Yacht charter Indonesia

Comprising a thousand islands, Indonesia is the dream destination for yachtsmen. Renowned for its heavenly beaches, its volcanoes covered with a carpet of greenery, its jungles and its animals as imposing as they are majestic, this Southeast Asian country is a place for daydreaming and getting away from it all. People come here to relax on its sandy beaches, explore the elephant sanctuary and visit an archipelago with a thousand-year-old culture.

Get out into the green in Indonesia

With its string of volcanic islands bathed by the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and the China Sea, Indonesia enjoys a tropical and equatorial climate. A climate that has allowed it to enjoy a very lush natural environment that can be discovered at the turn of a hike. The more adventurous can venture to the top of the volcanoes of Java, where the views are breathtaking. To admire the astonishing animal and plant biodiversity of Indonesia, head for the impenetrable jungles populating the northern islands. Want to combine a cultural trip with a change of scenery? Travel through the rice paddies of Lombok, offering a fabulous contrast with the wild landscapes unfolding on the slopes of Mount Rinjani.

Don't miss a visit to Komodo National Park, located halfway between the islands of Flores and Sumbawa. on land, you can easily lose yourself in the rugged hills and enjoy beautiful walks along deserted white sandy beaches. At sea, you can treat yourself to a scuba diving session to discover the surprisingly rich seabed.

Relaxation and water sports in Indonesia

Yacht charters in Indonesia are certainly of most benefit to those who enjoy water sports and lazing around. Surfing, rafting and scuba diving enthusiasts will be happy to head for the Gili Islands, which are home to very well-preserved coral reefs.

And then you quickly set your sights on the island of Bali, nicknamed the Island of the Gods. Despite its small size, Bali continues to make the hearts of its visitors beat faster with its splendid white sandy beaches in sailing trim, its rice terraces and its mountains offering incredible views over the whole island. Bali belongs to the Lesser Sunda Islands and is home to numerous spots for diving enthusiasts, as well as for surfing and rafting.

Surfing is certainly one of the must-do activities in Indonesia. Senggigi beach, on the west coast of Lombok, and Plengkung, on the east coast of Java, attract many enthusiasts every year. Those seeking peace and quiet will prefer Pangandaran beach, in the west of Java, and Parai Tenggiri beach, on the Bangka Belitung islands, which is characterized by its rocks caressed by a crystal-clear sea.

A cultural interlude in Indonesia

A cruise in Indonesia will also give you the opportunity to discover its cultural, or rather religious, heritage, as evidenced by the incredible temple of Borobudur, on the island of Java, where sunrises are a moment not to be missed. Built in the heart of the island from the 8th century during the Sailendra dynasty, the Borobudur temple honors Indonesian art and the Buddhist religion. Also on the island of Java, pay attention to the Prambanan temple. Also known as Candi Lara Jonggrang, the Prambanan temple is made up of 240 Shivaite temples whose construction dates back to the 9th century.

Indonesian culture can also be discovered through its gastronomy, which has evolved over the centuries under the influence of foreign cuisines. Influences from Indian, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese and also Dutch cuisine can be found. Coconut milk, soy, chili and peanuts add an exotic touch to rice dishes such as Bakso.