Rice paddies, mountains, valleys and tropical jungles, Indonésie offers magnificent settings ideal for trekking and hiking. It's one of the best ways to discover authentic culture, meet locals and immerse yourself in their daily life and way of living.

Trekkers very often head to Bali for their hikes. The Island of the Gods lets you explore idyllic landscapes, surrounded by rice paddies, mountains and volcanic lakes. It's no wonder, then, that the island is one of the favored destinations for travelers. Far from the mass tourism clustered on beaches and in major cities, the Balinese countryside is all the more enchanting. We invite you to climb Mount Agung and Batur, two of Indonésie's most celebrated volcanoes.

Lombok, the neighboring island, reveals a wilder and more pristine setting than Bali, which tends to be more touristy. Head instead to Mount Rinjani for two days of climbing reserved for the most courageous. Trekkers traverse imposing jungle before being rewarded with magnificent views surrounding this natural site.

Java is also an intriguing destination for a trekking journey. We especially recommend central and eastern Java, notably for its temples—genuine historical monuments—its many volcanoes and national parks.

The region of Yogyakarta remains one of Indonésie's most beautiful places, dominated by Merapi. You'll find there notably the beautiful Hindu and Buddhist temples of Prambanan and Borobudur. To the east, the volcanoes Bromo and Semeru also invite exploration and offer adventurers unforgettable ascents.

Few travelers choose to discover Papua, which is more difficult to access than other Indonesian islands. Most visitors prefer to head to Raja Ampat, an archipelago better suited to cruises and diving than trekking. Yet the Baliem Valley is one of Southeast Asia's last true frontier lands. The Papuan peoples still live there, perpetuating their tribal traditions and ancestral way of life.

Visitors traveling to Sulawesi can venture to meet the Toraja people amid mountains and pristine nature. Their funeral rites and the architecture of their homes invite immersion into a captivating culture.

Those who love the jungle can also visit the Gunung Leuser National Park in Sumatra. A true refuge for Indonésie's biodiversity, you may be fortunate enough to encounter orangutans, elephants, tigers or rhinoceroses endemic to the island. Mount Kerinci is not the easiest mountain to climb, but the sensation upon reaching its summit is incomparable.

Ultimately, no matter which location you choose to explore, you'll always find a different atmosphere and ambiance from one island to the next. And to learn more about the fantastic experiences to discover in Indonésie, we also direct you to this article: "the 10 best treks in Indonésie".