Kalibiru National Park Travel Guide

Your kalibiru national park travel guide. One of the forest areas that became famous recently is the Kalibiru National Park Jogja. Little know that at first Kalibiru was not a vacation place. This area was once a fairly large forest in the Menoreh Mountains, Kulonprogo, Jogja. Kalibiru national park tour also does not suddenly exist but rather from the efforts and hard work of the surrounding community to carry out massive reforestation in the barren and arid land.

This Community Forestry has received permission from the government considering the large desire of local residents to maintain a beautiful and cool environment in the mountains. With such a big struggle, finally Kalibiru tourism park was born in Kulon Progo. The Kalibiru is spacious and beautiful, ready to pamper visitors who want to feel the sensation of a save outbound adventure. The Kulon Progo Kalibiru tour is suitable for vacationers with groups, families and children, as well as friends.

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Kalibiru Things to Do

Talking so far about Kalibiru without discussing Kalibiru things to do is make no sense. The first thing may come to your mind is what are being able to do in Kalibiru National Park right? For that, we will give the best recommendations of things you can do at the latest Kalibiru tour.

Look at Sermo Reservoir and Menoreh Mountains

The main attraction in Kalibiru forest is the view of Sermo Reservoir and Menoreh Mountains in the distance. You will see them from the photo spot in a tree.  You need to climb up the ladder in the tree’s body to go up to see Sermo and Menoreh Mountains. This wooden board is very special for lovers. Many of them get photo here. In holiday season this spot is the best selling, queue is not a new thing.

Waiting for Kalibiru Sunset

Sunset in Kalibiru is the coolest thing in the area. It is one way to enjoy different sunset because you will be in the middle of a forest. When the sky turn to purplish orange, Sermo Reservoir will be much more exotic.

Try All Outbound Types Available

Kalibiru is also popular for a student trip and outbound center for children’s activity. As an outbound center you and your children can try all rides available in this place. Try flying fox, which has a different height of 50 m above ground level and also the 80 m. Others are wooden bridge ride, spider web, climbing, and so on.

Trekking in Kalibiru Yogyakarta

The forest area Kalibiru is wide enough include the tourism village of Kalibiru. For those who want to try other option to enjoy the national park, trekking is other alternative that usually offered. Explore the forest area of Kalibiru, get to know to the nature inhabitants such as local plants and trees. Explore also the village in Kalibiru where you can see the people, what they do, or even speak with them through a guide.

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Kalibiru National Park Yogyakarta Tourist Attractions and Surroundings

This Kalibiru National Park Travel Guide, As was said before, one of the fun activities that can be done when going to Kalibiru tourism objects in Kulon Progo is exploring the village or visiting Kalibiru tourist attractions and its surroundings. There are many tourist destinations near Kalibiru which are of course ready to visit. You might even be a little surprised to see the many tourist attractions near Kalibiru, considering that Kulon Progo is a fairly barren and arid region.

If in the main area of ​​Kalibiru the most famous is Kalibiru National Park, there are actually other tourist objects near the area that is not lesser than Kalibiru and the most important thing is still hidden. You know, the more hidden it is, the more natural and exotic the place is. Kulon Progo Jogja is ready to offer other unique sights such as:

• Nglinggo Tea Garden
• Kiskendo Cave A mythical and long cave
• Seplawan Cave
• Sermo Reservoir
• Kedung Pedut Waterfall With a blue turquoise water ready to hypnotize visitors.
• Kembang Soka Waterfall a clear waterfall hidden in the hills.
• Mudal River Park Where the angels visit the earth to bath.
• Rafting Progo River A challenging activity to try rafting in the swift river.

Kalibiru National Park Address

Kalibiru National Park address is in Hargowilis Village, Kokap District, Kulonprogo Regency, Yogyakarta. The location of this Kalibiru tour is on the Menoreh Mountains. Known as arid hills, in fact it does not make local people give up so that tourism areas can be created. The distance from Jogja city is around 35 km.

How to Get to Kalibiru?

There are several options for this. You can go with public transportation such as bus or train, in which later you will still use taxi motor from the local, or try the best way, that is rent a car or motorcycle with the driver for the cheap one. If you agree to choose this, please do not hesitate to contact Pamitran Tours. We are number one in Yogyakarta tour. Car rental Jogja plus driver, motorbike rental jogja, and Jogja tour packages are available in our place. To know more information and any offer we have, you can surf our website: pamitrantours.com or straightly contact us in 08112637768.

Kalibiru National Park Opening Hours

The best time to come to Kalibiru is at 6 a.m to 5 p.m. That is the kalibiru national park opening hours. To enjoy the sunset make sure you have arrived in this place before 5 p.m.

Kalibiru National Park Entrance Fee

The entrance fee for Kalibiru Yogyakarta is not expensive. By paying Rp 10.000 you can enter Kalibiru forest. Parking fee is divided into:

• Scooter: Rp 2.000
• Car: Rp 5.000
• Bus: Rp 15.000
• Elf: Rp 10.000

There are also several spot inside Kalibiru National Park. The four spots have different price:

• Spot 1: Rp 15.000
• Spot 2: Rp 10.000
• Spot 3: Rp 10.000
• Spot 4: Rp 15.000
• Outbound ticket: Rp 35.000

Kalibiru Tourism Facility

Although still not as complete as tourist facilities as in urban areas, but standard facilities can be found in Kalibiru area, such as:

• Toilet,
• Guide,
• Safety Equipment,
• Parking lot,
• Camp Ground,
• Outbound Facilities,
• Homestay.

Jogja Kalibiru National Park Tour

This holiday will be more fun and easy with the Kalibiru Jogja tour package in Pamitran Tours. Certainly we offer cheap Kalibiru tour package with interesting and complete facilities. There are advantages to taking our tour package that you do not need to bother planning all alone. We will help you prepare all things since we know the best in yogyakarta. You can also request other favorite tourist object in Jogja that you want to visit. Once again visit our website pamitrantours.com to see all packages provided.

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Romantic Places in Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta is classic, artsy, and romantic. Everything in here is turned into beautiful attraction perfect for your family holiday or honeymoon trip. For honeymoon tour Jogja there are many romantic attractions you can get. Starting from the beaches, mountain, romantic hotel and restaurant, you can get the whole package in Yogyakarta. If you wish to have a memorable honeymoon time, just go to Yogyakarta where you will be spoiled by the beauty of the city and incomparable calm. Below are several inspirations of the best romantic places in Jogja.

Romantic Attraction in Yogyakarta Indonesia

Ratu Boko Temple

Ratu Boko Temple is not very far from Prambanan. It is a grand temple that will be very beautiful and romantic in the sunset. When sunset come into this place, the view around Ratu Boko is so magical. The perfect blending of an exotic skies and classic building can never be replaced. If you want to go here at sunset, there is Ratu Boko Sunset ticket which has different price than the regular one.

Tamansari Watercastle

You must have often heard the name of Tamansari Water Castle. It is a royal garden located near Keraton Yogyakarta and Malioboro. The building of Tamansari is very unique, antique in its own way. This place can be perfect for your romantic journey as there are many spot to admire or taking lovely photos. There is nothing wrong to feel the classic but romantic trip.

Borobudur

Admiring Borobudur Temple is endless. Not only as a historical place for Indonesia, Borobudur in fact is a romantic place to spend your time with your mate. There are three tickets in Borobudur, Borobudur Sunrise ticket, regular ticket, and Sunset Borobudur ticket. Three of them are suitable for your honeymoon trip to Jogja. Well, the perfect one would be the sunrise Borobudur tour in which you can see the magical sunrise moment in Jogja that will never appear in other side of the world. But don’t forget the sunset is quite impressive too.

Pengilon Hill

This place is as new as you would never imagine it exists. Pengilon is a name of a hill that grows by the green grass naturally. Usually the one who knows about Pengilon Hill is the youngsters in Jogja. The place is very perfect to spend time together. Get selfie or photos with perfect natural background is very recommended. Pengilon has a beach down there that can also be visited. This is the beauty of Pengilon, where a green hill can be used as a place to see the open sea below.

Panguk Kediwung Hill

The name of Panguk Kediwung may sounds new to you, but not for the local. Jogjanese know this place as “Negeri di Atas Awan” (a land above the cloud). The reason why Panguk Kediwung Hill called as Negeri di Atas Awan is because the magical view of its sunrise. When sunrise comes, the sun would shine slowly to the hill and people will see the panorama of thick fog that enveloped the ravine in Panguk Kediwung, so when you were on this hill it felt like you were flying from wonderland. If you want to see this romantic and magical scenery quickly come in the dawn and you have to arrive before 5 a.m. Notice also the weather on that day. If it is cloudy then it is better not to come in this romantic attraction in Yogyakarta Indonesia.

Mangunan Pine Forest

Not very far from Panguk Kediwung, Mangunan is also has the best romantic attraction that is Mangunan Pine Forest. What you would see is thousands of pine trees and the fresh air. The sun rays that try to enter through the cracks of tree branches, the friction of branches that spoil the ears, and the wind that tries to make the tree dance will make you feel at home for a long time here.

Jogan Beach

Jogan beach is a well known tourist attraction in Yogyakarta where you can see waterfall and beach in the same place. Many activities can be done here from a romantic walk with the mate in the shore and adventure sport like canyoning. The most beautiful moment in Jogan is when the sunset. The sky will turn the color into purplish orange. The sun looks big with orange color, combined with the sound of water gurgling and crashing waves simultaneously.

Malioboro

A simple place can be also as romantic as you want. In this shopping center Jogja you can stroll around, shopping, and eating local culinary. Well, for many people that at least also brings beautiful memory for their honeymoon. You can spoil your partner and talk a lot about you two while taking a leisurely walk in Malioboro.

Mudal River Park

Mudal River Park is located in Kulonprogo, one of the regions in Yogyakarta. Though it is not a popular attraction in Jogja, Mudal River has hidden beauty to explore. The atmosphere is cool. Mudal River Park not only has a clear river flow but also waterfall that divided into many levels. Some of the waterfall has natural pool with different depths and can be used to swim. But as advice, try to come here not in holiday season where the local tourist will fill this whole place. And if you are not enough with visiting only one exotic waterfall, you can visit also to other waterfalls near Mudal River Park that is Kembang Soka Waterfall and Kedung Pedhut Waterfall which is more hidden.

Kedung Kandang Waterfall

An exotic new waterfall in Yogyakarta is Kedung Kandang. Because it is still new not many people know its existence even the local tourist. But yes, to some foreign tourist maybe they have been here before. Kedung Kandang waterfall can be found near the area of Nglanggeran Ancient Volcano which was first famous. The best time to come in this romantic destination in Yogyakarta is when entering the rain season where torrential water and the air is not too hot and dry so the water will be clearer. You can soak and play water in its natural pools. Kedung Kandang waterfall has a level so that it looks like dangling curtains. Each level has natural pool. The black stones same as those in Nglanggeran Ancient Volcano plus a beautiful view of the surrounding rice fields makes you forget to go home.

Ngobaran Beach

Located in Gunungkidul Jogja, Ngobaran Beach is an exotic natural view you should visit. Sunset in this beach is very wonderful and peaceful. Ngobaran is similar with Uluwatu Bali where there is Pura (hindu temple) in the edge of cliff in the sea shore and this is the only one panorama in Jogja. Though the Pura in Ngobaran is not as big as in Bali, the beauty of the beach and the unique attraction of Pura is a wonderful thing to admire in Yogyakarta.

Wediombo Beach

Different with Ngobaran, Wediombo Beach is well known for its giant natural pool in the sea shore. In the edge of the beach, Wediombo gives you a magnificent pool that the water is coming from the sea behind it. Many people like to swim and soak in this pool. You can also do that in your romantic honeymoon trip. But don’t forget to come here in weekdays and in summer to get the best weather and condition.

Mount Merapi

If you and your mate like a little adventure in your honeymoon, try to come to Mount Merapi. Stay one night at Merapi slope and when the morning comes you can admire the beauty of the most active mountain in Java. Enjoy the time where you can see the mountain shrouded in fog until the sun shining brightly and hit the body of the mountain. You can have a glass of coffee and warm local snack, or explore the area with cycling or walking. After that try to have Merapi Jeep Lava Tour. Stop by to Plunyon, the yellow bridge area where you can find a quitter and fresher nuance of the green valley. This place is also popular for a prewedding photo.

Most Romantic Hotel Yogyakarta

Not only the best romantic attraction in Yogyakarta that we give you. We also has list of some romantic hotel for honeymoon Jogja. Here is the list of most romantic hotel Yogyakarta:

The Riverside Jogja hotel

When you want to have a perfect honeymoon, you won’t choose hotel with a crowded surrounding right? Rather you will pick the one with comfortable, fresh, and quite nuance. If you want this kind of hotel, you should go to The Riverside Jogja Hotel. The room in Riverside is simple and perfectly blends with nature around. The classic traditional rooms deliberately made in the midst of thick trees. The air is fresh because it is located in Turi, Kaliurang, near with Mount Merapi. Free of pollution. Huts are made of wood to make it more natural and warm in the night. Prices: starting from Rp 420.000 / night.

The Phoenix

A five star romantic hotel located near Malioboro is The Phoenix. Phoenix is royal, luxury, beautiful, and stylish. Carrying colonial theme the decoration in this hotel is very detail and can bring you back to the immemorial time. The outdoor pool is instagenic moreover when the night is come. The view of the outdoor pool accompanied by the dim lights can conjure eyes. The exclusive room offers you view from the balkon. Prices: starting from Rp 750.000 / night.

Sumberwatu Heritage Resort

If you want to know what traditional village and houses in Jogja look like, Sumberwatu Heritage Resort will give you an inspiration. The traditional ethnique Jogja style presented here. Sumberwatu is located near Prambanan Temple and Ratu Boko. You can dine with your beloved here. But don’t forget to see the beautiful Ramayana Ballet in the night also. Other attraction near the resort is Ratu Boko temple, Plaosan temple, and other temple near Prambanan. Prices: starting form Rp 1.200.000.

Rumah Paris Bed & Breakfast

Like sweet things? Or maybe you want to surprise your mate with sweet things in honeymoon? Go to Parangtritis and stay in Rumah Paris Bed & Breakfast. Rumah Paris is usually visited by them who like unique design and vintage furniture. The old and classic European furniture fill the whole side and room in the lodge. It is very instagrammable and romantic because not many local know Rumah Paris Bed & Breakfast. The location is near Parangtritis Beach, the one that is famous for its mystical south beach of Jogja. Prices: Rp 405.000.

Villa Blue Steps

Sometimes you want to get private holiday with your mate. Villa Blue Steps can accommodate your wish. This villa has Java classic architecture called Rumah Limasan and blend with modern furniture, doors, and glass wall. Your relaxation will be perfect when you come to the outdoor pool that faces straight to the paddy field around the villa. Prices: starting from Rp 1.950.000.

Adhistana Hotel

If you like simple thing you need to stay overnight at Adhistana Hotel. This hotel is simple and modern. The attraction is its calm and clean nuance. Adhistana is located in Prawirotaman, a place known as tourist village. The distance to Malioboro is between 15 to 20 minutes. Its Lawas Kafe is popular among the youngsters.

Romantic Restaurant Yogyakarta

Dinner is a perfect quality time for your honeymoon trip. So don’t forget to dine romantically in some of these restaurants to get the best memory in your Jogja trip. We have several recommendations for romantic restaurant in Jogja.

Canting Restaurant

One of favorite elegant restaurants in Jogja is Canting Restaurant. The location is in the rooftop of Galeria Mall. Canting is very impressive and luxurious. If you want to get dinner while chatter with the beloved one in the rooftop, Canting Restaurant is the best place so far. The western and Indonesia food can be found here. You can choose one of the three rooms; indoor, semi indoor, or rooftop.

Gadjah Wong Restaurant

A classy restaurant in Jogja suitable for your romantic dinner is Gadjah Wong Restaurant. This restaurant is located in the side of Gajah Wong River Jogja. When the night comes, Gadjah Wong can be so beautiful with the dim lights and also its mainstay menu. The contemporary and traditional fusion will get you another excitement.

Warung Kepik Sawah

Paddy field is a usual view in Yogyakarta. But some of you may have never seen what paddy fields look like. You can get acquainted with the fresh panorama of paddy field and romanticize with your partner in Warung Kepik Sawah. This restaurant is simple and made as closely as possible with a house that is usually found in the middle of the Jogja rice field. The menu that is served to the visitors is very unique because it is Javanese food, snacks,and drinks. Eating here also becomes more fun when accompanied by Java music like gamelan that sounds relaxing enough.

Sawa Steak n Grill

Sawa Steak n Grill highlighting the rural atmosphere of Java and Bali. It sells menu varies from Indonesian food to western and japan food. The mainstay menu is of course steak with premium meat. The river sound that flows near the place will make everything complete. You don’t need to prepare because nature in Sawa Steak n Grill will help you to make romantic unforgettable dinner.

Secret Garden Café

Secret Garden Café is a famous café in Jogja for youngsters. The outdoor garden is the top romantic place in Jogja. Many tourist and local take dinner in this outdoor garden where lights and dark skies become the witness. The menu is hip so it is suitable for you who have young soul.

The Manglung Café

The Manglung Café is designed with modern style. It is located in Patuk, Gunungkidul. The Manglung is quite popular in Bukit Bintang (one of Jogja’s popular attraction). In this café you can dine while enjoying the magnificent view from above the hill. Bukit Bintang or in English star hills, is a place where you can see the sparkling of city’s lamp from the hill when the night starts to come.

We have given you the Romantic Places in Yogyakarta, romantic tourist object in Jogja, hotel for honeymoon Jogja, and romantic restaurant Jogja. Now is the time for you to take our Jogja honeymoon package in Pamitran Tours. What we offer to you is the best one. You will get the best offers about romantic tourist attractions that can be visited, hotel to stay, and restaurant to dine with. You can also request to us to get the best choice. So what are you waiting for? Contact Pamitran Tours right away.

List of Best Hotel in Jogja Indonesia

We cannot argue that if we go to some places must need place to stay. Don’t worry, there are dozens list of best hotel in Jogja Indonesia. Some of them have romantic view, some have classic but elegant nuance. Some hotels suitable also for family trip and some are highly recommended for backpackers. If you don’t believe, just check out best hotel in Jogja below.

Budget Hotel in Jogja

Greenhost Boutique Hotel

Interesting and unique are what made many tourist comfortable staying in Greenhost Boutique Hotel. The minimalist industrial design is accompany with the unique swimming pool. This best boutique hotel in Yogyakarta swimming pool is on the ground floor with open space above. There is also exhibition space where artists or designers held exhibition event. Price: $ 46.

Kampoeng Djawa

Kampoeng Djawa is very famous among backpacker. This boutique hotel has 9 rooms with small garden in front and all things here are furnished with traditional Javanese furniture. Though it is very cheap, this unique hotel in Jogja is very convenient. Price: $ 15.

Adhistana

Adhistana Hotel is very unique. The interior design and furniture adapting today’s young style. The boutique hotel has blue and white color scheme plus wooden furniture and copper fittings. Adhistana is very convenient for you who want to stay longer in Jogjakarta. Price: $ 25.

Lokal Indonesia

This hotel is pretty famous for local and foreign tourist. A colorful hotel with wall painted in splashes of color and geometric tiles is what Lokal Indonesia shows you. The furniture in the room is very functional. You can even found room with two levels. Lokal Indonesia will make you look great on Instagram too. Price: $ 46.

Yats Colony

Quite different than any hotels in Jogja, Yats Colony takes the concept of tropical view of Yogyakarta. Though Yats Colony is newcomers, but thanks to its homey eco-friendly nuance, many people like to stay here. The outdoor pool that surrounded by plants and trees facing into the rooms.

List of 5 Star Hotel in Jogja

Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta

Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta is the first recommended 5 star hotel in Jogja. Taking the nuance of colonial era, the interior decoration is very classical. Added with the fusion of traditional Javanese in some part makes this hotel is as luxury as eyes can see. The rooms are elegantly furnished and suites have separate living room. Phoenix is located near Malioboro. The price to stay one night is around $78.

Jambuluwuk Hotel

The name is very Javanese, but it is a modern 5 star hotel that is usually recommended by many tourist. The friendly staff is only one reason of many reasons like the artistic design of the hotel which using earth colors, spacious rooms, and the mixing of Java architecture in it. Jambuluwuk is 1 km away from Malioboro. Price: $ 40.

Melia Purosani

If you want to reach Malioboro and Keraton, staying in Melia Purosani is the best option. This 5 star hotel located between those two destinations. You can choose one of five room types and get all the best facilities it offers. Price: $ 93.

Eastparc Yogyakarta

The Eastparc is a luxury hotel near Jogjakarta Adisucipto International Airport. The nuance of modern style can be seen in Eastparc. Hotel facilities are such as spa, restaurant, swimming pool, fitness center, and free shuttle service to and from the Jogja airport. Price: $ 53.

Sheraton Yogyakarta

So far this is the closest best 5 star hotel near Jogja airport. The 110 rooms in Sheraton Yogyakarta will accommodate your luxury stay in Jogjakarta. Facilities include are fitness center, tennis courts, spa and sauna, swimming pool, and many other. Javanese influences can be seen in Sheraton interior decorations. Price: $ 61.

Royal Ambarukmo

Next best hotel in Jogja is Royal Ambarukmo which situated near the famous plaza Ambarukmo. As the name implies, Royal Ambarrukmo is a five star hotel with Javanese style. Besides close to Ambarrukmo Plaza, the hotel is close to Museum Ambarrukmo in which keeping the history and culture of Jogja. The five types room offers you a deluxe modern-javanese fusion. Price: $ 88.

Hyatt Regency

If you like to stay in a peaceful fresh hotel, you should come to Hyatt Regency. The luxurious hotel set in 22 hectares gardens makes it very spacious. The facilities are quite complete and include golf course, swimming pool, fitness center, tennis courts, restaurants, and spa. The location is in the north Jogja before you reach Kaliurang so that’s why the air is quite fresh. Price: $ 92.

Hotel Tentrem

The most luxury of all is Hotel Tentrem. The rooms in Hotel Tentrem are spacious and tastefully decorated. This is the hotel where Barack Obama ever stayed when he came to Jogjakarta. The very grand hotel has price starting from $ 102 per night.

Best View Hotel in Jogja

Sambi Resort and Spa

One of the famous resorts with best view hotel in Jogja is Sambi Resort and Spa. Many people have tried this place and find it very satisfying. Not only its luxury but also the beautiful scenery of green paddy field and trees and Mount Merapi that become its mainstay. The location that lies near Merapi makes it free from pollution and city’s hustle. In the morning you can cycling around the area or try playing golf. Prices: Rp 500.000.

Sumber Watu Heritage

If you want to stay near Prambanan or Ratu Boko temple, Sumber Watu Heritage should on your list. This magnificent hotel is beautifully located in Boko Hills near Ratu Boko Temple, which you can reach Prambanan only by 15 minutes from here. This Javanese style hotel will make your holiday more and more interesting. Location: Dusun Sumberwatu, Desa Sambirejo, Kabupaten Sleman, Yogyakarta.

Dusun Jogja Village Inn

Romantic and classic, is what Dusun Jogja Village Inn brings to you. The style of 1950ers will be seen here. The bed is very classic and some fitted with vintage mosquito nets. It also combine modern style so you will still find restaurant, movie room, spa, and swimming pool. Prices: Rp 736.000.

Gallery Prawirotaman Hotel

The 4 stars hotel is well known for the newlywed. Gallery Prawirotaman Hotel looks so clean with the white paint color and fresh because the tropical view that is highlighted from plants and trees that grow around the hotel. The romantic hotel in Jogja also has quite surrounding.

Here are some of the best hotels in Yogyakarta that can be included in your planning list. If you come here don’t forget to use Jogja tour services, Pamitran Tours, so that your trip will be very fun and simple. You can order our many Jogja tour packages. To find unique hotel in Jogja is also not difficult. We will find it according to your wishes and requests.

10 New Bali from Indonesia Government: See The Beauty of New Destination in Indonesia!

When you plan yourself to come to Indonesia, what would you think for the first time? Its trip attractions of course. Well, speaking to that, not only Bali or Raja Ampat or even Yogyakarta that become the iconic tourism in this city. There are so many more you can visit here. The 10 ‘New Bali’, which means new attractions for tourist, has been set by the Ministry of Tourism. Danau Toba or Toba Lake in Sumatra, Mount Bromo, Borobudur, Labuan Bajo, and many more are waiting you. Imagine you have so much time in your holiday trip to explore these places. Now here it is the 10 ‘New Bali’ of Indonesia.

10 New Tourist Destinations in Indonesia

Toba Lake

Toba Lake or Danau Toba in Indonesian is a wide natural lake in North Sumatra that lately being so popular among the foreigner and even the local tourist. This Toba is the biggest volcanic lake in East Asia. In the middle of the lake stands Samosir Island with the height of 1000 mdpl, looks like a mountain from a far. Toba Lake is formed 78 thousand years ago from a volcanic eruption which made a caldera that now become Toba Lake. Though you cannot swim in the lake far, the view around the lake is very amazing. Natural panorama of the pine trees, the thin fog which usually comes in the morning, and cafes in which you can drink delicious coffee. You can build tent in the edge of the lake or even in the hills around and get your romantic time.

Borobudur Temple

Borobudur Temple may be not so surprising to come as the 10 ‘New Bali’ of Indonesia as it is also well known for one of the best Indonesia tourism places. Once after being found by the British General Governor Sir Thomas Raffles, the name of Borobudur as a heritage and wonderful attraction continue increasing. In Borobudur you can sightseeing the temple and around. The Borobudur is surrounded by two rivers, Progo River and Elo River, and four mountains in the far that are Mount Merbabu, Mount Merapi, Mount Sindoro, Mount Sumbing, and Menoreh. You can also admire the complex architecture of the temple which was built from volcanic rock bar with no glue. The total of its relief is 2672 with 1460 story inside.

Belitung

Next we have the island of Belitung. Belitung island is inhabited by the descendant of Mongolian. How did it happen? In 1292 Kubilai Khan the Caesar in Mongol ordered Shi Bi, Ike Mese, and Gao Xing and bring many people to conquer Java Island. And so the history goes on. As the biggest producer of tin in Indonesia, it turns out that Belitung also has amazing tourist attraction. In here also you can see Black Satam stone which is the only one in the world that is formed from natural process when the meteor crash the earth that consist of tin thousand years ago.

Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park

Not only Merapi, another must visit mountain in Indonesia is Mount Bromo which is located in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Mount Bromo is situated near Malang city if you ever heard that name, or in East Java. The origin tribe that lived in Bromo until now is called Tengger Tribe. This Tengger tribe is known as the descendant of Majapahit Kingdom refugees when they were expelled from their hometown and assume Bromo as a holy mountain. That’s why Yadnya Kasada ceremony, a memorial ceremony for Mount Bromo, is held in 14^th or 15^th in Month Kasodo (Javanese calendar).  One also said that Mount Bromo is formed from the Mount Tengger. It was explode and made caldera that you can see until now. Beside Mount Bromo another mountain in this national park is Mount Semeru, Mount Watangan, Mount Batok, Mount Kursi, and Mount Widodaren.

Labuan Bajo

Ever heard Komodo dragons? Yes this ancient animal is one of the prides of Indonesia. Nowadays if you come to Komodo Island, Nusa Tenggara Timur, you can also visit Labuan Bajo. What is this Labuan Bajo? Labuan Bajo is a village in Komodo regency, West Manggarai. Long time ago it was a place where the Bajo tribe ship anchored. There are several attractions in Labuan Bajo such as the most popular Komodo National Park, Batu Cermin Cave, Pink Beach, Bidadari Island, Wae Lulu Island, Kanawa, Gorontalo Beach, Pede Beach and so on. Even though it is only a village, Labuan Bajo has International Airport. So, don’t worry to get here by air if you want to save your time.

Seribu Island

Seribu Island is located in the north of Jakarta, Indonesian Capital City, and include to the administrative area of Jakarta. Seribu Island is suitable for a cultural or historical trip where you can meet several heritage and historical story. Some island has fort wreckages, hospital, and ancient graveyard. Onrust island, Cipir Island, and Kelor Island are included as heritage of Seribu Island. In Kelor Island you can found shipyard and Martello Fort built by VOC. In one of the island, called Putri Island, you will see underwater aquarium made of glass so you can see the underwater of Seribu Island without diving. Island hopping is highly recommended in this beautiful places of Indonesia especially to visit ‘Gosong’ or small island that comes only when the sea recedes.

Mandalika

Its name may sound strange in your ear. Actually, Mandalika is an area in Lombok Island. About this Lombok you must ever heard of it right? Well, Mandalika is a new attraction in Lombok you must visit. New best places to visit in Indonesia means the more excitement you will get here. The government plans this area to be as beautiful as Bali with its natural resources. Some of famous beach are Gepuruk Beach, Tanjung Beach, Aan Beach, and Serenting. The name Mandalika is believed derived from the legend of Princess Mandalika who turn herself into ‘Nyale’ or sea worm because she did not want to be married by a prince. So today, people in Lombok commemorate this story by holding a festival of Bau Nyale which means catching the sea worm.

Wakatobi

Wakatobi is popular for its underwater beauty. Its popularity is well known in international world since it was included as one of the tourism in Internationale Tourismus-Borse Berlin. This festival is the biggest tourism market that is followed by many famous industrial tourism in the world. Wakatobi underwater is one of the best in Indonesia. There are five whales live in Wakatobi such as Beaked Whale, Sperm Whale, Bryde’s Whale, Pilot Whale, and Melonhead Whale. Not only that, it is also a home of six species of dolphins. Another wonderful fact is that in Wakatobi you can found 70 percent of the total coral species in the world. Yap, Wakatobi is the heart of world coral triangle, and of course still many fishes and sea animal live beneath your feet.

Tanjung Lesung

Tanjung Lesung is also located near Jakarta, include the area of Banten. Tanjung Lesung is the perfect place to see Nusa Dua Bali style in another city. Here in Tanjung Lesung you can find beach, resort, and golf course. And the most interesting activity you can do is seeing Anak Krakatau Mountain or dive into the Tanjung Lesung waters if you have diving license. Krakatau is one of mountain in Indonesia that has fantastic explosive power. Hundred years ago it was explode and devastating West Banten coast.  Because of that now Tanjung Lesung has biological wealth in the land or even under the water.

Morotai Island

Again an island in Indonesia becomes the government’s priority. Now it is Morotai, the small island in the north of Halmahera island, North Maluku. This little island, though small in its size, became the witness of World War II. There are several warship and aircraft that sink in its waters. You can dive to see the proof of shipwreck and airplane Bristol Beufort. Some building of the war leftover still can be seen until today. The story of ‘Battle of Morotai’ added the magnificent of Morotai tourism. It is a battle between the USA and Japan. And as if Morotai doesn’t want to end its beauty, it has 35 more small island with 2 bigger island. Morotai is very hot, and because of it, it is also called as the island of three suns. Hmm, dare to be here? It’s gonna be perfect for your summer holiday isn’t it?

How is it so far? We hope that it is very useful for you who want exploring Indonesia places of interest. Now you know that Indonesia’s beauty is not only placed in Bali, Raja Ampat, of Yogyakarta. So what are you waiting for? Let’s have memorable trip to one of those most beautiful places to visit in Indonesia or even visit them all. Don’t forget to call Pamitran Tours for your trip here. We have hundreds of holiday packages such as Java-Bali Overland, Yogyakarta package tour, Lombok package tour, Raja Ampat package tour, and still many packages available.