Komodo Island

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Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park is located in the center of the Indonesian archipelago, between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. Established in 1980, initially the main purpose of the Park was to conserve the unique Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) and its habitat. However, over the years, the goals for the Park have expanded to protecting its entire biodiversity, both terrestrial and marine. In 1986, the Park was declared a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, both indications of the Park's biological importance.
Komodo National Park includes three major islands: Komodo, Rinca and Padar, as well as numerous smaller islands creating a total surface area (marine and land) of 1817km (proposed extensions would bring the total surface area up to 2,321km²). As well as being home to the Komodo dragon, the Park provides refuge for many other  notable terrestrial species such as the orange-footed scrub fowl, an endemic rat, and the Timor deer. Moreover, the Park includes one of the richest marine environments including coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, seamounts, and semi-enclosed bays. These habitats harbor more than 1,000 species of fish, some 260 species of reef-building coral, and 70 species of sponges. Dugong, sharks, manta rays, at least 14 species of whales, dolphins, and sea turtles also make Komodo National Park their home. 

 Threats to terrestrial biodiversity include the increasing pressure on forest cover and water resources as the local human population has increased 800% over the past 60 years. In addition, the Timor deer population, the preferred prey source for the endangered Komodo dragon, is still being poached. Destructive fishing practices such as dynamite-, cyanide, and compressor fishing severely threaten the Park's marine resources by destroying both the habitat (coral reefs) and the resource itself (fish and invertebrate stocks). The present situation in the Park is characterized by reduced but continuing destructive fishing practices primarily by immigrant fishers, and high pressure on demersal stocks like lobsters, shellfish, groupers and napoleon wrasse. Pollution inputs, ranging from raw sewage to chemicals, are increasing and may pose a major threat in the future.
Today, the PKA Balai Taman Nasional Komodo and PT. Putri Naga Komodo are working together to protect the Park's vast resources. Our goals are to protect the Park's biodiversity (both marine and terrestrial) and the breeding stocks of commercial fishes for replenishment of surrounding fishing grounds. The main challenge is to reduce both threats to the resources and conflicts between incompatible activities. Both parties have a long term commitment to protecting the marine biodiversity of Komodo National Park.
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BINTAN ISLAND

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Bintan in situated in Riau Islands, Indonesia. Located east of Sumatra and south of Singapore, Bintan is just 45 minutes from Singapore on ferry. Bintan is the largest island of the Riau islands. It is one of the most developed and affluent parts of Indonesia. Due to its strategic location, Bintan attracts many tourists, mostly from Singapore and Malaysia. In recent years, its popularity as a seaside holiday destination has grown and the number of visitors from all around the world has been on a steady rise.
Bintan is at the northern tip of the Riau islands. The capital of Bintan is Tanjung Pinang. This is also the biggest town in Bintan. One of the main attractions in Tanjung Pinang is its ancient and vibrant market that is partially on stilts.

Bintan is well known for its luxurious beach front resorts. Most of the resorts are situated on the northwest side of the Island and there are also a few beach resorts located on the east coast of bintan.
The people in Bintan are hospitable and courteous. The main language spoken in Bintan is Bahasa Indonesia. However English is widely spoken in all areas, especially the Bintan resort area. Bintan has a deeply rooted history, a very colourful present and an extremely promising future with Indonesia marketing it as the second popular tourist destination after Bali.
Diving in Bintan is an exciting experience. There are many varieties of marine life to be sighted here including turtles. Six of the seven species of turtles found throughout the world are said to be found in Indonesia.
The waters around Bintan are not too deep, allowing a diving experience for all levels of divers. Bintan is mainly known for shallow fringing reef and good coral and macro life.

History

Bintan is a growing tourist attraction with visitors coming from all over the world. A large percentage of visitors are from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia itself. Bintan is the largest of the 3,200 islands in the Riau archipelago and the third largest among the 27 provinces in Indonesia. Only 45 minutes away from Singapore, Bintan is twice the size of Singapore. In the past, Bintan was an important hub for trade and in recent years, it has slowly evolved into a tourism hub in Indonesia.

Due to its strategic location, Bintan was a very busy trade hub many years ago, located along the China-India maritime trading route. It was recorded in the 14th century that Bintan had the most number of pirates roaming on its water. These pirates earned a reputation for themselves, using war ships to attack Chinese ship returning from the Indian Ocean. To this day, you may find Chinese ceramics dating back to the Song Dynasty washing ashore from the ships that are now underwater wrecks.
The original settlers in Bintan and the rest of the Riau Islands are said to be Malay and Orang Laut people also know as sea nomads. Later, migrants from South China moved in and made Bintan their home.
During the 12th and 13th century, Bintan was part of the Srivijaya Empire on Sumatra. Sri Tri Buana, a member of the Royal family later declared himself the King of Bintan and Singapore. Then during the rule of Sultan Mansoor Shah from 1459 to 1466, Bintan and the rest of Riau became part of the Malacca. In 1511, Malacca empire fell to the Portugese. A war between the Portugese, Johor Sultanate and the Achehnese of northern Sumatra then begin. This was called the ‘War Triangle’ and Bintan was part of it. Bintan saw many rulers come and go during this time. The region eventually fell under the ruling of Dutch later.
In 1942, the Japanese occupied Bintan, and in 1945 it became the part of Riau province of the Republic of Indonesia.

What to do at Bintan

	Water Sports Year-end wind and waves make Bintan ideal for wind surfing. Kayaking, jet ski, banana boat rides and wake-boarding are the favorites and available at water sports centers.		Spa Relax and let a traditional Indonesian massage play on your preasure points to relieve you of your stress and gently ease away the strain in every node of your body.
	PaintBall A fun and exciting activity you must not miss! Test your tactical skill through an exciting game of Paintball. Strategise your own game jam-packed with actions.		Mountain Biking The quiet roads of Bintan Resorts are ideal for biking. Try some of the off-road tracks. Ask your hotel for bike rental details.
	All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Set your adrenalin pumping and psyche up for a body workout with an ATV ride. Drive through our jungle trails specially designed with sharp bends and steep slopes for that heart-stopping ride. Or take the ATV for a wide ride freely along our white sandy beaches and feel the rush of wind against your face.		Go-Kart Strap on your helmet and setp on it at our Go-Kart track! Race around the track with your friends and bring out the latent race driver in you!

	Sri Bintan Kampung Eco Tour Explore the traditional Indonesian 'Kampung' (local village) of Sri Bintan and get a glimpse of the daily lifestyle of the villagers. See pandan leaves woven into usable products, and rubber tapping. Tour includes a local lunch featuring kampung dishes		Mangrove Discovery Tour Experience the beauty and mystery of nature with our award-winning Bintan Mangrove Discovery Tour. Discover the flora and fauna of the mangrove. For a totally magical and out of this world experience, take a night mangrove tour and ride into a mesmerizing blanket of glowing fireflies.
	Corporate & Adventure Training Discover highly impactful experience-based learning programmes! Training activities are diverse, ranging from thematic games, sea sports, telematches to obstacle rope courses.		Traditional Fishing Tour Learn to fish the traditional way! Ride on an authentic sampan along the Sebung River. Cast with the jala (fishing net to crawl fishes. Entrap crabs and fishes with bubu (wire trap) and injab (bamboo trap)

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Place of interest in Bintan

Jogyakarta

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YOGYAKARTA (often also called Jogja, Yogya or Jogja) is located in middle of Java Island - Indonesia, where everything is cheap. It's enough with $ 20 per-day, you are able to stay over, eat famous authentic delicious food, and rent a motorbike to explore the pure beaches and thousand of years old ancient temples.

Borobudur

A thousand years ago, Yogyakarta was the center of ancient Mataram Kingdom which was prosperous and high civilized. This kingdom built Borobudur Temple which was the biggest Buddhist temple in the world, 300 years before Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Some other relics are Prambanan Temple, Ratu Boko Palace, and dozens of other temples scattered throughout Yogyakarta. (See Archaeological Sights)
However, by some mysterious reason, Ancient Mataram Kingdom moved its central government to East Java in the 10th century. The magnificent temples were abandoned and partially buried by the eruption material of Merapi Volcano. Slowly, Yogyakarta region went back into the dense forest.
Six hundred years later, Panembahan Senopati established the Islamic Mataram Kingdom in the region. Once again, Yogyakarta became the witness of human history of a great Kingdom that ruled Java Island and its surrounding area. Islamic Mataram Kingdom was leaving a trail of ruins of fortress and royal tombs in Kotagede which recently is known as silver handicraft center in Yogyakarta. (See Historic & Heritage Sights)

Wayang Kulit Show

Giyanti agreement in 1755 divided the Islamic Mataram Kingdom into Kasunanan Surakarta be based in the city of Solo and Yogyakarta Sultanate which founded in Yogyakarta. Kraton (palace) still exists until today and is functioned as the residence of sultan and his family as well as hundreds of abdi dalem (the servant of the palace) who faithfully serve the palace voluntarily and run the tradition in the midst of changing times. At the palace, there are many cultural performances such as wayang kulit (puppet shadow play), gamelan (Javanese orchestra), and Javanese dance etc. (See Calendar of Events)
Yogyakarta at present is a place where tradition and modern dynamics are going on together continuously. In this city, there is a palace which has hundreds of loyal servants to run the tradition, but there is also University of Gadjah Mada that is one of the leading universities in South East Asia. Some of its residents live in a strong agrarian culture. In the other side, there are also students who live with pop life-style. Traditional markets and handicraft centers are numerous in the city where some of them located by the malls which are no less hectic.

Sundak Beach

At the north end of Yogyakarta, you will see Mount Merapi stands proudly almost as high as 10,000 feet. This mountain is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. The trace of its malignant of the 2006 eruption can be witnessed in the Village of Kaliadem, 30 km from the city of Yogyakarta. Mooi Indie style scenery of green rice field with Mount Merapi in the background can still be seen in the suburb area of Yogyakarta. (See Nature & Outdoors)
In the southern part of Yogyakarta, you will find many beaches. The most famous beach is Parangtritis with its legendary figure of Nyi Roro Kidul (Queen of the South), but Yogyakarta has also many natural beautiful beaches in Gunung Kidul. You can see the Sadeng Beach which is an ancient estuary of Bengawan Solo River before the powerful forces lifted the surface of the southern part of Java Island so that the flow of the river turned to the north like today. You can also visit Siung Beach which has 250 channels of rock climbing, Sundak Beach and many more. (See Beaches)
If Malaysia has the world's highest twin towers, Yogyakarta has Prambanan Temple with 47 meters tall and was made by hand about 1100 the previous years. If Singapore has modern life, Yogyakarta has traditional agrarian society. If Thailand and Bali have beautiful beaches, Yogyakarta owns natural beaches and Mount Merapi, which has a story of how powerful the force of nature is.
A unique combination of ancient temples, history, traditions, culture and natural forces make Yogyakarta a very worthwhile place to visit. YogYES.COM site will help you to plan a visit to Yogyakarta and enjoy the best charm of this place. We provide rich information about things to see and do, hotels, dining, car rentals and all the information you need to travel to Yogyakarta / Jogja.

Lake Toba - Samosir Island

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Toba Lake
World famous is the crater Toba Lake in the Batak highlands; approximately five hours drive from Medan. Toba Lake is the largest lake in South East Asia and also one of the most spectacular, surrounded by tall mountains and with the large island of Samosir in the middle. If we descend from the mountain we see the lake glittering in all its beauty. The Dutch writer Rudy Kousbroek even called Toba Lake, 'the most beautiful place on earth'. Most visitors stay on the peninsula of Tuk Tuk on Samosir, named after the linguist Herman Neubronner van der Tuuk. In general people stay several days on Samosir to discover the island, to visit traditional Batak villages, to swim in the lake and go to the hot springs in Pangururan.
The centerpiece of North Sumatra, Lake Toba's bracing climate and magnificent panoramas clear the mind and soothe the soul. For decades a magnet from regional and foreign visitors alike, Toba has developed into a full-featured highland resort while retaining the rustic charm and relaxed ambiance that define Toba's attraction. Formed by a stupendous prehistoric volcanic explosion, the 100 km long lake is the largest in Southeast Asia and one of the deepest and the highest in the world. The drama of that cataclysmic birth persist in 500 meter cliffs dropping into the blue-green waters, surrounded by steep, pine covered sloped, the climate is fresh and pleasant, with just enough rain to support the lush vegetation.
Toba Lake is a 100kms x 30kms volcanic lake in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Toba Lake has become one of the main tourist attractions for a long time in North Sumatra apart from Bukit Lawang and Nias, visited by both domestic and foreign tourist.
The Origin of Toba Lake
It is estimated that Toba Lake was formed during a volcanic eruption about 73.000-75.000 years ago and which was the most recent super volcano eruption. Bill Rose and Craig Chesner from Michigan Technological University estimated that volcanic materials that were spewed out the mountain totaling 2800km3, with 800km3 ignimbrites rock and 2000km3 volcanic ash that is estimated was blown (wind) to the west for 2 weeks. This incident caused mass death (destruction) and to several species also causes extinction. According to some DNA proof, this eruption also shrinks the humankind population to around thousands back then.
After this eruption, a caldera was formed that was filled by water afterwards and now known as Toba Lake. The pressure from the dormant magma, which has not yet erupted, caused Samosir Island to emerge. The region that now known as Samosir Island originally was a peninsula that attached to the Sumatran mainland. In this peninsula the Netherlands built the water canal 10 m width.
For the first time visitors, going through Medan-Parapat route seeing a lake as big as that made Samosir appear like an amazing grand island. However, the island perspective will certainly faded with the increase in Toba plateau visitor, Nias and the other places in the south, through Medan-Berastagi route. Samosir occupied a central geographical position in the Toba plateau region. With the declaration of the Toba Samosir Regency (the inhabitants 302.000 lives, the area with wide of 3.440 km including the lake) it finally ascend from only a shadow into a Regency. Moreover, the width of Samosir Island exceed Singapore (647 km), in fact Toba Lake almost twice bigger than Singapore. The Samosir image in tourism books as the backpackers location must be changed because this historic place must restore the greatness of its past.
Legend of Toba Lake
Once upon a time, lived a young orphan farmer in the northern part of the Sumatran Island. This area was very dry. The young man lived from farming and fishing. One day he went fishing, he already fishing for half of the day but still not getting any fish yet. So he returned home for the day turns to night, but when he nearly left he saw a big beautiful golden fish, he then caught the fish and brought it home. He intended to cook the fish right away but watched the beauty of this fish he then cancelled his intention. He chose to keep it as pet, and then he placed it in a big pond and feed it. On the next day, like usual, he went to his farm, and on the noon he comeback home, to have lunch. But when he arrived in his house he was very startled for the meal had prepared to be eaten. He then fears that the fish might be stolen, and then hastily he ran to the back of his house.
However, the fish was still in place, for a long time he thinks, “Who cooks those meals”, but because his is very hungry, he ate those meals. But this incident continued to occur again repeatedly, every time he came home for lunch, the meals are prepared on the table. Then one day this young man made a strategy to find out who cooks those meals, the next day he then began to commence his strategy, he then hide around the trees close to his house. He was waiting for a long time, but the smoke in his kitchen still has not been seen, and when he then intended to return home, he began to see the smoke in the kitchen.
"Hey woman, who are you, and where are you came from?” the woman began to drop tears, and then the young man saw his fish was no longer in the pond. He asked the woman, “hey woman, where is the fish in that pond?” the Woman cried intensely, but this young man continued to ask and finally the woman answers, “I was the fish that was caught by you”. The young man then startled, but because he felt that he had hurt the feelings this woman, then he said, “Hey woman, did you want to become my wife??” the Woman then startled, he stay quiet, then the young man said “Why are you silent??” Then the woman said, “I wanted to become your wife. But with one condition.” ”What is the condition?” the young man quickly asked, the woman then said, “In the future if our child was born and grew, never even once you said that he/she was anakni Dekke (child of a fish) ”. The young man then agreed to that condition and swore he will never say it.
Then they were married and granted a child. When the child was 6 years old, this child turn to be very naughty. Then one day the mother told her child to deliver meals to his father field, the child then went to deliver rice to his father. But in the middle of the trip, this child was felt hungry, then the child opened food package for his father, and ate the food. After finished eating, the child then wrapped it back and continued the trip to his father's field. On arrival the child gave the food package to the father, the father was very happy, the father then sat and immediately opened the food package that was sent by his wife to be carried by his child. But he was very startled when he opened the package there is only bones remained. The father then asked his child “Hay my child, why there are only bones left in this package??” And the child answers,” In my trip I felt hungry, so I ate the food.” Listened to that the father was very angry, he then slap his child and said, "Botul maho anakni dekke (Why you child of a fish),". The child is then ran home crying and ask to his mother “Mak, Olo do na in dokkon amangi, botul do au anakni dekke? (Mother, is it true what father said, that I am a child from a fish?) ” Heard his child's words his mother was startled. While dropping tears and saying in her heart, “My husband has violated his swore, and now I must return to my place.” Then the sky was suddenly become dark followed with lightning, thunder, storm, and rain. The child and the mother disappeared, from their footprint emerged a spring that flowed water as swiftly as possible. Until this area was turned into a lake, that was named as “Tuba Lake” the lake without mercy, but because of the bataks was difficult to say “Tuba”, then this lake was mentioned as
TOBA LAKE.
According to the local Citizen, the mother return as a huge fish (the lake guardian), and until today no one is able to measure the depth of this lake. Many tourists that tried to dive into the lake but never return. The lake depth in the book is only estimation not as a fact.

BUNAKEN ISLAND

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BUNAKEN ISLAND

Bunaken is an area of 8.08 km ² island in the Bay of Manado, located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The island is part of the city of Manado, the provincial capital of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bunaken Island can be reached by speed boat (speed boat) or a rented boat with about 30 minutes travel from the port city of Manado. Around the island there is Bunaken Bunaken marine park which is part of the Bunaken National Park. This marine park is one of the highest marine biodiversity in the world. Diving attracts many visitors to the island. Overall Bunaken marine park covers an area of 75,265 ha within five islands, namely the island of Manado Tua, Bunaken Island, Island Siladen, Mantehage Island several children watch his island, and island Naen. Although an area of 75,265 hectares, is the location of diving (diving) is  limited in each of the five beaches around the island.

Bunaken Marine Park has a 20 point dive (diving site) with varying depth of 1344 meters. Of the 20 diving points, 12 points below their diving around Bunaken Island. Twelve point diving is the most visited by many lovers and the beauty of the underwater landscape.

Most of the 12 point dive in Bunaken Island lined up from the southeast to the northwest of the island. In this region there is a large underwater walls, which also cover the walls, or of a huge rock walls that stand vertically and curved upward.

WEST PAPUA

West Papua forms the western half of the large island widely known as New Guinea. Administratively part of Indonesia, West Papua is officially known as Irian Jaya.
To experience West Papua is to embark on a voyage into one of humanity's deepest mysteries. This far-away and little known island lies like a curled infant in the lap of Mother Nature.
West Papua is home to the most ethnologically primitive cultures on Earth. No less than 25% of the world's languages are spoken here and obviously you will find a vast display of tribes and tribal customs. These are people largely unaffected by the strictures of the modern world as we know it; a race adapted to daily life solely through their basic survival elements

The land of the Papuans is home to an incredibly diverse, rich and unique flora and fauna. No less than 85% of the island is covered by rainforest, much if it primary and untouched by man. Other prevailing ecosystems include steamy mangrove forest and savannah right through to alpine highlands with snow-capped mountains. Wildlife abounds and includes some of the most interesting creatures known to man. This also holds true with the magical beauty of West Papua's coastal underwater world, which hosts some truly amazing coral reefs.
Our singular appreciation and understanding of this island not only allows you the opportunity to visit and appreciate this most primitive of lands, but we also present you with the opportunity to experience and explore a completely unique human reality which can deepen your own sense of being and purpose. Root cultures such as those found in Papua hold an appreciation of deep earth secrets that can be shared only through direct experience. These are humans intrinsically interwoven with the natural fabric of their environment.

Many parts of West Papua still remain largely unexplored by peering, inquisitive western eyes and minds. For example, it has only been around 60 years since the outside world fell upon the tribes that inhabit the Baliem Valley in West Papua. The Korowai tribes were only discovered 25 years ago and other areas remain completely unexplored.There remains a tremendous gap between those of us raised in western society and the most primitive people still alive on earth. If you are an individual who enjoys the exploration of this mysterious human condition you would certainly find a visit to West Papua immensely rewarding. Equally, if you simply enjoy and appreciate environments totally different from your own, then West Papua is surely for you.

Treks into most mainland areas require an arrival by flight into the Lake Sentani area located close to the West Papuan capital city of Jayapura. This region is a beautifully dramatic introduction to Papua. A huge wall of vegetation called the Cyclops sits majestically above Lake Sentani and makes for a stunning backdrop to the clear

The best way to see the Lake and adjacent areas is by motorised canoe.
This transportation allows you uninterrupted perspectives of the area access to
visit the small fishing village built on stilts over the lake. Fishermen have been
plying their traditional trade here for many generations.

Lake Sentani is a famous primitive arts centre. Bark paintings, sago bowls and
small-carved items are amongst the local handicrafts found here. Our guides are
also a private collector of primitive Papuan art and therefore we have
the depth of knowledge and connections to ensure that you pay
the right price and that all items purchased are genuine.

The port city of Jayapura sits on the coast and has a population of around 250,000 including many people from other parts of the Indonesian archipelago. It is not
an unattractive city and you will find museums, hotels, an assortment of restaurants,
banks and markets for shopping. From Jayapura it is easy to take guided overnight
treks to primitive villages and it is a 45-minute flight to Wamena,
the main town of the famed Baliem Valley.

Next the Baliem Valley

LOMBOK ISLAND

The Lombok Island is located in Indonesia and has many attractions making it an ideal place for tourist vacation and sight-seeing. The Lombok island is located in east of Bali. Lombok Island have a gifted natural beauty, mesmerizing people via its picturesque landscape, unparallel Flora and Fauna, and the white sand beaches. Lombok Island have a reputation of a tourist place to relax and unwind but it is also home to the most adventurous sports and therefore also caters to the demands of extreme sport levers.
Lombok Island has the third largest volcano in Indonesia named, Mount Rinjani with a height of 3726 meters and its crater lake is called Segara Anak. Well, from a tourist point of view the best time to visit Lombok Island is in mid May when the temperature is just ideal with bright daylight and natural greenery at its peak. Lombok Island has a wet season from November to May and a dry season from May to October.
Lombok Island is home to 3.7 million Indonesians and the local people of Lombok are called Sasaks. Most of these natives are capable of conversing in many languages like Indonesian, Chinese, Arabic and others. They also have a local Sarsak dialect of their own. Lombok has broadly three main districts namely Mataram in the west, Praya in central and Selong in east Lombok.
The capital city of Mataram is the commercial center of Indonesia catering to its population which is mainly Muslim. Every Friday noon the Muslims assemble in the Mosque for their pray. If as a tourist you are willing to traverse across villages and local areas then it is advisable for you to wear decent clothes, i.e. knee length shorts and a shirt. Also if you happen to visit Lombok islands during the month of Ramadan then remember not to eat, drink, smoke etc in open as it is a month of fast for the natives.
The natives also have a deep belief in Wetu Telu, it is a unique religion that blends together Islam – Animism and is mainly found in north Lombok. These people consider themselves as Muslims but follow their own rituals in addition to the Islam rituals. One of such ritual is a ceremony called Nyiu which takes place after 1000 days of someone’s demise where the relatives of dead person offer materials like clothing, food and other daily stuff so as the deceased can live peacefully in heaven.
While enjoying your trip in Lombok Island you can also use the services of several money-changers located around the island. The best conversion rates are offered in the city of Senggigi. Also if you have travelers check the rate will be less than bank notes. However it is advisable to check your money in front of the cashier. Also when exchanging money try and get smaller denominations to aid you in local shopping.
Lombok also has availability of taxis and local buses. In addition to this you can also rent a car or bike and go on to travel Lombok all by yourself.