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Bali's Temple du Lac Bratan, Indonesia (Photodisc/Getty)

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Indonesia Overview

A scenic land of active volcanoes, dense jungle, stunning beaches, and a rich, ancient culture, Bali is an island of tranquility in the often-tumultuous Indonesian archipelago. Bali's peaceful way of life—one marked by colorful ritual and genuine hospitality—has drawn tourists, artists, and escapists for generations. Sadly, recent events like the tragedy of October 2002, when more than 200 people lost their lives in a terrorist bombing in Kuta, the island's tourist hub, as well as terrorist incidents in nearby Jakarta, have shattered that image. Warnings from the U.S. government, among others, are still in place, and, though the Indonesian government has taken important steps to update security on its tourist cash cow, many balk at returning to Bali. Read More

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Where the Walking Shark Lives
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It's the antithesis of the bleached-out, overfished reefs that divers find around the world—a place where the sea is still bursting with life, and hope for the ocean endures. Pull on a tank in Indonesia's remote Raja Ampat and witness diving's final frontier.
Hello, Bali
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It's so nice to have you back where you belong
Worldwide Wild
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Kyrgyzstan, Indonesia, India, Japan, Laos
Big Gulp, No Exit
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Low's Gully is a 6,000-foot chasm that gets deadly when it rains. This month, a team of top canyoneers take it on, with only one way out.
Asia Above the Frey
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Gunung Rinjani Volcano: Lombok, Indonesia

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Trip Ideas

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Ten Delicious Places to Dip into Diving
Indonesia: Diving Dreamland

GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Bali Adventure
Intrepid Travel Inc.
from $535, 9 days
Dotted with small, character-filled villages, smouldering volcanoes rising out of lush rich fields, idyllic beaches and colourful reefs, Bali is the...
Surf and Teach English in Bali
i-to-i
from $1395, 56 days
Pour in plenty of crystal blue waters, a liberal pinch of golden sand, remove all tourists and bake in the sun for 24 hours and you've got the...
Bali & Lombok Explored
Adventure Center
from $885, 14 days
Two weeks discovering the best of Bali and Lombok; trek up Mt Rinjani for spectacular views and spend the night under the stars near the crater rim;...
West Papua (Irian Jaya)
G.A.P Adventures
from $3099, 15 days
One of the world's last wild places - a land of rugged mountains, impenetrable forests, and tribal minorities. Trek into the Baliem Valley then relax on pristine tropical islands and beaches. ......
Best of Bali and Lombok
G.A.P Adventures
from $899, 15 days
Just across the sea from each other, but at the same time worlds apart, Bali and Lombok are both beautiful islands in their own unique way. Bubbling...