Adventure and Recreation in Indonesia
Adventure and recreation in Indonesia comprises of a wide range of activities
such as Boating, Scuba diving, Surfing, Volcano Trekking, Island Hopping and
Jungle trekking.
Scuba Diving
Strewn with fractious volcanoes marking the edge of a tectonic plate, the arc is
lyrically dubbed the "Ring of Fire." This area is traced by rugged islands
blanketed with tropical flora. Emerald canopies where the jungle still reigns
rice fields of jade and (gold where into the seas, encircling islands with
rainbow-hued coral reefs where a myriad of marine creatures plays.
Adventure Cruises and Sailing
Only in Indonesia can you book a passage on a genuine hundred-year-old trading
schooner to cruise through the exotic Spice Islands to destinations that have
been seducing travelers for centuries.
Surfing
Surfing in Indonesia takes place in 9 regions. These include Sumatra, Java,
Bali, Mentawai Island, Lombok, Sumbawa and East Indonesia. The surfing at Bingin
beach is very famous. In fact, Indonesia, being the largest archipelago in the
world, has many beaches to offer to the tourists as well as the local people for
various activities related to adventure and recreation.
Trekking
Volcano trekking is yet another type of sport in which you can get a complete
package of satisfaction regarding adventure activities. The Semeru mountain in
Java, is the largest volcano mountain in Java, and it provides you with loads of
valuable experience which is, in fact a gem to treasure. But you must also be
careful in safeguarding yourself against the common diseases like hepatitis A
and B, diarrhea and frost bites. Ensuring safety against natural health
problems, you can really enjoy a volcanic mountain trekking in Indonesia.
In jungle trekking also, you can explore some of the beautiful forests of
Indonesia.
River Rafting
Operators offer single and multi-day excursions that take you through pristine
jungle, deep gorges and some electrifying rapids. You can opt for the tourist
packages which are really very exciting. In any case, you would remain
spellbound by the trips that would lead you to exotic locations. The memories
would in deed be cherished by you throughout your life.
Shopping
The extensive shopping opportunities in Indonesia are a good reason in itself to
visit. Whether you are looking for furniture, fashion, antiques, art or
jewellery, the archipelago is renowned for producing exquisitely crafted goods,
many of which can be bought straight from the craftsman.
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