where to adventure travel in indonesia

Hasta recientemente, debido a sus desafiantes saltos de arrecife en BangkoBangko y punto de desierto, suroeste Lombok sólo era conocido entre los surfistas. Ahora este paraíso también ha sido descubierto por buzos y vacacionistas buscando playas de arena blancas, relajación y aventuras de buceo de gran buceo.

Así se mantienen las carreteras en suroeste de Lombok, y la unidad paisajística de Mataram o Lembar es bastante relajante. El precio para el transporte depende de su talento en la negociación y, por tanto, puede variar un poco. Si se calculan alrededor de USD 25, debería ser capaz de encontrar un coche con un conductor sin demasiados problemas. En cualquier caso, asegúrese de que organiza el precio antes de inicia el viaje.

A pesar de las playas de arena blancas limpia de Sekotong están entre los mejores en Lombok, no encontrará muchos viajeros en estas playas. Aquí es posible tomar relajantes paseos por la playa sin reunión molestos vendedores intentan vender sus relojes, collares, etc.. También puede experimentar el paraíso subacuático por esnórquel cerca de una de las playas o ir de buceo alrededor de una de las muchas pequeñas islas en la Bahía de Sekotong.

La gente local en Lombok suroeste no ha sido influenciada por el turismo de masas y es muy amables, a veces curioso. La lengua es "Bahasa Indonesia" y "Bahasa Sasak". Muchas personas hablan también inglés básico y no es problema para el viajero comunicar sus necesidades. Principal fuente de ingresos en el sur de Lombok de los habitantes es la pesca y la agricultura perla (granjas perlas del sur Lombok son el principal exportador de perlas de calidad en Indonesia).

Cuando la marea alcanza su nivel más bajo, se pueden ver a mujeres y niños recogiendo almejas, cangrejos y otros "tesoros del mar". Los domingos, el tradicional "fuera de día" para la comunidad Indonesia, puede ver familias con sus hijos disfrutando y jugando en la playa. Unirse a la diversión y reír junto a ellos. Descubre el buceo alrededor de Lombok sur! En el sur de Lombok cada buzo puede encontrar su aventura de buceo: de buceo relajada en Lombok suroeste hasta la emocionante "inmersiones de adrenalina" en la Bahía de Belongas. Lombok sur es un punto culminante para cada buzo y ofrece muchos sitios de buceo para todos los niveles de experiencia!

Sur de Lombok es raro entre los otros lugares de buceo alrededor de Lombok. Aquí uno encuentra buceo como una experiencia distinta y sitios de buceo exclusivo con la oportunidad de explorar las aguas sin descubrir. Estos nuevos sitios de buceo ofrecen al buzo viajera y experimentado una experiencia sorprendente e impresionante y debido a la gran variedad de sitios de buceo, es emocionante de buceo para todos los niveles de formación.

"El imán", en el sudeste de Lombok, es un pináculo en mar abierto. Se eleva a una profundidad de unos 80 metros y se puede llegar en aproximadamente 25 minutos desde el continente. Buceo, el avistamiento estacionales de tiburones martillo de escolarización, barracudas, atunes y otras especies pelágicas es bastante regular, y también ocasionalmente se han avistado mola mola.

Bucear en medio Sekotong experimentando los trópicos, relajante y buceo y mientras buceo en Lombok sur oeste es probable que la vista azules rayas manchados, sepia, cabracho, así como una increíble abundancia de vida macro. Un poco más lejos del sur hacia Bangko Bangko, también las posibilidades de ver tortugas y tiburones de punta blanca son bastante altos.

Experiencia del sur Lombok

Singapore, the island country, officially known as the Republic of Singapore is an urbanized city which has Malaysia to its North and Indonesia to its South.

This Asian city, known for its cleanliness attracts tourists all round the year. The natural greenery which accounts for half of Singapore blends well with the urbaneness, so to say! In Singapore we see the beautiful fusion of Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures.

The destination of Singapore is great when combined with any of its neighboring countries- Thailand and Malaysia. The Singapore Thailand tour gives you a chance to visit such exotic destinations in Bangkok like The Grand Palace, the National Museum and National Gallery Museum, The world's largest golden teak building, the Vimanmek Mansion Museum and so on. For the water lovers, Phuket, Pattaya and Phang Nga Bay where you could explore James Bond Island and Koh Panyee are all courtesy this trip.

The neighboring country of Malaysia is a great tourist destination with a lot of diversity. The Singapore Malaysia Tour promises some of the most exotic adventure destinations and beach destinations. Attractions in Malaysia vary from the Langkawi islands which is an archipelago of 99 islands where you can indulge in the best of beach sports, to Kuala Lumpur which is one of the most developed and modern cities. The Petronas twin tower used to be the highest building in the world for a long time. The Genting Highlands near KL is often compared to Las Vegas for its entertainment delights. The states of Sabah and Sarawak offer the tourists some of the best tourism and adventure destinations.

Attractions in Singapore are vast and varied. From the colonial buildings, to the gambling get- a ways, Singapore has it all. Little India, Chinatown, Singapore Botanic Gardens all are must sees. The Zoo & Night Safari are a 'never miss' for all newcomers to Singapore.

The city's symbol, the Merlion- a mythical creature with the body of a fish and the head of a lion, near the Singapore river is a wonderful treat for the eyes with its mouth breathing out water! You could also see the statue of Singapore's founder, Sir Stamford Raffles close by. The impressive Singapore flyer, which is supposed to be the tallest giant wheel in the world is a 'must visit' when in Singapore.You can even try your hand at gambling, which is considered legal at either of the two world's most expensive standalone casino properties in Sentosa and Marina!

The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum is a Buddhist temple and museum complex that has become a popular attraction within the Chinatown district of Singapore. The next on the list is the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Little India, which is as the name specifies a little India in Singapore, and a host of other destinations.

These South East Asian destinations of Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand makes for some of the most sought after travel packages for its sheer variety and quality. The amount of fun, adventure and romance that you can have is unprecedented.

Check out our detailed Singapore Malaysia Tour to explore both these countries to the fullest. A combined Singapore Thailand Tour also is a great treat for the tourists.

Borneo es la isla más grande de mundo y dividida entre Malasia, Indonesia y Brunei. La sección de Indonesia es mucho mayor y cubre la mayor parte de la parte central y meridional de la isla. Algunos bien conocido destino turístico y puntos de buceo caen en la sección Malasia, que tiene en la parte norte de la isla excepto en Brunei, que es un país independiente.

Buzos pueden ser envuelto por grandes escuelas remolino de Jacks y Barracudas justo al lado de la conocida isla de sipadsentenciosas gracias a aguas ricas nutrientes welling desde las profundidades y infundiendo sus paredes con una plétora de vida marina, sipadun ha ganado su reputación como un destino de clase mundial de buceo muy rápido.

Si prefiere algo más grande, buscan para los grandes grupos de tiburones martillo que acuden periódicamente alrededor de Layang Layang. Macro y buceo muck debería echar un vistazo en Mabul, famoso por los caballitos de mar, pejesapo nudibranches y muchos más bichos.

En la costa oriental (Indonesia) de Borneo son Derawan y Sangalaki. Sangalaki es uno de los mejores lugares de buceo del mundo ver Manta rayas, mientras Derawan es otro famoso muck-buceo destino con una gran variedad de criaturas extrañas, así como muchas tortugas.

Kakaban es el lugar para experimentar algo diferente. Usted puede hacer snorkel hay en un lago bordeadas de manglares con miles de no escozor medusas. Mientras que en Borneo no deben faltar al senderismo en la selva para ver los orangutanes.

Borneo es un año-todo destino de buceo con la temperatura del agua rara vez ir por debajo de 25 C/77F. Un traje de neopreno de 3 mm se recomienda y para buzo que obtener frío rápido una capucha adicional o un chaleco con capucha.

El clima es tropical con temperaturas promedio de alrededor de 30 C/86F. Dependiendo de su destino de viaje necesita Ringgit malayo o Rupia Indonesia. Brunei tiene su propia moneda (el dólar de Brunei) pero también se puede utilizar dólares de Singapur.

Borneo es una isla exótica no sólo para un buzo y un destino perfecto para los aventureros en el sudeste asiático.

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Hi all, as I've been living and diving in South Lombok for 7 years now, I've read numerous articles, blogs, and forum posts about our region and many people think South Lombok is only for the "rough and ready" adventure diver, so I feel the need to clear up a few misconceptions about the south coast of Lombok.

South Lombok, in general, presents itself as a relaxed place (some people compare it to Bali 20 years ago), and travelers of all interests (not only divers) can find a very tropical and enjoyable region to visit. One will find beautiful white sandy beaches, simple to more luxurious accommodations, friendly locals, and lots of nature and relaxation.

There are 3 unique regions in the south of Lombok, Sekotong, Belongas Bay, and Kuta Bay:

Sekotong is a tropical little place with not much topside activity other than maybe renting a motorbike and exploring the coastline, snorkeling, swimming, or of course scuba diving. It's quite perfect for couples and families who just want to relax and enjoy. There isn't much touristic infrastructure (although it's developing fairly quickly), but most accommodations have an adjacent restaurant so no one will need to go hungry (or thirsty). The scuba diving it's relaxed, colorful reef diving at very intact reefs and lots of macro life can be found.

Belongas Bay, the place where the misconceptions actually come from, is truly only for the more adventures traveler and diver. The region is basically in the middle of nowhere, and the locals don't see very much tourism there. So don't be surprised if you are approached in a quite curios manner, for some this might even feel a little disturbing. The diving around this region can prove to be very challenging (especially during the dry season from July till October), but also can be very rewarding in a sense of pelagic life. Most certainly I would only recommend diving there only to the experienced diver.

Kuta Bay is comparable to Sekotong (from the diving aspect), but offers more infrastructure and topside possibilities such as, cafes, restaurants, and accommodations. The diving there is well suited for all levels of experience, and the dive shops there also have pool facilities etc. available for all levels of courses. But it should be mentioned that Kuta is best for diving during the rainy season (November till April), as during the dry season it's subject to wind and waves (hence the time surfers love the place).

There are 2 or 3 dive shops located in South Lombok, and I'm sure they'll be happy to give you some more detailed info about the general conditions for the particular regions.

Hope you guys come and visit, and have a great day;)

Dive the difference

The South East Asian region of the world - especially Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos - has become increasingly popular as a destination for those travelers seeking a more adventurous holiday than can be had merely sipping fruity, ice-cold drinks at your typical beach resort. However, an adventurous trip to these developing countries raises many questions and one of the first is what route to take, which I will try to answer in this article.

Most people with enough time would like to get a taste for all four that I’ve mentioned earlier, so I’ll concentrate on a route that includes all of them. It would take about three months if you spent a few days at each stop. Keep in mind that there certainly are options available that would allow you to skip countries or even shorten the trip to fit into a more constrained timeline, but this should give you a good starting point for further research.

As far as getting around, travel by public bus, train, and boat is readily available and often full of adventure after all, traveling with a busload of chickens or the occasional box of frogs just adds to the fun, right? However, those looking for a little more comfort will usually be able to find more upscale options.

Many people that intend on doing a circuit though South East Asia will fly into Bangkok since it is a major hub. Bangkok is also rich with markets, temples, and plenty of fabulous food. Around Bangkok, there are several options for some side trips which allow you to get your feet wet. Kanchanaburi is a few hours away and is the location of the infamous bridge over the River Kwai and the Death Railway, the Erewan National Park, and the Three Pagodas Pass near the Myanmar border. If you are not going to the southern islands, but wouldn’t mind checking out the beach scene, you could also take a few days and visit Ko Samet or Ko Chang (less expensive) to get a taste of island life. Both are only a few hours from Bangkok by bus.

Once you’ve had your fill of the Bangkok area, work your way north to Chiang Mai. I like the train and it can be taken overnight, for those low on time, or during the day for those that wish to see some of the beautiful countryside. Chiang Mai is much less hectic than Bangkok, has some opportunities for great sight seeing, and also has a great cooking school! If you want to check out some smaller towns in Thailand, you can do that from Chiang Mai with a little add-on side trip. It’s a loop that goes by public bus to the wonderful village of Pai which is set up in the misty valleys that are laden with lush rice paddies, and then continues by bus or boat to Mae Hong Son, then by bus back to Chiang Mai.

In any case, from Chiang Mai, continue your journey north to Chiang Rai and onwards to Chiang Khong, which is the jumping point into your second country, Laos. You cross the Mekong River with a short boat ride and enter Laos on the opposite bank at Huay Xai. From there you immediately continue on to Luang Prabang by slow boat or fast boat (latter not recommended, unless you enjoy wearing a crash helmet), making an optional overnight stay in the rustic village of Pacbeng.

After spending a few days in Luang Prabang you could do a side trip up north, exploring the small northern villages of Laos for a few days, or just head down to the chilled-out town of Vang Vieng by bus or air. The road route to Vang Vieng is sometimes the target of bandits, so be sure to check what recent activity has been like, and then make your decision - but the safety record of air travel may not be much more inspiring!

Vang Vieng is full of fun kayaking, biking and caving opportunities, so you’ll want to plan for a few days there before moving on to the capital city of Vientiane. It doesn’t seem too exciting for a capital city, so I wouldn’t plan to spend too much time there, other than to visit the strange, but interesting Buddha Park.

Take the bus from Vientiane to Hanoi via the mountains and the Cau Treo border crossing into Vietnam. Hanoi is a very interesting place with lots to do and also offers a few interesting side trips: Sapa is a beautiful village set in the mountains, and Halong Bay, a Unesco World Heritage site, offers amazing views of thousands of mountainous karsts jutting up from the ocean waters.

In Hanoi, you can buy an “Open Tour” bus ticket that gets you all the way south to Ho Chi Minh (Saigon). It has a standard set of stops, but allows you to purchase add-ons for a few dollars each, two of which I highly recommend being Ninh Binh and Dalat. From Hanoi, the first stop will indeed be Ninh Binh. Not a particularly touristy town, but the launching point to visit the spectacular Tam Coc park and/or the Cuc Phuong National Park.

From Ninh Binh, move to Hue for a day or two, then on to Hoi An to check out the amazing tailors and beaches, then to Nha Trang (a partying beach town that can be skipped if you wish), and then on to your second add-on which is the mountain town of Dalat. >From Dalat, you can do another addon stop in Mui Ne which is very quiet and good if you just want to relax and maybe poke around the local market a little bit.

The last stop in Vietnam will be Ho Chi Minh which offers plenty to see and do including a massage at the Vietnamese Traditional Medicine Institute for a couple of dollars. From there, you can cross into Cambodia in a couple ways. The first is a bus ride through some beautiful country to Phnom Penh, and the second is a boat tour through the Mekong Delta which also deposits you in Phnom Penh. Be warned though: the roads in Cambodia are dirt and very slow going, but the scenery is incredible if your backside can take it.

Phnom Penh gets mixed reviews but does have a couple of must visits before you continue: the Killing Fields and S-21. When you do move on, you again have the choice of bus or boat up to Siem Riep. I prefer the bus because of the fantastic views and the insight into the lives of the country folk - trust me, you’ll never forget it.

After spending some time gawking at the awesome ruins of Angkor Wat at Siem Riep, you can fly or bus it back to Bangkok, once again back where you started! Again, the bus is harsh, but worth it to see Poipet (I’ll say it again: not to stay, but to see) and the night-and-day change visible in a matter of a few meters when you cross from the poverty of Cambodia into developing Thailand.

There you have it. That route can be done in 3 months if you don’t choose every side trip mentioned (to do it all you’ll want to add another couple of weeks). If you work it out, you’ll find you can spend a few nights in each place, but don't make the mistake of creating some sort of concrete itinerary. Just be aware of your time, because you will want to spend lots of time in some places, while spending little in others and you really won’t know which until you get there. Be flexible within reason, and remember: it’s all about having fun!

Once back in Bangkok, you now have the option to work your way south to the islands, and perhaps, onward to other countries like Malaysia and Indonesia, or perhaps they will have to wait until your next trip, and yes, you will want to come back.

One of the next logical questions is: What is it like to travel around these countries on a route like this? That’s precisely the experience I detail in my book Rice Crust from the Bottom of the Pot: A Journey Across South East Asia ([http://parryloeffler.com/ricecrust]). It’s full of crazy adventures, wonderful stories of my interactions with the locals, and even a few recipes collected directly from their kitchens.