Indonesia in Southeast Asia and Oceania, between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, consists of over 17,000 islands. The largest are Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi and parts of Borneo and New Guinea, and is the world's largest island nation. With over 280 million inhabitants, Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country. Java, the world's most populous island, is home to more than half of the country's population. Indonesia is the southernmost country in Asia

The country has a varied topography, with high mountains, large lakes and extensive river systems. Puncak Jaya is Indonesia's highest mountain at 4 metres (884 ft), while Lake Toba in Sumatra is the largest lake with a surface area of ​​1 km2 (145 sq mi). The country's major rivers, mainly in Kalimantan, are the Kapuas, Barito and Mahakam.
Tourism plays an important role in Indonesia's economy and attracts millions of international visitors annually.

The tourism industry is thriving thanks to Indonesia's natural and cultural wealth. The country has a well-preserved natural ecosystem, with rainforests covering 57% of the land area. Popular nature destinations include the rainforests of Sumatra and Kalimantan, especially the orangutan reserves. Indonesia also has one of the world's longest coastlines.

How much does a diving trip to Indonesia cost?

A diving trip to Indonesia normally costs from about 30,000 SEK to, for example, Bali and upwards. If you want to travel to Raja Ampat, expect at least 50,000 SEK and upwards for accommodation on land and with a liveaboard you can go higher from 60 – 70,000 SEK and upwards, (with seven nights on board at least).

It is otherwise incredibly difficult to answer such a general question about how much a diving trip costs, more information is needed and above all the country is so incredibly large and it depends entirely on where in the country you go. There are lots of accommodations and liveaboards and standared and prices vary enormously as well as it depends on how much where and when you wish to dive. The price of a diving trip includes, flights, accommodation, transfers and diving. Contact us at Scuba Travel and ask for a free proposal for more details and a more accurate price for your diving trip to Indonesia.

When is the best time to go to Indonesia?

Indonesia as a country has season all year round! The country is so big so you can always go here for good diving. Most places are normally very good all year round.

Indonesia has a tropical climate throughout and the weather is pretty much the same all year round. Being located on the equator, it is rarely exposed to storms and hurricanes, so you can travel to Indonesia all year round. Depending on where and when in the country you are, the weather can be completely different in different parts. 

A simple rule of thumb is that it rains the most from mid-December to mid-March. The warmest and least windy period is normally April – November. There are parts of Indonesia that are the exception to this and have almost the opposite season.
Expect rain showers to occur year-round no matter where you are – this is the case in a tropical climate. It usually rains mainly in the afternoons, evenings and nights. The average annual temperature is around 27-30 degrees all year round.

o Dry season, approximately May – September
o Rainy season, approximately November – March

Note that it can vary greatly between seasons locally and regionally. For example, regions such as the Moluccas and Papua may have different patterns, while Bali is normally less affected by different seasons.

What can I see when diving in Indonesia?

Indonesia's waters are home to incredible marine biodiversity, with the highest concentration of coral species in the world and over 4,523 identified fish species, making it a global hub for marine life. Large pelagic species such as manta rays, whale sharks and hammerhead sharks, as well as other pelagic fish such as tuna, barracuda to truly unique species such as the Banggai cardinalfish and the truly strange frogfish and ghostpipefish.
The diverse ecosystems, from coral reefs to mangrove swamps, also house a range of invertebrates, including colorful nudibranchs, seahorses, and a variety of different and strange crustaceans and cephalopods. 

With an unparalleled diversity of coral species and formations, with the Raja Ampat region in West Papua and other surrounding islands forming the heart of the so-called Coral Triangle, which has the highest biodiversity of coral reefs on Earth, Indonesia is a source of almost inexhaustible underwater experiences.

Animals and nature

Indonesia, due to its size and geographical spread, has an enormous biodiversity with unique animal species such as Komodo dragons, orangutans, birds of paradise and whale sharks and much more. There is an incredible wealth of species in the varied natural landscapes of tropical rainforests, volcanic areas, high mountains and coral reefs full of marine life. Although the country is home to incredible species, its rich ecosystems are threatened by habitat loss and environmental change, which requires efforts to protect the environments.

Indonesia is one of 17 megadiverse countries and has one of the world's highest levels of biodiversity, thanks to its tropical climate, large land area and archipelagic geography. The country's flora and fauna consist of a mix of Asian and Australasian species.

Indonesia is known for its amazing underwater world. The Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean meet here. The currents bring nutrient-rich water from the depths, making this part of the world the most species-rich area in the world. We have all the knowledge and experience needed to offer you diving and diving trips that are almost unmatched anywhere else. Manta rays, whale sharks, macro, strange octopuses, nudibranchs, whales, mola mola and much more can be found here.

Where is the best diving in Indonesia?

We have chosen to focus on the following areas in Indonesia for diving where you will find the best diving right now. We book resorts, hotels and liveaboards as well as all the transfers you need for your diving trip.

Bali – best known for regular tourism but has absolutely fantastic diving and if you like nudging and macro it is extremely good. But here there is also the opportunity to dive with manta rays and mola mola or lumpfish parts of the year and much much more.

Raja Ampat, the world's most talked about area in West Papua, offers incredibly good and varied diving from both resorts and liveaboards. Here you will also find Misool and Triton Bay which are lesser known but with fantastic diving.

Sulawesi, Komodo, Alor and the Moluccas

Sulawesi with everything from reef, muck and wall diving and encounters with large animals at several places on the island around Manado (Lembeh, Bunaken, Bangka, Gangga, Tompotika. In southern Sulawesi you will also find one of the world's best diving resorts, Wakatobi with the possibility of accommodation at a resort or liveaboard.

Komodo and Alor offer diving in flowing water and here you will find perhaps the world's most beautiful coral reefs. Resorts and liveaboards.

The Moluccas, including Halamhera and Ambon in BandaThe sea is a wonderful mix of Raja Ampat, Sulawesi and Komodo. You will find extremely good diving with both large and small fish here. Some liveaboards in the area regularly see hammerhead sharks and many other large fish out in the Bandathe sea.

The Indonesian part of Borneo, Kalimantan, also offers good diving out at the Maratua and Derawan atolls. Exciting wall diving and plenty of big fish and large schools, but macro is also found here.

Don't miss out on experiencing Indonesia on land too. In all these areas, the nature is also amazing. You can combine diving with bird watching, visits to villages and markets, jungle trekking and visiting wonderful beaches. Don't miss out on excursions on land and meet lovely people and experience fantastic food.

Is there liveaboard in Indonesia?

If you want to focus on your diving, we highly recommend choosing one of the many liveaboards available.
Then you usually dive at least two or three times a day and also live on board the boat and get to experience more of the fantastic diving in Indonesia.
Liveaboarder through Bandasea ​​are fantastic and unique so-called "transition trips" that run in spring and autumn when most liveaboards move between Komodo and Raja Ampat. Contact us for these almost ultimate liveaboard trips and book in time, they often fill up quickly, maybe even a year in advance.

It's hard to get a more ultimate diving trip in Indonesia and you'll get to the best spots that can't be reached from land when you go on a liveaboard.
Read more about our options. Of course, you can combine your diving with liveaboard with any number of days at a hotel or dive resort. Contact us with your wishes on tel: 0301-22100 – Departures

Great species richness

Indonesia offers a lot to choose from. You often see different species of sharks and rays, turtles and large schools of fish are also common. The corals are numerous and magnificent due to the nutrient-rich water. You can easily get a little spoiled with diving here. The species richness is enormous and for those who like macro diving and photography, you have a real paradise in Indonesia. Here you can also dive with, see and experience, manta rays, whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, mola-mola or lumpfish, different species of whales. Everything from dolphins, pilot whales to killer whales and blue whales can be found here in Indonesia.

For those of you who don't dive

As you have already understood, there is a lot to do here besides diving. Indonesia has everything you could wish for, whether you dive or not. Here you will find everything from fantastic nature with spectacular geological formations in the form of caves and waterfalls. You have a rich local cultural life, historical buildings and fun and exciting shopping. Depending on where in Indonesia you are, there is usually always something to see and experience, although some places have significantly more to experience than others.