Indonesia

Lombok is a secluded island retreat full of sublime beaches, waterfalls and adventurous treks. Visit the mesmerising Tiu Kelep Waterfall, and be sure to stop by the sea turtle hatchery. The beaches in the south of Lombok are some of the best in Indonesia.

On Sumba, nearly 200 species of birds can be seen, including some found nowhere else in the world. Look for the Sumba Boobook Owl, the Red-Naped Fruit Dove and the Apricot-Breasted Sunbird. 

Visit Sumbawa for a truly authentic experience of local culture. Head into Wera village to see traditional wooden phinisi sailing boats being built. Many of the ritual events of old ways are still performed on this island such as water buffalo racing.

Gili islands are known as the Turtle Capital of the World. Here are amazing coral reefs, you may spot anything including sharks, octopus and manta rays swimming past. The dive sites of Crystal Rock and Castle Rock boast clear waters and a thriving sealife.

Komodo is named after the large colony of Komodo Dragons which inhabit the island. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Komodo National Park is a phenomenal location for hiking, where you will see lizards, wild horses, buffalo and monkeys. Head to the unique Red Beach, where you can lay on the pink-tinted sands.

The secluded Moyo Island is a hidden gem of the Indonesian islands. Moyo is a nature reserve with an unbelievably vast wildlife that includes wild boars, oxen and numerous rare birds. Climb the crater of Tambora for views across the Saleh Bay, Sumbawa and back over to Lombok. 

Another breathtaking destination is the Raja Ampat National Park, which is as remote as it is magnificent. Located in the heart of the Coral Triangle. Explore the 1,500 islands that boast lush jungles filled with some of the rarest and most exotic birds on the planet.