Top 10 Places to Surf in Indonesia

The swells comes from the south and southwest of Indonesia, so all the coastlines facing in these directions will get a good amount of waves to surf. This includes places like Bali, Lombok, Java, Sumatra, Flores, Sumbawa, Sumba and Timor, just to name a few of the thousands of islands in Indonesia. 

Let’s take a look at the Top 10 Places to Surf in Indonesia:

Kelimutu Lake, Nusa Tenggara Timur

Located some 66 km from the town of Ende or 83 km from Maumere, Lake Kelimutu was discovered by a Dutch named Van Such Telen in 1915. It is a three colored crater lake sharing the same name, Kelimutu meaning ‘the boiling lake’. Each has its own color and local name, but all are believed to be the resting place of departed souls. 

The most convenient starting point to visit Kelimutu is Moni , a village close to the Transflores ‘highway’. Whereas until not too long ago visitors had to hike all the way up to Kelimutu, there is now a paved road to a parking lot where you can enjoy a 30-minute walk through a lush forest full of bird song, before entering the lake area.

Indulgence Yourself During Holiday in Lovely Pink Beach, Flores!

Pink Beach is one of the famous tourist destinations in Komodo National Park. It is one of the many amazing features of Komodo Island that make it truly a Natural Wonder of Nature. This exceptional beach gets its striking color from microscopic animals called Foraminifera, which produce a red pigment on the coral reefs. Aside from the pink beach itself, a few small segments along Komodo’s eastern bay also have a pinkish tint. Located at the north east at Komodo entry point called Loh Liang, Pink beach is one of a must-stop beach after trekking in Komodo Island. It is just less than 15 minutes with the boat from the Loh Liang boat jetty. 

Labuan Bajo – Flores, Nusa Tenggara Timur

Recently, Labuan Bajo becomes very popular destination among international tourist as it the entry port for Komodo Island and Rinca Island, home to the famous komodo dragons. It is a small fishing site with suprisingly comprehensive tourist facilities. The town is quite small and easily be traversed on foot (in 10-15 minutes). Within few hours you can find several waterfalls, trekking and beaches. 

Get Around Komodo Island in Nusa Tenggara Timur

This island will send you back to prehistoric era where you can see giant Monitor Lizards know as Komodo Dragon live free in the island. A trip to Komodo Island to see the dragons is a totally awesome adventure. The experienced and well trained park rangers will take you on a hike through the bush lands of Komodo Island for a lifetime experience. 

Komodo Island is located between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores at the western tip of the province of Nusa Tenggara Timur. It is a part of Komodo National Park and Marine reserve beside two other islands Rinca and Pandar. Professionally managed world class Nature Park and diving destination, makes it a great destination for a prehistoric dragon’s visit and excellent diving. The underwater world is teeming with a seemingly endless collage of fish species and coral formation. 

Bena Village, East Nusa Tenggara

East Nusa Tenggara is located in the eastern part of Lesser Sunda Islands and includes West Timor. There are 566 islands in this archipelago; the largest islands are Flores, Sumba and the western half of Timor. East Nusa Tenggara has many eco tourism destinations. The diversity of the landscape, the people and exotic traditional ceremonies all you can find it here.

The time is stopped in Bena Village, East Nusa Tenggara. Nestled 18km from the city Bejawa,Kampung Bena is one of Megalithic village in Indonesia. The village is settled in uphill with the view of Mount Inerie. The location at below of the mountains is the hallmark of the old cult of mountain as the place of the gods. The local people believe in existence of Zeta, the god who settled in the mountain who protects them and their villages.

Alor and Lembata in Nusa Tenggara Timur

East Nusa Tenggara is located in the eastern part of Lesser Sunda Islands and includes West Timor. There are 566 islands in this archipelago; the largest islands are Flores, Sumba and the western half of Timor.East Nusa Tenggara has many eco tourism destinations. The diversity of the landscape, the people and exotic traditional ceremonies all you can find it here.

Alor & Lembata, NTT

Alor is one of the biggest islands in Alor Archipelago; famous for its spectacular scenery above and below the waterline. Alor has become one of Asia’s top 3 dive destinations and is acknowledged as one of the best in the world. Alor is the most unspoiled region of East Nusa Tenggara, with its smoldering volcanoes reaching down into crystal clear waters fringed with pristine coral reef, coconut fringed pure white, sandy beaches and traditional villages built half way up mountains.