Top Reasons to Go

Immerse Yourself in Balinese Culture: Bali is crowded with tourists, yes, but its rich art scene is not to be missed.

See Active Volcanoes: There are 160-plus in Indonesia; 2,600-foot Mount Lokon, in Sumatra, erupted in October 2012.

Go Diving: Some of the best scuba diving in the world is to be found in Indonesia and there are plenty of certification centers.

Discover Buddhism: UNESCO World Heritage side Borobudur, built in the 8th century, is the world’s largest Buddhist monument.

Monkey Around: Walk through Indonesia’s lush rain forests and you’ll see Orangutans hanging about in their natural habitat.