One of Indonesia’s most breathtaking sites is the fairyland of lush, cone-shaped islands set against blue and turquoise waters. This tropical paradise is made up of hundreds of islands and cays, but there is also beauty underneath the surface.

The warm, clear waters are home to a wide variety of marine life, including colourful fish. In fact, this region of Indonesia is a favourite for divers since it has some of the world’s most biodiverse coral reefs.

Gunung Rinjani

Gunung Rinjani, one of Indonesia’s famous volcanoes, is a major draw to Lombok. Even though Rinjani does not experience the same level of activity and eruptions as some of the other islands, its late 13th-century caldera-forming eruption is thought to have been among the most intense in recorded human history. The crater of Rinjani has a lake, and Mt. Baru, another active volcano, is located within the lake.

You might see rare animals like the black Ebony leaf monkey, long-tailed macaques, sulfur-crested cockatoos, and other unusual species in Rinjani National Park. There are guided walks available, and the park allows overnight camping. The park does warn that hikes are challenging, so if you intend to climb the mountain, you should be in good physical condition and equipped with the necessary gear.