If we have loved the Island of Gods, the pearl of Indonesia, which has had such great tourist success for many years now, we can't deny that it is suffering for its fame. The environment is deteriorating year by year, mainly due to the plague of plastic which is everywhere and which the government does nothing about. Rubbish is not treated and the plastic remains.

No to plastic

Catch nature unawares as she wakes up...or at least that's what it feels like when you are on the wonderful 2,329 metre high Mount Bromo, on the east of the island of Java. An absolutely spectacular and unforgettable moment.  If you don't appreciate nature then don't bother!

Bromo, the pearl of Java

Flores and the Sunda islands in general are much less touristic that certain other destinations in Indonesia. Go there to enjoy an authentic adventure in the Indonesian archipelago.

Explore the Sunda islands: for nature lovers

A trip to Bali is a series of discoveries, spiritual, cultural, culinary and also of sports. Surfing is one of the attractive facets of the island. Bali with its varied beaches, of sand and of reefs, washed by warm turquoise waters, is a real surfing paradise. There are waves for all tastes and levels. So, hesitate no more and take the plunge!

Bali surfing trip

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Kawa Ijen

A still active volcano to the north of Bali, Mount Batur overlooks Lake Batur and is a preferred place of lovers of treks and hikes. 

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Mount Batur volcano is impressive for its size and its powerful history. The guide explained to us that there have been several eruptions throughout the last century, sometimes very violent, with the last one in 1968. You can still see the flow of dried lava on the slopes of Mount Batur. Guided trips are like assembly lines there. There's a buffet restaurant where all tourists are sent, the view is spectacular but in Bali it's best to avoid these places. The same goes for the lakeside, where the establishments pressure you to buy anything and everything! The advantage: the view of the volcano from the surrounding mountains, the vertigo from the immensity of the place. The disadvantage: it's a tourist factory... You even have to pay at the entrance of the road to reach it.

A still active volcano to the north of Bali, Mount Batur overlooks Lake Batur and is a preferred place of lovers of treks and hikes.

Mount Batur will suit trekking enthusiasts , even if I have heard that the guide business is a bit of a mafia ring, so finding one is expensive and not always pleasant... Going with a local guide booked beforehand from Britain might be a good option. As for me, it is not the desire to do so that was lacking as I had already thoroughly enjoyed a few sunrises right here in Indonesia. Unfortunately, on Bali, there was not enough time and most of all, the weather was not very good. So, I made do with a far off view of the sleeping volcano and its lake. You can see the blackened traces of the last eruption (dating from the year 2000). I suggest you let yourself be tempted by the descent of the road leading to <a href="http://www.la-thailande-et-l-asie.com/indonesie-lac-batur-bali-14e/"> Batur lake </a> so you can observe it from close-up and go for a walk round the lake to admire the reflection of Mount Batur in it.

Mount Batur is a volcano right in the heart of Bali whose summit culminates at over 5600 ft. It is a popular destination for treks that promises a superb sunrise on Bali's mountains.

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