volcanoes to Papua’s snow capped peaks, Indonesia offers trekkers a vast range of choices, regardless of your skill level. The further afield you venture the more help you should seek from a travel agency to assist you in organising your trip. These agencies can often get you better deals on airline tickets and also arrange accommodation and transportation in areas where these facilities are scarce.
Papua is the easternmost province of Indonesia, and often experiences periods of civil unrest, so make sue you have the latest information before you set off. The snow covered peak of Carstensz Pyramid, known locally as Puncak Jaya, is Papua’s highest mountain, but the climb up it is for experienced climbers only.
For those who are looking for a challenge that doesn’t entail carabineers,TrikonMountain, the third highest in Papua, would be ideal. All trekkers who come to Indonesia are required to obtain a climbing permit, which your travel agency will organise. You can combine a trek with a visit to one of the tribal groups who remain on the island, and experience first hand what it is like to truly live off the land.
The crystal clear, blue Indonesian waters, which teem with all manner of marine life are a divers dream. Some of the worlds best diving can be found here, and there are many options to fit all budgets; from a quick dip off Bali’s coast to a two week dive that will take you into some areas that would be inaccessible otherwise.
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