Indonesia
Indonesia, the world's fourth largest country and one of the most culturally diverse, is sprawled across 18,000 islands with over 300 different ethnicities and dialects. Most tourists flock to the Hindu island of Bali, which is truly an unrivalled tropical paradise, but there is so much more to this vast nation. The people, most of whom are moderate muslims, range from urban professionals in Jakarta to village farmers and fishermen on most of the islands to stone-age tribal people in West Papua. This former Dutch colony that has been a democracy since 1945, offers the traveler immaculate beaches, clear turquoise seas, stunning mountains, and lush green jungles.
Indonesia often brings to mind recent events such as the two tsunamis, and the eruption of Mount Merapi, but these are isolated incidents in small parts of this massive country, and should not put anyone off the idea of visiting this wonderful place.
Remote Lands immerses you in Indonesian culture by providing insider access to private events and extraordinary people. Our journeys introduce you to a multi-faceted selection of remarkable people, from government leaders and top businessmen to villagers and fishermen. Your interactions with these people will be stimulating, edifying and enlightening, and you will have a well-rounded and profound learning experience that you will value forever.
All travel is bespoke and completely personalized. Please read about how we work, and contact us for a complimentary consultation so we can create the perfect experience for your own highly discerning needs and desires.