Attractions of Indonesia

To help inspire or plan your trip to Indonesia, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Indonesia which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Go to Region of Indonesia-> Sumatra - Komodo Islands

Sumatra - Wildlife attractions

Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra
The Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra comprises three national parks spread throughout the island - Gunung Leuser National Park, Kerinci Seblat National Park and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, totalling 25,000 km². The highest volcano in Indonesia and highest peak in Sumatra, Gunung Kerinci at 3,805 metres, is located in Kerinci Seblat National Park. The parks are key to the conservation of the biodiversity of Sumatra and its endangered species, particularly the Sumatran orangutan. They are home to some 10,000 plant species, 580 bird species and 465 mammalian species, of which 22 are Asian and 15 endemic to Indonesia. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra

Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra

The Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra comprises three national parks spread throughout the island - Gunung Leuser National Park, Kerinci Seblat National Park and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, totalling 25,000 km². The highest volcano in Indonesia and highest peak in Sumatra, Gunung Kerinci at 3,805 metres, is located in Kerinci Seblat National Park. The parks are key to the conservation of the biodiversity of Sumatra and its endangered species, particularly the Sumatran orangutan. They are home to some 10,000 plant species, 580 bird species and 465 mammalian species, of which 22 are Asian and 15 endemic to Indonesia.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra

Komodo Islands - Wildlife attractions

Komodo National Park
Komodo National Park comprises several islands in southern Indonesia, of which Komodo is the largest, though only 37km long by 21km wide. It is famous for being the only habitat in the world of the Komodo dragon, the world's largest living lizard. They have been extinct elsewhere since the Jurassic period but the lack of competitor or prey species on Komodo has meant they have survived here, with approximately 6,000 currently on the island. They are an aggressive species, up to three metres long and 150kg in weight, and prey on introduced species such as wild boar, goat and deer. A visit to see these impressive creatures is one of the most unique wildlife experiences in the world. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park comprises several islands in southern Indonesia, of which Komodo is the largest, though only 37km long by 21km wide. It is famous for being the only habitat in the world of the Komodo dragon, the world's largest living lizard. They have been extinct elsewhere since the Jurassic period but the lack of competitor or prey species on Komodo has meant they have survived here, with approximately 6,000 currently on the island. They are an aggressive species, up to three metres long and 150kg in weight, and prey on introduced species such as wild boar, goat and deer. A visit to see these impressive creatures is one of the most unique wildlife experiences in the world.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Komodo National Park